Happy Monday Everyone!
After reading the Mercrury News Blog post on the top talent in the Pac-10 for the 2009 NFL Draft I became curious to see how our Ducks were stacking up this early in the Mock Draft lists.
During the spring I read or heard the Register-Guard’s Rob Mosley talk about how the Ducks have a few Seniors in Patrick Chung, Jaison Williams, Max Unger, and Fenuki Tupou being guys that have great shots at getting drafted anywhere from 1st round to the 4th or 5th rounds. Then add in the guys who will be underclassmen next year and I got really interested.
Here are a few mock drafts I found that have Ducks in the 1st round or 2nd round. Keep in mind its way to early to put much stock in these but I always find it fun to read about our Ducks in the Draft and its great cooler talk for you business people on lunch break!
1st Round 23rd Pick
Pittsburgh Steelers: Max Unger, OT, Oregon 
Some much-needed help for an anemic line that surrendered six sacks against the Jaguars. And that was with Alan Faneca. Ben Roethlisberger should just take the 2008 season off because Pittsburgh pretty much failed to upgrade its offensive front.
2nd Round 5th Pick( 37 Overall)
St. Louis Rams: Patrick Chung, SS, Oregon
I can’t imagine Corey Chavous being around much longer. The Rams, seemingly obsessed with
40 times, take the fastest player available at this position in this draft range.
8. Chicago - Max Unger, Oregon, OT
Just two years removed from the Super Bowl, the Bears continue to fade and begin the rebuilding process with the drafting of a player they consider the top interior defensive lineman in the country.
19. Tennessee Titans - Max Unger, OT, Oregon
28. Dallas Cowboys – Max Unger, OT, Oregon
2008 Projected Draft Pick: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida, Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
Flozell Adams is getting up there in age, and guard Kyle Kosier coul be upgrade. Unger is a versatile offensive lineman who can play all three positions on the offense. He provides immediate depth for the Cowboys who should have a nice 2008 draft with their 2 first round picks. A nosetackle for their 3-4 could be considered.
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