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Matthew Stafford, center, poses with with family after being selected with the No. 1 pick by the Lions.

By IRA KAUFMAN | The Tampa Tribune

Published: April 25, 2009

Updated: 04/25/2009 07:51 pm

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The Tampa Tribune's NFL writer gives us instant feedback on all of the 1st round picks in the draft.

1. Lions: QB Matthew Stafford.
Big arm, big contract, modest expectations.

2. Rams. T Jason Smith.
St. Louis hoping it landed the next Orlando Pace.

3. Chiefs. DE Tyson Jackson.
Should be a good fit up front for KC's new 3-4 alignment.

4. Seattle. LB Aaron Curry.
Seahawks land a nifty replacement for Julian Peterson.

5. Jets. QB Mark Sanchez.
Bright lights, big city for a one-year wonder.

6. Cincinnati. T Andre Smith.
Another problem child for Marvin Lewis?

7. Oakland. WR Darrius Heyward-Bey.
Even JaMarcus Russell can't overthrow this blur.

8. Jacksonville. T Eugene Monroe.
Jags bypass Crabtree and Maclin for big-time pass protector.

9. Green Bay. DT B.J. Raji.
The Pack adds a 337-pound run-stuffer who can also get upfield.

10. San Francisco. WR Michael Crabtree.
This guy is simply too good to pass up, even if SF was thinking defense.

11. Buffalo. DE Aaron Maybin.
Instant help for the NFL's most anemic pass rush.

12. Denver. RB Knowshon Moreno.
This kid's good, but the Broncos forgot he doesn't play defense.

13. Washington. DE Brian Orakpo.
This edge rusher should flourish in the nation's capital playing next to Haynesworth.

14. New Orleans. CB Malcolm Jenkins.
Defense-starved Saints pick off the draft's top-rated corner.

15. Houston. LB Brian Cushing.
This pick sent a jolt through the Bucs war room.

16. San Diego. DE Larry English.
Could be switched to OLB a la Shawne Merriman.

17. Tampa Bay. QB Josh Freeman.
New head coach Raheem Morris trades up and gets his man.

18. Denver. DE Robert Ayres.
Could be an impact player for a 3-4 scheme in shambles.

19. Philadelphia. WR Jeremy Maclin.
Eagles swoop in and give Donovan McNabb a 4.4 downfield target.

20. Detroit. TE Brandon Pettigrew.
Stout blocker with 4.8 speed to get downfield.

21. Cleveland. C Alex Mack.
Tired of trading down, the Browns find an anchor for the OL.

22. Minnesota. WR Percy Harvin.
Jon Gruden said if the Vikings draft this kid – look out.

23. Baltimore. T Michael Oher.
Will be asked to assume Jonathan Ogden's old LT spot.

24. Atlanta. DT Peria Jerry.
Falcons looking for the next Rod Coleman.

25. Miami. CB Vontae Davis.
This feisty kid will stick you and stick to you.

26. Green Bay. LB Clay Matthews.
Good day for the Packers front 7 with Raji and Matthews.

27. Indianapolis. RB Donald Brown.
Colts give Joseph Addai some help with this productive back.

28. Buffalo. C Eric Wood.
With all the top tackles gone, the Bills look inside to bolster their OL.

29. NY Giants. WR Hakeem Nicks.
Giants fill gaping hole with Plaxico gone.

30. Tennessee. WR Kenny Britt.
A big, speedy target for Kerry Collins.

31. Arizona. RB Chris Wells.
NFC champs capitalize on Beanie's plunging stock on draft day.

32. Pittsburgh. Ziggy Hood.
The league's No. 1 defense just got a little more stout.

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