NFL Draft: A Last-Minute First-Round Preview

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Published: April 25, 2009

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... gaining more information by the minute.

The Patriots, Eagles, Giants and others have a plethora of picks—not to mention inordinate number of players on the trading block—so there should be much to talk about by day's end.

With that in mind, here are the likely selections for today's first round:

 

No. 1 Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

Just hours ago, Matthew Stafford officially became a Lion. With more than $41 million invested, the Lions can only hope he's this year's Matt Ryan, as well the new face of their franchise.

The consensus No. 1 pick on most draft boards, Stafford should develop into a very good quarterback in the mold of Packers QB Aaron Rodgers.

 

No. 2 St. Louis Rams: Jason Smith, OT, Baylor

Although the Rams may be attempting to trade down from the second pick, it seems like will make a decision between the top left tackles in th...

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