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The most important time of the year for the NFL off-season is amongst us as we countdown the remaining week leading up to the 2009 NFL Draft. The draft along with off-season trades that usually go along with the draft selections is a huge aspect in turning teams from good to Super Bowl Champions. There will be 32 teams fighting over the best talent in the country that will be available out of the college ranks as always. One thing that many people may not realize is the NFL Draft is also a big betting event as well. We will not go into the detail of the teams and who they may select, but instead we will break down some exciting prop bets for this years draft and give some advice on how to take advantage of these fun betting opportunities.

Prop Bet #1 – Who will be selected as the first pick?

Aaron Curry +1000
Eugene Monroe +600
Jason Smith +300
Matthew Stafford -500

The number one selection in the NFL Draft is among one of the most popular bets every year mainly because as much as people would like to believe that a person is locked at number one there is always surprises. Sometimes the popular perception is right and sometimes it is way off. It may be hard to understand what exactly a team is looking for if you’re not on the inside of the organization. However, rest assured that the Detroit Lions have needs all over the field. After all a 0-16 record should be fairly self explanatory. Matthew Stafford is the heavy favorite to be selected number one. Stafford fits the mold perfectly of an NFL quarterback and can make all the throws on the field. While Detroit is likely eyeing the potential superstar, first pick quarterback selections in the past have usually turned out to be a bust. Plus new coach Jim Schwartz has hinted that he would like to build his team from the inside out, meaning one of the top offensive lineman in the draft may be more of a possibility than people believe. If that does turn out to be the case, laying a few extra bucks on Jason Smith may be a smart move. Smith was the most impressive of the entire big time offensive lineman group in the NFL workout sessions and if Schwartz decides Stafford is to big of a gamble it could be the most likely outcome. Still we stay with Stafford the safe bet.

Pick – Matthew Stafford

Prop Bet #2 – How many running backs will be selected in the first round?

Over 2.5 +140
Under 2.5 -180

The NFL Draft this season will feature many big names on the offensive side of the ball. There are a ton of offensive lineman and wide receivers that will overshadow the majority of the first round. However, the running backs have not gotten a lot of focus and this prop bet line grabbed out attention. Chris “Beanie” Wells out of Ohio State and Knowshon Moreno from Georgia are potential first round locks. Both players have great speed and can break plays open any given down. Heading into next weekend most believe these will be the only two players chosen in the first round as far as the running backs are concerned. However, Donald Brown out of Connecticut has been impressive in recent weeks in front of the scouts and could sneak into the first round. Brown led the nation in rushing yards posting a ridiculous 2,083 yards in the college level which is a rarity these days as most teams are throwing the football more. Brown has ideal size for a running back and strength. Over the last few weeks he has climbed up the boards due to strong workout showings and would not be surprised if Arizona or another team does not select him late first round.

Pick – Over 2.5

Prop Bet #3 – What position will OT Andre Smith be selected?

Over 6.5 -Even
Under 6.5 -140

Andre Smith was one of the early favorites to be selected number 1 in this year’s draft. However, some rather disappointing circumstances over the past few months have caused the offensive lineman out of Alabama’s stock to drop. Smith was the big time player if you remember that broke team rules right before the Sugar Bowl and was not allowed to play. Smith backed up those question marks by leaving in the middle of the NFL workout sessions without letting anyone know. The question surrounding Smith heading into next weekend is not his talent, but the big guy’s work ethic. Smith has the potential to be one of the best offense linemen in the NFL, but on the other hand also has the potential to be the biggest bust from this year’s first round group. Smith has fallen down many of the boards heading into next weekend. The talented Crimson Tide star has also a lot going against him considering there are so many big time offensive linemen in the 2009 class. A total of 4 offensive linemen could likely be gone in the top 15 selections. There may be someone who takes a gamble on Smith early, but I doubt it considering his behavior in the off-season.

Pick – Over 6.5

Prop Bet #4 – Who will be selected first?

Michael Crabtree -200
Jeremy Maclin +150

If you know anything about this year’s wide receiving class, your eyes may have lit up when you saw this betting line. Michael Crabtree has nearly been given the title to be the first WR selected this year. Crabtree stunned the college nation this season with big time catches that were a big part of that potent Red Raider offense. Jeremy Maclin is the speedster out of Missouri. Maclin seems to run faster in pads than the times listed and he broke an NCAA record as a freshman posting 2,776 all-purpose yards. However, Maclin has fallen into Crabtree’s shadow for the wide receiver class of 2009. Maclin could come on an be a legitimate threat for special teams right off the bat and work his way into a big time receiver. On the other hand Michael Crabtree has the potential to be a household name and do not see him being selected anywhere outside of the top 5. This line could be too good to be true or could it?

Pick – Michael Crabtree

Prop Bet #5 – Who will be selected first?

Percy Harvin -250
Hakeem Nicks +175

There was a player outside of Tim Tebow who electrified the Florida Gators National Championship offense last season and his name was Percy Harvin. Harvin was used in many different ways in the Gators offense. The speedy wide receiver lined up at wide out, in the slot, and even in the back field as a running back frequently. Harvin broke the game open with lightning quick speed. However, there are many scouts who question if he will be able to do the same in the NFL. Hakeem Nicks led the ACC last season with 1,222 yards of receiving while pulling down 12 touchdowns. While many would consider Harvin to be the big favorite by the way he ripped apart defenses at the college level, there are many others who believe Nicks will make the better wide out at the next level. One bad characteristic that could hold Harvin back is he lacks the size that most need in the NFL. Nicks on the other hand has solid size and an uncanny ability to turn plays from nothing into something. Depending on how people interpret Harvin’s size compared to his speed could determine how far up the wide receiver latter he is selected.

Pick – Hakeem Nicks

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The 2009 NFL Draft class will be highlighted by one of the best group of offensive lineman in history. Usually teams are most likely to find the big play capability guys on the offensive or defensive side of the ball to grab the most attention. However, normally you may not hear much about the big guys up front until you see one of these guys get selected between some of the more popular picks. However, one thing you can bet on for the 2009 draft is that you will hear plenty of offensive lineman names as they will steal the show. A total of 3 offensive linemen have a legitimate chance to be selected as high as the top 10 selections while up to around 7 have very strong chances to be taken in the first round. Entering the NFL combines and workout session offensive line standout Andre Smith was regarded by most to be the best offensive lineman in the country, but things have quickly turned upside down for the junior from Alabama as he could fall to around the 3^rd or 4^th lineman selected. Take some interesting prop bet action on how the offensive linemen will be selected in the 2009 draft as we provide the most up to date rankings of the 2009 offensive line class.

1. Jason Smith (Baylor)
Jason Smith has benefited the most of perhaps any player in the NFL workouts and drills leading into this years NFL Draft. The 6’5 307 pound senior out of Baylor started 39 games while paving the way on the left side of the line. Smith openly stated entering the workout session that he was the best linemen in the draft and he has backed up the talk through early indications. Smith has extremely gifted footwork for an athlete of his size and has tremendous growing potential. The only downside he may have is his technique that may take at least half a season to smooth out. Still, Smith has enough potential to be fighting for a Pro Bowl spot by his sophomore campaign. Look for Smith to be a lock for the top 3 spots in the NFL draft while likely looking like a number 2 selection with the Rams.

2. Eugene Monroe (Virginia)
Eugene Monroe already has the build of an NFL offensive linemen and also contains great footwork as well. Monroe was highly regarded coming out of Virginia on the offensive line and has not disappointed during the off-season. Monroe has smooth footwork and has the ability to cover speedy defensive ends. The 6’5 315 pound two year starter out of Virginia will be a definite top 10 selection and could go as high as number 4 considering how Seattle chooses to seek the OT or WR need first. The downsides with Monroe that may be why he is not taken ahead of Smith is that he did have a knee that bothered him in college that may be a minor concern.

3. Andre Smith (Alabama)
Smith killed his reputation during the off-season he had build up through his years dominating the most talented defenses in college football through the SEC competition. Smith broke team rules and missed out on the Crimson Tide’s BCS Sugar Bowl. Add to the fact there were some Agent issues during the NFL combines and Smith’s stock dropped considerably. However, Smith is the biggest and strongest linemen on the board that has huge potential to be one of the best linemen in the league. However, work ethics and dedication may be an issue. Still, Smith likely never drops out of the top 15 even if his stock does not raise any before the draft.

4. Michael Oher (Mississippi)
Oher is another offensive lineman who has seen his stock fluctuates through the NFL combines. Oher was listed as high as being the number 1 selection for the offensive line group in many people’s first mock drafts, but has had rather poor showing to the NFL scouts. However, that is not to say one bit that Oher will not be a big time offensive lineman. At 320 pounds, the interesting aspect for Oher is that he could go as high as the top 10 or drop towards late first round. Oher has wonderful finesse ability to handle the smaller quick defensive lineman while also maintaining a lot of power at the same time. There has been talk about inconsistency, but the upside is too big to ignore and would be shocked if he is not gone by the top 15 with Andre Smith.

5. William Beatty (Connecticut)
William Beatty may not be getting the attention the big 4 are receiving since all of those players are Top 10 potential selections. However, Beatty will be a mid to late first round selection as well. Beatty really opened a lot of eyes with one of the better senior bowl weeks out of the offensive lineman. The former Huskies standout has a lot of lateral speed and quickness that make him an excellent pass blocker. As another big man with a lot of upside do not expect either the Detroit Lions or the Minnesota Vikings to both pass up Beatty as late first round selection as both those teams will be eyeing needs up front on offense.

6. Eben Britton (Arizona)
Eben Britton could be another candidate that could be picked up by Minnesota or Detroit. Britton is what we would like to call the best unpolished lineman on the board meaning he will need a lot of touch-up work, but the end result could be incredible. Britton has excellent size standing at 6’6 and 310 pounds. The Arizona Wildcat will possibly need a little team to develop to work out the inconsistencies, but could be a well above average lineman in the years to come.

7. Alex Mack (California)
Alex Mack is the only true center that is on the board, but is a very interesting athlete. Mack is the final legitimate candidate with the possibility of being selected in the first round. The former Golden Bear center has excellent power that makes a punch off the line. Mack appears to be a solid pass rusher while needing a bit more athleticism for moving in the run blocking scenarios. Expect Mack to flirt with one of the last picks in the first round which could shockingly total 7 offensive linemen.

8. Jamon Meredith (South Carolina)
Jamon Meredith was one of the only consistencies among the offensive line during his tenure at South Carolina. Meredith started 25 straight games for South Carolina which makes him a durable selection. The big downside for Meredith is he may be a few pounds lighter than what most teams would like taking the scales at 290 pounds. Meredith has been subject to not displaying enough power as well which does not help the cause, but has room to grow and develop the already well established talent. Meredith will be great back-up for a year or two that will likely grow into an everyday starter.

9. Phil Loadholt (Oklahoma)
Phil Loadholt is the biggest offensive lineman on the board tipping the scales at nearly 350 pounds which is bigger than the big Andre Smith of Alabama. Loadholt is extremely strong power blocker that will be great in short yardage and running situations. However, with the tremendous amount of power there is a lack for speed and agility. Loadholt will need to trim down or get lighter on his feet to stay in the game during pass blocking situations considering will likely struggle against the speedy NFL defensive lineman. However, the power and size can not be ignored as we expect Loadholt to be selected around the middle of the second round.

10. Max Unger (Oregon)
Max Unger is another center that has a lot of upside. Unger may not have the tremendous power to compare with Alex Mack, but makes up for it with gifted quickness for a big fellow. Mack’s speed is noticed when he pulls from the center position and picks up blocks along the offensive ends giving teams a lot options in rushing plays. Expect the Oregon center to be another 2^nd round selection that could become an every down player in a few years.

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