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Round 9 Pick 1

Ryan Lester- Lester’s Legends

Pick: WR Lee Evans BUF

He is far better than his numbers suggest thanks to a horrible offense. Regardless, he’s too good to pass up in the 9th round.

Round 9 Pick 2

Vin Sadicario- FF Toolbox

Pick: WR Donald Driver GB

I’m not in love with Driver this season, but in the 9th round, he represents good value. Driver has eclipsed 1000 receiving yards in six consecutive seasons, and if he can stay healthy, he has the opportunity to make it seven.

Round 9 Pick 3

Jeff Malloy- Beast or Bust

Pick: QB Eli Manning NYG

Eli is a borderline QB1 and will serve as a solid backup to his brother Peyton for the 2010 season. With a running game in NY that will likely prove unreliable for a second straight season, look for Eli to take it to the air often in 2010 and repeat with 4,000+ passing yards with around 25 TD’s.

Round 9 Pick 4

Steven Lourie- Football Fan Spot

Pick: TE Kellen Winslow TB

Wish I could see Winslow (5th right knee surgery in 6 years) in a live game to see if he’s as healthy as he says he is, before drafting him. However, if healthy, Winslow should see an increase in production across the board (77/884/5). Freeman is no longer a rookie at quarterback and put in a ton of work this offseason to improve off his disappointing rookie year. Winslow is the only Buccaneer receiver who isn’t either a rookie or mediocre so he’s my pick to lead them in receiving should he stay healthy. And if he doesn’t stay healthy, I can drop him and pick up a tight end from the waiver wire that is close to the same caliber of any other tight end left on the board at this current point. Tight end is always a very, very deep position so if you can’t get a guy you feel is or could be a stud like Winslow, you’re better off waiting until the late rounds and playing the matchups and/or waiting to see if someone gets hot or breaks out.

Round 9 Pick 5

Hunter Ansley- Draft Zoo

Pick: TE Visanthe Shiancoe MIN

Shiancoe grabbed 11 TDs a season ago, and with Favre back, I think he’s got a shot to duplicate those numbers. The Vikings’ passing game weapons are dropping like trees in the rain forest, and he’ll be a great red zone target once again.

Round 9 Pick 6

Sam Arker- Rothstein Sports

Pick: RB Donald Brown IND

You would think Donald Brown would emerge as the better back in Indy sooner or later. Even if he splits carries with Addai he’s still a viable back up in Indy’s offense.

Round 9 Pick 7

Eric Stashin- Rotoprofessor

Pick: QB Matt Ryan ATL

While I am a big believer in Joe Flacco this season, he is a risk, so I wanted a viable backup who could step in if need be. For me, Ryan is a borderline fantasy starter (with White & Gonzalez making plays), so pairing him with Flacco is a great match. You would expect one of the two to enjoy a breakout campaign.

Round 9 Pick 8

Scott Carasik- Scardraft

Pick: RB Anthony Dixon SF

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Round 9 Pick 9

Steve Adler- Fantasy Daddy

Pick: QB Ben Roethlisberger PIT

I know Ben will not be playing a game until week six, but he is a great back up. Even though Schaub was able to stay healthy in 2009 I think having a solid back up is a necessity.

Round 9 Pick 10

Paul Greco- Fantasy Pros 911

Pick: RB Cadillac Williams TB

Was looking to have a really nice group of running backs and adding Carnell Williams now gives me four No. 1 backs. Pretty happy about that.

Round 9 Pick 11

Walter Cherepinsky- Walter Football

Pick: WR Mike Williams TB

Love Mike Williams this year. He’s a stud. He’s looked great in OTAs and training camp, and is now dominating the preseason. Josh Freeman also looks like he’s a million miles ahead of where he was last year, so I think Williams could approach 1,000 yards.

Round 9 Pick 12

Justin Mertes-Mistretta- The Sports Bank

Pick: TE Owen Daniels HOU

I have to grab a TE here. I’m very concerned about Daniels’ knee, but reports say that he is 100 percent. If he’s healthy he’ll be a great value pick here.