The 2009 NFL draft is in the books, and some things became obvious: Detroit and Cincinnati actually had solid drafts while the Cowboys whiffed, continually causing fans and experts alike to scratch their heads. There were surprises – the entire Oakland draft; Denver taking offense over defense with its first pick and then trading next year's No. 1 pick for a 5-foot-9 cornerback; the Jets giving up three players and picks to get USC QB Mark Sanchez; and the Jaguars taking offensive tackles with both first and second round picks.

Here a look at the really good, the good, the bad and the ugly of the 2009 NFL draft

The Really Good

Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals shook the label of "disastrous drafters" after getting three players with first-round grades in the first three rounds. OT Andre Smith (No. 6 overall), LB Rey Maualuga (38) and DE Michael Johnson (70) all have a shot to start immediately for the Bengals. In fact, all 11 Cincy draftees have a chance at making the team. Keep an eye on sixth-round pick Bernard Scott, a running back from Abilene Christian. He's a burner who could earn playing time early.

Detroit Lions

The Lions had so many needs that they really couldn't hurt themselves if they stayed true to their board. They grabbed the top-rated quarterback in Matthew Stafford (1), the top-rated tight end in Brandon Pettigrew (20) and the top-rated safety in Louis Delmas (33). When you can leave the draft with the three best players at their respective positions, you've done something right. The Lions also got a solid linebacker in the third round in DeAndre Levy (76) and an athletic receiver in Derrick Williams (82). The Lions didn't address their offensive and defensive line needs, but they can add players after the June 1 cut date.

Philadelphia Eagles

The Eagles got two great players who fell to them in the first two rounds. They didn't need a receiver, but Jeremy Maclin (19) was sitting there in the first round and he has big-play ability. Many thought he would be a top-10 pick, and the Eagles can team him with DeSean Jackson and Hank Baskett to form a formidable trio. Then, Pitt RB LeSean McCoy (53) slipped to them in the second round. McCoy will fit perfect into Coach Andy Reid's version of the West Coast offense, and the Eagles won't miss too much when all-world RB Brian Westbrook needs a breather. TE Cornelius Ingram (153) and CB Victor Harris (157) were solid value picks in the fifth round.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks got the player generally considered as the best in the draft, LB Aaron Curry (4). He will start immediately and has a great shot at NFL defensive rookie of the year. Seattle also traded away its second-round pick to Denver for the Broncos' 2010 No. 1 pick, a potential top-10 choice. Seattle traded back into the second round (with Chicago) and found a gem in Max Unger (49), who could find himself starting as a rookie at center or guard. Third-round pick Deon Butler (91), a receiver from Penn State, is a Bobby Engram clone, but faster (4.3 speed).

The Good

New York Jets

I like QB Mark Sanchez (5) and think he's in a good situation, but I'm not going all gaga like many other experts are. He's good, but the Jets gave up a ton to get him, and he has only played 16 collegiate games. He's not going to a terrible team like Stafford is, but Sanchez likely will be expected to play in Year 1 and the rope will be short with New York fans. The Jets also scored Thomas Jones' replacement with RB Shonn Greene (65), who could end up being the best player New York comes out of this draft with.

Atlanta Falcons

Atlanta addressed its biggest need, defense, with its first two picks. Grabbing DT Peria Jerry (24) in the first round and S William Moore (55) in the second gave Atlanta two potential starters. The Falcons drafted two more defensive backs in the third (Chris Owens) and fifth (William Middleton) rounds to get some depth. DE/LB Lawrence Sidbury (125) is a project who will probably make the team. He has good length and closing speed.

Green Bay Packers

The Packers got the best defensive tackle in the draft in B.J. Raji (9) and a solid linebacker in Clay Matthews (26) – both with a chance to start immediately for the Packers. Fourth-round pick T.J. Lang (109) is a tackle who could find himself in the rotation this year. Look out for sixth-round pick DE Jarius Wynn, who has good size and strength.

San Francisco 49ers

The 49ers couldn't believe their luck when WR Michael Crabtree was there at No. 10. Nine teams will regret passing on this young man – especially the Raiders at 7. San Francisco had a lot of needs, but getting a top-3 player at 10 is incredible value. The Niners also scored Alabama running back Glen Coffee (74) in the third round and LB Scott McKillop (146) in the fifth round. In addition, how can you not love a guy named Bear Pascoe, a TE from Fresno State (184)? Also, getting DT Ricky Jean-Francois in the seventh round (244) was incredible value.

Minnesota Vikings

The pick of WR Percy Harvin (22) might have raised a few eyebrows in Minnesota given some of the off-the-field issues that have plagued the Vikings in the past, but make no mistake Harvin is a playmaker. Having he and RB Adrian Peterson on the field at the same time will make the Vikings incredibly dangerous. OT Phil Loadholt (54) adds depth to what is generally considered the best offensive line in football.

The Bad

New York Giants

I don't understand the Giants' philosophy of taking North Carolina WR Hakeem Nicks (29) in the first round when they could have had Braylon Edwards from the Browns for this first-round pick. Nicks is a nice player, but Edwards is a Pro Bowl-caliber receiver. Now the Giants will line up a rookie and undersized Steve Smith on the outside. Getting both LB Clint Sintim and OT William Beatty in the second round were nice picks, but I think the Giants missed a great opportunity in this draft.

Carolina Panthers

The Panthers didn't have a first-round pick this year, so what did they do? They traded next year's first-round pick for the 49ers' second-round pick this year and grabbed Florida State DE Everette Brown (43). Brown had a mid-to late-first-round grade, but he's undersized and the Panthers continue to shed first-round picks. I do like second-round pick CB Sherrod Martin (59). He could step in and start immediately.

Denver Broncos

First of all, I like RB Knowshon Moreno (12) a lot. But Denver has seven RBs under contract and has the worst defense in the NFL. The Broncos did draft DE Robert Ayers (18) with their second first-round selection, and he will provide immediate help. Then Denver traded away next year's first-round pick, a potential top 10 choice, to Seattle for 5-foot-9 corner Alphonso Smith. Smith is a nice talent, but is he worth giving up a top 10 to 15 pick? I don't think so. The Broncos did get a nice sleeper in the second round in tight end Richard Quinn (64). S Darcel McBath (48) was a reach in the second round.

The Ugly

Oakland Raiders

This draft definitely had the fingerprints of Al Davis all over it, which isn't a good thing. The Raiders passed on both WR Michael Crabtree and WR Jeremy Maclin in the first round for burner WR Darrius Heyward-Bey (7) of Maryland. Heward-Bey has blazing speed (4.3) but was a reach that early. He may end up being a serviceable receiver, but watching Crabtree across the Bay for the next decade will haunt Raider fans. Also, taking Ohio S Michael Mitchell (47) in the second round was laughable, especially with William Moore still on the board, as well as DE Michael Johnson or CB D.J. Moore. Mitchell would have been available in the fifth or sixth round, at least, and Oakland reached all the way to the second round for him. Have fun Raider fans.

Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys didn't have a pick on the first day and had 12 day-two picks, but didn't do much with them. They grabbed a pair of small-school prospects in OLB Jason Williams (69) from Western Illinois and OT Robert Brewster from Ball State, who haven't faced stiff competition. With all these picks, one of them has to stick, right?

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Bucs traded up to take QB Josh Freeman (17) but he is a 2-3 year project. He has a big arm and is stout at 6-foot-6, 248 pounds but is raw and will need time. Tampa Bay could have grabbed one of the top WRs here or addressed some depth on defense.

Overall grades

Arizona – B

Atlanta – A-

Baltimore – B

Buffalo – C

Carolina – D

Chicago – B

Cincinnati – A

Cleveland – C

Dallas – D

Denver – C-

Detroit – A

Green Bay – A

Houston – B-

Indianapolis – B

Jacksonville – C

Kansas City – C

Miami – B-

Minnesota – B+

New England – B

New Orleans – C

New York Giants – C-

New York Jets – B+

Oakland – F

Philadelphia – A

Pittsburgh – B-

San Diego – B

San Francisco – A-

Seattle – A

St. Louis – B+

Tampa Bay – D

Tennessee – B

Washington – B-