Fantasy Football

The Facts:
With the 15th pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the Texans select USC's Cushing. Reported by FootballDiehards.com

Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The first linebacker Houston has taken in the first round since joining the league. ... According to his NFL.com scouting report, an unquestioned leader of one of the premier defenses in college football, Cushing is also regarded as one of the finest strong-side outside linebackers in the game. Whether it is blitzing the quarterback, chasing down running backs or dropping back in pass coverage, the chiseled athlete has excelled at whatever task the coaches ask from him.

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Falcons Select DT Perria Jerry At No. 24
Ravens Select OT Michael Oher At No. 23
Vikings Select WR Percy Harvin At No. 22
Browns Select C Alex Mack At No. 21
Lions Select TE Brandon Pettigrew At No. 20
Eagles Select WR Jerry Macklin At No. 19
Broncos Select DE Robert Ayers At No. 18
Buccaneers Select QB Jish Freeman At No. 17
Chargers Select LB Larry English At No. 16
Texans Select LB Brian Cushing At No. 15
Saints Select CB Malcolm Jenkins At No. 14
Redskins Select DE Brian Orakpo At No. 13
Broncos Select RB Knowshon Moreno At No. 12
Bills Select DE Aaron Maybin At No. 11
49ers Select WR Michael Crabtree At No. 10
Packers Select DE B.J. Raji At No. 9
Jaguars Select OT Eugene Monroe At No. 8
Raiders Select WR Darrius Heyward-Bey At No. 7