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Friday, April 23rd, 2010 | Posted by Editor - Blog News Service

2010 NFL Draft Pick List and Results – Round 1

2010 NFL Draft Pick List and Results

2010 NFL Draft Pick List and Results

1(1) St. Louis Rams Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma
What he brings: There are concerns about the system that Bradford played in at OU and the season-ending shoulder injury he suffered last year, but we still think he’s an excellent value here. His shoulder has clearly healed and his arm may be even stronger than it was before the surgery. We also believe that he has the mental aptitude to make a successful transition to the NFL. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

2(2) Detroit Lions Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska
What he brings: Suh lacks elite initial quickness but is still above-average. He has outstanding upper-body strength, and while he may not get to the QB regularly at the NFL level, he should be a disruptive pass-rusher who can consistently hurry signal-callers. He also has the potential to develop into an upper-echelon run-stopper who can hold his own when teams run at him and make an occasional play in the backfield. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

3(3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers Gerald McCoy DT Oklahoma
What he brings: McCoy has exceptional quickness for a 295-pound defensive tackle prospect. He excels at getting off the ball and shooting gaps, and there’s also a lot to like about both his foot and hand speed. He makes very difficult for offensive linemen to get their hands on him and sustain blocks and should be a disruptive run-defender and a productive pass-rusher. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

4(4) Washington Redskins Trent Williams OT Oklahoma
What he brings: This a risky pick. There are concerns about Williams’ work ethic and commitment to improving his game. However, the reward could be well worth the risk. He’s the most naturally gifted tackle in this draft. He has a quick first step and lateral mobility to prevent NFL pass-rushers from turning the corner, and also has the power and nasty disposition to quickly develop into an effective drive-blocker. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

5(5) Kansas City Chiefs Eric Berry S Tennessee
What he brings: At 211 pounds Berry might not be big enough to play in the box regularly, but he is not afraid to fill hard and play the run. He’s a sound tackler who flashes the ability to deliver the big hit. The reason he was taken this high is his playmaking ability. He has outstanding range in zone coverage, can match up with slot receivers in man coverage and he’s always looking to make plays on the ball regardless of what you ask him to do in coverage. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

6(6) Seattle Seahawks Russell Okung OT Oklahoma State
What he brings: Okung is not an elite athlete for a left tackle prospect and his footwork needs improvement. Still, he is quick and agile enough to hold his own in pass protection at left tackle in the NFL. He’s also a tough, nasty run-blocker who looks to put defenders on their backs. He proved to be a consistent performer and hard worker in college who will continue to improve his game at the NFL level. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

7(7) Cleveland Browns Joe Haden CB Florida
What he brings: Haden has yet to reach his full potential because he needs to work on his route recognition skills and consistency with his footwork. He clearly has a great deal of upside. He turned in a disappointing 40 time at the combine, but throw on the film and you’ll see a player who’s fast, quick and agile enough to develop into a cover cornerback at the NFL level. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

8(8) Oakland Raiders Rolando McClain ILB Alabama
What he brings: It’s a little early to be taking an inside linebacker, though McClain was the best on the board. McClain doesn’t have elite top-end speed but he covers more ground than you would think because of his instincts. He locates and gets to the ball quickly and can also hold his own in phone-booth situations when teams run at him. He shows good instincts and adequate range in coverage as well. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

9(9) Buffalo Bills C.J. Spiller RB Clemson
What he brings: Spiller is an excellent value here because of his versatility and playmaking ability. He’s a threat to score every time he touches the ball whether as a runner out of the backfield, a receiver working the slot or returning kicks. He has excellent explosiveness, can make defenders miss in space and he can outrun defenses when he gets a seam. He is clearly the best back available in this year’s class. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

10(10) Jacksonville Jaguars Tyson Alualu DT California
What he brings: When you watch Alualu on film the first thing that pops out at you is his hands. He’s very active and explosive and if an offensive linemen is able to lock on to him he has the upper-body strength to quickly shed. While he doesn’t have great initial quickness he can beat blockers to the point of attack and penetrate, and there’s also a lot to like both in pursuit and rushing the passer. Video analysis: Video Edwards

11(11) San Francisco 49ers (from Chicago through Denver) Anthony Davis OT Rutgers
What he brings: Davis is another talented offensive tackle prospect with character concerns. Additionally, his technique as a run-blocker needs a good deal of work. More specifically, he needs to learn to sink his hips and get under defenders. On the other hand, he has as much, if not more, upside as a pass-blocker as any offensive tackle in this draft. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

12(12) San Diego Chargers (from Miami) Ryan Mathews RB Fresno State
What he brings: Matthews is a powerful downhill runner with above-average balance and the competitive nature to constantly fight for extra yards. While there are concerns about his ability to contribute as receiver early in his career and he has to refine his pass blocking, Fresno State didn’t ask much of him in either area. We think he will improve in both areas as he gains experience. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

13(13) Philadelphia Eagles (from San Francisco through Denver) Brandon Graham OLB Michigan
What he brings: Graham doesn’t have ideal height for a defensive end prospect and he doesn’t have elite natural ability, but he makes of his skill set. He’s a tough run-defender who can set the edge. He shows adequate range in pursuit. While he is a bit of a straight-line pass-rusher, Graham is relentless and powerful. He also does a good job of getting under offensive tackles and bending back inside. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

14(14) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) Earl Thomas S Texas
What he brings: Thomas is a slightly undersized safety prospect, especially for a player taken in the top half of the first round. Still, he is an excellent value at this point. He has excellent versatility in coverage, showing the ability to walk up and line up over the slot receiver or play a center-fielder type role in zone coverage. He shows excellent instincts for a redshirt sophomore and plays the ball well. While his lack of size is a concern, he is better against the run than you would think because he’s tough and he closes very quickly. He needs to do a better job wrapping up but he hits big for a smaller prospect. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

15(15) NY Giants Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida
What he brings: Pierre-Paul didn’t start playing football until his junior year of high school and only has one year of FBS experience. There’s no question he has a great deal of potential, thoughl. He explodes off the ball, shows above-average closing speed as a pass-rusher. He has to learn to play lower and anchor when teams run at him, but he’s quick enough to disrupt plays in the backfield and chase down backs in pursuit. In addition, based on his effort on film, there’s reason to be optimistic about him reaching his ceiling. Video analysis: Video Edwards

16(16) Tennessee Titans Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech
What he brings: Morgan is the most complete, polished end in the 2010 class. He doesn’t have elite top-end speed but can still be a productive pass-rusher at the NFL level because of his quick first step and he incorporates a wide variety of pass-rush moves. He plays bigger than his size against the run, staying low coming out of his stance and using his hands well. Video analysis: Video McShay

17(17) San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina) Mike Iupati OG Idaho
What he brings: With his elite combination of size and power Iupati is an excellent inline blocker and simply a road grader. He has the skills to start immediately , and he also has the skills to switch to tackle later in his career. Overall, Iupati has All-Pro potential. Video analysis: Video McShay

18(18) Pittsburgh Steelers Maurkice Pouncey OC Florida
What he brings: Pouncey is a gifted athlete with great feet and mobility for his size. He also brings the versatility to line up at both a guard and center. His overall skill set should make him a more-than-adequate starter for years to come. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

19(19) Atlanta Falcons Sean Weatherspoon OLB Missouri
What he brings: Weatherspoon has tremendous size and strength. He also possesses good straight-line speed, which gives him wide range. He has improved his ability in coverage and his overall ball skills and should be a starting three-down linebacker within a few years. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

20(20) Houston Texans Kareem Jackson CB Alabama
What he brings: Jackson may be the best pure cover corner in this year’s draft. Jackson has tremendous feet, balance, anticipation and route-recognition skills when out on an island. He should be able to make a smooth transition to the NFL level coming out of a Nick Saban-coached defense. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

21(21) Cincinnati Bengals Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma
What he brings: Though he provides little as a run blocker and there is a concern about the knee injury that cost him th entire 2009 season, Gresham has bounced back well and turned in a very strong pro day. At 6-foot-5, he runs like a deer and has excellent range as a receiving tight end. He should pose a threat in the vertical passing game over the middle for years to come. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

22(22) Denver Broncos (from New England) Demaryius Thomas WR Georgia Tech
What he brings: Thomas brings rare size and speed to the position and will be an immediate deep threat. He comes from a triple-option offense and is a bit raw as a route-runner but his size and ball skills provides him with great upside. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

23(23) Green Bay Packers Bryan Bulaga OT Iowa
What he brings: Bulaga is a bit heavy-footed and a limited athlete, and he is probably better-suited to play on the right side in the NFL. He has the toughness, balance and awareness to challenge for immediate playing time, however, and should eventually become a long-term starter. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

24(24) Dallas Cowboys (from Philadelphia through Denver and New England) Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State
What he brings: Bryant is a top-10 talent with a rare blend of size, speed, strength and quickness. He brings an immediate and dynamic playmaking presence. While he has some well-documented off-the-field issues, he brings too much value to pass up here No. 24. He should develop into a No. 1 option. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

25(25) Denver Broncos (from Baltimore) Tim Tebow QB Florida
What he brings: This is a stretch. Tebow is a long way from developing into a functional NFL quarterback, and he might never become that. We have concerns about his footwork and elongated delivery, and his struggles at the Senior Bowl only magnified those issues. He has re-worked his delivery, but has only had a few weeks to make those changes. However, he brings intangibles that set him apart from almost any other player in this draft, and if he doesn’t work out as a quarterback he showed at the combine that he has enough athleticism, determination and toughness to become an H-back and work as a signal-caller in short-yardage and Wildcat situations. Still, this was a surprising pick. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

26(26) Arizona Cardinals Dan Williams DT Tennessee
What he brings: Williams is one-of-a-kind in this year’s draft; he’s the only nose tackle who graded out as a first-rounder He carries his 330 pounds well and has an extremely thick lower body and base. He plays with great bounce and has heavy hands and an explosive initial punch. He should provide an immediate anchor in the middle for Arizona?s 3-4 defense. In addition, Williams has adequate athleticism to hold up on the interior and to make plays in pursuit outside the tackles. Arizona got great value here. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

27(27) New England Patriots (from Dallas) Devin McCourty CB Rutgers
What he brings: McCourty is a great special teams contributor, having blocked seven kicks during his time in college. He also contributes as a gunner and vice both on the punt and punt-return units and should be able to provide help as a kick returner. In addition, he is one of the more fluid corners in this year’s class and while he doesn’t have great ball skills he plays bigger than his size would suggest. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

28(28) Miami Dolphins (from San Diego) Jared Odrick DT Penn State
What he brings: Odrick is a unique prospect who does not have a great fit anywhere, but he could work out as a 5-technique in the Dolphins’ 3-4 front. He has great initial quickness and a relentless motor, and he shows the ability to stick his feet in the ground and regain leverage to anchor against double-teams. While he needs polish as a pass-rusher, he provides depth on the Dolphins’ front line. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

29(29) NY Jets Kyle Wilson CB Boise State
What he brings: Wilson is one of the tougher corners in this year’s class. We love his ability to play in press coverage and get his hands on wideouts and disrupt their timing. He also shows great anticipation and route recognition along with above-average ball skills. He plays with an attitude that certainly fits the Jets’ philosophy. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

30(30) Detroit Lions (from Minnesota) Jahvid Best RB California
What he brings: Best has just as much quickness and explosiveness as C.J. Spiller but durability issues caused him to slide down the board. The thing you really like about Best is his lateral movement and ability to accelerate through cuts. He also has great vision to bounce it to the outside along with home run speed. If he can remain healthy Best could make a substantial impact on the Lions? offense. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

31(31) Indianapolis Colts Jerry Hughes OLB TCU
What he brings: Hughes is a player who has a non-stop motor. He boasts great quickness, body control and the ability to bend and accelerate to close on quarterbacks. He also shows an array of pass-rush moves which keeps offensive tackles on their toes to both the inside and outside. He had a very productive, durable career. Hughes fits perfectly at the NFL level as an undersized pass-rush specialist off the edge. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

32(32) New Orleans Saints Patrick Robinson CB Florida State
What he brings: Robinson is physically gifted with all the tools — good feet, quickness, and top-end speed. What concerns us is his inconsistency and his lack of natural instincts can get him into trouble at times. The situation with the Saints will allow him to develop over time; he has great upside and should develop into a starter. Video analysis: Video McShay | Edwards

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