My 2010 NFL Draft Big Board

[Mooche]

Kristian D'Ignazio's NFL Draft 2010 Big Board
January 27, 2010

1. Ndamukong Suh Height: 6'4" | Weight: 305 pounds | Age: 23 | Senior

Perhaps one of the most dominating defensive prospects in recent memory, Ndamukong Suh starts off my Big Board as the No.1 rated prospect. Suh is very versatile, attractive to scouts as he has the ability with his rare size and strength to play the defensive tackle spot in a 4-3 system, or nose tackle and defensive end in a 3-4 system. Suh has registered outstanding numbers in his Senior season, finishing the year with a total of 85 tackles and 12 sacks. Do not be surprised to see Ndamukong Suh in a St. Louis Rams uniform next season.


2. Eric Berry, S, Tennessee | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 203 pounds | Age: 21 | Junior

Eric Berry is truly one of the most pure, talented prospects to come out at the safety position in quite some time. Berry possesses the skill package to either play free safety or strong safety in the NFL. However, I feel he would be best suited for the NFL at the free safety spot, where he can make impact plays and change the football game. A team who wants to make an immediate impact on their defense, will draft Eric Berry come April.


3. Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 295 pounds | Age: 21 | Class: Junior

After the type of season Suh had at Nebraska, it is very easy to overshadow Gerald McCoy. However, McCoy is one of the most athletic defensive tackle's in the draft. His great size, speed and explosion off the football allow him to be a force in the running game and creating pressure on the quarterback. Suh and McCoy are the clear stand-outs at defensive tackle this year in the NFL Draft.


4. Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 256 pounds | Age: 21 | Junior

McClain truly was one of the most impressive defensive players in the Nation this year. Constantly stuffing the running game, and allowing the Crimson Tide defense to be one of the best this year. McClain has plenty of experience in the 3-4 system at ILB, which is what a lot of NFL teams who run the scheme will salivatate over. However, he has the size and strength to play at the 4-3 MLB position as well.

5. Joe Haden, CB, Florida | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 pounds | Age: 20 | Junior

Easily the most impressive, lockdown corner in the Nation this year was Joe Haden. Constantly shutting down the opposing team's number one wide receiver, and causing fits for quarterbacks. However, Haden is the prototypical NFL corner as he is not afraid to make plays in the running game, as well. Haden has the potential to be a very solid, complete, number one cornerback for a team.

6. Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State | Height: 6'6" | Weight: 305 pounds | Age: 22 | Senior

The highest rated offensive player on my Big Board, is none other then Okung. Okung has been impressive his entire collegiate career protecting the quarterback. A very rare blend of athleticism and strength allow Okung to be the most impressive pass blocker in this years class. However, many questions have been made about whether or not Okung is a very good run blocker. Okung has the ability to either be a very solid left tackle in the NFL, or right tackle.

8. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 217 pounds | Age: 22 | Junior

There is absolutely no doubts who the most battle-tested quarterback is in the 2010 draft. Clausen has constantly grown and matured every year at Notre Dame, making better decisions and protecting the football. Clausen would be best suited in a west coast offense, with his sort of elite accuracy. The biggest knock on Clausen is his deep ball and his footwork, which is what holds Clausen back from being higher rated on my board.

9 . Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 pounds | Age: 21 | Junior

Perhaps on the most dynamite, big play wide-outs in the country had a very unfortunate season that ended with a suspension. Bryant brings a very dynamic package of size and strength, that allow him to fight for he football in traffic and make highlight reel plays. He has good long speed, but the real question mark on Dez is his hands. Many balls that Bryant should have plucked in through out his career have been dropped, resulting in these concerns. Bryant is overall, the complete package at wide receiver, as he can make big plays through the air, and big plays on the ground as a kick returner.

10. C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 195 pounds | Age: 22 | Senior

Rounding off my top ten for the 2010 NFL Draft, is none other then the speedster from Clemson, C.J Spiller. Spiller has been one of the most impressive, home run threats in the Nation throughout his career for the Tigers. Spiller has a very good pair of hands, allowing him to be a threat out of the backfield. He has decent size, nothing very eye-popping but his speed is simply off the charts. Many comparisons can be made to former Longhorn Jamaal Charles in Spiller's game, but he can be more of a receiving threat than Charles.

Comments, feedback, etc. would be amazing. Thanks guys.

 

[Blake]

I'd have Spiller at eight. Good list, want it in the mag?

Also, when talking of Suh, everyone thought that Dorsey was going to be this big beast in the NFL too.

 

[Blake]

One more thing; Berry, change recent to a couple of years. Don't forget "The Eraser" in 07.

And re-read number eight's opening sentence.

 

[Mooche]

You can go ahead and put in there if you like Blake. Not a big deal to me man. I'll have more stuff coming out.

Suh is a better prospect then Dorsey, in my honest opinion. As well, Dorsey is in a very different system playing in the 3-4 rather than the 4-3 at LSU. He is one heck of a talent, regardless.

"The Eraser"? Meaning Laron Landry? Eric Berry is a better overall, complete talent then Landry. Landry was always a huge hitter, make good plays in the run but his coverage skills have always been suspect.

 

[Blake]

Reggie Nelson = The Eraser.

 

[Mooche]

I would classify Eric Berry as better than Reggie Nelson, or Laron Landry. The only safety, recently, that I wouldn't put him over would be Sean Taylor.

 

[Blake]

Ed Reed > Eric Berry > Sean Taylor.

 

[Mooche]

Ed Reed > Eric Berry > Sean Taylor.

Prospect status?

Taylor > Reed > Berry.


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