DA's 2010 NFL Mock Draft (2 rounds) *12/10/2009
2010 NFL Mock Draft
1st Round
1. Cleveland Browns:
Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska
Talk about talent, WOW! This guy is a freak! I’ve never seen such a dominating force in a high level D-1 game. Did you see the game against Texas? A Man among boys!!! How could he NOT go #1?
2. TampaBay Buccaneers:
Eric Berry S Tennessee
Berry challenges Suh as the most physically gifted defensive player in this class and has the ball skills to dominate at CB as well. Almost a lock to be a Pro-Bowler within 2 years.
3. St. Louis Rams:
Jake Locker QB Washington
Locker has all the tools to be a star and he already has the NFL talent scouts drooling. His tools make him the 1st QB chosen, but is he fundamentally ready to take over right away?
4. Detroit Lions:
Russell Okung OT Oklahoma St.
The Lions have a huge investment in Matthew Stafford, and he seems to be the real deal, but he’s taking a beating this year. They NEED to keep him healthy! If they have even an ounce of common sense, they will take the best Offensive Tackle available.
5. Washington Redskins:
Jimmy Clausen QB Notre Dame
Campbell’s time is up. The ‘Skins need an upgrade. They’ve bought themselves a D-line, so they’ll address their offense this year.
6. Kansas City Chiefs:
Gerald McCoy DT Oklahoma
The Chiefs desperately need help up the middle and they should thank their lucky stars if McCoy falls to them.
7. Oakland Raiders:
Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas
Mallett is the big, strong-armed, Al Davis-type- but is he more than just an overhyped blue chip recruit? I’m a huge Michigan fan, so I’ve followed him, and I haven’t seen proof yet that he has learned how to win or to quickly make even College-level reads.
8. Denver Broncos- (Chicago):
Carlos Dunlap DE Florida
Dunlap is huge, yet explosive and he’s been downgraded to a simple lapse of judgment. Everyone will remember what a talent he is after the Combine. He will be an impact player as a rookie.
9. Buffalo Bills:
Sam Bradford- QB- Oklahoma
The Bills need an upgrade at QB if they want to build the explosive offense they seem to think they can build.
10. San Francisco 49ers- (Carolina):
Thaddeus Gibson OLB/DE Ohio St.
Lawson has been a disappointment and the Niners need to improve their pass rush. Gibson has that type of explosive ability and would be a strong pick up.
11. Seattle Seahawks:
C.J. Spiller RB Clemson
The Seahawks are giddy to find the ultra-explosive Spiller still available. Spiller is absolutely dynamite! - a Chris Johnson-type back.
12. San Francisco 49ers:
Taylor Mays S USC
Mays is as big as a linebacker and as runs like a cornerback, and will deliver a vicious hit to anyone who goes over the middle. Instantly upgrades the Niners secondary.
13. Tennessee Titans:
Terrence Cody DT Alabama
This is far too high for such a high risk selection, but look at what happened to Tennessee’s defense when they lost Albert Haynesworth. Cody is completely dominant at times, even in the ultra-competitive SEC, and is absolutely enormous at 6’5”, 365 lbs! If not Cody, I expect them to make a play at some other space-eating lineman.
14. Houston Texans:
Trent Williams OT Oklahoma
Schaub is having a magnificent year this year and the Texans have a great passing game when TE Daniels is healthy. But Schaub is fragile, and the Texans need to keep him on his feet.
15. New York Jets:
Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech
Morgan is big and shows explosion and closing speed. He is quite sound fundamentally and has tremendous upside potential.
16. Miami Dolphins:
Dez Bryant WR OklahomaState
Like the Lions, the Jets have a big investment in their QB of the future And what the Jets really need is a go-to WR for Sanchez to throw to. Bryant is kind of getting jobbed by the NCAA this year, but is still the most talented wideout in the draft.
17. Atlanta Falcons:
Cameron Heyward DE Ohio State
John Abraham is the only guy who puts pressures the QB, and he’s ancient. Heyward is extremely talented and fills a need.
18. Jacksonville Jaguars:
Joe Haden CB Florida
Haden is easily the best CB in this draft. He is an exceptional athlete and has the potential to by a true shut-down corner. Great value at this spot.
19. Pittsburg Steelers:
Rolando McClain MLB Alabama
James Farrier is getting long in the tooth and McClain is a natural leader who will make the Steelers linebackers an even more dominant group.
20. New York Giants:
Brandon Spikes MLB Florida
Extremely productive against top level competition. Spikes is a complete LB who will become an emotional team-leader, like Ray Lewis.
21. Baltimore Ravens:
Brandon LaFell WR LSU
The Ravens have a strong running game and while they have a great talent in Flacco at QB, he can only do so much until he has adequate weapons to throw to.
22. Dallas Cowboys:
Mardy Gilyard WR Cincinnati
Roy Williams is extraordinarily overrated and Romo needs another weapon across from Miles Austin.
23. New England Patriots:
Corey Wooton DE Northwestern
Patriots must find someone to replace Richard Seymour and continue to bring new blood into an aging defense.
24. Green Bay Packers:
Mike Iupati G Idaho
The Packers need some mouth-smashers to re-establish their smash-mouth running game.
25. Philadelphia Eagles:
Jon Asamoah G Illinois
The Eagles must protect the aging McNabb and add protection to their explosive athletes all over the field. Asamoah would be a great road grader for LeSean McCoy and protection up the middle.
26. Arizona Cardinals:
Germaine Gresham TE Oklahoma
Gresham is an athletic TE who would make a great offense downright ridiculous.
27. Seattle Seahawks- (Denver):
Bryan Bulaga OT Iowa
Seahawks really need an upgrade of their O-line and a replacement for the imminent retirement of Walter Jones. It seems that all Big Ten O-Tackles are safe, solid plays (Jake Long, Joe Thomas, etc…) and Bulaga is no different.
28. Cincinnati Bengals:
Dan Williams DT Tennessee
This Bengals team is suddenly looking quite solid, but they could still use a little help up the middle of their run D. Williams is the big run-stuffer they need.
29. San Diego Chargers:
Jonathan Dwyer RB Georgia Tech
Tomlinson is wearing down and Sproles isn’t solid enough to be an every down back.
30. Minnesota Vikings:
Tony Pike: QB Cincinnati
Obviously the Vikings need a succession plan for when Favre finally wears out… if he ever does.
31. New Orleans Saints:
Sergio Kindle OLB/DE Texas
Saints have a surprisingly good Defense this year, but it’s either just tremendous coaching or smoke and mirrors. Their OLB’s are only serviceable, and the explosive Kindle would be a great addition.
32. Indianapolis Colts:
Golden Tate WR Notre Dame
Gonzalez, Garcon, and Collie are all simply products of having Peyton Manning throwing to them. Think if they added an actual dynamite talent to his arsenal.
2nd Round
1. Cleveland Browns:
Arrelious Benn WR Illinois
2. TampaBay Buccaneers:
Anthony Davis OT Rutgers
3. St. Louis Rams:
Ras-I Dowling CB/ FS Virginia
4. Detroit Lions:
Patrick Robinson CB FloridaState
5. Washington Redskins:
Nate Allen S South Florida
6. Kansas City Chiefs:
Brandon Graham OLB/DE Michigan
7. Oakland Raiders:
Charles Brown OT USC
8. Buffalo Bills:
Everson Griffen DE USC
9. Seattle Seahawks:
Trevard Linley CB Kentucky
10. San Francisco 49ers:
Jerry Hughes OLB/DE TCU
11. TampaBay Buccaneers (Chicago):
Tyson Alualu DT Cal
12. New York Jets:
Charles Scott RB LSU
13. Miami Dolphins:
Sean Weatherspoon OLB Missouri
14. San Francisco 49ers:
Brandon Ghee CB Wake Forrest
15. New England Patriots: (Tennessee):
Jerry Hughes OLB/ DE TCU
16. Houston Texans:
Travis Lewis OLB Oklahoma
17. New England Patriots- (Jacksonville):
Earl Thomas S Texas
18. Kansas City Chiefs- (Atlanta):
Rob Gronkowski TE Arizona
19. Pittsburg Steelers:
Maurkice Pouncey C Florida
20. New York Giants:
Greg Jones OLB MichiganState
21. Baltimore Ravens:
Kam Chancellor S Virginia Tech
22. Green Bay Packers:
Perrish Cox CB OklahomaState
23. Philadelphia Eagles:
Sean Lee OLB PennState
24. Arizona Cardinals:
Ricky Sapp OLB Clemson
25. Seattle Seahawks:
Toby Gerhart RB Stanford
26. New England Patriots:
Selvish Caper OT West Virginia
27. Dallas Cowboys
Willie Young DE/ OLB North CarolinaState
28. Cincinnati Bengals:
Jordan Shipley WR Texas
29. San Diego Chargers:
Marvin Austin DT North Carolina
30. Minnesota Vikings:
Syd’quan Thompson CB Cal
31. New Orleans Saints:
George Selvie DE South Florida
32. Indianapolis Colts:
Von Miller DE/ OLB Texas A&M
****see my updated Draft at DA's 2010 NFL Mock Draft (2 rounds) *12/26/09
