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Ndamukong Suh DT, Nebraska- Could be 1A and McCoy 1B, but Suh is the best prospect this year.
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Gerald McCoy DT, Oklahoma- High motor tackle can play in either 3-4 or 4-3.
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Eric Berry S, Tennessee- Drawing comparisons to Ed Reed, one of safest picks this year.
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Russell Okung OT, Oklahoma State- Just about everything you look for in franchise tackle.
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Jimmy Clausen QB, Notre Dame- Out of pro-style offense, but Rams may have Bradford rated higher.
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Joe Haden CB, Florida- Top CB, redeemed himself at pro day with 4.4 40, will no doubt be a top 10 pick.
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CJ Spiller RB, Clemson- Speedy back, great return skills, clear cut top RB for 2010. 40 time just confirms his spot here.
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Derrick Morgan DE, Georgia Tech- Highly productive and athletic, good against run and pass.
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Jason Pierre-Paul DE, USF- Loads of potential, super athletic, and rushes passer very well, but a one year wonder?
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Rolando McClain LB, Alabama- Butkus Award winner. Had to leave combine due to injury, plus concerns about being able to play sideline to sideline.
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Brandon Graham DE/OLB, Michigan- Tremendous showing at Senior Bowl; in mold of Lamarr Woodley.
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Dan Williams DT, Tennessee- Like Robert Ayers last year, this Vol greatly improved his stock and will ride it to a high 1st round selection.
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Bryan Bulaga OT, Iowa- The Big 10 Offensive Lineman of the Year is a great pass blocker and has prototypical size for a franchise left tackle.
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Sam Bradford QB, Oklahoma- Deadly accurate. Early rumblings are that Rams want him, but name the last BIG 12 QB to have significant NFL success.
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Trent Williams OT, Oklahoma- Will he be asked to play left or right tackle? He’s better at right, but was still 1st Team All-America at LT senior year.
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Dez Bryant WR, Oklahoma State- Can make every catch, but character concerns are mounting and stock is plummeting.
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Everson Griffen DE, USC- Is raw, but has experience as a rush linebacker and defensive end.
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Earl Thomas S, Texas- A little undersized, but great in coverage and against the run.
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Jerry Hughes OLB, TCU- Great pass rusher, needs to get better in coverage, but is a hard worker.
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Ryan Mathews RB, Fresno State- Led the NCAA in rushing, improved stock to almost a first round lock at the Combine.
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Golden Tate WR, Notre Dame- Will need to work on route running, but is a great athlete and pass catcher.
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Sean Weatherspoon OLB, Missouri- Has the skills to be a top LB in the NFL, players rallied around him at Senior Bowl. Some scouts don’t like personality though.
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Anthony Davis OT, Rutgers- An elite run blocker, great size, average pass protector. Dropping because of possible weight control issues/work ethic.
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Jahvid Best RB, California- Injuries are a concern, but if he can stay healthy and concussion free, he’ll be very good.
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Mike Iupati OG, Idaho- Had a strong showing at the Senior Bowl as well, but had already solidified himself as a top 25 best overall prospect.
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Damian Williams WR, USC- Great route runner and great hands, not many weaknesses in his game.
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Jermaine Gresham TE, Oklahoma- Injured all last season, but is still top TE prospect in 2010.
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Jared Odrick DT, Penn State- Has a nonstop motor, but when double teamed, he disappears.
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Kyle Wilson CB, Boise State- Stock is on fire right now, he’s become a lock in the first round.
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Brian Price DT, UCLA- Doesn’t have any room to get bigger, but a strong junior season.
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Devin McCourty CB, Rutgers- Yet another Big East corner that could be a first round pick. Jets or Vikings could grab him late in that round.
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Bruce Campbell OT, Maryland- Some injury concerns, great pass blocker, but average run blocker. Top flight 40 time, so Al Davis is very interested, but will he take a tackle with JPP there?
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Dexter McCluster RB/WR, Mississippi- Small, (big) but he repped 20 in bench press and he’s a proven playmaker.
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Maurkice Pouncey OG/C, Florida- Left Florida early and he could see himself drafted as high as the late first round.
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Carlos Dunlap DE, Florida- Character and work ethic issues drop him down, but he’s a producer from DE.
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Charles Brown OT, USC- Converted from tight end, a little light, but is very athletic.
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Sergio Kindle OLB, Texas- Has trouble getting off blocks, but is a very good pass rusher
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Taylor Mays S, USC- Extremely physical player, but whiffs on too many tackles and doesn’t have the greatest coverage skills. I just think he’ll be a big bust.
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Sean Lee LB, Penn State- Pedigree of Penn State LB, but needs to prove he’s healthy from ACL injury a few years ago.
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Arrelious Benn WR, Illinois- Stats look bad, but that’s because of Juice. Benn is much better than he appeared last year.
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Rodger Saffold OT, Indiana- Fast riser, could see the top of the second round. Has NFL left tackle potential.
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Cam Thomas DT, North Carolina- Projects to a nose tackle, run stuffer, nose tackles’ stocks are rising.
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Ricky Sapp OLB, Clemson- has a little bit of injuries in his past, but is good whenever he plays
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Eric Norwood OLB, South Carolina- Highly productive, good instincts, but gets caught out of position/without leverage too often.
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Daryl Washington OLB, TCU- Good tackler and in coverage, needs to get a bit bigger.
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Demariyous Thomas WR, Georgia Tech- Broke foot before combine, but is a play making wideout
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Terrence Cody DT, Alabama- Mount Cody takes up so much space, but is only a 2 down player. Did lose weight between Combine and Senior Bowl though (16 pounds). Stock rising because NT.
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Kareem Jackson CB, Alabama-Great speed, has good ball skills, but can take too many risks.
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Dominique Franks CB, Oklahoma- Added value in return game, not physical against run.
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Tyson Alualu DL, California- stock is on the rise, faced plenty of double teams and still had 60+ tackles last season.
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Chad Jones S, LSU- Best in the box against the run, big, physical player.
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Corey Wooton DE, Northwestern- Recovery from injury is important, but started to come on as last season progressed after injury in 2008.
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Rob Gronkowski TE, Arizona- Recovery from back surgery is important, otherwise, potentially a very good TE.
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Nate Allen S, USF- good in zone, has good speed and plays smart.
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Koa Misi LB, Utah- Stock rose a lot after the combine, fit best in 3-4 OLB.
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Vladimir Ducasse OG, Massachusetts- Was supposed to dominate at Senior Bowl, but couldn’t break through. Still a very solid prospect, hoping to go in the mid 2nd.
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Jared Veldheer OT, Hillsdale- Small school prospect who has short arms for his height, could have trouble with rush.
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Tim Tebow QB, Florida- Most controversial prospect coming out. All the intangibles, but will he be able to rebuild his throwing motion? Too many question marks to go higher than low 2nd.
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Navarro Bowman LB, Penn State- Character issues and injuries have overshadowed his skills.
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Aaron Hernandez TE, Florida- Very athletic tight end, but not a good blocker.
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Mardy Gilyard WR, Cincinnati- Great after the catch though and good vertical
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Colt McCoy QB, Texas- great accuracy, but could only be as a result of the offense he was in, good leader and character, size a concern.
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Dorin Dickerson TE, Pittsburgh- Blew up the combine with a great 40, shot up boards. Low 2nd, but a 3-4 on most other boards.
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Alex Carrington DE, Arkansas State- Small school player, who’ll have to prove that level of competition won’t matter. Good size at 6-5, 285.