As the basis for this draft I used the reverse order of ESPN's latest Power Rankings

1. Cleveland Browns: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

The Browns are just so bad at so many positions, they just should go with the clear #1 player in the draft.

2. Detroit Lions: Russell Okung, LT, Oklahoma St

History has taught us that the most important thing for a young QB is to keep him upright. I bet the Lions wish they picked Oher instead of Brandon Pettigrew with their 2nd 1st rounder last year.

3.St.Louis Rams:Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

It is clear that Bulger is no longer the answer at QB and Clausen will receive all of the pre-draft hype.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

The Bucs need help on the defensive line and McCoy could remind some Bucs fans of Warren Sapp.

5.Oakland Raiders: Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

Jamarus Russell wouldn't be 2nd string on half the teams in the league, and well, who knows what the Raiders will do on draft day with Davis.

6. Kansas City Chiefs: Bryan Bulaga, LT, Iowa

The Chiefs allowed three sacks to the Jaguars for crying out loud.

7.Buffalo Bills: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

The Bills don't have anyone at the position who instills confidence combined with a new head coach next year makes this easy

8.Seattle Seahawks: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

One local hero is drafted to replace another

9.Washington Redskins: Colt McCoy, QB, Texas

New Coach=New QB

10.Denver Broncos (via Bears): Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

Too much value to pass up

11. Tennessee Titans: Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse

They need to replace Albert Haynesworth somehow

12. New York Jets: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St

Sanchez has a line that keeps him upright, time to give him a new toy

13. San Francisco 49ers (via Carolina): Ciron Black, LT, LSU

The 49ers need help on the O line and their isn't a better physical speciment than Black. I think he'll shoot up the boards during the off season.

14. 49ers redux: Terrance Cody, DT, Alabama

If he can condition himself to be a 3 down player, he may surpass Suh.

15. Miami Dolphins: Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

Best 3-4 LB in the draft

16. Jacksonville Jacksonville: Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech

The pieces are starting to come together on defense for the Jags, except at the safety position

17.New York Giants:Brandon Spikes, MLB, UF

Just as McClain was the best 3-4 LB in the draft, Spikes is the best 4-3 LB

18. Green Bay Packers: Charles Brown, LT, USC

They have the QB and the weapons, but not the line

19. Atlanta Falcons: Joe Haden, CB, Florida

The Falcons have had issues with their corners this year and this will help sure that up.

20. Houston Texans: Marvin Austin, DT, UNC

More potential than production

21.Philadelphia Eagles: CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson

About time the Eagles had a proper RB

22. Baltimore Ravens: Segio Kindle, LB/DE, Texas

Never have enough line backers in the 3-4

23.Dallas Cowboys: Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame

The #1 jersey seller in the NFL needs a target

24.Denver Broncos: Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss

Still could use some pass rush help

25. San Diego Chargers: Taylor Mays, S, USC

He's had a bad year for sure, but so have the rest of the Trojans

26. Arizona Cardinals: Brandon LeFall, WR, LSU

It seems Boldin will be on the first train out of Arizona in the off season

27. Pittsburgh Steelers:Trent Williams, T, Oklahoma

Time to help the offensive line other than with spit balls and chewing gum

28. New England Patriots: Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech

The biggest impression I came away from Sunday night was how far the Pats have gone away from the run.

29.Cincinnati Bengals:Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

Too much talent at this point, despite him being an unfinished product

30. Minnesota Vikings: Trevard Lindley, CB, UK

Don't see any obvious need beside a QB of the future and nobody worth taking here

31. Indianapolis Colts:Sean Witherspoon, LB, Missouri

How is this team 9-0?

32. New Orleans Saints:Jahvid Best, RB, Cal

Reggie Bush isn't working out

Hey guys!  It's been too long since I posted my first stab at mocking the 2010 NFL draft, so I figured I'd just go with a really rough attempt just to get something out.  To be honest, my value chart, understanding of team needs and general draft trends are not matching up in a way that I feel comfortable with yet.  As usual, I'm using current winning percentage to determine the order with point differential breaking the ties.  Anyway, I'd really appreciate whatever constructive feedback you can provide because I need your help breaking the mental block that I seem to be experiencing with draft mocking this year!  My most recent effort is below the fold, with some notes attached.

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This will be my first draft for this year. I did a bunch of them last year, and really enjoyed doing them. I meant to begin earlier in the season, but have been too busy with school. I've got a first round mock only for this week, but will try to do a two or three rounder next week. I love debate, so please feel free to argue a pick/give your insight on who the player selected should be. I used ESPN power rankings as the base for my draft order, but I mixed it up a little with my own idea of where each team will finish. Excuse any mistakes, I've put this together in my spare time the past few days, which is about 1 to 1:30 am.

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Same as usua, lots of underclassmen. Well aware not all will declare. Draft order is based on current standings and using strength of schedule from another site.

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Needed to update my rankings.

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I have a midterm and paper due this week so this one is going to be quick.  Again no comments on the picks those will come later towards the end of the season or when I have time.

1.  Tampa Bay - Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

2.  Cleveland - Jake Locker, QB, Washington

3.  St. Louis - Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

4.  Detroit - Russel Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

5.  Kansas City - Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

6.  Oakland - Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

7.  Tennessee - Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

8.  Washington - Brian Bulaga, OT, Iowa

9.  Seattle - Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

10.  San Francisco (from CAR) - Joe Haden, CB, Florida

11.  Buffalo - Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

12.  Jacksonville - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

13.  Miami - Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

14.  San Francisco - Charles Brown, OT, USC

15.  New York Jets - Greg Hardy, DE Mississippi

16.  Denver (from CHI) - Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama

17.  San Diego - Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri

18.  New York Giants - Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida

19.  Houston - Taylor Mays, S, USC

20.  Arizona - Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas

21.  Green Bay - Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

22.  Atlanta - Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

23.  Baltimore - Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State

24.  Philadelphia - Earl Thomas, S, Texas

25.  Dallas - Damien Williams, WR, USC

26.  Pittsburgh -Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland

27.  Cincinnati - Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

28.  New England - CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson

29.  Seattle (from DEN) - Jahvid Best, RB Cal

30.  Minnesota - Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas

31.  Indianapolis - Ciron Black, OT, LSU

32.  New Orleans - Eric Norwood, LB, South Carolina

Some of the picks I had some trouble on so just let me know what you guys think and if it is any better than my last mock.  Like I said it was rushed so I don't know how much better it will be.

Edit:  I have changed a couple picks after looking through it.  I probably should have just waited till next week to post a mock since I wasn't able to put much time into this one.

Same as always, lots of underclassmen which may OR may not declare. I am fully aware that not all will enter the draft. I take pending free agents into account. I am fully aware that not all will leave their team. Draft order is based on updated standings not where I think they will finish . On to the mockery.

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Wide receiver Mike Williams has left the Syracuse footbal team, as announced by head coach Doug Marrone today. Williams was the Orange's best offensive player, despite the lack of play makers on Syracuse's offense. My question for you is this: how will this affect his draft status? You have to assume that he's going to the NFL, it would make little sense for him to transfer to another program given the year he lost to academic troubles.

Extra added by Dan: Williams is a big target with 20 career touchdowns. He clearly has talent, but there are a ton of issues surrounding Williams. Before this, he was suspended for the Akron game for breaking a team rule. He sat out the 2008 season because of academic issues.

More from the great Troy Nunes Syracuse blog gang.

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QB:
1. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame***
2. Jake Locker, Washington***
3. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma***
4. Ryan Mallet, Arkansas***
5. Tim Tebow, Florida
6. Tony Pike, Cincinnati
7. Ricky Stanzi, Iowa***
8. Colt McCoy, Texas
9. Jevan Snead, Ole Miss***
10. Daryll Clark, Penn State
FB/H-B:
1. Garrette Graham, Wisconsin
2. Richard Dickson, LSU
3. Tim Tebow, Florida
4. Matt Clapp, Oklahoma
5. Cory Jackson, Maryland
6. ReShawn Jackson, Virginia
RB:
1. C.J. Spiller, Clemson
2. Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech***
3. Javhid Best, Cal***
4. Evan Royster, Penn State***
5. Charles Scott, LSU
6. Anthony Dixon, Mississippi State
7. Noel Devine, West Virginia***
8. Ryan Matthews, Fresno State***
9. Tony Gerhart, Stanford
10. LeGarrette Blount, Oregon

WR:
1. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State***
2. Damien Williams, USC***
3. Golden Tate, Notre Dame***
4. Brandon LaFell, LSU***
5. Rejus Benn, Illinois***
6. Terrance Tolliver, LSU***
7. Eric Decker, Minnasota
8. Marshawn Gilyard, Cincinnati***
9. Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech***
10. Denario Alexander, Missouri
11. Jacoby Ford, Clemson
12. Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas***

TE:
1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
2. Garrette Graham, Wisconsin***
3. Anthony McCoy, USC***
4. Dennis Pitta, BYU
5. Ed Dickson, Oregon
6. Robby Gronkowski, Arizona***
7. Andrew Quarless, Penn State
OT:
1. Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
2. Charles Brown, USC
3. Anthony Davis, Rutgers***
4. Bruce Campbell, Maryland
5. Brian Bulaga, Iowa***
6. Trent Williams, Oklahoma***
7. Ciron Black, LSU
8. Jason Fox, Miami
9. Selvish Capers, West Virginia
10. Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin***
11. Adam Ulatowski, Texas
12. Sam Young, Notre Dame
13. Chris Scott, Tennessee

OG:
1. Mike Johnson, Alabama
2. Mike Iupati, Idaho
3. Ciron Black, LSU
4. Rodney Hudson, Florida State***
5. Anthony Davis, Rutgers***
6. Mike Pouncy, Florida***
7. John Jerry, Ole Miss
8. Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
9. Jon Asomoah, Illinois
OC:
1. Kris O’Dowd, USC***
2. Matt Tenant, BC
3. Markice Pouncey, Florida***
4. J.D. Walton, Baylor
5. Eric Olson, Notre Dame
6. Ted Larson, NC State

DT:
1. Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
2. Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma***
3. Arthur Jones, Syracuse
4. Terrance “Mount” Cody
5. Marvin Austin, UNC***
6. Brian Price, Cal***
7. Jared Odrick, Penn State
8. Tyson Alualu, Cal
9. Allen Bailey, Miami***
10. Boo Robinson, Wake Forrest
11. Dan Williams, Tennessee
12. Vince Oghobasse, Duke
13. Lawrence Marsh, Florida***


4-3DE:
1. Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech***
2. Brandon Graham, Michigan
3. Carlos Dunlap, Florida*** 
4. Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
5. Ricky Sapp, Clemson
6. Jerry Hughes, TCU
7. Sergio Kindle, Texas
8. Greg Romeus, Pittsburg***
9. Everson Griffin, USC***
10. Eric Norwood, South Carolina
11. George Selvie, USF
12. Brandon Lang, Troy
13. CJ Wilson, ECU

3-4 OLB
1. Brandon Graham, Michigan
2. Eric Norwood, South Carolina
3. Ricky Sapp, Clemson
4. Sergio Kindle, Texas
5. Jerry Hughes, TCU
6. Von Miller, Texas A&M
7. Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
8. Everson Griffin, USC***

4-3 WLB:
1. Travis Lewis, Oklahoma***
2. Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
3. Greg Jones, Michigan State***
4. Narravo Bowman, Penn State***
5. Rennie Curran, Georgia***
6. Rico McCoy, Tennesse
4-3 SLB:
1. Eric Norwood, South Carolina
2. Brandon Spikes, Florida
3. Sergio Kindle, Texas
4. Rolando McClain, Alabama
5. Rodderick Mucklroy, Texas
ILB:
1. Rolando McClain, Alabama
2. Brandon Spikes, Florida
3. Sean Lee, Penn State
4. Micah Johnson, Kentucky
5. Eric Norwood, South Carolina
6. Daryl Washington, TCU
7. Quan Sturdivant, UNC***
CB:
1. Joe Haden, Florida***
2. Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
3. Patrick Robinson, Florida State
4. Ras-I Dowling, Virginia Tech***
5. Syd’Quan Thompson, Cal
6. Brandon Ghee, Wake Forrest
7. Parish Cox, Oklahoma State
8. Javier Areanas, Alabama
9. Donovan Warren, Michagan***

S:
1. Eric Berry, Tennesse***
2. Earl Thomas, Texas***
3. Taylor Mays, USC
4. Morgan Burnett, Georgia Tech***
5. Chad Jones, LSU***
6. Nate Allen, USF
7. Darrell Stuckey, Kansas***
8. Major Wright, Florida***
9. Deunta Williams, UNC***
10. Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech
11. Rashad Jones, Georgia***
K:
1. Leigh Tiffin, Alabama
2. Aaron Pettrey, Ohio State
P:
1. Zoltan Mesko, Michigan
2. Brent Bowden, Virginia Tech

Big Board 2010


1. Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
2. Eric Berry, SS, Tennessee***
3. Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
4. Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma***
5. Renaldo McClain, ILB, Alabama***
6. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame***
7. Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michagan***
8. Jake Locker, QB, Washington***
9. Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State***
10. Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma***
11. Charles Brown, OT, USC
12. Eric Norwood, OLB/ILB/DE, South Carolina
13. Joe Haden, CB, Florida***
14. Earl Thomas, SS, Texas***
15. Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma***
16. Damien Williams, WR, USC***
17. Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse
18. Taylor Mays, S, USC
19. Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech***
20. Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
21. Terrance “Mount” Cody, NT, Alabama
22. Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
23. C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
24. Brandon Spikes, MLB, Florida
25. Greg Hardy, DE/OLB, Ole Miss
26. Ryan Mallet, QB, Arkansas***
27. Golden Tate, WR/KR, Notre Dame***
28. Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida***
29. Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa***
30. Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech***
31. Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB, Clemson
32. Kris O’Dowd, C, USC***
33. Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma State
34. Trent Williams, RT, Oklahoma State***
35. Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU***
36. Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU
37. Rejus Benn, WR, Illinois***
38. Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech***
39. Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State
40. Jahvid Best, RB, Cal***
41. Tim Tebow, QB/FB/TE, Florida
42. Brian Price, DT, Cal***
43. Chad Jones, S, LSU***
44. Ciron Black, RT/OG, LSU
45. Sergio Kindle, OLB/DE, Texas***
46. Mike Williams, OG, Alabama
47. Trevard Lindley, CB, Kentucky
48. Mike Williams, WR, Syracuse
49. Marvin Austin, DT, UNC***
50. Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburg***
51. Nate Allen, S, USF
52. Anthony McCoy, TE, USC***
53. Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho
54. Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
55. Everson Griffin, DE/OLB, USC***
56. Sean Lee, ILB, Penn State
57. Ras-I Dowling, CB/S, Virginia Tech***
58. Ed Dickson, TE, Oregon
59. Greg Jones, OLB/ILB, Michigan State***
60. Matt Tenant, C, BC
61. Jason Fox, OT, Miami
62. Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota
63. Rodney Hudson, OG, Florida State***
64. Tyson Alualu, DT, Cal***
65. Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
66. Garrette Graham, TE/FB, Wisconsin
67. Syd’Quan Thompson, CB, Cal
68. Darrell Stuckey, S, Kansas***
69. Narravo Bowman, OLB, Penn State***
70. Allen Bailey, DT, Miami***
71. J.D. Walton, C, Baylor
72. Marshawn Gilyard, WR/KR, Cincinnati***
73. Evan Royster, RB, Penn State***
74. George Selvie, DE/OLB, USF
75. Brandon Ghee, CB, Wake Forrest
76. Ricky Stanzi, QB, Iowa***
77. Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida***
78. Markice Pouncey, C, Florida***
79. Charles Scott, RB, LSU
80. Selvish Capers, OT, West Virginia
81. Terrance Tolliver, WR, LSU***
82. Major Wright, S, Florida***
83. Micah Johnson, ILB, Kentucky
84. John Jerry, OG, Ole Miss
85. Eric Olson, C, Notre Dame
86. Dennis Pitta, TE, BYU
87. Parish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State
88. Dezmon Briscoe, WR, Kansas***
89. Tony Gerhart, RB, Stanford
90. Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati
91. Sergio Render, OG, Virginia Tech
92. Boo Robinson, NT, Wake Forrest
93. Javier Areanas, CB, Alabama
94. Daryl Washington, ILB, TCU
95. Robby Gronkowski, TE/FB, Arizona***
96. Denario Alexander, WR, Missouri
97. Deunta Williams, SS, UNC***
98. Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech***
99. Reshad Jones, S, Geogia***
100. Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee

Alright, I wanted to give MTD readers a glimpse of a little thing i've been working on. Its for the Draft, and talks about some players that are not well known or under-the-radar but can play some football. I listed the players by the rankings given at MockingTheDraft.com. The sentences inside the block in italics are my own comments, just a heads-up.

   Upon talking about these guys, I would really love to hear about some other people who could fall in later rounds yet play at a level much higher than the round they are projected to play. The descriptions of the players will also come from MockingTheDraft.com. Remember about the Juniors, this is if they opt for the Draft. Enjoy!

                Quan Sturdivant                                Tony Pike                                       Noel Devine

QB

1. 2nd best Senior: Tony Pike | 6'6, 230 pounds | Cincinnati

"Pike has deceptive quickness and athleticism, which he uses nicely in the pocket to elude the pass rush. He has good presence and doesn't mind stepping up in pressure. Given his height and release point, Pike rarely gets passes knocked down. He's finally added weight to his frame this offseason, bulking up from 215 pounds. That should make him more durable. Puts a good zip on his passes and can place them in tight spots. Always keeps his eyes down field. If Pike can speed up the mental parts of the passing game -- reading defenses and getting rid of the ball quickly -- look out." This guy impressed me so much. That instead of using a 1st for Bradford, or Mccoy, I'd use a late 2nd to mid 3rd for Pike. This guy can lead a team to victory week after week.

2. 4th best Senior Tim Hiller | 6'5, 228 pounds | Western Michigan

   "A classic statuesque pocket passer with good arm strength, Hiller looks very similar to Drew Bledsoe. His release is really quick and fluid, which is somewhat rare among today's college quarterbacks. He throws a really nice ball and seems to have a good sense of timing. Receivers routinely able to catch Hiller's passes in stride. That helped Hiller total 36 touchdown passes last season to only 10 interceptions. How he converts from the spread to the pros will ultimately tell his story." Here's a guy that recently has grown on me, He's not a Donovan Mcnabb, he's a Drew Bledsoe.

3. 5th best Senior: Dan LeFevour | 6'3, 228 pounds | Central Michigan

   "At this point, LeFevour is kind of a poor man's Colt McCoy. He's a good dual threat player and was a sleeper Heisman Trophy candidate entering last season. Injuries held him back some, though. When he's healthy, LeFevour has a good release and can deliver the ball all over the field. He has a tendency to run too soon and will need to become more disciplined in his decision making." One of my fellow Jaguars Fan's favorite. He's a lesser Mccoy in a better system, he could rise in value yet still get picked later because of the depth of the QB class.

RB

1. 4th best Junior: Noel Devine | 5'8, 176 pounds | West Virginia

   "Although Devine might be undersized, he's an electric play-maker. If Devine can get into space, it's hard to bring him down. He's quick, elusive and has another gear in the open field. He'll never be a lead back, but he shouldn't be judged as such. Devine has special athletic ability and deserves a chance to showcase it." He's a interesting player that has some similarities to Maurice Jones-Drew, his height and his potency.

2. 7th best Junior: Evan Royster | 6'1, 215 pounds | Penn State

   "Following a breakthrough 2008 season in which he had 1,236 yards rushing and 12 touchdowns, Royster is quickly becoming a top running back prospect. He’s hard to take down in the open field and runs with a lot of determination. Pretty solid as a receiver, even though he’s not a top target in Penn State’s pass offense." A hard worker who can be a complimentary back or a starter, depending on the Team.

WR

1.  5th best Junior: Demaryius Thomas | 6'3, 230 pounds | Georgia Tech

   "Although Georgia Tech now employs the run-option offense, Thomas is a solid target. He's got incredible athleticism and uses his strong frame well. He'll continue to fly under the radar with the Yellow Jackets, but he has starting potential at the next level." Not Calvin Johnson, but can still be productive.

2.  8th best Senior: Naaman Roosevelt | 6'0, 187 pounds | Buffalo

   "Roosevelt is a skinny receiver who has flashed explosive play in college. He runs crisp routes and has some good moves in the open field. His size lets defenders easily jam him at the line. If he can bulk up to about 200 pounds without giving up his speed, Roosevelt could be a solid option at the next level." Greased Lightning.

3. 10th best Senior: Kerry Meier | 6'3, 220 pounds | Kansas

  "Meier is a converted quarterback and a big target. He plays a lot like a tight end and doesn't have great speed. However, he can really attack the seam and has good hands. He's a solid third-down receiver. Good upside." Think of a Poor Man's Dallas Clark version of a WR.

TE

1. 4th best Senior: Ed Dickson | 6'5, 243 pounds | Oregon

   "A natural athlete, Dickson is still working on the nuances of the position. He's a good quick-twitch athlete who gets off the line nicely. He easily makes plays over the top and has the ability to stretch defenses. If he can improve his physicality, especially when going up against athletic linebackers, he could move higher in these rankings."

2. 8th best Senior: Michael Hoomanawanui | 6'3, 270 pounds | Illinois

"Re-watching Illinois games this offseason, Hoomanawanui really sticks out. He plays a lot like Alge Crumpler. He's a big player with underrated athleticism and speed. He's a solid route runner, but shouldn't be used deep often. His size alone makes him a above-average blocker, but he needs to improve his technique." If anything, his name should make him get drafted, think of what they'll put on the back of his Jersey.

OT

1. 7th best Senior: Jason Fox | 6'6, 314 pounds | Miami

   "Fox is a converted tight end who displays a good first step to the outside. He moves to the second level well and locates and gets to defenders nicely. He's improving as a run blocker but clearly needs to continue working on his strength. Fox has some good tools, but must continue to work on the nuances of the position. He has some added value because of his versatility playing tackle and guard." Versatility is a plus.

2. 12th best Senior: Ed Wang | 6'5, 310 pounds | Virginia Tech

   "A converted tight end, Wang is one of the more athletic senior tackles in the nation. He's played both tackle positions showing continued improvement in all aspects. Where he needs to get much better is his physical play. If he becomes more of a mauler, he'll be a starter-level player." He can start, and you can get him later too.

Guard

1. 5th best Senior: Sergio Render | 6'3, 314 pounds | Virginia Tech

   "A lengthy, hard working interior lineman, Render excels in the run game. He consistently gets good hand positioning to move around defenders. Anchors well at the point of attack and can handle power rushers. Not an amazing athlete, but he's pretty good on the move. If he doesn't get hurt, he'll be a four-year starter at guard for Virginia Tech and is a two-time all-conference selection."

Center

1. 4th best Senior: Ted Larsen | 6'2, 300 pounds | North Carolina State

   "Larsen is a converted defensive tackle and has shown his versatility by playing both guard and center for the Wolfpack. He's an effort player with solid fundamentals. Larsen consistently stays low in his stance with his knees bent. He does a really good job with speed rushers and can redirect nicely. He's not much of a finisher in the running game, but he works hard." One of the guys i'ved eye-balled for a while.

2. 3rd best Senior: Eric Olsen | 6'4, 305 pounds | Notre Dame

   "Olsen has successfully moved from guard to center as a senior and does a nice job handling the line audibles. He's a solid in-line blocker who can handle tackles on his own. Olsen might be best at guard, but he really doesn't do anything wrong as a center." Versatility in the Interior is good, but I think Ted Larsen is better.

 

DE

1. 6th best Senior: Corey Wootton | 6'7, 270 pounds | Northwestern

   "At his size, Wootton shouldn't have the quickness and lateral movement he does. His closing speed is scary and his long arms help him get great leverage. Wootton would be ranked higher in these rankings, but he's still recovering from a severe knee injury suffered in last season's bowl game. If he's healthy, watch out." Is he the next Reggie Hayward or (insert name of good DE with knee injury)?

2. 4th best Junior: Greg Romeus | 6'5, 265 pounds | Pittsburgh

   "During parts of the 2008 season, Romeus looked like he was already ready for the NFL. He really shined against Iowa and Oregon State, notching four of his nine sacks for the year. He's a strong athlete who should only get bigger." To be honest, at first glance i thought his last name was Romulus, like from Star Trek.

3. 18th best Senior:  C.J. Wilson | 6'4, 272 pounds | East Carolina                                                   

  "A natural defensie end prospect for the next level, Wilson has good size and ability. He's put together two good seasons in a row. In 2008, he had 10.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for a loss. He's solid against the run and has good enough athleticism to make it at the next level." Stats, baby Stats.

DT

1. 5th best Senior: Vince Oghobaase | 6'6, 305 pounds | Duke

   "At 6-foot-6, 305 pounds, Oghobaase has an athletic and quick build. He's a solid gap-shooting tackle who could probably make it as a 3-4 defensive end. If he gets drafted by a 4-3 team, Oghobaase will have to get much stronger."Could be reached for earlier because of his 3-4 value.

2. 6th best Junior: Jarvis Jenkins | 6'4, 305 pounds | Clemson

   "Jenkins quickly became one of the nation's top interior defenders last year when he finished with 10 tackles for loss. He's another player just beginning to come near his potential and has a bright future."

3. 9th best Senior: Geno Atkins | 6'1, 290 pounds | Georgia

   "A strong competitor, Atkins uses excellent leverage as a one-gap defensive tackle. He was routinely double teamed in 2008, but still managed to have a solid year. Atkins consistently collapses the pocket and should only get better as he gets stronger."

OLB

1. 3rd best Junior: Bruce Carter | 6'3, 230 pounds | North Carolina

   "Like many junior defenders for the 2010 NFL Draft, Carter's biggest weakness is his size. He needs to add more strength, particularly in his upper body. Carter should only get better as a pass rusher after getting five sacks last season."

2. 6th best Senior: Clinton Snyder | 6'4, 235 pounds | Stanford

   "An effort player for the Cardinal, Snyder has good size and speed. He's a very good tackler in the open field and is known as an intelligent player."

3. 8th best Senior:  Keenan Clayton | 6'2, 220 pounds | Oklahoma

   "After successfully transitioning from safety to outside linebacker last season, Clayton was third on OU with 84 tackles. He runs a 4.5 40-yard dash and should only get better as he learns the position more. Definitely one to watch."

MLB

1. 4th best Junior: Quan Sturdivant | 6'2, 235 pounds | North Carolina

   "The 2008 national leader in unassisted tackles with 87, Sturdivant can make just about any play asked of a linebacker. Sturdivant played on the weak side last season and moves to the middle to make way for highly athletic sophomore Zach Brown." His potential could be as high as Ray Lewis minus the swagger.

2. 8th best Senior: Boris Lee | 6'0, 235 pounds | Troy

   "A tackling machine, Lee has led the Trojans in that category the past two seasons. He had 126 last season to go with 9.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and two interceptions. He has the athleticism to line up inside in the 3-4 or outside in a 4-3." Versatility and the ability to tackle well is why i like him.

CB

1. 4th best Junior: Ras-I Dowling | 6'2, 200 pounds | Virginia

   "Few cornerbacks in the nation combine Dowling's physical prescence and pure skill as a cover man. Corners his size don't come around too often and Dowling should only get better."

2. 6th best Senior: Myron Lewis | 6'2, 205 pounds | Vanderbilt

   "Few cornerbacks can be considered sack artists, but Lewis could be. He had five last year to go with five interceptions, seven tackles for a loss and two forced fumbles. Lewis might not have great speed, but he does things most cornerbacks cannot." Cornerbacks don't sack QBs often, but he does.

3. 13th best Senior:  Walter Thurmond | 6'0, 180 pounds | Oregon

   "Many considered Thurmond a better player than former teammate Jairus Byrd, who was taken in the second round of this year's draft. Injuries slowed Thurmond some last year, but he still led the Pac-10 in interceptions. If anyone could rise up these rankings during the year, it could be Thurmond."

FS

1. 5th best Senior: Jordan Lake | 6'2, 205 pounds | Baylor

   "Lake has been highly productive the last two seasons, totaling more than 200 tackles, 18 passes defended and five interceptions. He's a big hitter in the secondary who could be a great special teams player."

2. 6th best Senior: Antonio Baker | 5'11, 208 pounds | Louisiana Tech

   "Entering his third year as the Bulldogs' free safety, Baker has more than 300 career tackles and is a consistent performer. He's an intelligent player who makes the adjustment calls for Louisiana Tech and is alway in the middle of the action."

SS
3. 4th best Senior:  Barry Church | 6'2, 219 pounds | Toledo

   "In each of his three years as a starter, Chuch has been named to the Mid-American Conference first team. Although teams avoided him more in 2008, Church still finished with 93 tackles and three forced fumbles. He's sound against the run and the pass."

4. 4th best Junior: Reshad Jones | 6'2, 212 pounds | LSU

   "Jones burst onto the national scene in his first year as a starter for the Bulldogs. He's a fluid athlete with the ability to make plays all over the field."

5. 7th best Senior: Josh Pinkard | 6'1, 215 pounds | Southern California

   "Impressively, Pinkard can play both safety and cornerback. He does both adequately. He'll be an asset to some team because of his versatility. Medical checks could drop Pinkard down draft boards, though." Versatility makes this a very interesting prospect.

   
   

KR/PR

3rd Best Junior FS: Chris Culliver | 6'0, 190 pounds | South Carolina - Culliver has excellent speed and is one of the top kick returners in the nation.

1. 6th Best Senior WR: Jeremy Williams | 6'1, 205 pounds | Tulane

   "When healthy, Williams is an excellent possession receiver. He played in five games last season, averaging 87 receiving yards per contest, before breaking his hand and missing the rest of the season. Williams shows good hands and can make people miss after catching the ball. He's also a very good kick returner."