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2010 NFL Draft: Defensive tackles

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1.  Ndamukong Suh | 6'4, 305 pounds | Nebraska

There's not a lot Suh can't do as a defensive tackle. He's strong and mean at the point of attack and dominates against the run. He's also quick off the snap with the ability to get after the passer. He really broke through with 19 tackles for loss last season and should only get better.

2.  Arthur Jones | 6'4, 296 pounds | Syracuse

Hidden on one of the nation's worst teams, Jones reportedly received a second-round grade from the NFL Draft Advisory committee prior to the 2009 NFL Draft. He's a quick-penetrating tackle with 31.5 career tackles for loss entering his final season. If he can consistenly break double teams this year, he could warrant that high grade.

3.  Terrence Cody | 6'5, 365 pounds | Alabama

Cody is a mountainous two-gap plugger along the defensive line. He regularly takes up two or more blockers and can anchor a defense. For his size, Cody has surprising athleticism. However, his draft stock might be wholly dependent on how well he keeps his weight in check.

4. D'Anthony Smith | 6'2, 295 pounds | Louisiana Tech

Smith is an undersized sparkplug of a defensive tackle. His frame is probably maxed out, but he's very strong and stout against the run. He could make for a solid three-technique tackle at the next level.

5.  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.

6. Jared Odrick | 6'5, 308 pounds | Penn State

Odrick's quickness will earn him a shot in the NFL. He's really quick off the snap and specializes at getting after the quarterback. His skill set could also make him a solid 3-4 end candidate. He just needs to improve his anchor strength some.

7. Tyson Alualu | 6'2, 295 pounds | California

A great effort player, Alualu has one of the best motors in college football. He's quick off the snap and aggressive. He's a good interior pass rusher and can really split gaps. He's not the best space eater, so he'll have to placed in the right situation. He could be a very good 3-4 defensive end.

8.  DeMarcus Granger | 6'3, 306 pounds | Oklahoma

If not for injury concerns and some minor off-the-field issues, Granger might be among the highest rated seniors in the country. He's very explosive off the snap and has good enough strength. He's good at stacking and shedding to make plays in the run game.

9. 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.

10. Dan Williams | 6'3, 326 pounds | Tennessee

Nagging injuries may have held Williams back some, but he could be poised to a big breakout year. He has the size to play nose tackle and routinely collapses the pocket.

11. Ekom Udofia | 6'2, 310 pounds | Stanford

Udofia's average stat line doesn't indicate the value he has on the Stanford defense. The Cardinal linebackers can roam freely thanks in large part to Udofia's ability to take up multiple blockers.

12. Jeff Owens | 6'1, 306 pounds | Georgia

Write-up coming soon!

13. Brandon Deadrick | 6'4, 287 pounds | Alabama

Write-up coming soon!

14. Boo Robinson | 6'1, 295 pounds | Wake Forest

Write-up coming soon!

15. Jay Ross | 6'3, 314 pounds | East Carolina

Write-up coming soon!

 

JUNIORS:

1. Gerald McCoy | 6'4, 295 pounds | Oklahoma

There is only a handful of players in the nation as talented at their position as McCoy. He gets off the snap as fast as any interior lineman in the nation and has a great motor. The comparisons to Tommie Harris are apt. Had McCoy been in the 2009 NFL Draft, he may have gone higher than B.J. Raji.

2. Marvin Austin | 6'3, 305 pounds | North Carolina

Austin has almost the same exact skill set and ability as McCoy. What greatly separates them is McCoy's inconsistency. So at this point, he's more projection than production. If he puts it all together this year, watch out.

3. Allen Bailey | 6'4, 288 pounds | Miami

Moving down from linebacker, Bailey has played both tackle and end as a junior. Wheever he's lined up, Bailey has shown he's one of the hardest players in nation to block. And when he does get blocked, he can shed quickly. He's still raw as a lineman, but his upside is immense. He plays with a lot of heart and never gives up. Could be a 3-4 end.

4. Brian Price | 6'1, 295 pounds | UCLA

The accolades are starting to mount for Price, an All American last season. He'll be on the Lombardi Award watch list, thanks largely to a 2008 season that included 14 tackles for loss. Price may not be the best against the run, but he shoots gaps as good as anyone in the country.

5. Lawrence Marsh | 6'4, 304 pounds | Florida

Marsh is a pretty good athlete and the Gators still had him man the nose last season. He's shown the ability to take up multiple blockers and still get into the back field. He had three sacks last season and should only continue to get better.

6. 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.

6. Phil Taylor | 6'4, 355 pounds | Baylor

A transfer from Penn State, Taylor is a big body on the interior of the defense who easily takes up multiple blockers. Teams may have to do their due diligence checking his background, but he's shown no character problems in Waco. He's not a dominant player, but has added value being a true nose tackle.

 

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