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2010 NFL Draft: Free safeties

QB | RB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | OLB | MLB | CB | FS | SS |

1.  Taylor Mays | 6'3, 230 pounds | USC

No player may be more scrutinized this season than Mays. An imposing prescence in Southern California's defense, Mays knows how to lay a big hit. The Trojans' defensive scheme calls for him to roam the deep middle. Although he doesn't have many interceptions, he breaks up a lot of passes.

2.  Nate Allen | 6'2, 205 pounds | South Florida

In two seasons as South Florida's starting free safety, Allen has 129 tackles and five interceptions. If he can be more consistent in 2009, he has the athleticism and intelligence to rise up draft boards.

3. T.J. Ward | 5'10, 201 pounds | Oregon

Ward, Oregon's top returing tackler from 2008, makes plays all over the field. He shows good instincts and closes on the ball really quickly. He can hit very hard but can get somewhat wreckless.

4.  Kam Chancellor| 6'4, 224 pounds | Virginia Tech

Many considered Chancellor's first season at free safety a down one after moving from rover. He gains this ranking, though, because of his size and athleticism.

5.  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.

6. 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.

7. Van Eskridge | 6'0, 200 pounds | East Carolina

An all-conference selection, Eskridge is a playmaking free safety who had four interceptions in 2008. Eskridge excels in providing bracket coverage, but also does a nice job against the run.

JUNIORS:

1. Major Wright | 6'0, 204 pounds | Florida

Wright is known as a highlight reel player who lays as big of a hit as anyone and can make a play on the ball. He's at his best in the box against the run. To become an elite safety prospect, he'll have to become more

2. Deunta Williams | 6'2, 205 pounds | North Carolina

Williams is a scary combination of speed and size. He's started both of his seasons at North Carolina and done an excellent job. In 2008, he finished with 65 tackles and three interceptions.

3. Chris Culliver | 6'0, 190 pounds | South Carolina

Culliver became a first-time starter in 2008 and showed a lot of promise. He totaled 60 tackles, three interceptions and two forced fumbles. Culliver has excellent speed and is one of the top kick returners in the nation.

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