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2010 NFL Draft: Strong safeties

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

1.  Darrell Stuckey | 6'1, 205 pounds | Kansas

Stuckey may not pop off the screen watching the Jayhawks, but he consistently makes plays. Last season, he finished with 98 tackles, five interceptions and seven pass breakups. He's won awards for his character and his weight room work.

2.  Justin Woodall | 6'2, 220 pounds | Alabama

In his first season as a starter, Woodall broke out last season, finishing with 47 tackles and four interceptions. He is a great combination of size and speed.

3.  Kurt Coleman | 5'11, 188 pounds | Ohio State

What Coleman may lack in size, he makes up for in strength and determination. Heading into his third year as Ohio State's starting strong safety, Coleman was third on the team with 78 tackles last year. He also plays special teams.

4.  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.

5.  Myron Rolle | 6'2, 218 pounds | Florida State

If Rolle didn't leave to go study at Oxford, he would be the clear cut No. 1 senior strong safety in the country. A third-team All American in 2008, Rolle has the physical tools to become a solid starter at the next level.

6. Bo McNally | 6'0, 208 pounds | Stanford

McNally has led the Stanford defense in tackles the last two seasons. While he's not the best athlete, McNally is a tough and aggressive player who gets after the ball. He consistently makes plays for the Cardinal and is known to have a good work ethic.

7. 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.

8. Darian Stewart | 5'11, 216 pounds | South Carolina

Write-up coming soon!

JUNIORS:

1. Eric Berry | 5'11, 203 pounds | Tennessee

The comparisons between Berry and Ed Reed of the Baltimore Ravens are apt. Berry is the definition of a ballhawking safety. He has 12 career interceptions and has improved a tackler. A lock as a first-round pick if he comes out.

2. Morgan Burnett | 6'1, 210 pounds | Georgia Tech

Burnett can do just about anything for a defense. He's big and strong and can be counted on to stop the run. He also has great ball skills, finishing 2008 with seven interceptions.

3. Chad Jones | 6'3, 214 pounds | LSU

The skill set Jones possesses is hard to ignore. he's clearly big and physical, but he's fluid enough to cover passes. He saw time last year as LSU's nickel back and should be the full-time starter at strong safety this year.

4. 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.

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