2010 NFL Draft--Part III: The Prospects (Offense) *With Pictures*
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 16, 2009 6:00 PM EDT
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Here we are, the prospects for the draft (I've taken the liberty to include some underclassmen who will probably declare)
QBs
1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
Height: 6-4. Weight: 214
Not the biggest arm, but he puts up crazy numbers in an offense with a lot of pro-style routes. He also has great accuracy.
Scheme Fits: Shotgun Offense, West-Coast Offense
Compares favorably to: Philip Rivers
Top 3 pick
2. Jevan Snead, Ole Miss
Height: 6-3. Weight: 215 Age: 21
With is gigantic arm, this Texas transfer lit it up at Ole Miss in his first season as a starter. Accuracy is solid, and can avoid the rush well.
Scheme Fit: Run/Play-action Offense
Compares favorably to: Jay Cutler
Top 5 pick
3. Tim "Saint" Tebow
6-3, 235, age 21
I have confidence in the big guy. Appearantly, he has been working very hard on taking snaps under center, and throwing to pro routes, thanks to Urban Meyer wanting to help him get drafted. Also, he has a lot of room to put on muscle to his arm, and fix that funky release. And, lastly, he will be able to run in the NFL. Not like he does now, but the SEC has defenses that are the best primer for any QB looking to go pro, to face. And no one can deny his unmeasurable leadership qualities. I think he will be an OK NFL player, never great, but always willing to give his all.
Scheme Fits: Shotgun Offense, Wildcat Offense, West Coast Offense
Compares to: A combination of Byron Leftwich (slow release, lack of ability to read schemes), Steve McNair (RIP), Jerome Bettis (power running ability), Matt Leinart (weird sidearmed Lefty release), and Jesus
At best, Top 10 pick
At worst, Top 100 pick
4. Colt McCoy
Height: 6-3 Weight: 205 Age: 22
An accurate passer, who likes to run around like a wiley little puppy. However, he makes about no NFL reads, and will not be able to juke NFL defensive players like he does in the Big 12. And he is bordering on Chad Pennington arm strength.
Scheme Fits; West Coast Offense, Shotgun Offense
Compares (sort of) to: Jeff Garcia (Raiders) + Matt Cassel (Chiefs) + Tony Romo (Cowboys) DIVIDED BY 3
Top 50 pick
Other Top QBs:
Zach Robinson, Oklahoma State
Dan LeFevour, Eastern Michigan
RBs
1. Johnathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech
6-0, 228, estimated 40 yard dash: 4.42
Big, well rounded back with a lot of speed to match his size. A first round lock.
Scheme Fits: Power Rushing Offense
Compares to: Frank Gore (49ers)
Top 20 pick
2. CJ Spiller, Clemson
5-11, 195, estimated 40: 4.34
Ellusive speed back, will give a lot of flexibility to whoever picks him. Can catch, run, and return as well.
Scheme Fits: RB Tandem Offense
Compares to: Felix Jones (Cowboys)
Top 25 pick (only because of the lack of need at the RB position in the league)
3. Javid Best, Cal
Height: 5-10. Weight: 194, estimated 40: 4.32
Mega speed, return ability, great catching the ball, but durability is questioned
Scheme Fit: Zone Blocking Offense, 3rd Down RB
Compares to: Chris Johnson (Titans)
Top 30 pick
4. Evan Royster
Height: 6-1. Weight: 212, estimated 40: 4.48
Really strong runner, can catch, can block
Scheme Fit: Power Rushing Offense, RB Tandem Offense
Compares to: Marshawn Lynch (Bills)
Top 30 Pick
Other Top RBs:
Charles Scott, LSU
Noel Devine, West Virginia
Chris Brown, Oklahoma
FB
1. Garrett Graham, Wisconsin
Height: 6-4. Weight: 243, Estimated 40: 4.8
Graham, an H-back (a FB/TE hybrid) stepped in for Wisconsin after Travis Beckum got injured last year. He put up great numbers (5 TDs, 540 yards) for a first year starter. He has obscenely high upside as an H-back in the Chris Cooley mold.
Scheme Fits: TE in Power Rushing/Play Action Offense, FB/TE in West Coast Offense
Compares to: Chris Cooley
Top 60 Pick
WRs
1. Arrelious Benn, Illinois
Height: 6-2. Weight: 214, estimated 40: 4.48
Domination. That is the only word that defines Benn. Speed, size, hands, everything.
Scheme Fit: #1 WR in Power Rushing/Play-Action Offense
Compares to: Andre Johnson
Top 10 pick
2. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 210, estimated 40: 4.52
An explosive player, Dez Bryant put up 1,480 yards and a whopping 19 touchdowns his Sophmore year. His upside is spectacular, but he is playing in a spread offense, which inflates all of his stunning statistics.
Scheme Fit: #1 WR in West Coast or Shotgun Offense
Compares to: Jericho Cotchery (Jets)
Top 20 Pick
3. Damian Williams, USC
Height: 6-1. Weight: 190, estimated 40: 4.45
Hands down, the best rout running prospect I've ever seen coming out of college. With Williams' talent level and work ethic, he has a great foundation to be a star receiver in the NFL. However, a he plays with more quickness than speed.
Scheme Fits: #2 WR in West Coast Offense
Compares to: Donald Driver (Packers)
Top 35 Pick
4. Brandon LeFell, LSU
Height: 6-3. Weight: 209, estimated 40: 4.50
Despite a revolving door at QB this year, LeFell managed 912 yards and 8 TDs. His size and speed make him very desirable. His hands have been questioned.
Scheme Fit: #1 WR in Power Rushing/Play Action Offense
Compares to: Dwane Bowe (Cheifs)
Top 35 Pick
5. Golden Tate, Notre Dame
Height: 5-11. Weight: 195, estimated 40: 4.42
A good route runner in the fairly prostyle offense at Notre Dame, he posted 10 TDs and 1080 yards as a sophmore. Look for great things out of him.
Scheme Fit: #1 WR in West Coast Offense, #2 WR in Power Rushing/Play Action Offense
Compares to: Greg Jennings (Packers)
Top 50 Pick
Other Possible Top WR:
Marshawn Gilyard, Cincinatti
TEs
1. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
Height: 6-6. Weight: 260, estimated 40: 4.65
WOW.
He does it all...the best TE prospect since Kellen Winslow JR. TD machine, great catcher, solid run blocker, stunningly good pass blocker.
Scheme Fit: TE in West Coast Offense, Slot Receiver in Shotgun Offense
Compares to: Tony Gonzalez ya, I just said that (Falcons)
Top 10 Pick
2. Dennis Pitta, BYU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 250, estimated 40: 4.62
He is a great player, posting over 1000 yards and 6 TDs, but is a surpizingly good blocker (in the rare occasions he does block in the BYU spread). I really like him as a prospect.
Scheme Fit: Standing TE in Shotgun Offense
Compares to: Jason Witten (Cowboys)
Top 30 Pick
3. Rob Gronkowski, Arizona State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 260, estimated 40: 4.70
Gronkowski totaled 672 yards and 10 touchdowns in only 5 games, with pretty bad QB play, all the while being a solid blocker.
Scheme Fit: Power Rushing/Play action TE
Compares to: Zack Miller (Raiders)
Top 50 Pick
OTs
1. Russel Okung, Oklahoma State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 300
Amazingly strong Tackle, who is moved from the right to left side last year. He has all the intangibles: fast kick step, GREAT blitz recognition, good size, long arms, durable (hasn't missed a game), fast to reach the linebackers, agile, and a great leader. He should be a No.1 overall pick.
Scheme fit: LT, RT in Power rushing/ Play Action Offense
Compares to: Joe Thomas (Browns)
Top 3 Pick
2. Bryan Bulaga, Iowa
Height: 6-6. Weight: 305
Another really athletic tackle out of a good linemen program. He started as at LT as a sophmore.
Scheme Fit: LT, RT in Zone Blocking Offense
Compares to: Sam Baker (Falcons)
Top 10 Pick
3. Trent Williams, Oklahoma
Height: 6-5. Weight: 310
Would have started at LT last year if Loadholt wasn't there. He is alot like Okung, moving from RT to LT this year, but not quite as strong and more athletic.
Scheme Fit: LT in Shotgun, Zone Blocking Offense
Compares to: Tony Ugoh (Colts)
Top 30 Pick
4. Ciron Black, LSU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 315
I really thought he was gonna enter this years draft... But he is a very aware and experienced LT, but will most likely move and stay at RT in the NFL due to his slow feet.
Scheme Fit: RT in Power Rushing/Play Action Offense
Compares to: Jeff Otah (Panthers)
Top 50 Pick
OGs
1. Mike Johnson, Alabama
Height: 6-6. Weight: 305
Alabama's RT for the last 2 years, Mike Johnson has yet to miss a game. But his limited speed will probably restrict him to G at the next level.
Scheme Fit: Power Rushing/Playaction Offense LG, C, RG; Zone Blocking RG
Compares to: Stacey Andrews (Eagles)
Top 50 Pick
2. Sergio Render, Virginia Tech
Height: 6-4. Weight: 324
Having played every single down since Freshman year, Sergio Render had another, even better sophomore year. Oh, and he benches more than 425 pounds, so don't call him "Tubby".
Scheme Fits: Power Rushing LG or RG, Zone Blocking RG
Compares to: Logan Mankins (Patriots)
Top 50 Pick
Cs
1. Kristofer "Roosky" O'Dowd, USC
An amazingly versatile C prospect, who can play any position on the line not called LT. He dominates MLBs, and is a solid pass blocker.
Scheme Fit: Power Rushing C, LG, RG; Zone Blocking C, RG
Compares to: Jason Brown (Rams)
Top 35 Pick
That's all for now...coming up next, the Defensive prospects, and then the Mock...
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I know doing this with only seniors makes no sense, so you need to include Juniors and 3rd year Sophomores, but I think Clausen stays. He has a great shot at being a top 10 selection as a top 2 QB if he waits a season, especially if Bradford and/or Snead decides to leave. He’ll still have highly touted WR Michael Floyd and TE Kyle Rudolph at his disposal and may have WR Golden Tate back as well.
Everything else is pretty solid, for how things stand now. I don’t like some of the player comparisons, namely Benn’s and the fact all the Tackles are compared to young guys, but it’s a good look at the offensive guys who figure to be looked at in the 1st round next year.
I’m intrigued to see where Tebow ends up getting drafted. He’s a real polarizing prospect. I don’t think he’s worth a day one pick, but I think he’ll go there.
by FredEx on Jul 16, 2009 6:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
good call on Clausen
I should probably not include him…
and for Benn, who do you think would be a better comparison? I’m not trying to be an a**hole, just wanna hear your opinion.
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 16, 2009 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you
for the opinions thusfar. You seem pretty knowledgable draft-wise, so are there any other names you can think of as 1st and/or 2nd rounders?
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 16, 2009 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Benn, I just don’t get that total domination, I’m going to get every single jump ball impression that Larry Fitz gives off. I know you said minus 1 or 2, which might be fair. I’d like a different player instead however, maybe Andre Johnson?
As for other offensive prospects: I think you got most of the seniors that need to come out. A lot of people like Capers, the OT from WVU.
Some more OTs (Solder/Davis), but juniors that will probably stay with the talent ahead of them. Demarco Murray has a chance of leaving, unless he wants to be the main guy after everyone leaves.
Another TE or two could be in the top 2 rounds like Dickson from Oregon or if Gronkowski comes out.. I can’t think of any one else right now.
by FredEx on Jul 16, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought about gronkowski
but usually you see TEs stay until their senior year…
i also thought about Aaron Hernandez from Florida as a TE to come out
good call on Dickson
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 16, 2009 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Usually 1 or so 1st day (or fringe 1st day)TEs leave early.
Since 2000:
09: Jared Cook
08: Martellus Bennett
07: Greg Olsen, Zach Miller
06: Vernon Davis, Anthony Fasano, Leonard Pope
05: Heath Miller
04: Kellen Winslow
03: Dallas Clark, Jason Witten
02: Jeremy Shockey, Jeremy Stevens
01: Todd Heap
00: Bubba Franks
by FredEx on Jul 16, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
on second thought...
i’m not too sure Dickson is gonna be a first day guy…his numbers aren’t that impressive:
35 catches, 508 yards, 3 TDs…
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 16, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt and benefit of some consistency.
Last season he had 5 games with 70 or more yards.
He also had 5 games with zero catches.
by FredEx on Jul 16, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also Oregon actually runs the ball, so his numbers will never be as impressive as a Pita’s. Speaking of which, he’s an older guy (BYU mission) with inflated stats, and might not be a first day guy himself.
by FredEx on Jul 16, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE
But its wayyyyyyy to early for draft talk 2010!
E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!
by Joe_D on Jul 16, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we have to talk about something.
birds n raiders-keep it up. this was definitely the best one yet.
by snowhill82 on Jul 17, 2009 4:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I am a huge college fan…and so far, you seemed to be pretty accurate with your calls. I love Tim Tebow, as I am a Gator fan, and I’m glad to see that you say he will be an OK QB, because that is most likely what he will be at best. There have been rumors that Tebow may be switching positions before the NFL ( FB, TE), so if he were to do this, I’d compare him to a Chris Cooley kinda guy. Good Post though, keep it up.
by Maclin7 on Jul 16, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, if you would like me to help you out, maybe throw out some names on the defensive side of the ball, and with your mock draft, I would gladly help. I love the college game and doing mocks. If you would like my help, just email me at fphlip9@yahoo.com. Look forward to “possibly” helping, haha.
by Maclin7 on Jul 16, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you should check out my first 2 posts
tell me what you think…
I’ve done mocks before, but none for 2010 with this much research
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 16, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, I have been interested in beginning a mock for 2010 too
by Maclin7 on Jul 16, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah I just checked out your first 2 posts…very good…seems to be accurate as of now
by Maclin7 on Jul 16, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
really?
i got a lot of hate for the Team Needs post…any suggestions?
and if you could, post them on that page
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 16, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah…I will go post some comments over there…and as I said before, I will gladly help you with your upcoming articles ( defensive prospects and the mock)
Kyle P.
Check out my forum: http://bleedgreen.freeforums.org
by Maclin7 on Jul 16, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
also, for the RB position you may want to include, or take a look at, USC RB Joe McKnight, Michigan St WR Mark Dell, and Delaware QB ( PSU transfer ) Pat Devlin ( who as of now is unheard of ) but watch out for him to be the next Joe Flacco out of Delaware
Kyle P.
Check out my forum: http://bleedgreen.freeforums.org
by Maclin7 on Jul 16, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Devlin stays and tries to be a 1st rounder in 2011, instead of hoping to be a 2nd rounder in 2010.
McKnight and Dell could be first day guys.
by FredEx on Jul 16, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think you should be comparing them to such big name guys like Andre Johnson
R.I.P, Air McNair
by number5 on Jul 16, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s pretty much how draft speculation works. No one will say any of these players are that good right now, but in about 3 years into their NFL career people expect them be that good. If your a top 10 pick, in theory, you should be among the elite in the NFL within a few years.
by FredEx on Jul 16, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah…they compared Larry Fitzgerald to the likes of Marvin Harrison…look at him now
Kyle P.
Check out my forum: http://bleedgreen.freeforums.org
by Maclin7 on Jul 16, 2009 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The site I currently work with ( an Eagles site ) is in search of a “draft/college” writer. I would like to bring you on board, and if you are interested, just contact me either in another comment on here or just email me ( my email was posted in one of the comments above ), and I will see if I can get you to join the site. Just get back to as soon as you can. Thanks
Kyle P.
Check out my forum: http://bleedgreen.freeforums.org
by Maclin7 on Jul 16, 2009 8:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
holy hell
dude, I would LOVE to write for your site.
email me at ndrauschak@hotchkiss.org
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 16, 2009 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow
did u make this? this is by far one of the best fan post ive ever seen .. kinda wasted on here .. should really be on a mainstream website like espn
by jack is better than asante on Jul 16, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that email is not working
Kyle P.
Check out my forum: http://bleedgreen.freeforums.org
by Maclin7 on Jul 17, 2009 12:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you should
wheres my invite lol you need a real columnist you know where to go
by jack is better than asante on Jul 17, 2009 1:48 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Guys
Just went through and added “Scheme Fits” for each player
what do you all think?
by birds'n'raiders on Jul 17, 2009 1:37 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I just sent you an email at leftsport. So just go and check out the email for all the info. Thanks
Kyle P.
Check out my forum: http://bleedgreen.freeforums.org
by Maclin7 on Jul 17, 2009 10:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Dennis Pitta
A BYU tight end that is a good receiver and can block? Andy Reid will have a hardon for this guy that you could hang three days worth of laundry off of. He would actually be a very intriguing pick for the Eagles.
Rob Gronkowski just plain has a cool name.
As for Evan Royster, don’t you know that Penn State running backs always suck in the NFL?
I wanted to vote for “OK, the pictures were nice,” just because I liked the humor of it. But, a great post. Thanks for the great information. Gives me some players to look for during the college season.
Sometimes it's just fun to take the family for a spin around the lake in the old boat. Even if it's not your family or your boat, and they're screaming for you to stop.
by Baron Dainer Von Tresvant on Jul 17, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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