2010 NFL DRAFT PICKS - Mock Draft

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2010 NFL Mock Draft

Early Projections for Next Year's First Round Picks


With the 2010 draft less than a year away, here is an early look at first round projections. Sam Bradford leads a class that outshines its predecessor's.

The Rams, Raiders, and Lions will vie for the first pick yet again in the 2010 draft. Depending on salary cap issues, they may need to trade down to stockpile draft picks.

Here is a 2010 NFL Mock Draft:
2010 NFL Mock Draft

1. Rams

Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

Lions will have the worst record, but can't afford another No. 1 overall. Teams will want to trade up for this QB, unlike the lack of interest in Matt Stafford.

2. Raiders

Eric Berry, SS, Tennessee


Will the new Raiders coach be able to talk Al Davis out of workout wonder Taylor Mays?

3. Buccaneers

Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

Tampa Bay's defense will really need help after its first full Monte Kiffin-less season.

4. Lions

Russell Okung, OT, OklahomaState

They'll do anything to protect their investment in Matthew Stafford.

5. 49ers

Taylor Mays, S, USC

Might as well cement all the comparisons to Ronnie Lott.
2010 NFL First Round Projections

6. Jaguars

Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

The disruptive Suh will help bring some bite back to this defense.

7. Browns

Mark Herzlich, LB, BostonCollege

Or perhaps Sergio Kindle, who is slotted at number 14.

8. Jets

Dez Bryant, WR, OklahomaState

Assuming the Jets don't sign Plaxico Burress, new quarterback Mark Sanchez will need more help.

9. Bengals

Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois

How much longer can an unhappy Chad Ocho Cinco work in Cincy?
2010 NFL Rookies

10. Packers

Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

The Packers need to make that big investment in Aaron Rodgers pay off.

11. Bills

Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

The Bills could also look at receiver if the Terrell Owens experiment doesn't work out.

12. Seahawks

Joe Haden, CB, Florida

The Seahawks will need more help running after the Cardinals' receivers.

13. Redskins

Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

All it takes is for one team to fall in love with the chosen one. Tebow doesn't necessarily fit the mold of a Jim Zorn quarterback.

14. Chiefs

Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if Scott Pioli traded down even more in this draft to take control of the second round, like he used to in New England.

15. Vikings

Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

He's 6-foot-6, 285 pounds and could go even higher if he dominates the 2009 season.
2010 NFL Draft

16. Falcons

Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama

The Falcons did draft Peria Jerry, but coach Mike Smith could add more size on that defensive line.

17. Dolphins

Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida

The hard-hitting LB has Bill Parcells written all over him.

18. Seahawks

Greg Hardy, DE, Mississippi

If this seems too low a spot for a team that finished 4-12 last season, remember the Seahawks were decimated by injuries in 2008.

19. Saints

Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech

New Orleans failed to get a big back in this year's draft.

20. Ravens

Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU

Baltimore's leading receiver, Derrick Mason, is 35.

21. Broncos

Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri

Denver will still be looking to shore up its defense.

22. Texans

Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina

This is the year the Texans break into the playoffs.

23. Cowboys

Trevard Lindley, CB, Kentucky

Tony Romo fails to get his first playoff win, which would have moved the Cowboys further down in the first round.

24. Titans

Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

Or will Tennessee be looking for a quarterback here?

25. 49ers

Jevan Snead, QB, Mississippi

Snead could be the No. 1 overall pick next year or fall out of the first round.

26. Cardinals

George Selvie, DE, South Florida

Will the Cardinals be looking for a QB as well?

27. Colts

Brandon Lange, DE, Troy

The small-school product could be the Colts' next sack specialist.

28. Chargers

DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma

Chargers can't get over the hump in the playoffs.

29. Giants

Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

McClain reportedly has looked scary during spring practice.

30. Patriots

C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson

If they don't trade out of the first round, they'll need a running back.

31. Eagles

Ciron Black, OT, LSU

Andy Reid gets back to his true passion next season, drafting offensive linemen.

32. Steelers

Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama

Not a lot of immediate needs for Pittsburgh as they defeat the Eagles in the Super Bowl.
2010 NFL Draft Top Prospects

2010 NFL Draft Prospects

The 2010 draft class is much better than this year's and its schedule may change to place it on primetime television.