The biggest surprise of the 2010 NFL Draft did involve Tim Tebow after all. With the 25th pick in the draft the Broncos used their selection on University of Florida quarterback product.
Rumors began to circulate that the Buffalo Bills were trying to trade up in hopes of landing the all time touchdown leader in SEC history. The Broncos selected Tebow before the Bills had the opportunity to land the popular Gator.
Tebow is going to give the Denver organization a much needed spark when it comes to leadership and team energy. “They're going to get my heart and soul and everything that comes with me,” said Tebow. He will help impact the culture in Denver after the Brandon Marshall situation that gave the Broncos brass a black eye.
"I think I just showed them I was going to do whatever it takes," Tebow said. "Just my work ethic and them believing in me, I can accomplish what they want me to accomplish." Ideally he will come into training camp and be able to compete with Kyle Orton for the starting quarterback job.
Another team who made out well in the first round was the Detroit Lions. They selected Nebraska defensive tackle Nadamukong Suh with the second overall pick and then traded back into the first round and selected highly coveted Cal running back Jahvid Best with the 30th pick. This move solidifies the Lions on both sides of the ball.
Finally, the Dallas Cowboys showed their willingness to selected troubled Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant. He immediately adds a playmaker to the Dallas receiver corps. One of the main reasons Bryant had dropped to the bottom half of the draft was his attitude and his work ethic but Dallas must have seen something different to worthy his selection.
After passing on Randy Moss back in 1998, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones didn’t want to make the same mistake twice by not drafting the most talented receiver in the draft because of attitude problems.
Top players available in round two:
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas
Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida
Rodger Saffold, LT, Indiana
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
Taylor Mays, S, USC
Brian Price, DT, UCLA
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