Shaft Sports will have three different segments during the next three days devoted to the 2010 NFL Draft. Here are picks 1-10, stop by tomorrow for picks 11-21 and finally Monday for picks 22-32.
#1: St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB – Oklahoma
Regardless of whether or not St. Louis decides to keep the first overall pick, Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford seems like a lock atop the draft boards. The Cleveland Browns have discussed a possible trade with the Rams to move up from the seventh overall pick to select the former 2008 Heisman Trophy winner. The Rams have a great deal of holes to fill after finishing a league worst, 1-15 last season. A trade would make sense allowing the Rams to add a few more draft picks while being in position to select Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen at number seven.
#2: Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT – Nebraska
The Lions have done an immense job at improving their defensive line during the offseason after signing former Tennessee Titans defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch and trading a fifth round pick in 2010 for DT Cory Williams. Detroit will continue this trend by selecting Ndamukong Suh with the second overall pick. The only way for the Lions to compete within the NFC North will be to have a stout defense and head coach Jim Schwartz knows this being a former defensive coordinator.
#3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Eric Berry, S – Tennessee
Tennessee safety Eric Berry (4.47 forty) is one of those players who don’t come along too often in the draft. Many are comparing him to Ravens safety Ed Reed because of his “ball hawking” skills and his ability to support the run. The Bucs have not had a game changer at the safety position since John Lynch. They have struggled over the course of the past few seasons in coverage and Berry could be the answer. Tampa could also go a different direction with the third overall pick by selecting Oklahoma DT Gerald McCoy. This would help improve a league worst rush defense that allowed over 150 yards on the ground per game.
#4: Washington Redskins: Gerald McCoy, DT – Oklahoma
Washington head coach Mike Shanahan and his new regime head into the draft to improve this lackluster team from a year ago. They have already improved the offensive side of the ball with the trade that brought former Eagles QB Donavan McNabb to nation’s capital. Now they search for help on the defensive side of the ball after switching to a 3-4 defense. Oklahoma’s Gerald McCoy would be the logical choice after recently rumors of Redskins DT Albert Haynesworth being available via trade. He could play multiple positions within Shanahan’s packages because of his initial quickness off the line and his natural strength to hold the point of attack.
#5: Kansas City Chiefs: Anthony Davis, OL – Rutgers
Those of you who had Matt Cassel or Jamal Charles last year on you’re fantasy football team are all too familiar with the Chiefs and their offensive line troubles. Cassel was sacked 42 times last season, good enough for the fourth highest total in the NFL. Davis would help open up more holes for the running game and would give Cassel more time in the pocket to find open targets.
#6: Seattle Seahawks: C.J. Spiller, RB – Clemson
Seattle’s rushing attack ranked 26th overall in the league last year, rushing for just 97.9 yards per game. Former USC head coach Pete Carroll takes over and will immediately look to improve his offense. C.J. Spiller is a game breaker and is a threat to take it the distance anytime he touches the ball. Spiller will be Seattle’s versions of Reggie Bush, and Carroll will use him in the same way Bush was used while at USC. The tandem of Justin Forsett and C.J. Spiller in the backfield would give NFC West opponents nightmares for years to come.
#7: Cleveland Browns: Jimmy Clausen, QB – Notre Dame
Where have we seen this before? Oh that’s right! In 2007 the Cleveland Browns selected highly touted Notre Dame Quarterback Brady Quinn with the #22 overall pick in that year. After being traded during this offseason to Denver, the Browns are back to square one. They are attempting to trade up to the #1 pick to selected Sam Bradford but if they fail to do so, Clausen is their man. He has the pedigree and knowledge of the pro style offense and has improved in virtually every aspect of his game during his three years at under Charlie Weis.
#8: Oakland Raiders: Russell Okung, OT, – Oklahoma State
You never know what Al Davis and the Oakland Raiders will do during the draft. However there is no denying that their offensive line could use some assistance. Russell Okung is an extremely athletic tackle who has rare size and long arms (36 in.) allowing him to push rushers away from the quarterback. JaMarcus Russell will need time in the pocket to show he was worthy of the first overall pick back in 2007. With this being a make or break year for Russell he better hope they select Okung.
#9: Buffalo Bills: Bryan Bulaga, OT, – Iowa
The Bills also have a significant amount of holes to fill after last season. Using the best player available strategy, the Bills will select offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga. He gives the Bills a player who understands angles and schemes already. He has the potential to be a good left tackle but will probably end up playing the right tackle position due to struggles with his footwork.
#10: Jacksonville Jaguars: Joe Haden, CB – Florida
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a history of selecting University of Florida players in the first round during the last few drafts. This one will be no different, however it won’t be the player everyone wants in Tim Tebow. It will be shut down cornerback Joe Haden. He’s an all around player who can support the run, play man-to-man coverage. The only knock on Haden is his lack of elite speed, and his inconsistency to be physical. He will flourish if placed in the right scheme.
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