*Predicted order of finish for 2010 NFL season*

1 Jacksonville Marcell Dareus DE Alabama
Easily one of the worst defenses in the league, desperately need D-line help

2 Cleveland Robert Quinn DE North Carolina
Same as Jax, the Browns have such a great need on their defensive line

3 St. Louis A.J. Green WR Georgia
2010 #1 overall Bradford will have a tough time with no one to throw to all year

4 Kansas City Jake Locker QB Washington
Hard to pass up Locker if available, can’t hurt to challenge Matt Cassel a bit

5 NE (f. Oak) Julio Jones WR Alabama
Randy Moss’ age and Wes Welker’s tough return from knee surgery make this an easy pick

6 Buffalo Andrew Luck QB Stanford
A glaring need they ignored in the 2010 draft.

7 Arizona Anthony Castonzo OT Boston College
Defense won’t fall as far as many think, but offense doesn’t have many playmakers

8 Tampa Bay Patrick Peterson CB LSU
It’s all about defense for TB, so they’ll be looking for BPA

9 Seattle Ryan Mallett QB Arkansas
Seattle has too many needs as a team. But when QB is a need, that is priority

10 Carolina Marvin Austin DT North Carolina
Needs a bruiser at DT, has a few to pick from at this pick

11 Chicago Gabe Carimi OT Wisconsin
Bears will hope a quality OT is around at #11 so they can help Cutler survive at QB

12 Denver Adrian Clayborn DE Iowa
BPA Pick. Easily the best player available for the Broncos

13 Detroit Aaron Williams CB Texas
Jim Schwartz has the Lions defense very close to consistency, and only needs a few more pieces

14 Tennessee Ras-I Dowling CB Virginia
Titans have had a rough few years on defense, and can use help in the secondary

15 Philadelphia Joseph Barksdale OT LSU
It will be a tough first year with Kevin Kolb as starter, and they’ll grab a solid OT in Barksdale

16 NY Giants Cameron Heyward DT Ohio State
DT from Ohio State falls a bit farther than expected, and the Giants can’t pass him up

17 Pittsburgh Jonathan Baldwin WR Pitt
The homegrown WR from the U of Pitt would be a great fit for the Steelers and their aging receivers

18 Washington Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame
Floyd is an explosive receiver who would be a great fit with QB McNabb

19 Cincinnati Mark Ingram RB Alabama
If Cedric Benson continues to cause trouble off the field, this could be a great safety net down the road

20 Houston Deunta Williams FS North Carolina
Williams should have an fantastic year as a senior at UNC

21 Atlanta Allen Bailey DT Miami (FL)
One of the weakest parts of the Falcons team is their defensive line

22 San Francisco Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska
This 49ers team is almost there, and just needs a bit more impact on defense

23 Minnesota Jurrell Casey DT USC
Need to find a replacement for Pat Williams

24 Miami Bruce Carter OLB North Carolina
They will be getting a lot of talent at outside linebacker with Carter

25 New England Greg Romeus DE Pitt
A hardworker with a lot of upside and great IQ for the game

26 New Orleans Sam Acho DE Texas
Acho is a very physical DE, should add a lot of dimension to their pass-rush

27 NY Jets Jack Crawford DE Penn State
The Jets will be adding a versatile lineman to their already dynamic defense

28 Indianapolis Mike Pouncey OC Florida
Pouncey could be a possible replacement to Jeff Saturday, who is getting up there in age

29 Dallas Clint Boling OT Georgia
Clint Boling might just be the BPA for the Cowboys at this spot in the draft

30 Baltimore Brandon Harris CB Miami (FL)
Ravens should get a lot of value out of Harris at the end of the first round

31 Green Bay Rashad Carmichael CB Virginia Tech
If Carmichael lives up to potential and comes out a year early, the Packers secondary needs the help

32 San Diego Terrance Toliver WR LSU
This pick could all depend on how the Vincent Jackson situation plays out

2) Adrian Clayborn/DE/Iowa/7.3
New Era: There is a lot to like about Clayborn, and we could see him being the 1st pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He is a prototypical end, able to play in the 3-4 or 4-3. His talent and drive are unquestioned.

3) Mark Herzlich/OLB/Boston College/7.2
New Era: A great player, but his health is scary. Herzlich missed the ’09 season recovering from cancer, and while all reports are that he’s completely healthy, we are taking a wait-and-see approach here. During the ’08 season Herzlich was dominating, and if he returns to form his stock will rise this high.

4) Allen Bailey/DL/Miami-Fl/6.9
New Era: We like Bailey, but there are tackles that we like better. Bailey fits the 3-4 defense as an end with great size and speed. He is a throwback to the vintage “U” defensive lineman, and a definite top 10 pick.

5) Von Miller/OLB/Texas A&M/6.9
New Era: A pure pass rusher, Miller will shoot up draft boards. While talented, we do not feel he warrants a top 5 slot. A dominating senior season, and improved technique and hand use, could push Miller up the board. Pass rushers are always needed in the NFL, so do not be surprised to see him over-drafted.

6) Greg Romeus/DE/Pittbugh/6.8
New Era: Our #5 overall player, Romeus looks like a sure-thing at right end. He has the ideal size, strength and speed to really entice general managers and coaches. He has dominated the Big East as of late and is a preseason candidate for the Lott Troy, Lombardi Award and Nagurski Trophy.

7) Marvin Austin/DT/North Carolina/6.7
New Era: If it is possible for a top 10 player to be overlooked, Marvin Austin is just that. Austin is currently our #3 overall player. Our reasoning: He fits in every defense, can penetrate or stop the run, and has a motor that never stops. Austin is a serious candidate for the #1 overall slot in the 2011 draft.

8 ) Christian Ponder/QB/Florida State/6.7
New Era: Surprised? You should be. Ponder is a late-first round player to us, but the boys at National saw something they liked. In our defense, they really liked Chris Rix too. Ponder has impressive tools, but he’s too inconsistent for us. Maybe his senior season will be Carson Palmer-esque, but we cannot see him as a top 10 pick.

9) Jake Locker/QB/Washington/6.7
New Era: And here is our #1 player, way down at #9 for National. We love Locker’s athleticism, his moxie and his leadership ability. We also love that he has a rocket for an arm, very good short-to-mid accuracy and can stretch the field vertically. Throw in his 4.5 speed and ability to make plays with his feet and Locker looks like your #1 pick in the 2011 class.

10) Stephen Paea/DT/Oregon State/6.5
New Era: A little short and a little light (6’1, 288), but Paea has us intrigued. He sits currently at #7 overall, mostly because our belief that he can gain weight. NFL teams will love his ability as a one-gap penetrator, so look for a Cover 2 team to covet his ability early in round one.

Think what you will about the reasons for him being excused, but Unga was the all-time leading rusher after only three seasons at BYU. He will generate plenty of interest in the Supplemental Draft.

Jerry Jones is no stranger to taking chances on the personnel he brings in to compete, and the 2010 draft class proved that notion to be correct. He made aggressive moves for players that have enormous upside, but also bring risk to the table due to injury concerns and character issues. This is a group that is NFL ready across the board, and it could be a major factor in Dallas’ 2010 run.

Best Pick: Dez Bryant – WR – Oklahoma State (#24 overall)
Scout’s Take: As a result of several character-related red flags, Bryant fell within striking distance of the star power-hungry Cowboys. The talent is undeniable as he can track the deep ball like Larry Fitzgerald and gain yards after the catch like Anquan Boldin. He is a complete package receiver that has had his personality issues overblown.

Worst Pick: Akwasi Owusu-Ansah – DB – Indiana (PA) (#126 overall)
Scout’s Take: While this may present proper value for the small school sleeper, the Cowboys needed to add a more NFL ready player to their up and down secondary. It appears that the collegiate cornerback will enter Cowboys camp as a free safety. Therefore the Cowboys will be relying on a raw athlete at a new position making an enormous leap in competition to solve the weak point of their unit.

Sleeper Watch: Sean Lissemore – DE – William & Mary (#234 overall)

Philadelphia Eagles
Brandon Graham – DE – Michigan
Nate Allen – S – South Florida
Daniel Te’o-Nesheim –DE – Washington
Trevard Lindley – CB – Kentucky
Keenan Clayton – LB – Oklahoma
Mike Kafka – QB – Northwestern
Clay Harbor – TE – Missouri State
Ricky Sapp – DE – Clemson
Riley Cooper – WR – Florida
Charles Scott – RB – LSU
Jamar Chaney – LB – Mississippi State
Jeff Owens – DT – Georgia
Kurt Coleman – S – Ohio State

While the Eagles made a couple of questionable picks early, they found more value in their middle and late round selections than any team in the NFL. They added a ton of quality bodies to both sides of the ball that fit their scheme and provide an even deeper rotation. They continue to reload in the trenches while adding reliable athletes to the skill positions.

Best Pick: Charles Scott – RB – LSU (#200 overall)
Scout’s Take: It will be hard to find better value in the 6th round of the 2010 draft class than what the Eagles got with Scott. His thick base and ability to shake off tacklers in space as well as in between the tackles will get this power back on the field right away. Because he battled a shoulder injury throughout the pre-draft process, he was unable to display his every down ability at the Senior Bowl. He will be a short yardage specialist that can evolve in to an every down bruiser within the next 2-3 years.

Worst Pick: Daniel Te’o-Nesheim – DE Washington (#86 overall)
Scout’s Take: The third round seems a bit high to take a player whose greatest trait is an endless motor. The lack of explosion off the edge and inconsistent use of technique will hold Te’o-Neisheim back from ever being an every down factor. There were players that fit their system available on both sides of the ball such as Navorro Bowman and Michael Johnson.

Sleeper Watch: Ricky Sapp – DE – Clemson

New York Giants
Jason Pierre-Paul – DE – New York Giants
Linval Joseph – DT – East Carolina
Chad Jones – S – LSU
Phillip Dillard – MLB – Nebraska
Mitch Petrus – G – Arkansas
Adrian Tracy – OLB – William & Mary
Matt Dodge – P – East Carolina

Jerry Reese went against the trends he set in his first few years as the top decision maker inside the Giants war room. He took exceptional athletes with a high risk/reward label while overlooking a lack of production at the college level. This draft class could produce top flight NFL starters on the defensive side of the ball, but it could also be a class where not one year-after-year starter is produced.

Best Pick: Chad Jones – S – LSU (#76 overall)
Scout’s Take: Potential wise, Chad Jones might bring the most balanced attack of every safety in the 2010 draft class. The middle of the Giants defense in 2009 was atrocious mainly because of poor tackling. Jones brings a hard hitting force that wraps up well and can be moved around. Now that his baseball career is out of the picture, Jones’ rate of progression will be greatly accelerated.

Worst Pick: Jason Pierre-Paul – DE – South Florida (#15 overall)
Scout’s Take: While there is some untapped potential in this freakish talent’s body, Pierre-Paul did not deserve to be a top fifteen pick. Taking a chance on a good athlete is not an issue, but with the first pick while Derrick Morgan is still available? Pierre-Paul played two years of junior college and just one season of average production at the division one level. This was an enormous risk that should have been avoided because of the list of players available and the gamble-worthy talents available later in the draft.

Sleeper Watch: Mitch Petrus – G – Arkansas

Washington Redskins
Trent Williams – OT – Oklahoma
Perry Riley – LB – LSU
Dennis Morris – TE – Louisiana Tech
Terrence Austin – WR – UCLA
Erik Cook – C – New Mexico
Selvish Capers – OT – West Virginia

In a division where strong play in the trenches is emphasized more so than what we see across the league, the Redskins made it point to bring in players that fit the zone blocking scheme. Half of the team’s selections were used on their new franchise quarterback’s body guards but the decision to ignore the defense with the exception of one pick was not the way to go.

Best Pick: Perry Riley – LB – LSU (#103 overall)
Scout’s Take: Riley was an overlooked force that was one of the more reliable and consistent defenders on the Tigers defense. He is a rangy, powerful player that will be able to take over in the middle when London Fletcher calls it quits. In the mean time, he can bring the versatility to the table that can get him on the field right away at any linebacker position.

Worst Pick: Trent Williams – OT – Oklahoma (#4 overall)
Scout’s Take: Too often did I watch Trent Williams struggle against mediocre talent for me to end with confidence that he can hack it as a left tackle in the NFC East. He is a good enough athlete, but he plays soft at times and appears to be a slow thinker. With Russell Okung still on the board, Washington tried to get too cute with their scheme by passing on a superior pass blocker for a guy that does not move much better laterally in the ground game.

Sleeper Watch: Logan Paulsen – TE – UCLA (Undrafted)

The Bengals have showed no hesitation in taking a gamble on players early in their draft, and 2010 was no different. They are confident in their coaching staff in that they have brought in high ceiling players with the physical tools to succeed in the NFL. They have done a nice job of keeping a nice balance of old and young talent that balance each other out along the defensive front. Solid value across the board that fits their schemes well.

Best Pick: Jordan Shipley – WR – Texas (#84 overall)
Scout’s Take: Shipley is going to be one of the more reliable receivers in the league at a very early point in his career. He is a nice blend of Wes Welker and TJ Houshmandzadeh with his ability to work well underneath and consistently catch the football. This sure route runner will be a favorite of Carson Palmer right away.

Worst Pick: Brandon Ghee – CB – Wake Forest (#96 overall)
Scout’s Take: Ghee was one of the most up and down cornerbacks in the 2010 draft class, but his lows stood out much more than his highs. He has the length and straight line speed to play in a man scheme, but he lack of hip agility and vision make him a major liability that needs a lot of help over the top. With Trevard Lindley and Walter Thurmond still on the board, Ghee should have been passed on.

Sleeper Watch: Dezmon Briscoe – WR – Kansas (#191 overall)

Baltimore Ravens
Sergio Kindle – OLB – Texas
Terrence Cody – NT – Alabama
Ed Dickson – TE – Oregon
Dennis Pitta – TE – BYU
David Reed – WR – Utah
Arthur Jones – DT – Syracuse
Ramon Harewood – OT – Morehouse

General Manager Ozzie Newsome added to the Baltimore Ravens identity with players that can play a vital role at a high level. They will continue to play with a physical presence on the defensive side of the ball while maintaining their move-the-chains offense with the players they brought in last weekend.

Best Pick: Sergio Kindle – OLB – (#43 overall)
Scout’s Take: Trading out of the first round and still grabbing a top notch edge rusher was a brilliant maneuver set forth by Newsome. Kindle is the ideal fit for the Ravens’ need opposite of Terrell Suggs, as he can play with his hand in the dirt or standing up. His high motor style will fit in perfect with the physical Ravens defense.

Worst Pick: Dennis Pitta – TE – BYU (#114 overall)
Scout’s Take: Pitta is a nice H-Back prospect but after the selection of Dickson, this did not match up well with what was still available on the board. Names like LB AJ Edds, DT Al Woods, and DB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah could have added the needed depth and competition to the defensive side of the ball.

Sleeper Watch: Arthur Jones – DT – Syracuse

Pittsburgh Steelers
Maurkice Pouncey – C – Florida
Jason Worilds – OLB – Virginia Tech
Emmanuel Sanders – WR – SMU
Thaddeus Gibson – OLB – Ohio State
Chris Scott – OT – Tennessee
Crezdon Butler – CB – Clemson
Steven Sylvester – ILB – Utah
Jonathan Dwyer – RB – Georgia Tech
Antonio Brown – WR – Central Michigan
Doug Worthington – DE – Ohio State

The Steelers have slowly evolved in to a different identity throughout the Big Ben era, but they appear to be on the way back as they added plenty of beef up front and a set of stingy linebackers. With a promise to keep the ball on the ground more often in 2010, Pittsburgh added enough talent to return the squad to physical prominence.

Best Pick: Maurkice Pouncey – C – Florida (#18 overall)
Scout’s Take: The offensive line has digressed from their identity of being a powerful group since the departure of Alan Faneca. Pouncey will bring back that attitude, as he is one of the best and meanest finishers in the business. He also brings a ton of versatility, as he could play any of the interior spots or right tackle just as well if not better than what they currently have there.

Worst Pick: Thaddeus Gibson – OLB – Ohio State (#116 overall)
Scout’s Take: I simply do not see the value or need here. Gibson was not the best available talent left on the board and the Steelers already added a backup edge rusher with their second pick. Gibson does not play with the physical style we see in Pittsburgh’s linebacker core, as he is more of a sliding tackler that catches and grabs.

Sleeper Watch: Chris Scott – OT – Tennessee (#151 overall)

Cleveland Browns
Joe Haden – CB – Florida
TJ Ward – S – Oregon
Montario Hardesty – RB – Tennessee
Colt McCoy – QB – Texas
Shawn Lauvao – G – Arizona State
Larry Asante – S – Nebraska
Carlton Mitchell – WR – South Florida
Clifton Geathers – DE – South Carolina

Mike Holmgren took control of the Cleveland War Room and attacked the shaky secondary after a free agency/trading period where he rebuilt the linebacker level of the unit. The organization seems to have their future franchise signal caller on the roster after the trade of Brady Quinn. They took some high ceiling athletes towards the end of the draft and they could make this class the turning point of the lowly Browns.

Best Pick: Colt McCoy – QB – Texas (#85 overall)
Scout’s Take: From the second round on, every time the Browns were on the clock I felt a McCoy selection coming. They passed on him a few times for questionable talents, but grabbing a franchise quarterback in the third round presents outstanding value. He does not enter the league with sky high expectations or an enormous contract, but McCoy is the kind of leader that can lead the resurgence once he gets the speed of the game down.

Worst Pick: TJ Ward – S – Oregon (#38 overall)
Scout’s Take: This was one of the more shocking selections from the entire draft according to my grading sheet. Ward carried a fourth-fifth round projection and I feel that this was a case of a team falling in love with a player and reaching for him, always a dangerous proposition. After the addition of Haden in round one, I felt the need was not in the defensive backfield considering the talent that was already on the roster. There were handfuls of players available that would have presented much higher value.

Sleeper Watch: Carlton Mitchell – WR – South Florida (#177 overall)

It has become an every-draft-occurrence to see the Patriots broker their way in to a strong class full of players that fit their system. Bill Belichick was moving up and down throughout each day of the weekend, attacking the team’s weaknesses with players they had graded high on their draft board. The front seven of the New England defense has lacked the consistency it once had during their dynasty run, but Belichick did a nice job of adding quality depth and future starters across the board. And just when we thought the Patriots passing attack reached their peak, look out for the three toys they put at the feet of Tom Brady.

Best Pick: Jermaine Cunningham – OLB – Florida (Pick #53 overall)
Scout’s Take: I spent a lot of time scouting the other defensive end, Carlos Dunlap, and was left disappointed by his inconsistent play. However Cunningham was an edge rusher that stood out every week. Tremendous first step that showed enough versatility for the Gators to give confidence to the notion that he can play outside linebacker in a 3-4. He should compete for a starting job right away and at the very least, Cunningham will be a quality third down edge rusher.

Worst Pick: Devin McCourty – CB – Rutgers – (#27 overall)
Scout’s Take: The issue with this selection is simple. McCourty does not bring anything to the table that their current cornerbacks do not. Belichick had the opportunity to add OLB Sergio Kindle, OLB Jerry Hughes, and DE Jared Odrick but opted to go for a special teams ace and average cover corner. He fits the scheme well and is technically sound, but it looks like the Patriots missed on yet another first round selection.

Sleeper Watch: Brandon Deaderick – DE – Alabama (#247 overall)

New York Jets
Kyle Wilson – CB – Boise State
Vladimir Ducasse – G – UMASS
Joe McKnight – RB – USC
John Conner – FB – Kentucky

The Jets have showed the tendency that they look to get the most out of their draft picks. They don’t believe in stockpiling selections and hoping a few stick, instead they make aggressive moves for particular players they feel confident in. With just four picks, the Jets put together what will prove to be one of the more productive draft classes from 2010.

Best Pick: Vladimir Ducasse – G – UMASS (#61 overall)
Scout’s Take: The surprise roster cut of former all-pro guard Alan Faneca was a direct result of the Jets grabbing the offensive lineman with arguably the highest ceiling in the 2010 class. He looked uncomfortable in space at times in at the Senior Bowl, but that will not be an issue at left guard. He should step in right away and help keep that power running game at the top of the league. He also gives the Jets more options with his mobility as a lead blocker and consistent pass protector, two aspects of Faneca’s game that appear to be on the decline.

Worst Pick: Joe McKnight – RB – USC (#112 overall)
Scout’s Take: This has less to do with the selection, and more to do with the personnel movement that was a result of taking McKnight. The Jets sold low on Leon Washington, and they are expecting McKnight to come in and provide similar playmaking ability. He never reached his potential at USC and his ball security issues need to be addressed prior to him seeing the field on a consistent basis.

Sleeper Watch: Donovan Warren – CB – Michigan (Undrafted)

Miami Dolphins
Jared Odrick – DE – Penn State
Koa Misi – OLB – Utah
John Jerry – G – Ole Miss
AJ Edds – LB – Iowa
Nolan Carroll – CB – Maryland
Reshad Jones – S – Georgia
Chris McCoy – DT – Middle Tennessee State
Austin Spitler – LB – Ohio State

For the second year in a row, the Miami Dolphins draft class had Bill Parcells written all over it. They continue to add size, strength, and power to their up and coming squad. Parcells makes sure his team makes up for what they lack in speed with size. They are going to be a strong team in the trenches on both sides of the ball that can control the point of attack.

Best Pick: John Jerry – G – Ole Miss (#73 overall)
Scout’s Take: Big, athletic body that plays with natural knee bend a strong pair of hands. Jerry also brings versatility to the table as a guy that has played on the outside as well in at guard. He is a power blocker that held up well against the likes of Dan Williams and Terrence Cody in the SEC, but also showed nimble feet against the speed rushers off the edge.

Worst Pick: Nolan Carroll – CB – Maryland (#145 overall)
Scout’s Take: Carroll could have been drafted at a later spot, possibly even obtained via undrafted free agency. He has limited playing experience and is relatively new to the position. His combination of size and speed is intriguing, but those kind of gambles can be had in the final round. There were several players available at positions of need for Miami.

Sleeper Watch: Reshad Jones – S – Georgia (#163 overall)

Buffalo Bills
CJ Spiller – RB – Clemson
Torrell Troup – Central Florida
Alex Carrington – DE – Arkansas State
Marcus Easley – WR – Connecticut
Ed Wang – OT – Virginia Tech
Arthur Moats – OLB – James Madison
Danny Batten – DE – South Dakota State
Levi Brown – QB – Troy
Kyle Calloway – OT – Iowa

With the transition to the 3-4 defense, Buffalo looked to add components to the new scheme at the disposal of value. They have been dominated at the point of attack for years and they made a solid effort in adding young players to control the trenches. The issue, however, is they sacrificed value and the opportunity to add better players to a team that lacks depth across the board.

Best Pick: Alex Carrington – DE – Arkansas State (#72 overall)
Scout’s Take: Perfect body and skill set for a 3-4 defensive end. He plays with tremendous power and leg drive which will enable him to control blockers and gaps, giving the underrated linebacker core space to work with behind him. He will also surprise some with his athletic ability off the edge as a pass rusher.

Worst Pick: Torrell Troup – NT – Central Florida (#41 overall)
Scout’s Take: Passing on Jimmy Clausen this time around could prove to be a decision that keeps Buffalo at the bottom of the division for the next few years. On top of that, Troup was a reach at this point and even though there was a huge need at the position, Buffalo could have waited another round or two for a player of equal talent.

Sleeper Watch: Kyle Calloway – OT – Iowa

More of the same from the Colts. They drafted overachievers that may lack the ideal NFL size, but they have the skill set to fit the Colts system and contribute in a specific role right away. They found solid value on the defensive side of the ball throughout the draft and this class will give the Colts defense a nice push throughout the back end of Peyton Manning’s career.

Best Pick: Jerry Hughes – DE – TCU (#31 overall)
Scout’s Take: There were less than a handful of teams that had Hughes on their draft board as a defensive end, but the undersized disruptor fits in perfectly with what the Colts ask of their edge rushers. Hughes is a bit undersized, but he has the elite explosion out of his stance and he is a savvy defender that consistently makes plays. He will be part of a three man rotation that should combine for 30+ sacks.

Worst Pick: Pat Angerer – MLB – Iowa (#63 overall)
Scout’s Take: While Angerer will fit in as a run defender because of his prowess inside, he has questionable athleticism in space. Within the Tampa-2 defense, the scheme’s middle linebacker must be able to drop back in to the intermediate level of the route tree of the opposing offense. He looked slow and stiff in the Big 10 as a zone defender and that is a part of his game that will be exposed on the much faster NFL.

Sleeper Watch: Vuna Tuihalamaka – LB – Arizona (Undrafted)

Houston Texans
Kareem Jackson – CB – Alabama
Ben Tate – RB – Auburn
Earl Mitchell – DT – Arizona
Darryl Sharpton – MLB – Miami
Garrett Graham – TE – Wisconsin
Sherrick McCmanis – CB – Northwestern
Shelley Smith – G – Colorado State
Trindon Holliday – WR – LSU
Dorin Dickerson – TE – Pittsburgh

The Texans struggled to find the right value throughout the majority of this draft. They went after a lot of undersized athletes that do not exactly make up for it with speed, and the chances of this draft class being among the worst in the league five years from now are high.

Best Pick: Garrett Graham – TE – Wisconsin (#118 overall)
Scout’s Take: Graham will bring a dimension to that offense that has been inconsistent throughout the Matt Schaub era. He can be used as a motion tight end and/or H-Back that can create mismatches in space. Very good short area quickness and a high effort player that catches everything thrown his way. I believe he will be a better pro than former Badger and current New York Giant Travis Beckum.

Worst Pick: Earl Mitchell – DT – Arizona (#81 overall)
Scout’s Take: There were only a few teams that I felt Earl Mitchell fit in to as a defensive tackle. He is undersized and was pushed around the trenches with ease in the Pac-10. Houston’s run defense was abysmal in 2009 and if they wanted to go with an interior presence, names like Corey Peters (Kentucky) and Al Woods (LSU) would have been better fits.

Sleeper Watch: Shelley Smith – G – Colorado State (#187 overall)

Tennessee Titans
Derrick Morgan – DE – Georgia Tech
Damian Williams – WR – USC
Rennie Curran – LB – Georgia
Alterraun Verner – CB – UCLA
Robert Johnson – S – Utah
Rusty Smith – QB – Florida Atlantic
Myron Rolle – S – Florida State
Marc Mariani – WR – Montana
David Brown – DT – Brown

After succeeding with the proper value at the top of the draft, the Titans tried hard to bring in the type of player that will not ‘wow’ anyone with ability, but instead with their character and work ethic. Head Coach Jeff Fisher likes the gritty players that think fast and react even faster. Not so long ago this squad was the #1 seed in the playoffs, and the same kind of players that led them to that point were brought in last weekend.

Best Pick: Alterraun Verner – CB – UCLA (#104 overall)
Scout’s Take: Good sized corner than can bump and run with different kinds of receivers. Great ball skills and the uncanny ability to make dual reads and get himself in position. Verner should compete for playing time right away as a nickel back and will be a starter within the next three years.

Worst Pick: Damian Williams – WR – USC (#77 overall)
Scout’s Take: Williams does not enter the league with the hype surrounding him we saw with Dwayne Jarrett and Mike Williams did, however he may bring the same kind of minimal production to the table. He brings top tier route running ability and he can catch most balls thrown his way, but he lacks the physicality and NFL quickness to separate from defensive backs. The receiver taken right after him, Brandon LaFell out of LSU, would have been a much better selection in the third round.

Sleeper Watch: LeGarrette Blount – RB – Oregon (Undrafted)

Jacksonville Jaguars
Tyson Alualu – DT – California
D’Anthony Smith – DT – Louisiana Tech
Larry Hart – DE – Central Arkansas
Austen Lane – DE – Murray State
Deji Karim – RB – Southern Illinois
Scotty McGee – KR – James Madison

Jacksonville seems to have fallen in love with the small school prospects which is quite the gamble considering the jump in competition and speed they will see in year one. After arguably the top draft class in 2009, the Jaguars rolled the dice on their draft board that seems to be the black sheep in comparison to the rest of the league. With a move back to the 4-3 defense on the horizon, the defensive line was rebuilt with each of their first four picks on that group.

Best Pick: Deji Karim – RB – Southern Illinois (#180 overall)
Scout’s Take: It took until the sixth round for the Jaguars to use a pick on an offensive player, but Karim has a good shot at being the best NFL player out of this draft class. With his low center of gravity and explosion in space, the Jaguars will be able to maintain their scheme should Maurice Jones-Drew need a rest. Karim was one of the more overlooked running backs in this draft class, but he has the ability to be a 1,000 yard back very early in his career.

Worst Pick: D’Anthony Smith – DT – Lousiana Tech (#74 overall)
Scout’s Take: After watching Smith for a week in Mobile at the Senior Bowl, I didn’t see him as an every down player at the next level. He had a hard time holding his ground against a single blocker and he lacked the explosion off the ball to shoot the gap and create a new line of scrimmage. He should have been graded as a late rounder because he projects as a career backup.

Sleeper Watch: Chris Hawkins – CB – LSU (Undrafted)