GIANTS 101

The 2010 NFL draft is just over  a week away, and it is becoming increasingly clear which names will be called in the top ten next Thursday night. The question for teams around the NFL now becomes – which top players on their board can slip into their range? Which players graded as first round picks by some teams, will be overlooked and fall into their laps in round two?

The following big board is based on my grading of this year’s prospects. This is not an estimation of where they will be drafted, but rather my ranking of the top 32 prospects in this year’s draft class.

1. DT Ndamukong Suh – Nebraska

The most dominant defensive tackle prospect to come along in a very long time. Freakish combination of size, strength, and athleticism.

2. S Eric Berry – Tennessee

Dynamic, playmaking safety with rare blend of athleticism and instincts. A force both in pass coverage and in run support. Best safety prospect since Sean Taylor in 2004.

3. DT Gerald McCoy – Oklahoma

Powerful, explosive presence with the ability to wreak havoc on opposing offenses. Intimidating athlete with a motor that never stops.

4. RB C.J. Spiller – Clemson

Phenomenal athlete with incredble blend of speed, burst, agility, and vision. Very special player with the ability to break a game open any time the football is in his hands. Elite return man as well.

5. OT Russell Okung – Oklahoma State

Impressive all-around tackle who plays to the whistle on every snap. Powerful, athletic, agile and competitive – Okung shows the tools necessary to anchor an offensive line.

6. WR Dez Bryant – Oklahoma State

Big, dynamic wide receiver with fantastic physical skills – he can absolutely dominate opposing defensive backs. Tough and dangerous with the football in his hands after the catch. A gamebreaker.

7. CB Joe Haden – Florida

Outstanding athlete with very impressive man to man coverage skills. Well-rounded cornerback who will drop down into the box and play the run.

8. QB Sam Bradford – Oklahoma

Extremely accurate with fantastic intangibles and a very good feel for the game. Calm and poised under pressure at a big time program. Durability and health question marks are his biggest concerns.

9. ILB Rolando McClain – Alabama

Big, physical presence at middle linebcker with elite blend of instincts and intangibles. Loves the game and has the talent and desire to be a premier player at the next level.

10. OT Anthony Davis – Rutgers

Devastating blocker with fantastic physical tools and athletic ability. More than capable of being a dominant tackle in the NFL. Must commit to the game however, and immaturity is an issue.

11. QB Jimmy Clausen – Notre Dame

Physically gifted quarteback with the skill set to be a very good starter for an NFL team. Comes out of a pro-style system and should be able to adjust to the NFL game rather quickly.

12. OT Bryan Bulaga – Iowa

Polshed, all-around blocker who shows a strong understanding of the game and his craft. Well-coached and shows the physical tools needed to be a starter at the next level.

13. OT Trent Williams – Oklahoma

Fantastic athlete who shows top-notch ability both as a run blocker and pass protector. Can be a dominant tackle with coaching and commitment.

14. TE Jermaine Gresham – Oklahoma

Big, athletic tight end who can be an immediate difference-maker for a passing game from the tight end position. Has the size, speed and strength to be a mismatch for opposing defensive backs and linebackers.

15. S Taylor Mays – USC

Intimidating athlete with a rare combination of size, speed, and power from the safety position. A hammer who can provide attitude and presence for  an NFL secondary.

16. OLB Sean Weatherspoon – Missouri

Playmaking linebacker who is constantly around the football. Very athletic with a non-stop motor and can match up in coverage.

17. OG Mike Iupati – Idaho

Aggressive, powerful blocker with the physical skills to be a top interior lineman at the next level. Impressive athlete.

18. DE Derrick Morgan – Georgia Tech

Impressive all-around defensive end with very good instincts and a top-notch work ethic. Has upside and is very coachable.

19. OLB Sergio Kindle – Texas

Versatile, instinctive, and athletic playmaker with top-notch pass rushing skills. Has the ability to be a big impact player in an NFL front seven.

20. DB Earl Thomas – Texas

Athletic, instinctive safety with ballhawking ability. Comptetitive, hard working, with significant upside.

21. DE/OLB Brandon Graham – Michigan

Relentless, instinctive defender with good pass rushing skills. Undersized, but a fantastic football player who understands the game.

22. RB Jahvid Best - California

Electric playmaker out of the backfield who can put six on the board any time he has the football. Can provide real playmaking ability both as a runner and pass catcher, and also a dangerous return man.

23. C/OG Maurkice Pouncey – Florida

Well-rounded interior lineman with great instincts and physical skills. Competitive, tough, with great work ethic.

24. CB Devin McCourty – Rutgers

Tough, athletic, and intelligent defensive back who has a physical approach to the game. Well-rounded corner with underrated coverage skills. Also a force on special teams.

25. RB Ryan Matthews – Fresno State

Powerful back with a good combination of balance, vision, and patience. Decisive between-the-tackles runner who can be a workhorse at the NFL level.

26. WR Golden Tate – Notre Dame

Tough, strong, and athletic wideout with gamebreaking ability with the football in his hands.

27. CB Kyle Wilson – Boise State

Aggressive, playmaking cornerback with impressive combination of speed and athleticism.

28. DT Dan Williams – Tennessee

Big, strong defensive tackle who projects very well to nose tackle at the next level.

29. DT Brian Price – UCLA

Strong, quick, and explosive presence who can be a very disruptive force at defensive tackle.

30. OLB Daryl Washington – TCU

Underrated linebacker with fantastic combination of athleticism, range, and speed. Aggressive and active presence.

31. DE Carlos Dunlap – Florida

Massive defensive end with excellent athleticism, power, and mobility.

32. CB Patrick Robinson – Florida State

Pro-bowl caliber athleticism and physical tools for the cornerback position. Instinctive and fluid in coverage.

Other Notes:

- Sinorice Moss has signed his one-year tender and will make $1.176 million this coming season.

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