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REVEREND RALPH’S 2010 POST-COMBINE NFL MOCK DRAFT
2) Detroit: Gerald McCoy (DT-OK): He was less-than-perfect in performing his drills, but his hand quickness and explosiveness off the ball are second to none.
3) Tampa Bay: Eric Berry (S-TEN): Berry’s 4.47 40-time and 43-inch vertical solidified him as the number one man at his position. His versatility to play both safety positions and corner make him a special defender with the instincts and blitzing ability to make things happen. 4) Washington: Sam Bradford (QB-OK): All we’ve learned about the former Heisman Trophy winner this past weekend is that he’s hitting the weights and wolfing down his protein bars at 236 pounds. When it’s all said and done, Bradford will remain the surest thing in a weak quarterback class. His combination of size, accuracy, touch, and quick release put him ahead of Jimmy Clausen.
5) Kansas City: Russell Okung (OT-OKST): Okung not only gives game breaker Jamaal Charles another body guard, but it allows the struggling Brendan Albert to be kicked inside. Sack prone Matt Cassel should also be happy with the arrival of the former Cowboy, who has very little in the way of weaknesses. Okung’s 36-inch arms produced 38 reps in the weight room, while he also exhibited a natural knee bend and a solid wide base during the drill portion of his workouts.
6) Seattle: Jimmy Clausen (QB-ND): Seattle finally wakes up and realizes that Matt Hasselbeck has very little tread left on his tires. Clausen brings a cannon arm and experience in a pro-style offense with him.
7) Cleveland: Rolando McClain (LB-AL): Cleveland would really like a quarterback at this spot, but McClain isn’t a bad fallback option. The former Crimson Tide brings an inspiring passion to the Browns defense. The 6’4”, 260-pound enforcer has the speed to blitz, as well as the power to shed blocks.
8) Oakland: Jason Pierre-Paul (DE-USF): A 4.67 in the 40-yard dash when paired with vine-like 35-inch arms, huge hands, a big motor, and 13-consecutive somersaults equals a freakish talent that Crazy Al will just fawn over. Add another one to the circus of world-class athletes in Oaktown.
9) Buffalo: Anthony Davis (OT-RU): Yes, he showed up fat and sloppy in Indy, but he the natural knee bender showed excellent technique in his drills. A poor 5.38 forty and 21 reps in the weight room are red flags in terms of his work ethic. Then again, big men that can slide and shuffle like Davis are very hard to find.
10) Jacksonville: Earl Thomas (S-TEX): Reggie Nelson might have been the worst starting safety last season that couldn’t bring down a ballcarrier in the open field if his life depended on it. Enter Earl Thomas, who has the best instincts of any defensive back in the draft and is versatile enough to line up at corner if needed.
11) Denver: Dan Williams (NT/DT-TEN): DWill did himself a world of good this week by fluidly running through his drills, showing the ability to make plays in pursuit. His 10” hands will also come in handy in manhandling the opposition. Denver is scared off by Cody’s weight issues and goes with the former Volunteer, who will help Ronald Fields shoulder the load at the nose.
12) Miami: Terrence Cody (NT/DT-AL): Bill Parcells looks to super size his defense with a 350-pound (give or take) human colossus that will provide the same type of presence Ted Washington did during his days in Buffalo.
13) San Francisco: Joe Haden (CB-FL): Running a 4.6 is never good for your confidence when you’re the consensus number-one cornerback. Haden was clearly shaken by his poor times and failed to stand out in his other drills as a result. The Niners take advantage of the former Gator’s free fall and secure themselves a player with the body control, recognition skills, and agility to be a shutdown corner.
14) Seattle: Charles Brown (OT-USC): New head coach Pete Carroll welcomes in his old left tackle with open arms, as Seattle begins preparing for life after Walter Jones. “Bad News” Brown has the long arms, balance, and lateral skills to neutralize edge rushers.
15) N.Y. Giants: Brandon Graham (DE-MI): After an outstanding Senior Bowl performance, the Detroit native didn’t need to do much. Still, he went out and ran a 4.7 and lifted the steel bar 31 times. The relentless pass rusher will help Big Blue’s defensive line reestablish itself as one of the premiere front-fours in the league.
16) Tennessee: Derrick Morgan (DE-GT): Morgan may not have the measurables of Carlos Dunlap, but no one plays harder from snap to snap. In addition, the 6’4”, 275-pound end has a full repertoire of pass rush moves, making him the more NFL-ready prospect. A 4.7 in the 40 doesn’t hurt either.
18) Pittsburgh: Bryan Bulaga (OT-IA): Pittsburgh lucks out by having a true technician fall to them. His 33” arms may not be long, but they’ll be long enough for him to be a difference maker. His balance and strength to drive people into the ground make him a natural fit in Steel City.
19) Atlanta: Sergio Kindle (OLB/DE-TX): The former Longhorn put his speed, fluidity, and loose hips in pass coverage on grand display in front of NFL personnel. His explosiveness off the ball make him tough to handle, although he can stand to pick up a few more pass-rush moves. The Falcons get John Abraham some help in hopes of reviving a pass rush that needs a little more juice.
20) Houston: Kyle Wilson (CB-BOIST): Weight room strength isn’t the best indicator of a defensive back’s physical skills, but 25 reps is nothing to sneeze at. His power will make Houston’s brain trust rest easy about his ability to get physical with NFL receivers. Wilson can also bring it in the blitz game, but needs to improve in run support. The Texans won’t miss Dunta Robinson one bit.
21) Cincinnati: Dez Bryant (WR-OKST): The fact that the big pass catcher wasn’t healthy enough to workout won’t prevent him from being the first wide out off the board. Cincy will consider taking a tight end at this spot, but Bryant is too good to pass up here. The 6’2” playmaker is exactly the type of deep threat the Bengals need to replace what they lost with the death of Chris Henry.
22) New England: Jared Odrick (DT-PSU): Odrick did nothing but enhance his stock as a versatile three-technique tackle in the 4-3 or a five-technique end in the 3-4. His strength, agility, and devastating leg drive will remind the Pats of Richard Seymour.
23) Green Bay: Trent Williams (OT-OK): There’s some debate on whether Williams is a left tackle at the next level. But there’s no denying his fluidity and smoothness as a runner, as he showed in Indy. If the Packers can work on his tendency to reach for edge rushers, they may have what they’re looking for.
24) Philadelphia: Carlos Dunlap (DE-FL): Based on sheer size and athleticism, Dunlap should be a top-ten selection. The 6’6” end shined at Indy with a 4.7 40, while his 9’ 3” broad jump was pretty special for a man of is dimensions. What was really impressive about Dunlap, though, was his forthcoming nature during interviews, willingly answering questions about his recent DUI.
25) Baltimore: Jermaine Gresham (TE-OK): His 40 times were nothing to get giddy over, but he looked 100-percent recovered from his knee injury. In fact, Gresham flashed good range in reaching low for some poorly thrown balls. The Ravens desperately need to shore up their passing game, and what better way to address that need than with a 6’6” athletic tight end that can attack the seam and is strong enough to gain yards across the middle.
26) Arizona: Bruce Campbell (OT-MA): The Scouting Combine’s bionic man will always be remembered for running a 4.85, but that doesn’t take away from his technical flaws. Even so, a raw talent with his skills in a tight end’s body is the type of player coaches want to mold. Besides all that, the Cards need a new right tackle, as they plan to shift Levi Brown over to the blind side with Mike Gandy moving on in free agency.
27) Dallas: Daryl Washington (LB-TCU): The Cowboys are very tempted to select Taylor Mays, but have a change of heart when Jerry Jones starts having flashbacks of Roy Williams. Instead, America’s Team wisely invests in the long-armed, 6’2” Washington. The heady defender is tremendous at anticipating plays with his lateral quickness and sub-4.6 speed. The ‘Boys will groom him as Keith Brooking’s eventual replacement.
28) San Diego: Ryan Mathews (RB-FST): The Lightning Bolts usher in the post L.T. era by bringing in the 220-pound underclassman that specializes in busting through tackles, but also has the speed and cutback ability to create big plays.
29) N.Y. Jets: Devin McCourty (CB-RU): There’s a split in the war room with one faction clamoring for Jerry Hughes, while the other side pleads for the speedy defensive back. General manager Mike Tannenbaum plays tie-breaker and goes with McCourty, who’s not only athletic, but can recognize routes, as well being an outstanding special teams contributor.
30) Minnesota: Mike Iupati (OG-ID): The first interior offensive lineman goes off the board, as Minnesota makes a point of safeguarding their most valuable asset, Adrian Peterson. Right guard Anthony Herrera was a turnstile at times last season. Placing the manhandling Iupati next to the gargantuan tackle Phil Loadholt on the right side should do wonders for the running game.
31) Indianapolis: Brian Price (DT-UCLA): The Colts beef up their run defense by welcoming in the penetrating one-gap penetrator, who had 23.5 TFLs in 2009. He looked very fat this past weekend, but the former Bruin was never known to be a body beautiful specimen; he’s a just a big, powerful presence that won’t get pushed around very often.
32) New Orleans: Rob Gronkowski (TE-AZ): When healthy “Gronko” is a huge tight end with the size and strength to be an in-line blocker, but has also soft hands as a pass receiver. The hulking Gronkowski will play second banana to Jeremy Shockey in his first year. Meanwhile, there’s dissension in the Rams war room after New Orleans makes its announcement with various members of the St. Louis contingent being very disappointed that the team couldn’t find a way to trade up. NFL Draft Bible 2010 Mock Draft 4.0 NFL Draft Bible 2010 Mock Draft 3.0 - Big Ben's Mock Draft NFL Draft Bible 2010 Mock Draft 2.0 - Reverend Ralph's Mock Draft NFL Draft Bible 2010 Mock Draft 1.0 Photo Courtesy of Dennis Hubbard, College Press Box  Trackback(0)
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