NFL Draft 2010

The Minnesota Vikings select...

51. Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford

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What he brings: Gerhart is view as a powerful downhill, between-the-tackles runner. He runs hard with good balance and reads his inside backs well. However, he's not a one-dimensional guy. He has the lateral ability and burst to bounce runs outside.

 

The Pittsburgh Steelers select...

52. Jason Worilds, LB, Virginia Tech

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What he brings: Worilds has substantial durability concerns that stem from chronic shoulder problems. However, he is a versatile third-down player; he as an array of pass-rush moves and has ample experience dropping into coverage. He has some problems when teams run at him, but he strong enough to set the edge at outside linebacker.

 

The New England Patriots select...

53. Jermaine Cunningham, LB, Florida

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What he brings: Cunningham is a reach here in terms of value. He has the natural ability to develop in to a productive outside linebacker in a base 3-4 scheme. On the flip side, he's coming off a disappointing senior season and there are questions about his maturity and overall football character.

 

The Cincinnati Bengals select...

54. Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

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What he brings: Dunlap is another Florida player with a great deal of upside who is hindered by maturity issues. He has experience lining up at defensive tackle and defensive end, and while he projects as a staring defensive end he can also move inside to rush the passer. If he realizes his potential he'll be a steal here. He is worth the risk at this point in the draft.

 

The Dallas Cowboys select...

55. Sean Lee, LB, Penn State

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What he brings: Lee doesn't have great size for an inside linebacker and he has some durability concerns stemming from a past knee injury. (He missed the entire 2008 season.) Still, on film he is arguably the most instinctive linebacker in this class. He locates the ball quickly, rarely gets caught out of position and he tackles well. He's also excellent shedding blocks despite his lack of size.

 

The Green Bay Packers select...

56. Mike Neal, DE, Purdue

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What he brings: Green Bay got excellent value yesterday in OT Bryan Bulaga, but the Packers clearly reached to get Neal. He has some problems anchoring when teams run at him and he is too much of a straight-line pass-rusher. However, he does have enough initial quickness and upper-body strength to develop into a disruptive defensive lineman.

 

The Baltimore Ravens select...

57. Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama

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What he brings: Cody has the bulk and athletic ability of an elite nose tackle prospect. The problem is his stamina. He wears down far too quickly and needs to be rotated out of the game frequently.

 

The Houston Texans select...

58. Ben Tate, RB, Auburn

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What he brings: Tate has an excellent combination of size and speed. He also has the potential to become a productive receiver out of the backfield. However, he needs to be more patient and finish his runs stronger, and he is not going to make many guys miss in space.

 

The Cleveland Browns select...

59. Montario Hardesty, RB, Tennessee

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What he brings: Hardesty runs high and has a history of knee problems, which is not a good thing for a running back prospect. Nonetheless, there is a lot to like about his competitive nature. He has the balance and lower-body strength to consistently pick up yards after contact. He also has excellent top-end speed for a 225-pounder.

 

The Seattle Seahawks select...

60. Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame

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What he brings: Tate must improve his route-running or he'll have a hard time getting separation at the NFL level. Still, he's not afraid to go over the middle and competes for the ball downfield. After watching him run after the catch, it should come as no surprise that he is a former high school running back.

 

The New York Jets select...

61. Vladimir Ducasse, OT, Massachusetts

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What he brings: Ducasse is a developmental prospect who will require a big investment in terms of quality coaching and time to develop. Still, he is a good value here because of his size and quick feet. Those traits should allow him to bolster depth and push for playing time at guard. In time, he could develop into a solid offensive tackle.

 

The New England Patriots select...

62. Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida

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What he brings: Spikes' poor showing at the combine and some durability concerns hurt him this weekend, but he is a sound pick here. Spikes is very instinctive both as a run-stopper and in coverage. While he needs to improve his ability to shed blocks, he does a good job slipping them and beating blockers at the point of attack because he gets there so quickly.

 

The Indianapolis Colts select...

63. Patrick Angerer, LB, Iowa

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What he brings: Angerer is a three-down inside linebacker who can hold his own in coverage and shows above-average closing speed when asked to rush the passer. He needs to improve his power and ability to stack and shed. That said, he is a sound tackler with above-average range.

 

Apparently Tebow's Bronco Uniform number is going to be #15.

 

The New Orleans Saints select...

64. Charles Brown, OT, USC

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What he brings: Brown is an excellent value here. He is a former tight end who doesn't have elite power, but he is an effective wall-off blocker who shows quick feet in pass protection.

 

With the 1st selection in the 3rd Round of the 2010 NFL Draft...

The St. Louis Rams select...

65. Jerome Murphy, CB, South Florida

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What he brings: Murphy must work on his route recognition skills. He will bite on play-action and double moves but he has the tools to be an effective corner. He shows good speed on film when asked to turn and run and closes quickly when wideouts catch the ball in front of him.

How he fits: The Rams had only eight interceptions last season and zero by their cornerbacks. The unit did not display enough anticipation or playmaking ability. Murphy will have a chance to come in and play quickly and needs to given the team's anemic pass rush.

 

The Detroit Lions select...

66. Amari Spievey, CB, Iowa

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What he brings: Spievey is a physical corner with great instincts and ball skills. He is very tough against the run. While he has good size for a corner, he is limited with his top-end speed because of that he could line up at safety.

 

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select...

67. Myron Lewis, CB, Vanderbilt

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What he brings: Lewis is another guy with a great combination of size and solid instincts. He's a bit tight but fits perfectly in Tampa's scheme because he can play near the line of scrimmage due to his physicality and utilize his above-average tackling skills.

 

The Kansas City Chiefs select...

68. Jon Asamoah, OG, Illinois

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What he brings: We are surprised Asamoah made it this far down the board. As a run blocker he takes very good angles, shows functional inline power and is an excellent blocker in space. He also shows good awareness in pass protection and should develop quickly into a starter who has a long, productive career.

 

The Oakland Raiders select...

69. Edwin Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale

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What he brings: At a little more than 6-foot-8, Veldheer has left tackle feet and excellent length for the position. Although he needs to get stronger in his core and learn to play with an aggressive attitude, he has great upside to become a more-than-adequate NFL left tackle.

 

The Baltimore Ravens select...

70. Ed Dickson, TE, Oregon

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What he brings: Dickson is one of the better pass-catching tight ends in this year's class. He has great top-end speed to stretch the field combined ideal body control and ball skills. He still needs to develop as a run-blocker but should contribute in the passing game.

 

The Green Bay Packers select...

71. Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech

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What he brings: Burnett has good athleticism, fluid hips and provides a wide range in the back end in coverage. Still, he needs to refine his angles to the point and to the ball. That said, he still has all the physical tools to become a starting NFL safety.

 

The Buffalo Bills select...

72. Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas State

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What he brings: At 6-foot-5, 285 pounds, Carrington has ideal size for the 5-technique. With his great explosion off the ball he can get a great initial surge, good penetration and hold his ground at the line of scrimmage. At this point he needs polishing with his use of hands in combat and instincts to find the ball. In addition, he could use some refining as a pass-rusher.

 

The Miami Dolphins select...

73. John Jerry, OG, Mississippi

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What he brings: Jerry was a tackle in college and projects to move to the guard position at the next level. He is limited athletically with a nice wide body an functional inline strength to anchor on the interior.