March 15, 2010
2010 NFL Computerized Mock Draft
Our Computerized Mock 2010 NFL Draft
Version 1.0 - March 15th, 2010
This computerized mock draft is compiled using our own experts along with the grades from over 50 NFL draft sites, as well as over 20 other criteria to give the best overall consensus mock on the web. Here are our latest rankings on who will go where, along with their DQI rankings.
For more on DQI rankings click here.
| Team | Pick | Position | DQI* | |
| 1 | St. Louis Rams (1-15) |
SAM BRADFORD (JR) OKLAHOMA |
QB | |
| Bradford has an NFL caliber arm, first and foremost. He can make every throw on the field. He also has an NFL caliber head. He's a smart player who makes quick reads and good decisions on the field. He does a good job working through his progressions and shows nice touch, especially on the short and intermediate routes. Bradford is smart in the pocket, always looking to step up and extend the play with his arm. He also has a quick release and is incredibly accurate on his throws...more | ||||
| 2 | Detroit Lions (2-14) |
GERALD MCCOY (JR) OKLAHOMA |
DT | |
| If McCoy were in any other draft, we'd be talking about him as the No.1 overall pick. He's build like a cement crapper, and is as fit a 295 pounds as there is in the nation. He's more athletic than most players 20lbs lighter, and is shows with his style of play. Best way to describe him is to compare him to the other top DT, Ndamukong Suh. Where Suh is power, McCoy is more finesse. He's got an explosive first step and a full catalog of moves. He's got great feet and hands, and gets into the lineman quickly and is able to disengage from them quickly...more | ||||
| 3 | Tampa Bay Bucs (3-13) |
NDAMUKONG SUH NEBRASKA |
DT | |
| I have been scouting players for well over a decade and I can say honestly, I haven't seen 5 defensive tackles who I would consider more of a lock to be a great NFL player than Suh. He's got everything you look for in a defensive lineman who honestly could play nearly any position and in any scheme. He's got outstanding strength and quickness, and the best first step in the nation. I know it sounds like I am gushing about him, and I am. he commands a double team on every play, and in most cases his quick first step, great technique and overwhelming power negates the double. He can chase down backs and quarterbacks alike and is so smart, even when he does get stopped at the line, he uses his length and great hands to knock passes down and even pull in the occasional interception...more | ||||
| 4 | Washington Redskins (4-12) |
JIMMY CLAUSEN (JR) NOTRE DAME |
QB | |
| Clausen to me has the look of an NFL quarterback. He's got ideal NFL size, and just watching him throw, there's little to critique. He's got a tight, fast release, good upper body mechanics and more than adequate arm strength. From a technical standpoint, Clausen is excellent at reading defenses and making good decisions on the field. He knows when to take something off a throw and shows excellent touch on the short/intermediate balls and gets plenty of air under his deep throws. From an intangibles standpoint, Clausen is a leader on the field, shows a ton of poise, and always looks in control and commands his team. Clausen plays out of a pro style offense and that is a huge advantage he has over other top quarterback prospects...more | ||||
| 5 | Kansas City Chiefs (4-12) |
ERIC BERRY (JR) TENNESSEE |
S | |
| Berry is one of those special players in the secondary that don't come along very often. Going into the season I figured it would be he, and Taylor Mays head to head to be the first defensive back off the board, but Mays isn't in his league. Berry is so smart, and just has that "it" factor when it comes to making the right play. Whether it's sniffing out a screen pass, baiting a quarterback into a throw, or coming up and stuffing the run, Berry is always there for the play. He plays with a very aggressive nature but it's always under control, and he uses that to his advantage...more | ||||
| 6 | Seattle Seahawks (5-11) |
RUSSELL OKUNG OKLAHOMA ST |
OT | |
| From a physical standpoint, Okung has that build that teams are looking for not. Less about being a big bulky road grader, and more about being tall, with long arms, athletic frame and a strong base. From a technical standpoint, Okung is an outstanding pass protector, able to set up quickly, keep his feet under him, and use a good punch to keep defenders at bay. He's got quick feet, and moves really well from side to side and while he's not a dominant player, he's really consistent. He shows good conditioning, able to play well at the ends of games just like at the start....more | ||||
| 7 | Cleveland Browns (5-11) |
JOE HADEN (JR) FLORIDA |
CB | |
| The more I watch Haden the more I love his game. He's got great size. Keep in mind I have never been a big fan of corners over 6' tall so for Haden at 5'10" that's just right. He's got a strong physical build and long arms. In terms of a skill set Haden is the top CB in this draft, and no.2 whoever you want to plug in, is a distant 2nd. Haden excels in Man coverage. he can maintain his backpedal, hips stay low, and has great instincts. And like most Florida players, he's a superb athlete with impressive closing speed and fantastic ball skills...more | ||||
| 8 | Oakland Raiders (5-11) |
BRYAN BULAGA IOWA |
OT | |
| If I was building an offensive tackle in a lab, he's look like Bulaga. He's tall, but has a low center of gravity, huge wingspan, and is rock solid. Going into the season, what I wanted to see from Bulaga was his run blocking. Because his pass protecting is text book. He's got nimble feet, moves well laterally, and shows great control over defenders in pass protection. He uses that reach to re-direct players and dictate the action. he is strong enough he doesn't get beat with the bull rush, and is so smart, he does really well in assignments and picking up blitzers....more | ||||
| 9 | Buffalo Bills (6-10) |
TRENT WILLIAMS OKLAHOMA |
OT | |
| This time last year, and even up until August of this year, Williams was the best tackle in the country. Then he put his hand on the ground, and everything went wrong from that point forward. Williams has a huge body, with long arms, and a powerful build. The problem is, his game is more finesse than power. He's got great feet for a man his size, and does an excellent job moving laterally and getting his arms out and keeping defenders off of him. But he doesn't work as physical as he should in the run game, and just doesn't play with the energy level we saw last year....more | ||||
| 10 | Jacksonville Jaguars (7-9) |
ANTHONY DAVIS (JR) RUTGERS |
OT | |
| Davis is a man mountain. He's built exactly the way I would want an offensive lineman to be built. I love that he's bigger than the typical OT prospect, weighing in around 325lbs, instead of the oversized TE's. He's tall and has massive wingspan, and his lower body is built for leverage. I assumed going into the season Davis would be dominant all year, declare for the draft and be a high first round pick. But his season has been up and down, and now his draft stock and him declaring is in question. In terms of run blocking, Davis is without peer in this draft. He's got great strength and even better leverage and just trucks defensive lineman and the best part is he finishes his blocks...more | ||||
| 11 | Denver Broncos (from Chicago 7-9) |
DEZ BRYANT (JR) OKLAHOMA STATE |
WR | |
| Bryant is the kind of guy that's hard for me to scout. He can go long stretches during games, and be invisible. He doesn't push corners enough when they give him cushion, he rounds off routes and gets caught up by defenders, and he will even give up on routes. But when he's good, he's great. He can beat the jam at the line of scrimmage, works well in the air, and fights for the football, and is just a big game player who wants the ball in his hands at key moments. Bryant has ideal size, he's a strong player with a great build, and catches the ball with his hands not his body. He's excellent once he has the ball in his hands, and that shows as a punt returner....more | ||||
| 12 | Miami Dolphins (7-9) |
JASON PIERRE-PAUL SOUTH FLORIDA |
DE | |
| I first put JPP in the top of my first round of my mock draft about a month and a half ago. You watch him play, and it seems like he has a gear that the rest of the players don't. Physically he's imposing, with a long frame and arms and you can see that he's built to put on more quality weight if he needs to. From a technical standpoint, I see a guy right now who is dominating one on ones mainly due to an overwhelming athletic advantage. He doesn't have a great array of pass rush moves, but to this point he hasn't needed to. An explosive first step, adequate power, excellent vision and closing speed are what his strengths...more | ||||
| 13 | San Francisco 49ers (8-8) |
DAN WILLIAMS TENNESSEE |
DT | |
| -I decided to go back and watch some of Williams games from last season, because I keep hearing how he's come on so big this year and is so dominant and really climbing up draft boards. What I saw was basically a mirror image. What Williams is, is a great nose tackle prospect. He's a classic wide body, with a squatty physique, low center of gravity, and legs like telephone poles. He's a classic zero technique nose, with lots of power and leverage. He's probably quicker than he is fast, but he does make good decisions and makes them quickly which gets him into the backfield. He's got good explosion, can beat the double team, and does a nice job finishing the play...more | ||||
| 14 | Seattle Seahawks (from Denver 8-8) |
DERRICK MORGAN GEORGIA TECH |
DE | |
| Physically Morgan certainly looks the part of an NFL defenseive end. He's got nice bulk which really helps him hold up in the run game. He keeps his butt low and head up and does a solid job engaging a lineman, and then breaking away. He's a pretty complete player with nice while not outstanding skills at anything. Sort of a jack of all trades, master of none. I will say that he plays with an explosion and first step rare in a player his size. One thing that helps him especially in a pass rush setting is he has backup moves beyond the bulls rush which for a 20 year old player is a nice plus...more | ||||
| 15 | New York Giants (8-8) |
ROLANDO MCCLAIN (JR) ALABAMA |
ILB | |
| Each draft there is a linebacker who sets the bar for the rest of the class. McClain is that guy this year, like Aaron Curry was last year, and Patrick Willis before that. Sort of like Joe Haden, McClain is very clearly the best linebacker in this draft. McClain is a big thick dude, with a powerful lower body and low body fat. He has an explosion when he plays, and an intensity that is unrivaled in this class. There are few flaws to McClains skill set. He is great at diagnosing the play, getting to it in a hurry whether that means shedding a blocker, working around one, or simply in pursuit...more | ||||
| 16 | Tennessee Titans (8-8) |
CARLOS DUNLAP FLORIDA |
DE | |
| It's not every year an athlete like Dunlap comes along. He's got a speed/size combination that reminds many of Mario Williams. The comparison is absolutely valid. Dunlap is huge with a massive wingspan, and is much faster than a 290lb should be. Much of the criticism around Dunlap centers around his lack of technique and questionable effort. If I recall, Mario Williams had many of the same criticisms. What cannot be denied is Dunlap is a matchup nightmare for offensive tackles. and when he's on, he's as disruptive a player as you will see...more | ||||
| 2010 NFL DQI Computerized Mock Draft Teams 17-32 | ||||
About the SN DQI rankingsThe Draft Quality Index rankings or DQI is a proprietary scientific formula taking into account the draft rankings from over 50 different respected NFL sources. The sources are not made public and you cannot ask to be included in these sources in order to maintain the integrity of the system. These rankings are then compared and placed into the database along with over 20 other factors rating each player based on things like 40 time and Wonderlic score, all weighted against past performances of similar NFL players for comparison to come up with a final DQI score. The DQI score can be viewed most simply with the following breakdown:
1.000-7.500 - Star NFL player or a cant miss prospect
7.501-15.000 - Very good NFL career with possibility of developing into a star. Very small chance of a bust
15.001-22.500 - Could develop but player has at least one deficiency holding them back. Good enough to stay in the NFL long term.
22.501-30.000 - Developmental or specialty player. May even be a starter but is most likely a specialist such as a pass rusher. Most draft busts come in this range as teams reach.
30.001-50.000 - Pure Project Player almost always taken in the second round or later. When one slips into the first round they are almost always considered a bust.