*The Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread*

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taylor mays is gonna need all that speed to catch up with all the guys that are gonna burn him, cuz of his weak coverage and reads and his stiff hips.

its like roy williams 2.0 at safety.

sure he is a specimen - strong fast, a mack truck type of hitter, but i question what he has upstairs.

if you have a late 1st then go for it, anything higher you may be disappointed.

his 40 time was false. it was around a late 4.2 to an early 4.3.
 
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I have to say that I won't be disappointed if the Hawks pick him. We need that size on our D. But Eric Berry would be a better pick. Put him at SS, and move Grant back to FS, and move Babineaux back to CB.
 
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The Shutdown Corner mock draft

1. St. Louis Rams: QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma -- When Bradford weighed in at 236 pounds at the Combine, a 13-pound gain from his previously listed weight, he also showed lean muscle that could put to rest previous durability concerns. Bradford said at the Combine that his recovery from shoulder injuries has him at about 85 percent. By his Pro Day on March 25, my guess is that he'll put on the kind of show that will have the Rams realizing the value of his potential franchise quarterback status.

2. Detroit Lions: DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska -- After the Rams take Bradford, former Titans defensive coordinator and current Lions head coach Jim Schwartz will sit back with a cake-eating grin on his face, knowing full well that he's just had the next Albert Haynesworth(notes) drop right into his lap. Suh has the potential to be a rare dominant force at any level, and he will thrive in Detroit's 4-3.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DT Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma -- The Bucs will be tempted to take Eric Berry with the third overall pick; they were abused by the long pass in 2009, especially when they played single-high safety. But the need for a pointman on their front four is even more graphic. The Bucs ranked 28th in Football Outsiders' Defensive Adjusted Line Yards statistic, and were ghastly against the run in just about every department. McCoy has exceptional disruptive ability in the backfield, and he can hold the point as well.

4. Washington Redskins: OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma State -- If there's one thing Mike Shanahan knows, it's that it's impossible to evaluate a quarterback when he gets obliterated after a two-step drop. Washington's offensive line was a hot mess in 2009, which is why the Redskins will take Okung as the best tackle in this draft class. If Jason Campbell(notes) succeeds in Shanahan's offense (and most quarterbacks do), he'll need blindside protection to do it. Without that, no quarterback has a chance. Ask a certain Mr. Cutler about that ...

5. Kansas City Chiefs: S Eric Berry, Tennessee -- Drafting a safety fifth overall is an unusual step, but Scott Pioli didn't get where he is by not thinking outside the box. In an increasingly pass-happy league, the safety position has become more important than ever, and Berry has the kind of ability that makes comparisons to Ed Reed(notes) legitimate.

6. Seattle Seahawks: OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa -- Nobody in Seattle wants to admit it, but Walter Jones(notes) is basically done. New line coach Alex Gibbs is known for succeeding with quicker, smaller linemen, but Bulaga can get downfield in a hurry and he has the agility to do more than maul in a zone scheme -- he isn't just a corn-fed run-blocker.

7. Cleveland Browns: CB Joe Haden, Florida -- Haden was the first true freshman in Florida history to start; after 40 starts, he'll impress with his speed, agility and experience. Plus, he was a great quarterback in high school, so if the Browns can't figure out what they want to do with Brady Quinn(notes) and Derek Anderson(notes), maybe they can get a Josh Cribbs/Joe Haden quarterback controversy going?

8. Oakland Raiders: WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State -- Yes, he's probably overdrafted at 8. And yes, the Raiders just drafted a receiver high last season, and Darrius Heyward-Bey(notes) was an unmitigated disaster. But Bryant has the ability to catch in traffic that Heyward-Bey doesn't, and the franchise is hell-bent on proving that JaMarcus Russell(notes) is an NFL quarterback. Whaddya want, logic? These are the Raiders.

9. Buffalo Bills: QB Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame -- The Bills have some work to do with personnel in their new 3-4 defense, which will make players like Rolando McClain tempting. But someone's going to have to get the proverbial ball rolling on that offense, and it's pretty clear that when your options have been Trent Edwards(notes) and Ryan Fitzpatrick(notes), it's time to take a shot on a guy who might come through.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars: DE Jason Pierre-Paul, South Florida -- The Jags have put a lot of time and money into their pass rush over the last few years, and they have very little to show for it. Pierre-Paul is a real reach here, but he has the kind of raw athleticism that's been very attractive to Jacksonville's various personnel people over the last few years.

11. Denver Broncos: ILB Rolando McClain, Alabama -- Now that the Broncos have dismissed Mike Nolan (the real reason for their surprising defensive success in 2009), they're going to have to go out and get players for their 3-4 that can try to match Elvis Dumervil's(notes) intensity and production. McClain is a downhill force, used to succeeding in a 3-4, and that's the kind of ready-made player Denver's going to need on that side of the ball.

12. Miami Dolphins: DT Dan Williams, Tennessee -- Nolan wound up in Miami, where the Dolphins are looking for their next great nose tackle, always a position of priority on Bill Parcells' shopping list. Williams is considered the best 3-4 two-gap convert in this class. With Nolan and Williams in their camp, watch out for the Dolphins in 2010.

13. San Francisco 49ers: OT Trent Williams, Oklahoma -- The Niners finished dead last in FO's Offensive Adjusted Line Yards stat, but you don't need an econ degree to know that their line was terrible -- just watch the tape. As this mock has fallen, Williams is the best option available.

14. Seattle Seahawks: RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson -- One of the reasons former Seahawks GM Tim Ruskell is no longer with the team is that he thought Julius Jones(notes) could be a franchise running back. No, seriously. Pete Carroll knows quite a bit more about the value of a true playmaker, and Spiller will shoot through this offense like a bolt of lightning.

15. New York Giants: OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas -- The Giants need to regain their identity is power running and tough defense. The second part of that equation will be helped by better linebacker play, and Kindle would be a great fit for this defense because of his ability to rush the passer and the potential to play a more traditional 4-3 linebacker role as well. He just needs to get over the whole texting while driving thing ...

16. Tennessee Titans: DE Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech -- The Titans' defensive line is in flux, and they'd have to think to jump at Morgan, the ACC Defensive Player of the Year, and the kind of prospect Jeff Fisher could develop even further as he has so often before.

17. San Francisco 49ers: S Taylor Mays, USC -- Depending on which clock you believe, Mays ran a 40-yard dash anywhere from 4.24 (unofficial) to 4.43 (official). The official time is closer to the truth, but the extra milliseconds don't eclipse Mays' freakish athleticism. At 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, he's a blazing star in any direction. The question is, how does all that raw ability translate into football production? For all his gifts, Mays struggles to get off the blocks with quickness, his coverage form is iffy at best, and his tendency to go for the kill shot instead of the form tackle is not ideal. But the 49ers, who have taken shots on several defensive athletes in the last few seasons, would find Mays' potential impossible to resist.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers: G Mike Iupati, Idaho -- The Steelers' offensive line has been a mess since the departure of Alan Faneca(notes); that they were able to win a Super Bowl with minimal protection says more about Ben Roethlisberger's(notes) ability to take hit after hit than anything else. But with increased focus on their passing game, the Steelers know this can't go on forever, Iupati has some technique and form issues, but he's a classic mauler with surprising agility. I don't see him kicking out to left tackle as some assume, but as the best offensive lineman remaining on the board, Iupati is worth it here for a team in desperate need.

19. Atlanta Falcons: DE Brandon Graham, Michigan -- The question that could propel the Falcons to the NFC elite is: Focus on pass rush or pass coverage? Both units underperformed in 2009. It's time for Atlanta to admit the failure of the Jamaal Anderson(notes) experiment and move on to the next great pass-rushing defensive end. Graham is smaller than the average bear at his position, and there are some concerned that he's hit his ceiling, but he careens off the edge in a way that would put Atlanta's defense on another level.

20. Houston Texans: CB/S Earl Thomas, Texas -- With Dunta Robinson(notes) possibly on the way out in Houston, and an existing need for better pass coverage, Thomas would be a great get for the Texans. The question is, where? As a speed safety in the NCAA, he often benefited from mismatches up top. Potentially a better player in a zone defense rather than as a man-coverage corner, Thomas would find Houston's defense a better fit than some others, and could use his range to get downfield on receivers and avoid losing tight matchups.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: DE Carlos Dunlap, Florida -- Are you a raw but potentially amazing player at a position of need, whose past off-field issues could cloud your future? Welcome home, future Bengal! As the character and consistency portions of the draft derby become more important over the next two months, Dunlap could drop a bit. His DUI just four days before the SEC Championship raises questions, and his spotty production despite his 6-foot-6, 290-pound frame doesn't help. The potential upside is Julius Peppers(notes), and what better team to take the chance?

22. New England Patriots: WR Golden Tate, Notre Dame -- With Wes Welker(notes) coming off a catastrophic knee injury and Randy Moss(notes) making noises about a different mailing address in the not too distant future, the Pats look to insure the future of their offense. Tate is a polished, tough and skilled receiver who understands professional route concepts and will battle for every catch. As a student of the Charlie Weis offense, Tate is as conditioned for a Patriots future as he possibly could be. Reinforcements on the defensive line will prove tempting, but Bill Belichick knows where his bread is buttered. Without explosive playmakers for Tom Brady(notes), this team doesn't work.

23. Green Bay Packers: OT Anthony Davis(notes), Rutgers -- Davis has technique, effort and weight issues to contend with, but the Packers have needs along their line, especially in outside pass protection. As the best tackle left on the board, Davis will get the chance to redeem himself in an offense that won't be specifically vulnerable to his relative inability to use power in a functional blocking sense.

24. Philadelphia Eagles: C Maurkice Pouncey, Florida -- As their offense begins to turn over from the best of the Andy Reid era, the Eagles will need power inside on a no-matter-what basis. With the ability to play center or guard, Pouncey will prove highly valuable.

25. Baltimore Ravens: WR Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech -- LSU's Brandon LaFell will tempt Ozzie Newsome here, but Thomas has a downfield speed that the Ravens could really use. His problem is a foot injury that will most likely keep him from working out before the draft. Reminiscent of Michael Irvin in some ways, Thomas is used to working within a power running game.

26. Arizona Cardinals: TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma -- Gresham was Sam Bradford's main target in 2008, before both players got hurt and the Sooners' offense moved on. Now that Matt Leinart(notes) has control of the Cards' offense, he'll need as many options as possible. Gresham is a potentially dominant downfield production machine who can bull over linebackers at the second level. On a quick-strike, yards-after-catch team like Arizona's, he'd be a perfect fit.

27. Dallas Cowboys: CB Patrick Robinson, Florida State -- Dallas has real needs on the offensive line, but the draft offers a better shot to take care of its pass defense. Robinson took a hit by being suspended during Florida State's academic scandal, but he's also rounded into a truly versatile defender.

28. San Diego Chargers: RB Ryan Mathews, Fresno State -- LaDanian Tomlinson is out the door and Darren Sproles(notes) is exploring his options. The Chargers need a real workhorse going forward, and Matthews fits the bill perfectly with his size, speed, production, and durability.

29. New York Jets: CB Kyle Wilson, Boise State -- There's no doubt that the Jets have the NFL's best cover corner in Darrelle Revis(notes). But as Revis' reputation grows, enemy quarterbacks will look to throw away from him. Wilson has the trail skills to make those QBs pay, and the toughness to bring receivers down when they do beat him. An undervalued commodity.

30. Minnesota Vikings: CB Dominique Franks, Oklahoma -- With all the disruption that their front seven brings, the Vikings are still vulnerable against the pass. Franks isn't elite, but he does a lot of things very well and has no real debits on his scouting reports. When you've got Jared Allen(notes) terrorizing the beejeezus out of every quarterback, that should be enough.

31. Indianapolis Colts: DT Brian Price, UCLA -- Price is a natural 4-3 three-tech with a real nose for the backfield, putting up more tackles for loss than just about everyone in the country. As Indy's defense continues to be more aggressive, Price could be a key stopper.

32. New Orleans Saints: DT Jared Odrick, Penn State -- The only real liability the Super Bowl champs bring into 2010 is an inability to consistently stop the run. Odrick is a versatile defender who will succeed in Gregg Williams' multiple fronts.

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Joey

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Taylor Mays has unlimited potential....but he needs to have someone guide him. If that happens, look out...he could be one of the best football players in the last 30 years.
Hey a fast athletic player who dosent have all the tools yet....Looks like he's going to be a Raider.....