2010 NFL Draft Round 1

The 2010 NFL Draft had some big-name players getting picked, and many surprises, and some trades. Let's run through all the picks then finish up with some analysis.

1 Rams-Sam Bradford, QB
2 Lions-Ndamukong Suh, DT
3 Buccaneers-Gerald McCoy, DT
4 Redskins-Trent Williams, OT
5 Chiefs-Eric Berry, S
6 Seahawks, Russell Oung, OT
7 Browns-Joe Haden, CB
8 Raiders-Rolando McClain, LB
9 Bills-C.J Spiller, RB
10 Jaguars-Tyson Alualu, DT
11 49ers (Broncos)-Anthony Davis, OT
12 Chargers (Dolphins)-Ryan Mathews, RB
13 Eagles (Broncos)-Brandon Graham, DE
14 Seahawks-Earl Thomas, S
15 Giants-Jason Pierre-Paul, DE
16 Titans-Derrick Morgan, DE
17 49ers-Mike Iupati, G
18 Steelers-Maurkice Pouncey, C
19 Falcons-Sean Weatherspoon, LB
20 Texans-Kareem Jackson, CB
21 Bengals-Jermaine Gresham, TE
22 Broncos (Patriots)-Demaryius Thomas, WR
23 Packers-Bryan Bulaga, OT
24 Cowboys (Patriots)-Dez Bryant, WR
25 Broncos (Ravens)-Tim Tebow, QB
26 Caridnals-Dan Williams, DT
27 Patriots-Devin McCourty, CB
28 Dolphins-Jared Odrick, DT
29 Jets-Kyle Wilson, CB
30 Lions-Jahvid Best, RB
31 Colts-Jerry Hughes, OLB
32 Patrick Robinson, CB

Biggest Surprise: Jaguars at 10: Tyson Alualu, the DT out of California, was never expected to be a Top 10 pick. But the Hawaii native impressed the Jags at workouts, and Alualu used his speed and strength to get into the Top 10. But I thought he was late second round worthy, and I'm a Cal fan.

Biggest name prospect: Tim Tebow. Tebow was picked 25th by Denver, and he's already saying Denver will get his "heart and soul and everything that comes with it". I love this attitude, and Tebow is a smart QB who can run the football as well. I love this pick and I think Denver should see an increase in wins.

Top overall pick: Sam Bradford. Bradford will be a great fit in St. Louis and, like ESPN analyst Jon Gruden said, he will make other guys play harder. It will work out very will for the Rams, and as long as Sam doesn't get injured, he will throw at least 20 touchdowns this year and the Rams will improve to 4-12.

Best trade: Detroit Lions at 30: Jahvid Best probably would have been snatched by the Saints, Colts, or Rams, and instead the Lions traded up to ensure getting the speedy, underrated back. Best is great at catching passes out of the backfield, and he should get a lot of playing time. Great move Lions.

Best draft: Well, it's got to be the Lions. Ndamukong Suh is a great pass rusher who can take down anyone in college that comes near him, and look for a great performance as a rookie. Jahvid Best is very fast and can catch passes, and he will probably see a lot of playing time. I love what the Lions did and it is very smart.
Runner up: Broncos

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