2010 NFL Draft Grades

2010 NFL Draft Grades

Dallas Cowboys – B +

In the 1998 NFL draft 20 teams passed on a top-10 talent at wide receiver because of potential character issues. That player was Randy Moss. The Cowboys made sure not to make the mistake 12 years later by taking Dez Bryant as he free-fell. Sean Lee in the second round was a bit early for a player with injury history and Owusu-Ansab was a risk in the third round because of his lack of competition in college. IT could be a risk that pays off and he should pay immediate dividends as a returner.

New York Giants – A –

The Giants did a nice job of taking the best player available by selecting Jason Pierre- Paul at 15 overall. This selection could signal the end of Osi Umenyiora as a Giant. Linval Joseph in round two filled a need at defensive tackle and Chad Jones was a good value in the third round. The Giants did a nice job addressing defensive needs while not reaching for one specific need.

Philadelphia Eagles – C +

Brandon Graham is a good player and could help free up Trent Cole as a pass-rusher but was not the best player or even defensive end on the board at 13. The Eagles did not make a huge splash in rounds 2-4 but did a nice job getting value in Ricky Sapp and Riley Cooper in the fifth round.

Washington Redskins – B

The actual draft was poor, as Trent Williams is the only impact player the Redskins selected. The only reason the ‘Skins salvaged a decent grade here is because the trade for Donovan McNabb is counting here. They acquired a prime quarterback and were still able to hold onto their top five pick and get a desperately needed offensive tackle.

Chicago Bears – D

The Bears only had five selections in the draft and none in the first two rounds. Major Wright from Florida has a lot of holes in his game but could end up being decent value in the third round. The Bears best pick was Dan LeFevour, a dynamic quarterback, in the sixth round but did not draft any immediate difference makers.

Detroit Lions – A –

Ndamukong Suh was the easiest pick in the draft and the Lions have a legitimate defensive superstar to pair with stud quarterback Matthew Stafford. The Lions traded back into the first round to acquire running back Jahvid Best. Best is a dangerous runner but has an injury history. He should be a nice pairing with Kevin Smith and an explosive home run option for the Lions offense.