2010 NFL Mock Draft 21-32
March 1, 2010 by Administrator
21. Cincinnati Bengals – TE Jermain Gresham – Oklahoma
Gresham looked to have gotten over his knee injury that he sustain his senior year during his workouts at the combine. Gresham ran routes well and his 4.76 in the 40 confirmed that he has not lost his ability to stretch the middle of the field. This draft pick will help the Bengals offense dramatically. He will be a presence in the middle of the field which adds another target for Carson Palmer to throw to but also will open the field up more for Chad Ochocinco.
22. New England Patriots – CB Patrick Robinson – Florida State
This year New England’s secondary has been very suspect. Some people have said they may be looking to draft a running back but Laurence Maroney played very well showing why they had drafted him in 2006. Robinson will bring some youth and good coverage skills to their secondary in 2010.
23. Green Bay Packers - DE Brandon Graham – Michigan
The Packers need to get younger and quicker on the front line of their defense. DE Graham will be a great addition to that front line that needs to get quicker off the ball. Graham’s performance in the Senior Bowl has really elevated him in a lot of mock drafts. He has moved into the first round in my 2010 mock draft.
24. Philadelphia Eagles – S Taylor Mays – USC
Taylor Mays is a freak athlete and would have been a high draft pick in last years draft but decided to stay for his senior year. He is a player that looks for the big hits and is very good against the run but also hurts him sometimes because he will jump on play action. His type of play would be a great fit in the secondary of the Eagles. In my 2010 NFL mock draft, Taylor Mays will be available with the 24th pick and should be able to help with the loss of Dawkins.
25. Baltimore Ravens – WR Golden Tate – Notre Dame
Even with the addition of WR Anquan Boldin which is a great pick up for the Ravens, I still have them drafting Golden Tate in my 2010 NFL mock draft. In his Junior season Tate really stepped up for Jimmy Clausen and the Fighting Irish. Boldin is a great WR in the NFL but throughout his career he has been injury prone and it wont hurt their offense to have two playmakers for Joe Flacco to throw to.
26. Arizona Cardinals – DE Ricky Sapp – Clemson
Free agency has has just started and the Cardinals are one of the biggest losers so far. They have lost S Antrel Rolle, WR Anquan Boldin, and DE Bertrand Berry to retirement. They will need to really load up on defensive players in the 2010 NFL draft. The loss of Boldin is not a big factor with Early Doucet and Steve Breaston moving up a spot on the depth chart.
27. Dallas Cowboys – C/G Maurkice Pouncey - Florida
Pouncey preformed very well at the combine. I think he is the second interior lineman behind Mike Iupati. Dallas could be looking for a offensive tackle with this pick but in my 2010 NFL mock draft all the top ones are off the board. Pouncey will be a great addition to the middle of that offensive line that needs to add some youth.
28. San Diego Chargers - RB Ryan Matthews – Fresno State
With the Chargers releasing LaDainian Tomlinson, the Chargers will need to get a full-time RB to man the backfield. It looks like Darren Sproles will stay in San Diego which is a good move but he isn’t a player that can handle the load of 300 carries. Ryan Matthews draft stock has really risen in the last few weeks. I have him as my second RB in the 2010 NFL draft.
29. New York Jets – DE Everson Griffen – USC
With their first round pick the Jets could look to draft a WR which will help Mark Sanchez and the offense in the 2010 season. Braylon Edwards has the potential to be a big time receiver but just can’t shake loose all the drops that he has had this season. I feel that Rex Ryan will turn to the defensive side and take DE Everson Griffen who has played his way up many 2010 NFL mock drafts. In my 2010 NFL mock draft I see him as being a late first round pick.
30. Minnesota Vikings – DT Brian Price – UCLA
I know that the Vikings have the Williams’ in the middle but they continue to get older each year and it would be nice for the Vikings to have some depth at that position as well as allow them to get a rest at different times in a ball game. Currently there are reports that NT Pat Williams is 50/50 on retiring so if he does then they will have to look to replace him in the draft. They could also be looking at a QB but at this spot there may not be one worth taking but later in the draft I wouldn’t be surprised if they take one.
31. Indianapolis Colts – DT Jared Odrick – Penn State
With Dwight Freeney on one side and Robert Mathis on the other they will need to fill the void in the middle. Odrick would be a good addition to the defensive line and could create more sack opportunities for the two on the end if that is possible.
32. New Orleans Saints – OLB Navorro Bowman – Penn State
Despite winning the Super Bowl, their defense was suspect. This off-season they need to address their linebacker position. Bowman will be a great pick up with the last pick in the 2010 NFL draft.
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One of the best mocks ive seen so far some of these other people are idiots… Good Mock…
“Some people have said they may be looking to draft a running back but Laurence Maroney played very well showing why they had drafted him in 2006.”
Played very well? Seriously? Other than the fact that he can’t hit a hole to save his life and fumbles in crucial situations, the guy is a stud.
RB might be more of a need for the Pats than DB. I think Robinson will make a good pro, but the only reason the Pats DB’s had trouble is because they couldn’t get any pressure on the QB. I think a pass rushing LB or DE (or both) is more of a priority.
Good mock overall.
yer i agree with tony, Maroney was USELESS this year. he benefitted from being the only healthy back and his numbers dont represent his value. he dances around at the line of scrimmage way too much.
however i would not like to see them draft a running back in that first round unless they go by the name of CJ Spiller. OLB/DE or 3-4 DE are what i would look to be taken there. possibly even Gresham depending on health
I read recently that the Rams have, in the past five years, passed up Aaron Rodgers, Jay Cutler,Matt Ryan, & Mark Sanchez, all to take a lineman, IIRC. Can they really do this again??
The Eagles do not draft safeties high
Mays is not very good
Mays is not Brian Dawkins in fact he’s nothing like hi,