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Originally Published: December 23, 2009
Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board
By Mel Kiper Jr.
ESPN.com
One very notable addition this week: Anthony Davis, the gifted Rutgers tackle, is squarely in play as the second-best tackle in the draft, and debuts on the Board this week at No. 15. As I wrote about him last week, I'd wanted to wait until we were sure Davis was going to make the jump, because earlier in the season he was dealing with some nagging injuries, and his intentions weren't clear. Davis is still getting better, and he has a chance to be the first tackle taken when it's all said and done.
The one notable name to drop off this week is Jahvid Best. Before you scream, note that he's still got first-round talent, but I don't include undeclared juniors until they're in the top 15-20 range, and Best is just beyond that now. He certainly has the talent to be in this mix as we move ahead and he declares his intentions.
Ndamukong Suh
DT
6-4
300
Analysis: Explosive, relentless and consistent. Last week: No. 1
Gerald McCoy
DT
6-4
297
Analysis: Disruptive force. Productive NFL career ahead. Last week: No. 2
Eric Berry
DB
5-11
203
Analysis: Ultimate playmaker, in the Ed Reed mold. Last week: No. 3
Jimmy Clausen
QB
6-3
223
Analysis: Improved through adversity, has under-center experience. Last week: No. 4
Sam Bradford
QB
6-4
223
Analysis: Has underrated arm, great feel for position, is superaccurate. Last week: No. 6
Russell Okung
OT
6-5
300
Analysis: Athletic, strong and fiery blind-side pass-protector. Last week: No. 7
Joe Haden
CB
5-11
190
Analysis: Polished cover corner with tackling ability to match. Last week: No. 7
Derrick Morgan
DE
6-4
275
Analysis: Proven pass-rusher (12.5 sacks this season), stout versus run. Last week: No. 9
Dez Bryant
WR
6-2
220
Analysis: Dynamic receiver, punt returner and TD maker. Last week: No. 10
Brian Price
DT
6-2
300
Analysis: Powerful leverage guy who wreaks havoc. Last week: No. 11
Rolando McClain
LB
6-4
258
Analysis: Fiery, vocal team leader with top instincts for position. Last week: No. 12
Jason Pierre-Paul
DE
6-5
262
Analysis: Explosive, natural pass-rusher out of juco ranks. Last week: No. 13
Taylor Mays
S
6-3
235
Analysis: Has linebacker size with cornerback speed. Last week: No. 14
C.J. Spiller
RB
5-11
195
Analysis: Multitalented, superfast, electrifying game-breaker. Last week: No. 15
Anthony Davis
OT
6-6
325
Analysis: Gifted physically, quick feet, and still improving. Last week: NR
Everson Griffen
DE
6-3
280
Analysis: Supremely talented, now gaining the necessary consistency. Last week: No. 15
Carlos Dunlap
DE
6-6
290
Analysis: Physical tools are off the charts. Has unlimited upside. Last week: No. 16
Dan Williams
DT
6-3
327
Analysis: High motor, consistent, tremendously powerful lower body.Last week: No. 17
Aaron Hernandez
TE
6-2
250
Analysis: Great hands and excellent run-after-catch skills for a TE. Last week: No. 18
Brandon Graham
DE
6-2
270
Analysis: Awesome athlete and force off the edge. Last week: No. 19
Sergio Kindle
LB
6-4
255
Analysis: Production finally matches his talent. Last week: No. 21
Jermaine Gresham
TE
6-6
258
Analysis: The best pass-catching tight end in college football. Last week: No. 22
Jerry Hughes
DE
6-3
257
Analysis: Prolific pass-rusher who could be a 3-4 OLB. Last week: No. 23
Sean Weatherspoon
LB
6-2
245
Analysis: Makes plays all over the field. Last week: No. 24
Patrick Robinson
CB
5-11
193
Analysis: Consistent, even in a tough year. Best overall senior CB. Last week: 25 |
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