Official 2010 NFL Draft Thread

[stlouie_lipp]

No cornerback, defensive lineman or inside linebacker for the Steelers. I'm a little puzzled by that.

But, as I read in a blog:

"Before anyone gets too crazy with criticism, try to remember the Steelers not only do this for a living, they are a lot more vested in the success of the team than the average fan."

Probably a good thing to remember when it comes to sports franchises.

EDIT: just traded to get McFadden back...nice!

[albertmvpujols]

I really liked the Gilyard pick to start off the fourth round for the Rams. Then in the fifth round they go get a needed TE. I don't love this draft due to the Bradford pick coupled with Clausen/McCoy falling so much, but maybe they were right. For me, outside of that pick, there is a lot to like about this Rams draft.

[TGantz]

Is Homofukalunu going to be our second TE behind Fells or do we still have McMichael?

[BigDCardlvr]

I really liked the Gilyard pick to start off the fourth round for the Rams. Then in the fifth round they go get a needed TE. I don't love this draft due to the Bradford pick coupled with Clausen/McCoy falling so much, but maybe they were right. For me, outside of that pick, there is a lot to like about this Rams draft.

I agree, but there was talk about Claussen and McCoy possibly both going in round 1.

I like what I see with both the Rams and the Chiefs this year.

[Hungary Jack]

Gilyard in the 4th round is pretty good value. I like him a lot.

I was a bit surprised to see the Bears grab Corey Wootton in the 4th round. A lot of mocks had him in the 2nd or 3rd, but he obviously fell.

I am not sure he is a good fit for a cover 2, which emphasizes the front four shooting gaps and getting upfield. Wootton lacks elite edge speed, and he's better against the run. His burst should improve with another offseason to recover from his torn ACL, but ultimately I see him as a DT in the NFL (that, or an end in a 3-4). And maybe that's what the Bears see. He probably needs to put on 20-30 pounds to do that.

Glad to see Kafka to the Eagles in round 4.

[Hungary Jack]

Anyone else here perplexed that D Alexander was not drafted? He is a big body with good speed and amazing production in college, but NFL scouts obviously did not buy into his numbers. I didn't seem him play a lot. What am I missing about him?

[TGantz]

Anyone else here perplexed that D Alexander was not drafted? He is a big body with good speed and amazing production in college, but NFL scouts obviously did not buy into his numbers. I didn't seem him play a lot. What am I missing about him?

Didn't he have an injury at the end of the year?

[redbirdjazzz]

Alexander's had multiple knee problems, but he's still a 6'5" guy with a 46" vertical, mid-4.5 speed, and coming off a season where he led the NCAA in receiving yards. Somebody's gonna get a steal.

[Radbird]

Can you name the schools who have provided the most 1st round draft picks since 1980?

[obucard]

Can you name the schools who have provided the most 1st round draft picks since 1980?

I got 29 out of 34.