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2010 Draft "Sleeper" Prospects:
Updated: 1/08/09
Updated: 1/08/09
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Below is a list of "sleeper" prosper picks that are not highly tauted by NFL analyst, but have big play
ability and good upside transitioning to the NFL.
ability and good upside transitioning to the NFL.
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Cooper really grew into the Florida dynamic offense and
became Tebow's number one receiving threat in 2009. The
Cooper has progressed as wide receiver in all aspects. He
will have a very impressive workout at the combine and
continue to climb draft boards.
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
became Tebow's number one receiving threat in 2009. The
Cooper has progressed as wide receiver in all aspects. He
will have a very impressive workout at the combine and
continue to climb draft boards.
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
A great inside presence on the defensive line and will be a
three down defensive tackle. Great motor and footwork for a
player his size. Fights off tackle well which is indicated by
his high tackle total for an interior defensive lineman. Will
fundamentals are present will be fine tuned at the next level.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
three down defensive tackle. Great motor and footwork for a
player his size. Fights off tackle well which is indicated by
his high tackle total for an interior defensive lineman. Will
fundamentals are present will be fine tuned at the next level.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
Hiller is the perfect size for an NFL quarterback. Starting as a
Freshman, Hiller accumulated 99 passing touchdowns,
averaging 25 touchdowns a season. The Western Michigan
star has a big arm and is accurate (career QB rating of
144.79).
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
Freshman, Hiller accumulated 99 passing touchdowns,
averaging 25 touchdowns a season. The Western Michigan
star has a big arm and is accurate (career QB rating of
144.79).
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
Not as consistent as NFL scouts would like. At times, Smith
struggled against Sun-Belt competition. Smith had a breakout
season in 2007, throwing for 32 touchdowns. In addition to
work on his accuracy and show more consistency making
proper reads.
Projected Draft Range: 6th-7th Round
struggled against Sun-Belt competition. Smith had a breakout
season in 2007, throwing for 32 touchdowns. In addition to
work on his accuracy and show more consistency making
proper reads.
Projected Draft Range: 6th-7th Round
range and tackling ability. Watson's play was overshadowed
by FSU's lackluster defense and Bowden's retirement. Has
the coverage ability to transition to a safety at the next level,
much like former FSU linebacker Michael Boulware.
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
by FSU's lackluster defense and Bowden's retirement. Has
the coverage ability to transition to a safety at the next level,
much like former FSU linebacker Michael Boulware.
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
Wilson was regarded as the most complete defensive linemen
for a very good East Carolina unit. Earned starting rights as a
true freshman. Does not have the rush edge speed NFL scouts
drool over, but does have the run stopping ability. Even though
he played against lesser C-USA opponents, Wilson was still
dominant.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
for a very good East Carolina unit. Earned starting rights as a
true freshman. Does not have the rush edge speed NFL scouts
drool over, but does have the run stopping ability. Even though
he played against lesser C-USA opponents, Wilson was still
dominant.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
A larger more experience safety who does not necessarily
get the recognition he deserves. Church is a four year starter
and an all around play maker. Church shows his coverage
ability with 9 career interceptions while also displaying his
physical, run stopping ability with 354 tackles. The draft is
deep at the safety position which hurts Church's draft
position as he competes against bigger named prospects.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th Round
get the recognition he deserves. Church is a four year starter
and an all around play maker. Church shows his coverage
ability with 9 career interceptions while also displaying his
physical, run stopping ability with 354 tackles. The draft is
deep at the safety position which hurts Church's draft
position as he competes against bigger named prospects.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th Round
Meier started as a quarterback and successfully transitioned to a
wide receiver. A big, thick frame makes Meier a great possession
receiver. He was able to accumulate 199 total receptions in two
seasons. Often overshadowed by star counterpart: Dezmon
Briscoe, Meier quietly gave opposing defenses headaches. What
receiving fundamentals.
receiving fundamentals.
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
wide receiver. A big, thick frame makes Meier a great possession
receiver. He was able to accumulate 199 total receptions in two
seasons. Often overshadowed by star counterpart: Dezmon
Briscoe, Meier quietly gave opposing defenses headaches. What
receiving fundamentals.
receiving fundamentals.
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
Injuries have plagued his career as he missed portions of the
08 and 09 seasons. A bit undersized for a traditional 4-3 end
speed and athleticism is make the switch. With limited play,
English accumulated 18 sacks, with 9.5 coming in 2007
which ranked 15th nationally.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th Round
08 and 09 seasons. A bit undersized for a traditional 4-3 end
speed and athleticism is make the switch. With limited play,
English accumulated 18 sacks, with 9.5 coming in 2007
which ranked 15th nationally.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th Round
The heart of a very good Iowa Hawkeye defense. Angerer
anchored a defense built on fundamentals and went 11-2 in
2009. A bit undersized for an NLF inside linebacker and
doesn't have the speed to make up for it. However, what he
lacks in size and speed, Angerer makes up for with solid
tackling, proper pursuit angles, and heart.
Projected Draft Range: 6th-7th Round
anchored a defense built on fundamentals and went 11-2 in
2009. A bit undersized for an NLF inside linebacker and
doesn't have the speed to make up for it. However, what he
lacks in size and speed, Angerer makes up for with solid
tackling, proper pursuit angles, and heart.
Projected Draft Range: 6th-7th Round
Pinkard is a unique prospect, as he is one of the most
versatile defensive players available. The USC defender has
experience starting at all secondary positions: CB, FS, and
SS. Unfortunately, questions remain regarding his durability
due to a severe knee injury that sidelined him for nearly two
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
versatile defensive players available. The USC defender has
experience starting at all secondary positions: CB, FS, and
SS. Unfortunately, questions remain regarding his durability
due to a severe knee injury that sidelined him for nearly two
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
amassed 16 total sacks in 2007. Since then, he has battled
double teams, as Big-Ten offenses have made him their focal
point. Middleton has the athleticism and speed to be a
conventional 4-3 DE, yet the size to play in a 3-4 defense as
an end. His work ethic is a question, but his talent is not.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th Round
double teams, as Big-Ten offenses have made him their focal
point. Middleton has the athleticism and speed to be a
conventional 4-3 DE, yet the size to play in a 3-4 defense as
an end. His work ethic is a question, but his talent is not.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th Round
Was overshadowed by a star-studded lineup of defenders
including: Cody, McClain, Arenas, Woodall, etc. Deaderick did
the dirty work as an end in the 3-4 alignment. Has experience
playing all DL positions and maybe better suited to play DT at
the next level. Regardless, Deadrick is a solid prospect.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th
including: Cody, McClain, Arenas, Woodall, etc. Deaderick did
the dirty work as an end in the 3-4 alignment. Has experience
playing all DL positions and maybe better suited to play DT at
the next level. Regardless, Deadrick is a solid prospect.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th
Darian Stewart played a "hybrid" type position while at South
scrimmage in a linebacker type capacity. Only has 2 career
interceptions, but is very tough and physical. He will need to
bulk up to transition to a linebacker and work on his coverage
skills if he intends to stay at safety.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
scrimmage in a linebacker type capacity. Only has 2 career
interceptions, but is very tough and physical. He will need to
bulk up to transition to a linebacker and work on his coverage
skills if he intends to stay at safety.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
A large bodied Right Tackle. Calloway has experience playing
multiple offensive line positions, having played left guard, left
tackle, and finally right tackle. Somewhat overshadowed for
first round prospect: Bryan Bulaga; Calloway played
exceptionally well against tough Big-Ten opponents. His
versatility will intrigue scouts come draft day.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
multiple offensive line positions, having played left guard, left
tackle, and finally right tackle. Somewhat overshadowed for
first round prospect: Bryan Bulaga; Calloway played
exceptionally well against tough Big-Ten opponents. His
versatility will intrigue scouts come draft day.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
Very fast and covers well. Ross also has kick/punt return
experience which should increase his stock. Ross played
against pass happy PAC-10 offenses and consistently
helped a solid Arizona defense. The two year starter is
rather raw, but has all the tools necessary to succeed.
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
experience which should increase his stock. Ross played
against pass happy PAC-10 offenses and consistently
helped a solid Arizona defense. The two year starter is
rather raw, but has all the tools necessary to succeed.
Projected Draft Range: 4th-5th Round
Very underrated tightend. Known more for his blocking ability.
size. Reference the Capital One Bowl, as Quarless
demonstrated his speed and dominant blocking vs. athletic
LSU defenders (8 catches - 88 yards).
Projected Draft Range: 4th Round
size. Reference the Capital One Bowl, as Quarless
demonstrated his speed and dominant blocking vs. athletic
LSU defenders (8 catches - 88 yards).
Projected Draft Range: 4th Round
One of the more underrated cornerback prospects in the draft.
Wall had to defend against pass happy teams and top tier
receiving threats in the Big-12. Held his own every game and
gave an underrated Texas Tech defense an identify. Playing
against Oklahoma, Texas, Oklahoma State, and Missouri will
increase any defenders game play.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
Wall had to defend against pass happy teams and top tier
receiving threats in the Big-12. Held his own every game and
gave an underrated Texas Tech defense an identify. Playing
against Oklahoma, Texas, Oklahoma State, and Missouri will
increase any defenders game play.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
There are not too many true Nose Tackle prospects in the
2010 draft. If Taylor decides to declare, he will help his draft
status tremendously. A transfer from Penn State, Taylor used
his size to take on double teams and disrupt opposing rushing
attacks. Taylor moves very well for his size and with proper
conditioning can be a 3-down lineman.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th Round
2010 draft. If Taylor decides to declare, he will help his draft
status tremendously. A transfer from Penn State, Taylor used
his size to take on double teams and disrupt opposing rushing
attacks. Taylor moves very well for his size and with proper
conditioning can be a 3-down lineman.
Projected Draft Range: 3rd-4th Round
If Starks did not play in a mid-major conference, he could
possibly be a first day draft pick. He has progressed every
year and is a threat both rushing and receiving. The Niagara
size and speed combination will make him an asset in the NFL.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round
possibly be a first day draft pick. He has progressed every
year and is a threat both rushing and receiving. The Niagara
size and speed combination will make him an asset in the NFL.
Projected Draft Range: 5th-6th Round