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New York Giants- Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida Bulls

1st Round Pick #15 overall

Deerfield Beach High School

Overview:

Pierre-Paul is coming off a big year for the Bulls defense in his first season in the program. Pierre-Paul has a great frame to add additional bulk and strength which should improve him as a run defender. He shows natural quickness and anticipation as an edge rusher and has an expanded package to counter effectively. Pierre-Paul is a disruptive player with good range to run down plays from the backside but lacks the strength at the point of attack to stop the run. He will need to improve his hand use, pad level, strength and technique in this phase of the game at the next level but should fit in well in a 4-3 defensive scheme.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Myron Lewis, CB, Vanderbilt Commodores

3rd Round Pick #67 overall

Pompano Beach High School

Overview:

Lewis has been the Commodores’ most productive coverage defender over the past three seasons. He is an excellent combination of size, strength and athleticism for the position. He is a physical player that is a solid perimeter run support player. He is also good at jamming receivers off the line of scrimmage. Lewis leverages the ball well with good instincts to react to route progressions. Lewis doesn’t have great pure speed but can transition downhill out of his peddle. He lacks great recovery quickness and lateral agility in space and is best suited for a rolled up corner or could possible move inside to the safety position. Lewis is an intriguing prospect that doesn’t possess elite talent but could contribute in a variety of ways.

Chicago Bears- Major Wright, FS, Florida Gators

3rd Round Pick #75 overall

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Overview:

Wright has good size, strength and toughness for the safety position. He is an instinctive defender that fills the alley quickly versus the run. He is a good open field tackler and can be physical to deliver a big hit. Wright reads route progressions well and is solid leveraging the ball in zone coverage’s. He can be inconsistent to shed blockers and will need to improve in this phase of his game at the next level. Wright doesn’t have great speed or agility which may limit his ability to be effective in zone coverage. Wright is a good football player that wins with toughness, instincts and technique but may lack the pure athleticism to break into a starting roll at the next level.

Cincinnati Bengals- Geno Atkins, DT, Georgia Bulldogs

4th Round Pick #120 overall

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Overview:

Atkins is an undersized interior defender that is very productive at the collegiate level. He understands angles and how to leverage blockers with proper pad level and deceptive strength. Atkins is best when on the move (stunting) and does a great job of penetrating the line of scrimmage to disrupt the run as well as pressure the quarterback. Atkins is a good football player that needs to improve his hand use and expand his pass rush package to be effective at the next level. He should contribute at the next level in the right system (4-3 scheme) but may struggle due to lack of size.

Oakland Raiders- Walter McFadden, CB, Auburn Tigers

5th Round Pick #138 overall

Ely High School

Overview:

McFadden has underrated cover skills, and gives the team a ball hawk at the position. Though he isn’t regarded as a tough or physical tackler, he shows enough skills in the passing game to merit the selection at this point.

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Dallas Cowboys- Sam Young, T, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

6th Round Pick #179 overall

St. Thomas Aquinas High School

Overview:

Young was a blue chip prospect that became an instant starter his freshman year and has been a mainstay on the offensive line for the Irish. He is a massive blocker with long arms that can simply engulf opponents once he gets his hands on them. He lacks top initial quickness and can be beaten off the edge by explosive edge rushers. While he has started at both left tackle and on the right side he is best suited to be a right tackle in the NFL.

Philadelphia Eagles- Jeff Owens, DT, Georgia Bulldogs

7th Round Pick #243 overall

Plantation High School

Overview:

Owens is coming off a solid 2009 season after missing all but one game in 2008 with a knee injury. Owens is a short, squatty built but strong interior defender that is more of a run stopper than pass rusher. He can anchor well when he keeps his pads down but needs to improve his hand use to disengage quicker to the ball. Owens needs an expanded pass rush package to be effective at the next level but has the natural power to push the pocket. Owens is a tough hard-nosed lineman that has some athletic limitations but his intangibles (motor, leadership qualities) gives him a great chance to contribute in his rookie season.