2010 NFL Draft: Players who beat the Recruiting Ratings.

The 2010 NFL Draft has now come and gone.  College recruits, became college players, and some worked hard enough to become employees of the NFL.  Every year Scout (a recruiting service) hands out ratings of 1-5 stars based on their research and evaluations.  Now it is time to compare the first round of this years draft to the evaluations handed out as these athletes left the prep or junior college ranks.

1. Jason Pierre-Paul (South Florida) NR – After spending two years at two different junior colleges, Pierre-Paul made the transfer to South Florida. In 2009, he earned 1st team All-America (PFW), and 1st team All-Big East status after recording 42 tackles, 6 sacks, 1 block and 1 interception.  The competition of the Big East made his progression all the more remarkable. Critics will point to his untapped potential and the help of George Selvie when asking why the New York Giants picked him at #15.

2. Mike Iupati (Idaho) ** – Iupati was the first offensive guard taken in the 2010 Draft, selected at #17 by the San Francisco 49ers.  Playing for the undermanned and often disrespected Idaho Vandals, he also fought academic and language issues during his first year in Moscow.  In 2009, he was recognized as a 1st team All-WAC, and All-American.  Anchored the Vandal offensive line that beat Bowling Green 43-32 in the 2009 Humanitarian Bowl.

3. Trent Williams (Oklahoma) *** – A four-year starter for the perennial power Oklahoma Sooners.  Williams faced the toughest competition to become a starter as well as the fierce defenses of the Big 12.  Beginning as a 2006 Freshman All-American, he finished his career as an All-American (AFC) in 2009. Williams was selected 4th by the Washington Redskins.

4. Ryan Mathews (Fresno St.) ** – When Mathews arrived in Fresno in 2007, he showed the WAC exactly why he was underrated as a prep athlete. After rushing for 1,808 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2009, he was named a 1st team AP All-American.  Recorded 3,280 rushing yards and 41 totaltouchdowns in his Bulldog career. Selected with the 12th pick by the San Diego Chargers.

5. Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri) ** In four years with the Tigers, Weatherspoon was an impressive 3-time 1st team All-Big 12 selection and a 3rd team All-American in 2008.  Recorded 388 tackles, 12 sacks, 4 interceptions and 3 forced fumbles during his collegiate career.  Selected 19th by the Atlanta Falcons.

2010 NFL Draft 1st round by the numbers: (6) 5 Star Players, (14) 4 Star Players, (5) 3 Star Players, (6) 2 Star Players, (1) NR Player

2010 NFL Draft – 1st Round

Player, College                                            Position        Team          Prep Scout Rating

1 Sam Bradford, Oklahoma	QB	Rams	****
2 Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska	DT	Lions	****
3 Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma	DT	Buccaneers	*****
4 Trent Williams, Oklahoma	OT	Redskins	***
5 Eric Berry, Tennessee	S	Chiefs	*****
6 Russell Okung, Okla. St.	OT	Seahawks	****
7 Joe Haden, Florida	DB	Browns	****
8 Rolando McClain, Alabama	ILB	Raiders	****
9 C.J. Spiller, Clemson	RB	Bills	*****
10 Tyson Alualu, California	DT	Jaguars	***
11 Anthony Davis, Rutgers	OT	49ers	*****
12 Ryan Mathews, Fresno St.	RB	Chargers	**
13 Brandon Graham, Michigan	OLB	Eagles	*****
14 Earl Thomas, Texas	S	Seahawks	****
15 Jason Pierre-Paul, S. Florida	DE	Giants	NR
16 Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech	DE	Titans	****
17 Mike Iupati, Idaho	OG	49ers	**
18 Maurkice Pouncey, Florida	C	Steelers	****
19 Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri	OLB	Falcons	**
20 Kareem Jackson, Alabama	DB	Texans	***
21 Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma	TE	Bengals	****
22 Demaryius Thomas, Ga. Tech	WR	Broncos	***
23 Bryan Bulaga, Iowa	OT	Packers	****
24 Dez Bryant, Oklahoma St.	WR	Cowboys	****
25 Tim Tebow, Florida	QB	Broncos	*****
26 Dan Williams, Tennessee	DT	Cardinals	***
27 Devin McCourty, Rutgers	DB	Patriots	**
28 Jared Odrick, Penn St.	DT	Dolphins	****
29 Kyle Wilson, Boise St.	DB	Jets	**
30 Jahvid Best, California	RB	Lions	****
31 Jerry Hughes, TCU	OLB	Colts	**
32 Patrick Robinson, Florida St.	DB	Saints	****

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~ by philip d. on May 4, 2010.