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2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

2010 NFL Mock Draft

27. Dallas Cowboys (11-5)

OT Bruce Campbell (Maryland)

Now that LT Flozell Adams has been cut, the Dallas Cowboys are in desperate need of some sort of offensive line depth.  They have two options here, one being Florida OG Maurkice Pouncey, and the other being OT Bruce Campbell.  While I believe that Pouncey is the better pick at number 27, I don't think that Dallas wants to wait until the 2nd round or later to address this most obvious need.  Campbell amazed everyone at the NFL Combine posting the best 40 yard dash, as well as top 10 numbers in bench press, vertical jump, 3-cone drill, and 20 yard shuffle.  This workout warrior is a physical specimen at 6'6 314 pounds, and is gifted enough to start early in his career.  The only problem with him has been durability, and maybe a lack of great technique, as he has been known to get lazy at times.  Whatever the case may be, he probably won't be as much of a headache as Adams was. 

( Baltimore Sun photo by Gene Sweeney Jr. / August 20, 2009 )

Why he's good for the Cowboys:

The Cowboys are going into the season right now with no depth whatsoever at the tackle and guard position.  This is a need that needs to be addressed if they want to continue to run the ball as well as they did last year.  With a new LT in place for the next 5 years or so, they will be headed in the right direction.  The offensive line has always been a huge key to the success of the Cowboys, and it won't stop anytime soon.  

 

2010 NFL Mock Draft

23. Green Bay Packers (11-5)

DE/OLB Brandon Graham (Michigan)

Although their biggest need right now is definitely offensive line help, the Green Bay Packers don't have anyone that is worth this value right now.  They opt to get more depth at the linebacker position, and Brandon Graham is their man.  This is one of the few teams that I believe will think long and hard about trading down in the draft to get the player they want.  With offensive line being a key need, and players such as Charles Brown and Bruce Campbell still on the board, this is a pick that goes either way.  If it does turn out that they stay put and draft Graham, this is still a good pick because they can still improve their pass rush.  LB Clay Matthews was the only player who consistently put pressure on the QB, and although fellow LB Brad Jones is a solid player, he is not a full time starter.   

Why he's good for the Packers:

The Green Bay Packers get a proven pass rusher in Graham, who has the ability to finish plays, as he showed over the past two seasons compiling 45 tackles for loss and 19.5 sacks.  Someone who he draws comparisons to, is fellow Michigan Wolverine and current Pittsburgh Steeler ,LB LaMarr Woodley.  He and Woodley were both considered "tweeners" and now Woodley has shown that he has what it takes to be an NFL linebacker. 

Inside the NFL Combine- Part 3

So far... the biggest news of the early morning has been Maryland Terps OT Bruce Campbell.  He ran a 4.78 40 yard dash.  Not only that, he ran a 10 yard split at 1.68, by far the best.  That is something you like to see from a tight end.  At 6'6 315 pounds, that is extremely impressive.  What you like to see is