The projected rounds for each player is a guess on which round I believe the player will be selected. It is not meant to reflect my view of the player or how I think the player will turn out as a pro. That reflection can be seen in the order I rank the player and the analysis I give.

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DEs

1. Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech
Considered by many to be a safe pick, Morgan has the prototype size of a pro defensive end. He's quick off the ball and uses his hands very well. He's also physical at the point of attack. Not only can he get after the quarterback, but he's stout against the run. Despite all this, Morgan may not have the potential to develop into a game changer. He'll be good, but maybe not great. I'd take good over high risk any day.

Projected Round: 1st

2. Jason Pierre-Paul, South Florida
A freak of a talent, Pierre-Paul has more upside than any defensive player in the draft. His combination of size and athleticism is what teams look for in a pass rusher. He also doesn't take plays off and at times can be relentless. Despite all the good qualities, Pierre-Paul is a very raw talent. He needs to get better playing the run and he could be more physical. He's a boom or bust prospect because he's so raw. If you hit on him, he's a grand slam, but if you miss, you're missing big.

Projected Round: 1st

3. Everson Griffen, Southern California
In terms of talent, Griffen bows to nobody except for Pierre-Paul and maybe Carlos Dunlap. He has an excellent combination of size and athleticism. In fact, some teams may view him as an outside linebacker in the 3-4 because he's such a good athlete. However, I think he's better with his hand on the ground especially with his burst. He's been an underachiever and struggles against the run, but he solidified his status as a first round pick with a solid 2009 season.

Projected Round: 1st

4. Jared Odrick, Penn State
A physical high motor player, Odrick projects to be a 3-4 defensive end. He creates good leverage and is a powerful player. Still he can be blocked and sometimes he doesn't play with a mean streak. Overall, he's a solid, but not a great prospect. While I could see him playing 4-3 defensive tackle, he looks more like a space eater in the 3-4 at the next level that is also capable of penetrating and providing the occasional big play. With five techniques so difficult to find, he may go higher than people think.

Projected Round: 1st

5. Carlos Dunlap, Florida
There aren't any talent red flags with Dunlap. He's a big, athletic, gets after the quarterback and plays the run. However, his work ethic is questionable and he has character concerns. He was suspended for the 2009 SEC championship game because of a drunk driving arrest. Despite his numbers, some feel he's been a bit of an underachiever and has taken plays off. He might be the perfect example of whether or not the risk is worth the reward. In his case it might be.

Projected Round: 1st or 2nd

6. Tyson Alualu, California
Alualu plays the run well and gets a good push at the pocket. He's fairly athletic for his size and does a nice job of pursuing the ball carrier. He's versatile. Some may believe he could fit in the 4-3 as a three technique, but I believe he's 3-4 defensive end. Nothing spectacular about him, but solid all around.

Projected Round: 1st or 2nd

7. Corey Wootton, Northwestern
While he lacks the athleticism teams strive to find, Wootton has the prototype size you look for a defensive lineman. He has a good motor and is solid against the run. He has the frame to bulk up and because he isn't much of an athlete, he could potentially project as a five technique.

Projected Round: 2nd or 3rd

8. Jermaine Cunningham, Florida
Cunningham might be a bit undersized, but he attacks well off the ball. He needs to get stronger as he can get pushed around quite a bit. Still he does a good job of tracking down the ball carrier and could develop into a spot starter down the road.

Projected Round: 4th or 5th

9. Greg Hardy, Mississippi
Once considered a first round pick, Hardy has battled injuries the past few years. In fact, some doubt whether or not he's back at full strength. Can he become the player most had originally thought? He's an excellent athlete with great size and possess all the tools to be a starting defensive end, but his durability concerns will drop him.

Projected Round: 4th

10. Clifton Geathers, South Carolina
A physical player, Geathers is a mountain of a man. He's 6-7 and 300 pounds and because of his height, he struggles to play low where football is supposed to be played. He doesn't look natural at times, but he does a nice job playing the run and getting off blocks. He might be a project and teams will be divided on where he projects long term, but he's an intriguing talent none the less.

Projected Round: 4th

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DTs

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1. Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
A dominating presence, Suh is arguably the most disruptive interior defensive lineman to ever make the transition from college football to the NFL. He brings a rare combination of run stopping and pass rushing ability. He's also very powerful and look no further than his performance against Texas in the Big 12 championship as proof that he's a playmaker. Not only did he dominate that game, but he dominated the 2009 season. His production was ridiculously good. In conclusion, he's one the best defensive lineman prospects maybe ever. His combination of power and athleticism is scary good and I think he's the best overall player in this draft.

Projected Round: 1st

2. Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
If it wasn't for Suh, McCoy would very likely be the talk of this draft. He's explosive off the ball and he can collapse the pocket on a consistent basis. He's also stout against the run, but he lacks the size and power that Suh brings to the table. However, he makes up for it by playing with great leverage. Overall, he's one of the top five players in this draft and like Suh, he can be a building block for a franchise that needs to turn it's defense around.

Projected Round: 1st

3. Dan Williams, Tennessee
Williams is the top 3-4 nose tackle in the draft and that makes him a very coveted player to a select amount of teams. He's a dominate run stuffer, but he also has the ability to rush the passer as well, which is an added bonus for a nose tackle.

Projected Round: 1st

4. Brian Price, UCLA
While he's short, Price is explosive off the ball and capable of making plays stopping the run. However, he doesn't offer much of a pass rush and he doesn't have the frame to get bigger. He's not very powerful either. None the less, he's discipline and stout and offers the ability to be a solid player as a pro.

Projected Round: 1st or 2nd

5. Terrence Cody, Alabama
A mountain of a player, Cody isn't going to rush the passer very well, but he'll occupy blockers and let the linebackers come up and make the plays. He stuffs the run well and is tough to move. On one hand, you like the fact that he's a huge player, but he might be too big, which is a concern. His workout habit is also questionable, but 3-4 nose tackles are tough to come by and Cody is a nose tackle at it's purest form.

Projected Round: 2nd

6. Lamarr Houston, Texas
Athletic and powerful, Houston has prototype size and the motor to get after it. He's a good pass rusher with a set of moves. He does a good job of disrupting the backfield in making plays in the run game. Plays with leverage and tough to block. However, he has a tendency to reach instead of wrap up, which causes him to miss tackles.

Projected Round: 2nd

7. Cam Thomas, North Carolina
Another potential nose tackle, Thomas has the ideal size teams look for in defensive tackles. He's got good height and his frame is pretty much filled out. He's also a violent player and does a good job stuffing the run. Doesn't offer much of a pass rush and won't make the big plays in the backfield, but can eat up space and is tough to move.

Projected Round: 2nd

8. Arthur Jones, Syracuse
Jones has good size and could potentially bulk up. He does a nice job of pursuing the ball carrier and wrapping up on his tackles. He's versatile and could project to play in the 3-4 or 4-3, but he's not very powerful and doesn't offer much of a pass rush. Still he has the ability to be a role player and his versatility should help him at the next level.

Projected Round: 3rd or 4th

9. Al Woods, Louisiana State
A stout player with excellent size, Woods won't provide any pass rush, but does a nice job of playing the run. He's quick and stays low. However, he's not very physical and can be blocked. There's some upside because he does have talent, but he looks like he'll have to come off field on passing situations.

Projected Round: 3rd or 4th

10. Linval Joseph, East Carolina
A big bodied run stuffer, Joseph has a big frame and is tough to move around. He gets good push inside using his power, but he isn't quick off the ball. Durability could be a concern and he didn't play against top notch competition, but overall, he's an intriguing prospect.

Projected Round: 2nd or 3rd

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