NFP Prospects 2010: Part III

Last week the National Football Post unveiled its first look at the nations top prospects for the 2010 draft. This week we turn our attention to the back half of our top 100-big board and break down prospects 41-100, starting today with numbers 41-60.

Click HERE for the Top 20.

Click HERE for the players ranked 21-40.

41.  CB Trevard Lindley: Kentucky

A tall, lean corner who possesses good body control, balance and a nose for the ball. He is very comfortable in off-coverage and does a great job driving on the football; however, I am concerned about his lack of girth and ability to play press coverage at the next level.

42.  OLB/DE Jerry Hughes: TCU

An undersized rush end who led the nation in sacks last year with fifteen. Hughes is ideally suited to play as a stand-up rush linebacker at the next level, where he can utilize his quick first step to create pressure off the edge.

43.  OLB Eric Norwood: South Carolina

Norwood is a big, physically built outside linebacker who showcases rare body control and fluidity for a guy his size. He is physical at the point of attack, but is at his best rushing off the edge and getting after the passer.

44.  DE Brandon Lang: Troy

Lang might be the next legitimate pass rushing threat to come out of Troy. He possesses the frame and burst to play either in a two-point stance or with his hand on the ground. He is an explosive athlete with a strong upper body and can consistently turn the corner.

45.  OT Adam Ulatoski: Texas

A big, physically imposing offensive tackle (6-8, 310) who moves surprisingly well for his size. Ulatoski can absolutely maul defenders in the run game and once he gets his hands on you the battle is over. However, he may be more of a RT prospect because of his lack of ideal quickness and fluidity in space.

46.  DE/OLB George Selvie: South Florida

Selvie possesses an explosive first step off the edge and consistently is able to reach the corner. However, he is a bit of a one-trick pony at this stage and doesn’t showcase much polish as a pass rusher. He is another 3-4 OLB candidate.

47.  OLB Sean Weatherspoon: Missouri

Weatherspoon is an explosive, sideline-to-sideline athlete who is very comfortable in the open field and consistently makes plays in pursuit. A sound tackler who looks like an ideal fit as a weak side linebacker in a 4-3.

48.  DT Vince Oghobaase: Duke

Oghobaase possesses an intriguing frame at 6-6, 305 pounds and has the ability to add even more weight and not lose any athleticism. He showcases a good first step, can control blocks at the point of attack and make plays away from his frame using his athletic ability. He will likely draw interest from most 3-4 defensive teams as a potential five-technique defensive end.

49.  OG Sergio Render: Virginia Tech

A strong, thickly built guard who displays fluid footwork and body control in space. He does a nice job getting into defenders quickly and has solid base strength and body control to consistently create movement in the run game.

50.  QB Tim Hiller: Western Michigan

Hiller is the one senior quarterback to keep an eye on, as he possesses the size (6-5, 230) and the arm strength needed to make all the throws at the next level. I think he has the potential to have a stellar senior year and could be the next legitimate quarterback prospect to come from the MAC.

51.  DE Greg Romeus: Pittsburgh

Romeus is a big defensive end (6-5, 265) that possesses an NFL ready type frame. He is a hard working pass rusher off the edge, who coils up well for his size and explodes off the ball. He had only seven and a half sacks last season, but with a year to polish his technique, I think a big 2009 is in store for Romeus.

52.  DT Jared Odrick: Penn State

A tall, well-built defensive tackle with a good first step and surprising base strength for a guy his height. He does a nice job using his hands to control blockers at the point of attack and has the versatility to play in a 30 or 40 front at the next level.

53.  CB Brandon Ghee: Wake Forest

Ghee is a prospect who I think is poised for a big year in the ACC. He is a tall, fluid corner who showcases the footwork and body control to consistently make plays on the football. Plus, he is very comfortable in both bump or off-man coverage, and has a skill set that will transition nicely to the NFL.

54.  OG John Jerry: Mississippi

A massive interior lineman who exhibits a powerful lower body and the base strength to consistently drive defenders off the ball. Jerry is also a very smooth athlete for his size and does a nice job changing directions in pass protection as well.

55.  ILB Sean Lee: Penn State

Lee is not only a tough, instinctive linebacker, but is also a gifted athlete in his own right who has shown the ability to play in space. A knee injury cost him the 2008 season, but I expect this hard working linebacker to be back at full strength come September.

56.  WR Marshwan Gilyard: Cincinnati

Gilyard is a thin, lanky wide out who may need to add some more strength to his overall frame. However, he is a fluid route runner who cleanly changes directions and can separate on all levels of the field.

57.  CB Kyle Wilson: Boise State

Wilson is a gifted corner who considered entering the 2009 draft after a stellar junior year. However, he elected to come back and is not only one of the 2010 draft’s top cornerback prospects, but also doubles as an electric punt return man as well.

58.  DE Brandon Graham: Michigan

Graham is an all around defensive end who plays both the run and pass well.   He understands leverage and finished the 2008 season with 10 sacks and 20 tackles for loss.

59.  CB Ras-I Dowling: Virginia

A big, good-looking corner (6-2, 200) with impressive body control and fluidity for his size. He showcases impressive balance in coverage and has the range and length to consistently break on the ball. His 11 passes defended was second in the ACC last season.

60.  DT Lawrence Marsh: Florida

Marsh is an intriguing athlete who does a nice job firing off the ball and making plays away from his frame. He still is a bit raw and has yet to take his game to the next level, however, all the tools are there for a big 2009 season.

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