Post NFL Draft Analysis

The 2010 NFL Draft wrapped up on April 24. While many draft picks were predictable, some were not. Notables include: Tim Tebow, going 25th overall to the Broncos; Tyson Alualu, going 10th overall to the Jaguars; and Rolando McClain going 8th overall when many thought Oakland would take a QB. Some players, who were expected to be 1st-rounders, were not chosen until later rounds. Notables from that group include: Jimmy Clausen, taken 48th by Carolina; Colt McCoy, taken 85th by the Browns; and Dan LeFevour, taken in the 6th round (181 overall) by the Bears. Some were not even drafted, such as Oregon RB LeGarrette Blount and Connecticut DE Lindsey Witten, both projected as late-round picks. However, both have signed as undrafted free agents; Blount with the Titans, Witten with the Steelers. I was very happy when Connecticut WR Marcus Easley was selected by the Bills with the 9th pick of the 4th round (107 overall). Easley was projected as a 6th to 7th round pick. A big reciever, he is 6'3" and weighs about 210. ESPN showed a highlight reel at the draft, giving him some well-deserved fame. He will be interviewed tomorrow, April 29 at 11:30 on ESPN2. I didn't have much time to analyze team drafts, so I'll follow up on that very soon.