2010 NFL Draft

The 2010 NFL Draft, held on April 22, 2010, was a significant event for many franchises, as they looked to secure the next generation of NFL talent. The St. Louis Rams, holding the first overall pick, selected Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford. While Bradford had a promising college career, injuries and inconsistency marked his time in the NFL.

The early part of the first round saw several defensive stars being chosen. The Detroit Lions, with the second overall pick, selected defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh from the University of Nebraska. Suh quickly established himself as one of the most dominant and controversial defensive linemen in the league. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers followed by selecting defensive tackle Gerald McCoy from the University of Oklahoma with the third overall pick.

✦ Here is a list of the first 10 picks from the 2010 NFL Draft:

✦ 1. St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

✦ 2. Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

✦ 3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

✦ 4. Washington Redskins: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

✦ 5. Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

✦ 6. Seattle Seahawks: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

✦ 7. Cleveland Browns: Joe Haden, CB, Florida

✦ 8. Oakland Raiders: Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

✦ 9. Buffalo Bills: C. J. Spiller, RB, Clemson

✦ 10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Tyson Alualu, DT, California