2010 NFL Draft: Top 15 Picks

Missed the first round of the NFL Draft? Catch up on the Top 15 picks.

Sam Bradford: St. Louis Rams - The St. Louis Rams, desperately in need of a franchise quarterback, selected Sam Bradford from the University of Oklahoma with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. The junior played in just three games in 2009 before undergoing a season-ending shoulder injury. Bradford should have a shot at competing for the starting quarterback job for the 1-15 Rams.

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Sam Bradford: St. Louis Rams - The St. Louis Rams, desperately in need of a franchise quarterback, selected Sam Bradford from the University of Oklahoma with the first overall pick in the NFL Draft. The junior played in just three games in 2009 before undergoing a season-ending shoulder injury. Bradford should have a shot at competing for the starting quarterback job for the 1-15 Rams.

Ndamukong Suh: Detroit Lions - Detroit took a giant step at improving their defensive line in selecting Nebraska tackle Ndakmukong Suh. Suh, a fan favorite at Radio City Music Hall Thursday night, was the first defensive player to win the AP player of the year award. The 6-foot-4, 307-pound Suh recorded 12 sacks last season for the Cornhuskers.

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Ndamukong Suh: Detroit Lions - Detroit took a giant step at improving their defensive line in selecting Nebraska tackle Ndakmukong Suh. Suh, a fan favorite at Radio City Music Hall Thursday night, was the first defensive player to win the AP player of the year award. The 6-foot-4, 307-pound Suh recorded 12 sacks last season for the Cornhuskers.

Gerald McCoy: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa Bay, a defense that allowed 400 points last season, selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy with the third pick. It was the first time in the common draft history that the top three selections came from the same conference (Big 12).

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Gerald McCoy: Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa Bay, a defense that allowed 400 points last season, selected Oklahoma defensive tackle Gerald McCoy with the third pick. It was the first time in the common draft history that the top three selections came from the same conference (Big 12).

Trent Williams: Washington Redskins - The Washington Redskins provided newly acquired quarterback Donovan McNabb some much needed protection by drafting offensive tackle Trent Williams from Oklahoma. The Redskins offensive line allowed the third most sacks in 2009. Williams addition will also be beneficial to their veteran backfield of Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson and Willie Parker.

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Trent Williams: Washington Redskins - The Washington Redskins provided newly acquired quarterback Donovan McNabb some much needed protection by drafting offensive tackle Trent Williams from Oklahoma. The Redskins offensive line allowed the third most sacks in 2009. Williams addition will also be beneficial to their veteran backfield of Clinton Portis, Larry Johnson and Willie Parker.

Eric Berry: Kansas City Chiefs - Arguably the best pure athlete in the draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected safety Eric Berry from Tennessee. Berry recorded 83 tackles and two interceptions for the Volunteers in 2009.

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Eric Berry: Kansas City Chiefs - Arguably the best pure athlete in the draft, the Kansas City Chiefs selected safety Eric Berry from Tennessee. Berry recorded 83 tackles and two interceptions for the Volunteers in 2009.

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Russell Okung: Seattle Seahawks - With veteran offensive tackle Walter Jones expected to announce his retirement, the Seattle Seahawks spent one of their two first-round draft picks on Russell Okung from Oklahoma State. Okung only allowed one quarterback sack on 336 pass plays last season.

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Russell Okung: Seattle Seahawks - With veteran offensive tackle Walter Jones expected to announce his retirement, the Seattle Seahawks spent one of their two first-round draft picks on Russell Okung from Oklahoma State. Okung only allowed one quarterback sack on 336 pass plays last season.

Joe Haden: Cleveland Browns - Cleveland Browns general manager Mike Holmgren, who has a history of selecting defensive backs when he was with Green Bay and Seattle, took Florida cornerback Joe Haden with the seventh pick. Haden had seven interceptions for the Gators last season.

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Joe Haden: Cleveland Browns - Cleveland Browns general manager Mike Holmgren, who has a history of selecting defensive backs when he was with Green Bay and Seattle, took Florida cornerback Joe Haden with the seventh pick. Haden had seven interceptions for the Gators last season.

Rolando McClain: Oakland Raiders - The Oakland Raiders, who have historically been a wild card on Draft night, played it safe in selecting Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain. The run-stopper was an All-American for the national champion Crimson Tide.

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Rolando McClain: Oakland Raiders - The Oakland Raiders, who have historically been a wild card on Draft night, played it safe in selecting Alabama linebacker Rolando McClain. The run-stopper was an All-American for the national champion Crimson Tide.

C.J. Spiller: Buffalo Bills - The Buffalo Bills passed on selecting Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen and drafted the talented C.J. Spiller from Clemson. Spiller was the top-rated running back heading into the 2010 NFL Draft after rushing for 1,212 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.

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C.J. Spiller: Buffalo Bills - The Buffalo Bills passed on selecting Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen and drafted the talented C.J. Spiller from Clemson. Spiller was the top-rated running back heading into the 2010 NFL Draft after rushing for 1,212 yards and 12 touchdowns last season.

Tyson Alualu: Jacksonville Jaguars - The Jacksonville Jaguars took the first risk in this year’s draft by selecting defensive tackle Tyson Alualu from California. Alualu was projected as second-round pick, leaving many to wonder why the Jaguars would have passed on a flashier name like Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant.

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Tyson Alualu: Jacksonville Jaguars - The Jacksonville Jaguars took the first risk in this year’s draft by selecting defensive tackle Tyson Alualu from California. Alualu was projected as second-round pick, leaving many to wonder why the Jaguars would have passed on a flashier name like Oklahoma State wide receiver Dez Bryant.

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Anthony Davis: San Francisco 49ers - Denver and San Francisco traded draft picks on the evening, allowing the 49ers to move up to select offensive tackle Anthony Davis from Rutgers with the 11th overall pick. The Broncos would eventually trade down once again and later selected quarterback Tim Tebow with the 25th pick.

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Anthony Davis: San Francisco 49ers - Denver and San Francisco traded draft picks on the evening, allowing the 49ers to move up to select offensive tackle Anthony Davis from Rutgers with the 11th overall pick. The Broncos would eventually trade down once again and later selected quarterback Tim Tebow with the 25th pick.

Ryan Mathews: San Diego Chargers - Looking to replace Ladainian Tomlinson at running back, the San Diego Chargers traded up in the draft to select Ryan Mathews from Fresno State. The running back led the nation in rushing in 2009 at 150.7 yards a game.

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Ryan Mathews: San Diego Chargers - Looking to replace Ladainian Tomlinson at running back, the San Diego Chargers traded up in the draft to select Ryan Mathews from Fresno State. The running back led the nation in rushing in 2009 at 150.7 yards a game.

Brandon Graham: Philadelphia Eagles - The Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Denver Broncos in order to select defensive end Brandon Graham from Michigan. Graham recorded 26 tackles for a loss in 2009, most in college football.

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Brandon Graham: Philadelphia Eagles - The Philadelphia Eagles traded with the Denver Broncos in order to select defensive end Brandon Graham from Michigan. Graham recorded 26 tackles for a loss in 2009, most in college football.

Earl Thomas: Seattle Seahawks - With Seattle’s second first-round pick on the evening, the Seahawks selected safety Earl Thomas from the University of Texas. Head coach Pete Carroll said he expects Thomas to start in the 2010 season opposite of Jordan Babineaux.

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Earl Thomas: Seattle Seahawks - With Seattle’s second first-round pick on the evening, the Seahawks selected safety Earl Thomas from the University of Texas. Head coach Pete Carroll said he expects Thomas to start in the 2010 season opposite of Jordan Babineaux.

New York Giants: Jason Pierre-Paul - After the New York Giants failed to draft linebacker Rolando McClain, their next best option was South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. Pierre-Paul has been a YouTube sensation in recent weeks for his athleticism and his ability to do back-flips. Yes, back-flips. Look it up.

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New York Giants: Jason Pierre-Paul - After the New York Giants failed to draft linebacker Rolando McClain, their next best option was South Florida defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul. Pierre-Paul has been a YouTube sensation in recent weeks for his athleticism and his ability to do back-flips. Yes, back-flips. Look it up.