I've been saying this for a long time, and any number of experts you come across say the same thing, that the 2010 NFL Draft is as deep as you will ever find. The 2nd Round is proof of that.
By my count, there are 17 players taken in the second round that were projected to go in the first in more than one mock draft. But the depth is seen after New England took Rob Gronkowski at #42.
The next 2 picks were Sergio Kindle and Lamarr Houston. Then picks 46-49 were Linval Joseph, Daryl Washington, Jimmy Clausen and Taylor Mays. Carlos Dunlap, Terrence Cody, and Sean Lee went #54, 55, and 57. Then the round concluded with Golden Tate going #60, Vladimir Ducasse at #61, and Charles Brown selected by New Orleans at #64.
Jimmy Clausen at #48 is an absolute steal for Carolina. They have Matt Moore in place at quarterback, and he played well down the stretch in 2009. They have a prolific running game with DeAngelo Williams and James Stewart, and one of the most dangerous receivers in the league in Steve Smith. The Panthers also have a very good offensive line, anchored by Jordan Gross. Clausen won't be rushed and will have a chip on his shoulder the size of a football because of all the teams needing a quarterback that passed on him. But compare Clausen and Sam Bradford and their respective situations. One thing that stands out to me is that Clausen will be signed and in training camp. How often do you see a middle second rounder holding out? Not much. The Rams have to sign Bradford to a multi-million dollar contract and get him in training camp on time for him to be effective. Clausen will be in camp and he is far more pro ready than Bradford.
The 2010 NFL Draft is the deepest in years, and the picks keep on coming. One thing that interests me is how far Bruce Campbell will fall. Pick #82 just went off the board, and Campbell is still available. I can't picture someone with his physical skills going much longer without being selected. But you never know.
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