[h2]Mel Kiper's latest 2010 Big Board[/h2]
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By Mel Kiper
ESPN.com
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Two new players jumped onto the board this week. One is
Derrick Morgan from Georgia Tech, who has been impossible to blockall season. He could have been here sooner, but I wanted to wait until he was solidly up the Big Board, and thus far more likely to look toward the NFL afterhis junior season.
The other name I added is
Dan Williams, who has beenmoving up on my charts all season. Williams has impressed me with his relentlessness, and also his ability to make big plays against top teams. Alabamacouldn't block him. A couple drops include
Greg Hardy --he was 25th last week, so the additions hurt him -- and
TerrenceCody, who I feel less and less is the next great run stopper. I think he'll need to be able to do more, and that could be a problem.
Ndamukong Suh
DT
6-4
300
Analysis: Explosive, relentless and consistent.
Last week: No. 1
Eric Berry
DB
5-11
203
Analysis: Ultimate playmaker, in the Ed Reed mold.
Last week: No. 2
Gerald McCoy
DT
6-4
297
Analysis: Disruptive force. Productive NFL career ahead.
Last week: No. 3
Carlos Dunlap
DE
6-6
290
Analysis: Physical tools are off the charts. Potential for unlimited upside.
Last week: No. 4
Sam Bradford
QB
6-4
223
Analysis: Has underrated arm, great feel for position; super accurate.
Last week: No. 5
Russell Okung
OT
6-5
300
Analysis: Athletic, strong and fiery blind-side pass protector.
Last week: No. 6
Jake Locker
QB
6-3
226
Analysis: Developing talent whose physical tools are unmatched.
Last week: No. 8
Jimmy Clausen
QB
6-3
223
Analysis: Polished QB, at his best when game is on the line.
Last week: No. 9
Taylor Mays
S
6-3
235
Analysis: Linebacker size with cornerback speed.
Last week: No. 7
Dez Bryant
WR
6-2
220
Analysis: Dynamic receiver, punt returner and TD maker.
Last week: No. 10
Joe Haden
CB
5-11
190
Analysis: Polished cover corner with tackling ability to match.
Last week: No. 11
C.J. Spiller
RB
5-11
195
Analysis: Multitalented, super-fast, electrifying game-breaker.
Last week: No. 12
Jason Pierre-Paul
DE
6-5
262
Analysis: Explosive natural pass-rusher out of juco ranks.
Last week: No. 13
Rolando McClain
LB
6-4
258
Analysis: Fiery, vocal team leader with top instincts for position.
Last week: No. 15
Everson Griffen
DE
6-3
280
Analysis: Supremely talented, now gaining the necessary consistency.
Last week: No. 14
Derrick Morgan
DE
6-4
275
Analysis: Proven pass rusher (11.6 sacks this year), also stout versus run (fourth-leading tackler on the Yellow Jackets' defense).
Last week: NR
Sean Weatherspoon
LB
6-2
245
Analysis: Makes plays all over the field.
Last week: No. 16
Jahvid Best
RB
5-10
195
Analysis: Versatile, game-breaker supreme.
Last week: No. 17
Sergio Kindle
LB
6-4
255
Analysis: Production finally matched his talent last season.
Last week: No. 23
Jermaine Gresham
TE
6-6
258
Analysis: The best pass-catching tight end in college football.
Last week: No. 20
Dan Williams
DT
6-3
327
Analysis: High motor, consistent DT with tremendously powerful lower body.
Last week: NR
Colt McCoy
QB
6-2
210
Analysis: Intelligent and resourceful. Can beat you with arm or legs.
Last week: No. 19
Jerry Hughes
DE
6-3
257
Analysis: Prolific pass-rusher who could be a 3-4 OLB.
Last week: No. 21
Brandon Graham
DE
6-2
270
Analysis: Awesome athlete and force off the edge.
Last week: No. 22
Brandon Spikes
LB
6-3
243
Analysis: Complete MLB, solid in all areas.