Bracie Smathers
Footballguy
Checking back on the 2010 top drafted defensive rookies and how they have perfomed so far.
Defensive Ends
No. Round Pick Player Name Team College
1 1 10 Tyson Alualu Jaguars California
solos -- 14
assists 3
sacks -- 1.5
A suprise pick at the time of the draft but he's looked good and has produced solidly so far. He ranks 18 in terms of total tackles by rookies so far this season.
2 1 13 Brandon Graham Eagles Michigan
solos -- 7
assists 0
sacks -- 2
Brandon has shown pass rush ability but he's not racking up tackle stats. He's tied at 32 in terms of rookie tackles this year so far.
2 1 15 Jason Pierre-Paul Giants South Florida
solos -- 8
assists 1
sacks -- 0
Tough line to get playing time. He ranks 28th in tackles for rookie defenders so far this year.
3 1 16 Derrick Morgan Titans Georgia Tech
solos -- 3
assists 2
sacks -- 1.5
***Derrick got hurt and is currently on injured reserve. He looked good in the preseason and began his career with a sack in his first game and a half sack in his second game before going down in his third game and landing on IR.
4 1 31 31 Jerry Hughes Colts Texas Christian
Listed as a LB on many draft boards and hasn't done much behind two pro bowl DEs.
I only took a quick glance at the remaining rookie defensive ends drafted after the first round and none stood out to me but if I am missing someone who put up huge numbers then reply.
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Defensive Tackles
Year No. Round Pick Player Name Team College
1 1 2 Ndamukong Suh Lions Nebraska
solos -- 21
assists 4
sacks -- 4.5
Add in an interception and 2 passes defensed for Suh. Ndamukong ranks 17th in tackles for rookies.
2 1 3 Gerald McCoy Buccaneers Oklahoma
solos -- 6
assists 1
sacks -- 0
The talk at the time of the draft was that McCoy would be a better pass rusher than Suh but it is obvious that Suh is the better player.
3 1 26 Dan Williams Cardinals Tennessee
solos -- 2
assists 1
sacks -- 0
Not much to report on here.
4 1 28 Jared Odrick Dolphins Penn State
solos -- 1
assists 0
sacks -- 0
See above.
Second round
7 2 44 LaMarr Houston Raiders Texas
solos -- 7
assists 2
sacks -- 1
Houston got some buzz on the boards so I sought out his stats to see how he compared to the top drafted rookies. LaMarr ranks 32 in terms of total tackles for rookies and he also has a recoverd fumble.
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Linebackers
Year No. Round Pick Player Name Team College
1 1 8 Rolando McLain Raiders Alabama
solos -- 21
assists 12
sacks -- 0
The consensus top target to be a potential 'stud' MLB. He's put up respectable numbers but not 'stud' IDP numbers so far.
3 1 19 Sean Weatherspoon Falcons Missouri
solos -- 25
assists 4
sacks -- 1
This is more like it. Sean currently ranks 4th overall for this rookie class.
Second round
2 40 Koa Misi Dolphins Utah
solos -- 8
assists 4
sacks -- 3
Nice sack numbers but currently ranks 28th in total tackles of rookies.
2 43 Sergio Kindle Ravens Texas
Skipped over due to low numbers.
2 47 Daryl Washington Cardinals Texas Christian
solos -- 27
assists 4
sacks -- 0
Solid production but no big plays, i.e., sacks interceptions, fumble recoveries.
2 20 52 Jason Worilds Steelers Virginia Tech
2 21 53 Jermaine Cunningham Patriots Florida
2 23 55 Sean Lee Cowboys Penn State
2 30 62 Brandon Spikes Patriots Florida
solos -- 13
assists 18
sacks -- 0
Unusually high number of assisted tackles tends to not be a good thing because it hints a guy isn't bringing down a ball carrier un-assisted but assisted tackles are at the disgretion of the stat person at each stadium so I am suspicious of the high number of assists given to Spikes considering that Patrick Chung gets a high number of assisted tackles meaning I think the stat person at Foxburough is generous in awardind assists so I tend to suspect the high number of assisted tackles awarded to Spikes.
2 31 63 Patrick Angerer Colts Iowa
Skipped over due to current low-production.
Third round
3 79 Donald Butler Chargers Washington
Skipped injured
3 91 Navorro Bowman 49ers Penn State
solos -- 14
assists 4
sacks -- 0
Bowman stood out because he was drafted in the third round and he currently ranks 18th out of rookies for tackles.
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Should have broken up into three parts of DLmen, LBers, and DBs, so I'll do DBs in next post.
Defensive Ends
No. Round Pick Player Name Team College
1 1 10 Tyson Alualu Jaguars California
solos -- 14
assists 3
sacks -- 1.5
A suprise pick at the time of the draft but he's looked good and has produced solidly so far. He ranks 18 in terms of total tackles by rookies so far this season.
2 1 13 Brandon Graham Eagles Michigan
solos -- 7
assists 0
sacks -- 2
Brandon has shown pass rush ability but he's not racking up tackle stats. He's tied at 32 in terms of rookie tackles this year so far.
2 1 15 Jason Pierre-Paul Giants South Florida
solos -- 8
assists 1
sacks -- 0
Tough line to get playing time. He ranks 28th in tackles for rookie defenders so far this year.
3 1 16 Derrick Morgan Titans Georgia Tech
solos -- 3
assists 2
sacks -- 1.5
***Derrick got hurt and is currently on injured reserve. He looked good in the preseason and began his career with a sack in his first game and a half sack in his second game before going down in his third game and landing on IR.
4 1 31 31 Jerry Hughes Colts Texas Christian
Listed as a LB on many draft boards and hasn't done much behind two pro bowl DEs.
I only took a quick glance at the remaining rookie defensive ends drafted after the first round and none stood out to me but if I am missing someone who put up huge numbers then reply.
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Defensive Tackles
Year No. Round Pick Player Name Team College
1 1 2 Ndamukong Suh Lions Nebraska
solos -- 21
assists 4
sacks -- 4.5
Add in an interception and 2 passes defensed for Suh. Ndamukong ranks 17th in tackles for rookies.
2 1 3 Gerald McCoy Buccaneers Oklahoma
solos -- 6
assists 1
sacks -- 0
The talk at the time of the draft was that McCoy would be a better pass rusher than Suh but it is obvious that Suh is the better player.
3 1 26 Dan Williams Cardinals Tennessee
solos -- 2
assists 1
sacks -- 0
Not much to report on here.
4 1 28 Jared Odrick Dolphins Penn State
solos -- 1
assists 0
sacks -- 0
See above.
Second round
7 2 44 LaMarr Houston Raiders Texas
solos -- 7
assists 2
sacks -- 1
Houston got some buzz on the boards so I sought out his stats to see how he compared to the top drafted rookies. LaMarr ranks 32 in terms of total tackles for rookies and he also has a recoverd fumble.
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Linebackers
Year No. Round Pick Player Name Team College
1 1 8 Rolando McLain Raiders Alabama
solos -- 21
assists 12
sacks -- 0
The consensus top target to be a potential 'stud' MLB. He's put up respectable numbers but not 'stud' IDP numbers so far.
3 1 19 Sean Weatherspoon Falcons Missouri
solos -- 25
assists 4
sacks -- 1
This is more like it. Sean currently ranks 4th overall for this rookie class.
Second round
2 40 Koa Misi Dolphins Utah
solos -- 8
assists 4
sacks -- 3
Nice sack numbers but currently ranks 28th in total tackles of rookies.
2 43 Sergio Kindle Ravens Texas
Skipped over due to low numbers.
2 47 Daryl Washington Cardinals Texas Christian
solos -- 27
assists 4
sacks -- 0
Solid production but no big plays, i.e., sacks interceptions, fumble recoveries.
2 20 52 Jason Worilds Steelers Virginia Tech
2 21 53 Jermaine Cunningham Patriots Florida
2 23 55 Sean Lee Cowboys Penn State
2 30 62 Brandon Spikes Patriots Florida
solos -- 13
assists 18
sacks -- 0
Unusually high number of assisted tackles tends to not be a good thing because it hints a guy isn't bringing down a ball carrier un-assisted but assisted tackles are at the disgretion of the stat person at each stadium so I am suspicious of the high number of assists given to Spikes considering that Patrick Chung gets a high number of assisted tackles meaning I think the stat person at Foxburough is generous in awardind assists so I tend to suspect the high number of assisted tackles awarded to Spikes.
2 31 63 Patrick Angerer Colts Iowa
Skipped over due to current low-production.
Third round
3 79 Donald Butler Chargers Washington
Skipped injured
3 91 Navorro Bowman 49ers Penn State
solos -- 14
assists 4
sacks -- 0
Bowman stood out because he was drafted in the third round and he currently ranks 18th out of rookies for tackles.
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Should have broken up into three parts of DLmen, LBers, and DBs, so I'll do DBs in next post.