2010 NFL Draft: 10 Sleeper Picks

The 2010 NFL Draft is just around the corner and the speculation of who is going to get taken in the first round is widely debated on the Internet. While most people are debating who takes Jimmy Clausen, this article is going to focus on some lesser name players that have a shot at making an impact at the NFL level. Some of these 2010 NFL sleepers might not get drafted at all while others will hear their names called late in the draft.

10 2010 NFL Draft Sleepers

#1 2010 NFL Draft Sleeper: Armanti Edwards QB Appalachian State

Armanti Edwards lacks the size to get much attention by the NFL draft scouts at 5'11" and 185 pounds. Edwards is a tremendous athlete who should post a 40 time around 4.5. Edwards has thrown for over 10,000 yards to go along with 74 touchdowns during his college career. He has the stats and athletic ability to be a top sleeper team that could get drafted late in the 2010 NFL Draft.

#2 2010 NFL Draft Sleeper: Curtis Steele RB Memphis

Curtis Steele rushed for over 1200 yards in 2009 to go along with 15 touchdowns. Steele has a slashing rushing style with some explosive ability. The smaller back might get a look late in the 2010 NFL Draft. Many teams have seen what a smaller sized rusher in Ray Rice has done for Baltimore and might be willing to role the dice on a player like Curtis Steele.

#3 2010 NFL Draft Sleeper: Clay Harbor TE/FB Missouri State

Clay Harbor played tight end at a small conference but his talent can not be ignored. Harbor projects to be a versatile NFL player that could either play fullback or tight end. Harbor has great hands and would be a threat to catch the ball playing either position. The question with Harbor is his blocking ability but he impressed many with his blocking both in practice and during the Texas vs the Nation game. Look for Harbor to get his name called sometime during the later rounds of the 2010 NFL Draft.

#4 2010 NFL Draft Sleeper: Ted Randolph TE Wake Forest

Randolph has more size than the previously mentioned Harbor at 6'4" and 260 pounds. The strength of Randolph's game is his blocking. I watched some film highlights of Randolph at Wake Forest and this kid can block. Randolph did not get much opportunity to showcase his abilities in college and the challenge for him is going to be proving he is capable of playing at the next level. If given the opportunity, Randolph could give an NFL team a good sized athlete capable of playing special teams and the upside of developing into a solid NFL tight end.

UPDATE 5/6/10

Ted Randolph was not selected in the 2010 NFL Draft but remains a solid sleeper pick for an NFL team looking for a special team player that could develop into a NFL Tight End. Check out this block Ted laid on a Clemson player.

Ted Randolph Block

#5 2010 NFL Draft Sleeper: Stephen Williams WR Toledo

Stephen Williams has had over 70 catches three straight years for Toledo and has the hands to make an impact at the NFL level. Williams showcased his talent the first game of the season with a 15 catch, two touchdown performance against Purdue. At 6'5", Williams has the size to play at the next level. Look for a team to grab Williams late in the 2010 NFL Draft.

5 More 2010 NFL Draft Sleepers

#6 Tony Washington OT Abilene Christian
#7 James Mallory RB Central Connecticut State
#8 Billy Cundiff QB Ashland
#9 Chris Carter WR UC Davis
#10 Lonyae Miller RB Fresno State

The NFL Draft is a great time for many sports enthusiasts as they watch for their favorite team to call the next player. Every year players drafted late in the draft and even some not drafted make an impact at the NFL level. Any of these ten players could be the one that makes a difference in 2010.