Preview of 2010 NFL Draft

Are you already hungry for news on next year's draft? Why wait? Here is what the Top 5 picks in the 2010 NFL Draft are projected to be next April.

1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma, Quarterback: Sam Bradford would have been a Top 5 NFL Draft pick had he come out this past draft, so it stands to reason that he will be next year's number 1 pick as long as has another solid year with the Oklahoma Sooners. Bradford was last year's Heisman Trophy winner, and put up some of the most staggering numbers in all of college football. His ability to get rid of the ball quickly, along with his incredible arm strength make him a lock to be next year's most coveted college football quarterback.

2. Trent Williams, Oklahoma, Tackle: Yes, that's right! I have two Oklahoma players going back to back (and the ironic thing is that I'm from Austin, TX!). But Williams is the truth at the offensive tackle spot. Trust me, Sam Bradford's success in the pocket has a lot to do with this young man shutting down defensive ends with ease. In last year's Red River Shootout, he held Brian Orakpo virtually silent, and he did the same thing to the rest of the Big 12 defenses, which is why he earned his way on to the All-Big 12 1st team last year, and he was selected to Phil Steele's 2009 Preseason All-American team prior to the 2009 college football season.

3. Taylor Mays, USC, Safety: Say what you will about USC, but they do produce defensive studs in college. Mays is not exception, as he is one of the greatest physical specimens you will see at safety in next year's draft. He has the strength and instincts of a linebacker, as well as the speed and quickness of a corner. He is going to anchor an NFL defense for many years to come, and that's why I think he is no brainer to be a top pick in next year's NFL draft.

4. Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma, Tight End: I promise, this is my last Sooners pick in the Top 5, but they are a stacked team. Gresham was good enough to be a Top 10 pick in last year's draft, but as he goes into this college football season, there is no question that he is one of the most talented pass catchers in all of college football. Gresham is a speedy tight end with great athleticism. There is not a safety in the nation (and few in the NFL) who could match up with this 6'6", 261-pound monster...and who would want to?

5. Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska, DT: Yes, I went with yet another Big 12 player, but now I think you can see why this conference looked as good as it did last year. I can pronounce Suh's first name, but I'm sure I'll be hearing it on Sundays in 2010. This guy can truly get after the quarterback, but he plays the run equally as well. At 6'4", 305 pounds (and getting bigger), he's a defensive coordinator's dream, especially since he will have played in against the offensive lines of the Big 12 for 4 years. So you might want to get start practicing this guy's name now, because you'll need to know it before too long.