2010 NFL Draft: 3-4 Defensive End Rankings

The top 2010 3-4 defensive end prospects available for the 2010 NFL Draft in the order in which I believe they will be drafted. * – denotes 2011 prospect.

This page was last updated April 12, 2010.

1. Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska – Scouting Report
   Height: 6-4. Weight: 307.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.00.
   Combine 40 Time: 4.98.
   Benchx225: 32. Vertical: 35.5.
   Projected Round (2009): Top 3 Pick.
   1/24/10: Ndamukong Suh dominated the Big XII Championship, and finished the year with 20.5 TFL and 12 sacks. He also broke up 10 passes and blocked three kicks. But let’s cool the Reggie White comparisons; at 300 pounds, White ran a 4.6 40 from the defensive end position. Suh reminds me more of a Cortez Kennedy. He’s the best player in the 2010 NFL Draft, but it was be a gargantuan mistake for the Rams to draft him No. 1 overall with no franchise quarterback in place.
   
   11/20/09: A good fit for both the 4-3 and 3-4, Ndamukong Suh has 56 tackles, 11 TFL, five sacks and eight passes broken up in 10 games as a senior. He’s almost a lock to go to the Buccaneers.
   
   2/14/09: A monster up front for Nebraska, Ndamukong Suh notched 76 tackles, 16.5 TFL and 7.5 sacks in 2008. He also blocked two kicks and returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns.
   
   8/1/08: Ndamukong Suh had a solid sophomore campaign (11 starts, six tackles for loss), but is coming off knee surgery.
   
   
2. Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma – Scouting Report
   Height: 6-4. Weight: 295.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.01.
   Combine 40 Time: 4.96.
   Benchx225: 23. Vertical: .
   Projected Round (2010): Top 3 Pick.
   1/3/10: Gerald McCoy has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. McCoy can play both the 4-3 and 3-4, and is considered to be a top-five lock.
   
   11/20/09: A 4-3 under tackle and a 3-4 end, Gerald McCoy has 26 tackles, 13.5 TFL and four sacks in 10 games.
   
   1/10/09: I’ve only listed Gerald McCoy in the 2010 rankings because I never thought he’d declare as a redshirt sophomore, but he’s worth noting after he picked off a Tim Tebow pass in the UPS title game. Gerald McCoy dominated with 10 TFL and 6.5 sacks in 2008, qualifying for the AP All-America Second Team.
   
   8/1/08: Named the Big XII Freshman of the Year, Gerald McCoy started every game for Oklahoma. In two games against Missouri, McCoy had three tackles for loss and a sack.
   
   
   
   
3. Jared Odrick, Penn State – Scouting Report
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 304.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.09.
   Combine 40 Time: 4.98.
   Benchx225: 26. Vertical: .
   Projected Round (2010): Top 25 Pick.
   11/28/09: Jared Odrick has been great this year, racking up 41 tackles, 10 TFL and six sacks. He has first-round talent, but will likely go in Round 2 because of an arrest back in March.
   
   2/14/09: Rebounding off a season-ending ankle injury in a big way, registering 41 tackles, 9.5 TFL, 4.5 sacks and three passes broken up. He qualified for the All-Big Ten First Team.
   
   8/1/08: Jared Odrick was a consistent force in Penn State’s starting lineup last season until he suffered a season-ending ankle injury. He managed four tackles for loss and two sacks.
   
   
4. Alex Carrington, Arkansas State
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 280.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.84.
   Combine 40 Time: 4.89.
   Pro Day 40 Time: 4.93.
   Benchx225: 26. Vertical: 33.
   Projected Round (2010): 2-3.
   1/28/10: Alex Carrington has been having a great week of practice at the Senior Bowl, and will be targeted in Rounds 3 or 4 as a 3-4 defensive end. Details available in the 2010 Senior Bowl section.
   
   1/24/10: Alex Carrington finished strong with 12.5 TFL and 7.5 sacks (5 TFL and 4.5 sacks in his final four games.)
   
   11/14/09: A bit of a disappointment in 2009; has just 7.5 TFL and three sacks in eight games.
   
   5/18/09: The Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year, Alex Carrington collected 19 TFL and 10.5 sacks. A 3-4 end at the next level.
   
   
5. Tyson Alualu, California
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 294.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.92.
   Combine 40 Time: 4.87.
   Pro Day 40 Time: DNP.
   Benchx225: 24. Vertical: .
   Projected Round (2009): 2-3.
   1/24/10: Finished a productive senior season with 10.5 TFL, 7.5 sacks and four passrs broken up.
   
   11/15/09: Has an advantage over prospective 3-4 ends in this draft because he plays the position in Cal’s 3-4 defense. Can also play defensive tackle in the 4-3.
   
   2/14/09: Improved his ability to get to the quarterback, managing 11 TFL and six sacks in 2008.
   
   8/1/08: Will play 3-4 end in the NFL. Tyson Alualu had 52 tackles and 2.5 sacks last year.
   
   
   
   
6. Lamarr Houston, Texas
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 305.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.02.
   Combine 40 Time: 4.85.
   Benchx225: 30. Vertical: .
   Projected Round (2010): 2-3.
   11/28/09: Having a monster year for the Longhorns with 37 tackles, 13.5 TFL and five sacks in 11 games.
   
   2/12/09: Accumulated six TFL and 1.5 TFL in 2008.
   
   7/30/08: Lamarr Houston started 11 games as a sophomore. While his bread and butter is stopping the run, Houston pitched in with 12 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. He also registered 66 total tackles. Houston was an All-Big XII honorable mention.
   
   
7. Corey Wootton, Northwestern – Scouting Report
   Height: 6-6. Weight: 272.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.83.
   Pro Day 40 Time: 4.92.
   Benchx225: 20. Vertical: 32.
   Projected Round (2010): 2-3.
   1/22/10: Corey Wootton had six TFL and four sacks as a senior. He’s more of a 3-4 end, but can also play 4-3 left end.
   
   11/14/09: Not a consistent producer; disappears during stretches. Has just three TFL and two sacks in 10 games.
   
   5/18/09: Should be able to play up front in a 3-4 defense at the next level.
   
   2/12/09: If you love stats, Corey Wootton garnered 16 TFL and 10 sacks in 2008. Had minor knee surgery (is there such a thing?) in January.
   
   
8. C.J. Wilson, East Carolina
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 288.
   Projected 40 Time: 4.78.
   Combine 40 Time: 4.75.
   Pro Day 40 Time: DNP.
   Benchx225: 32. Vertical: .
   Projected Round (2010): 4-5.
   1/22/10: C.J. Wilson finished his senior year on a hot streak, accumulating 10.5 TFL and 5.5 sacks.
   
   11/14/09: Has not lived up to his huge junior campaign. Through nine games, has just 6.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks.
   
   2/12/09: A monstrous defensive end who was voted to the All-Conference USA First Team. C.J. Wilson garnered 18.5 TFL and 10.5 sacks as a junior.
   
   7/30/08: C.J. Wilson was a member of the All-Conference USA second team, thanks to his seven sacks in 2007. Looks to be a left end in the NFL.
   
   
9. Arthur Jones, Syracuse
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 301.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.06.
   Combine 40 Time: .
   Benchx225: . Vertical: .
   Projected Round (2009): 4-5.
   11/20/09: His season is over after nine games (6.5 TFL). Arthur Jones just had knee surgery.
   
   2/14/09: An All-Big East first-teamer, Arthur Jones managed 60 tackles, 13 TFL and 3.5 sacks. Perhaps the top 3-4 end prospect in 2010.
   
   8/1/08: Arthur Jones had 17.5 tackles for loss, which is a really impressive number. That earned him a spot on the All-Big East second team.
   
   
10. Mike Neal, Purdue
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 294.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.92.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.86.
    Benchx225: 31. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): 4-5.
    11/28/09: An All-Big Ten honorable mention, Mike Neal had 34 tackles, 11.5 TFL and 5.5 sacks in 2009. His versatility certainly helps his draft stock.
    
    
    
    
11. Clifton Geathers, South Carolina
    Height: 6-8. Weight: 297.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.84.
    Combine 40 Time: 4.97.
    Pro Day 40 Time: DNP.
    Benchx225: 26. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): 5-6.
    1/22/10: Brother of Robert Geathers, Clifton has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. Clifton had 8.5 TFL and three sacks as a junior.
    
    
12. Corey Peters, Kentucky
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 301.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.97.
    Combine 40 Time: 5.02.
    Pro Day 40 Time: 4.90.
    Benchx225: 26. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): 5-6.
    3/10/10: Corey Peters ran an impressive 4.90 at his Pro Day. He also posted 26 reps of 225. He solidified his early-mid Day 3 status. 11/28/09: Having a solid senior campaign for the Wildcats with 49 tackles, 11 TFL and four sacks.
    
    
13. Vince Oghobaase, Duke
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 303.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.11.
    Combine 40 Time: 5.43.
    Benchx225: 27. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): 5-6.
    11/28/09: A disappointing senior season. Has 6.5 TFL and 2.5 sacks. He’s been inconsistent when he’s been in the lineup. Of course, missing four games hurts as well.
    
    2/14/09: An All-ACC honorable mention, Vince Oghobaase collected 51 tackles, nine TFL and six sacks as a junior.
    
    
14. Brandon Deaderick, Alabama
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 314.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
    Combine 40 Time: .
    Benchx225: . Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): 6-7.
    1/24/10: Didn’t do much this year (23 tackles, 4.5 TFL, 1 sack), but Brandon Deaderick has one heck of an excuse – he was shot in the arm in a robbery attempt in September.
    
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15. Lorenzo Washington, Alabama
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 291.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.01.
    Combine 40 Time: 5.10.
    Benchx225: 25. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): 7-FA.
    1/25/10: Had five TFL and two sacks in 2009. Played 3-4 in college.
    
    2/14/09: Lorenzo Washington moved to defensive end in Alabama’s defense and registered 12 tackles, 2.5 TFL and a sack.
    
    8/1/08: Lorenzo Washington started 12 games as a sophomore. He had 4.5 tackles for loss and three sacks.
    
    
16. Swanson Miller, Oklahoma State
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 300.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
    Combine 40 Time: .
    Benchx225: . Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): 7-FA.
    1/24/10: Had 24 tackles, 3.5 TFL and three sacks as a senior.
    
    11/28/09: Has 18 tackles, 3.5 TFL and three sacks in 11 games as a senior.
    
    2/14/09: In his first season as a Cowboy, Swanson Miller managed 17 tackles and two TFL.
    
    8/1/08: One of the most highly recruited JUCO defensive tackles last season.
    
    
17. John Russell, Wake Forest
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 280.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.88.
    Combine 40 Time: .
    Benchx225: . Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): 7-FA.
    1/22/10: An All-ACC second-teamer, John Russell collected eight sacks and 4.5 TFL as a senior.
    
    
18. Doug Worthington, Ohio State
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 290.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.90.
    Pro Day 40 Time: 4.99.
    Benchx225: 19. Vertical: 35.5.
    Projected Round (2010): 7-FA.
    1/25/10: Had 42 tackles, five TFL and two sacks as a senior.
    
    2/14/09: Doug Worthington didn’t do much to make people forget about his DUI arrest; he had 34 tackles, five TFL and 1.5 sacks in 2008.
    
    8/1/08: Doug Worthington killed his NFL Draft stock a few days ago, as he was arrested for DUI charges.
    
    Trey Jacobs, Liberty
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 295.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.11.
    Pro Day 40 Time: 5.00.
    Benchx225: 24. Vertical: 36.
    Projected Round (2010): 7-FA.
    
    
    
19. E.J. Wilson, North Carolina
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 286.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.82.
    Combine 40 Time: .
    Benchx225: 23. Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): FA.
    1/22/10: Had an impressive 12 TFL but only four sacks in his final year at North Carolina.
    
    11/14/09: Has eight TFL and two sacks in nine games.
    
    2/12/09: Managed 4.5 TFL and a sack in 2008. Getting to the quarterback is obviously not his forte.
    
    7/30/08: A big, future NFL left end who excels against the run.
    
    
20. Erik Lorig, Stanford
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 281.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.90.
    Combine 40 Time: .
    Benchx225: . Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): FA.
    
    
    
21. Robert Rose, Ohio State
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 294.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.79.
    Pro Day 40 Time: 4.74.
    Benchx225: 24. Vertical: 27.5.
    Projected Round (2010): FA.
    1/25/10: Had just three TFL and two sacks as a senior.
    
    2/12/09: This guy keeps getting playing time because Lawrence Wilson is always hurt. Robert Rose registered three TFL and half a sack as a junior.
    
    7/30/08: Robert Rose started just four games. It’s tough say where he’ll fit in at the next level.
    
    
22. Aleric Mullins, North Carolina
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 295.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.03.
    Combine 40 Time: .
    Benchx225: . Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): FA.
    1/24/10: Had 15 tackles and 4.5 TFL in 2009.
    
    
23. Jake Ricks, Auburn
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 292.
    Projected 40 Time: 4.95.
    Combine 40 Time: .
    Benchx225: . Vertical: .
    Projected Round (2010): FA.
    11/28/09: Managed 33 tackles, two TFL and a sack in 2009.
    
    

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