re: CNNSI Projects 2010 NFL Draft 1st Round Picks

quote from article:

"5. San Francisco 49ers
Taylor Mays, S, USC

Might as well cement all the comparisons to Ronnie Lott."

Sure, right up to the point when Chad Jones declares his intentions to leave early. Jones is as much of a physical beast as T. Mays, but much more athletic and thus a better comparison to Ronnie Lott.

Another potential first rounder for the Tigers is Al Woods. Most mock drafts at this time last year had him going in the first round if would've chosen to come out early; mainly due to his rare size and agility. That being said he obviously needs to work on staying low and playing w/ better leverage, which i think he'll accomplish by working with the new staff. He's more suitable for the pro game than college b/c he can play the 1-tech in a 3-4 or head up as a 2-tech in a 4-3. He also won't have to worry about the ridiculously wide splits on the OL, which teams like UF have in the zone offense where they rely constantly on counters, pulling guards, etc and just try to outrun you. The NFL run game consists more of isos, etc where its nice to have a mammoth NT/DT than can clog up the middle, but can also bat down passes. In short, he has the bulk and strength of a NT with the height and wingspan of a DE, which will hopefully translate into $$$$$