2010 NFL Draft - Top Defensive End Prospects

CFN takes an early look at the 2010 NFL Draft with the top prospects to watch out for going into the season. Who are the top players at each position? Here are the initial list of the star defensive ends based only on pro potential.

2010 NFL Draft Position Rankings

The Defensive Ends

Rankings of the 2010 Top Prospects
- Possible 1st Rounders
- Possible 2nd Rounders
- Possible 3rd Rounders
- Possible 4th Rounders
- Possible 5th Rounders
- Possible 6th Rounders
- Possible 7th Rounders & Free Agents
- Quarterbacks
- Running Backs
- Wide Receivers
- Tight Ends
- Offensive Tackles 
- Offensive Guards
- Centers
- Defensive Ends
- Defensive Tackles 
- Outside LBs
- Inside LBs
- Safeties
- Cornerbacks
- Punters & Kickers 

Going into the 2009 college football season season, here are the top prospects to watch out for. For now, only FBS/D-I players who'll be eligible for the 2010 NFL Draft are listed.

FRANCHISE PROSPECTS

1. Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
2. Carlos Dunlap, Florida (Jr.)
3. Corey Wootton, Northwestern

LIKELY STARTERS

4. Brandon Graham, Michigan
5. Jermaine Cunningham, Florida
6. Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB TCU
7. Brandon Lang, Troy
8. Everson Griffen, USC (Jr.)  
9. Jammie Kirlew, Indiana
10. Willie Young, NC State 
11. Greg Romeus, Pitt (Jr.)
12. Tyson Alualu, California 
13. George Selvie, DE/OLB South Florida 
14. Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech (Jr.)

BEST OF THE REST

16. Junior Gallette, Temple
17 Jan Jorgensen, BYU 
18. C.J. Wilson, East Carolina 
19. Daniel Te’o-Nesham, Washington  
20. Auston English, Oklahoma
21. Greg Middleton, Indiana
22. Alex Carrington, Arkansas State
23. Kevin Basped, Nevada (Jr.)  
24. Ryan Winterswyk, Boise State (Jr.)  
25. John Fletcher, Wyoming