2010 NFL Draft: Offensive Tackle Rankings

Like most years, the 2010 NFL Draft class has the potential to put several offensive tackles in the first round, while three or four have the potential to go in the first 10-15 picks.

And we're being conservative.

There's never a lack of necessity for strong, athletic tackles in the NFL , and quite a few fit the bill this year. Read on for our Top 10 :

Note: We love Vladimir Ducasse, but due to his raw ability and inexperience against elite competition, he doesn't make this list. Oh, and we like him more as a guard, anyways.

1. Russell Okung (Oklahoma State)

Okung is easily the best tackle prospect in this draft, possessing ideal size, strength, and athleticism to excel on either side of the line at the next level.

He has very little issues in pass protection, as he often dominates smaller defensive ends, and is great at picking up blitzes from the side, while also keeping an eye on his man on the line.

While he does have enough strength for the next level, it is still a minor issue, as he will have to hit the weight room to make sure he can handle the more elite ends in the NFL .

His run-blocking can be a bit inconsistent, as he tends to be overly aggressive in his approach off the line, which can result in shaky balance. Overall, he's very agile for the position, and has the awareness and drive of a future All-Pro.

2. Bruce Campbell (Maryland)

Campbell doesn't have many fundamental issues, and possesses great size at 6'7'', 310 and strength, but his character, work ethic, and injury issues raise several concerns.

He's a fairly mobile and athletic tackle with decent run-blocking ability, although this is easily his main area he needs work on.

He has all the talent that Okung does, but has less experience and a history of minor injuries that have NFL scouts questioning is toughness. We're keeping him here as the second best tackle (as a talent) in this draft, but questions about his durability and consistency could very well see him drop late into the first round, and possibly even to the early second round.

3. Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)

Bulaga has Iowa's history for producing stellar offensive linemen working for him, as he also gives an NFL team a complete package of size, athleticism, and fundamentals.

He has good strength and a great push off the line, and was easily one of the—if not the best—tackles in the Big Ten for his last year at Iowa, and quite arguably one of the best during his entire tenure.

While having the necessary tools to excel at the next level, the fact that he doesn't blow people up on the line or possess any "one" elite ability may see his stock drop a bit in the first round. However, he has no glaring weaknesses, and appears to be one of the more NFL-ready tackles in the draft.

Then again, everyone thought Robert Gallery was a "can't miss" prospect, as well.

4. Anthony Davis (Rutgers)

Davis has excellent size and athleticism for the position at the next level, but his sketchy work ethic and inconsistent technique could see him drop in this draft.

He excels in run-blocking, as he was formerly a guard before the 2009 season, which works for and against him. He clearly has the athleticism and versatility to work up and down the line, which could vault him to second place in these rankings, but the fact that he's coming out as a tackle with just one full year at the position hurts his value a bit.

Davis also has struggled with maintaining the ideal weight for his position, as he arrived on campus as a freshman at reportedly 365 pounds, while is currently listed as being at 320 pounds.

Needles to say, the talent is definitely there. The position he will play and whether or not teams can trust his dedication at the next level, will ultimately decide where he is drafted.

5. Trent Williams (Oklahoma)

Williams is an interesting prospect with his ideal size, athleticism, and great character. He's unselfish and a hard worker, which combined with his talent and potential, could vault him up this list in a flash.

However, he has shown an inability to effectively dominate pass rushers on the edge, as his balance is only mediocre when being rushed from the side. He's adept at tacking on defensive ends straight-up, and can also consistently stop blitzing linebackers at the point of attack.

His stock could be hurt by the popular assumption that the left tackle position is the only spot he'd be able to play on the line in the NFL.

Teams are wary that his inconsistency against more athletic rushers could result in getting beat routinely. Two injuries to Sam Bradford in 2009 don't exactly support his cause either.

Despite possibly being "one-dimensional" Williams still has the makings of a great right tackle, and if used in the correct system, also has the potential to play right guard.

6. Charles Brown (USC)

Brown is a former tight end who has had a solid showing as a tackle in one full season as a starter, and with two years of experience playing the position.

His last recorded weight was still under 300 pounds, so he still needs to hit the weights and have a good combine to give him a realistic chance at being taken off the board in the first round.

Due to originally being a tight end, his athleticism and agility is extremely helpful at his position; however, his lack of size and bulk limits his productivity against bigger, stronger defensive ends.

He has the ability to match-up well against athletic rushers and can fight off blitzes rather well. His vast potential may actually end up being his main weakness, however, as he appears to be a bit of a project.

7. Kyle Calloway (Iowa)

Calloway has mild character concerns with a DUI arrest this year, but otherwise doesn't have any major red flags that should prevent him from being drafted on the first day.

He has shown the ability to effectively play both tackle slots, while displaying great mobility and durability throughout his career. He has the size and strength to exceed at the next level, and simply needs to refine his technique in pass protection.

8. Selvish Capers (West Virginia)

Capers continues to project over Calloway and a few other tackles due to his immense potential and outstanding athleticism, although his dire need of technique refinement should hold him back in this draft.

He has all the talent and ability in the world, but is simply much too raw to earn a call in the first two rounds, and will likely even slip into day two of the draft.

He's very smooth in his movement and physically has the ability to take on almost any athlete lining up across from him. However, his technique is inconsistent, and he can struggle with balance and angling.

Another issue is that he just got over 300 pounds, so the ability to sustain the ideal weight and perform comfortably with it is another minor concern.

Capers is a project, but could be a nice find in the second round.

9. Jared Veldheer (Hillsdale)

Veldheer is a giant beast of a man with loads of athleticism, and has tons of experience at the D-II level (46 games).

However, his inexperience against dominant ends and elite overall competition should keep his stock fairly low, unless of course, he blows scouts away at the NFL combine.

He has a lot of potential, and physically has all the tools necessary to develop into something special at the next level, but is definitely a "wait and see" prospect. His combine will do wonders in predicting where he lands in the draft.

10. Jason Fox (Miami)

Fox has great size and ability, along with solid experience (starter from day one at Miami) against good competition.

However, he has a ton of questions that need answering, and they keep piling up.

In addition to a leg injury as a junior, Fox recently had knee surgery, and even missed the final regular season game with an irregular heartbeat.

If he's medically cleared, he still has the potential to be drafted in the second or third round, but it's unlikely any NFL team will take that much of a chance on him. Despite his immense talent, it's a good bet that he's still on the board near the end of the first day.

Honorable Mentions: Rodgers Saffold, Zane Beadles, Ciron Black, Sam Young, Adam Ulatoski, Ed Wang, Vladimir Ducasse

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