2010 NFL Draft: Will First Round Choices Sink Or Swim In 2010?

Sometimes, though, a rookie can contribute in a big way. Given the opportunity in the right system, or simply transitioning smoothly from college to pro, rookies can find ways to contribute right from the beginning.

Inevitably, not all will be stand-outs in their first year. Sitting on the bench for a year will inevitably raise questions, as will a bumpy transition to the NFL.

1. Sam Bradford—St. Louis Rams

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MIAMI - JANUARY 08: Sam Bradford #14 of the Oklahoma Sooners throws a passagainst the Florida Gators during the FedEx BCS National Championship game at Dolphin Stadium on January 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

2. Ndamukong Suh—Detroit Lions

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ARLINGTON, TX - DECEMBER 5: Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Texas Longhorns is sacked by Ndamukong Suh #93 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the first quarter of the game at Cowboys Stadium on December 5, 2009 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/G

3. Gerald McCoy—Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 01: Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy #93 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stretches during the Buccaneers Rookie mini camp at One Buccaneer Place on May 1, 2010 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

4. Trent Williams—Washington Redskins

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Offensive lineman Trent Williams of Oklahoma runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Im

5. Eric Berry—Kansas City Chiefs

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NASHVILLE, TN - NOVEMBER 22: Eric Berry #14 of the Tennessee Volunteers returns an interception for a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the game at Vanderbilt Stadium on November 22, 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/

6. Russell Okung—Seattle Seahawks

7. Joe Haden—Cleveland Browns

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BEREA, OH - MAY 01: Joe Haden #5 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during rookie mini camp at the Cleveland Browns Training and Administrative Complex on May 1, 2010 in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

8. Rolando McClain—Oakland Raiders

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 5: Rolando McClain #25 of the Alabama Crimson Tide carries a rose as he runs of the field after their 32-13 win against the Florida Gators during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on December 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Phot

9. CJ Spiller—Buffalo Bills

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TAMPA - DECEMBER 05: Running back C.J. Spiller #28 of the Clemson Tigers runs the ball as defensive back Michael Peterson #35 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tries to bring him down in the 2009 ACC Football Championship game at Raymond James Stadium o

10. Tyson Alualu—Jacksonville Jaguars

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BERKELEY, CA - SEPTEMBER 05: Tyson Alualu #44 of the California Golden Bears warms up before their game against the Maryland Terrapins at California Memorial Stadium on September 5, 2009 in Berkeley, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

11. Anthony Davis—San Francisco 49ers

12. Ryan Mathews—San Diego Chargers

13. Brandon Graham—Philadelphia Eagles

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ANN ARBOR, MI - SEPTEMBER 6: Defensive end Brandon Graham #55 of the Michigan Wolverines raises his arms during the game against the Miami of Ohio Red Hawks on September 6, 2008 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines defeated the Red

14. Earl Thomas—Seattle Seahawks

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STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 31: Earl Thomas #12 of the Texas Longhorns runs in to score a touchdown on an interception in the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on October 31, 2009 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by R

15. Jason Pierre-Paul—New York Giants

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 1: Defensive lineman Jason Pierre-Paul of South Florida runs drills as he looks to a coach for direction during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 1, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Ph

16. Derrick Morgan—Georgia Tech

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 28: Defensive end Derrick Morgan #91 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets checks with coaches against the Clemson Tigers in the 2009 ACC Football Championship Game December 5, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by

17. Mike Iupati—San Francisco 49ers

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LOS ANGELES - SEPTEMBER 1: Idaho guard Mike Iupati #77 leads block against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 1, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. The Vandals were defeated by the top-ranked Trojans won 38-10. (Photo by Kevin Terrell/Ge

18. Maurkice Pouncey—Pittsburgh Steelers

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LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 26: Tight end Aaron Hernandez #81 celebrates his touchdown with teammate Maurkice Pouncey #56 in the first quarter of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky.

19. Sean Weatherspoon—Atlanta Falcons

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COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 7: Sean Weatherspoon #12 of the Missouri Tigers walks on the field during the game against the Baylor Bears at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium on November 7, 2009 in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

20. Kareem Jackson—Houston Texans

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 15: Kareem Jackson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide blocks a punt by Blake McAdams #43 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs for a safety during the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 15, 2008 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by

21. Jermaine Gresham—Cincinnati Bengals

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MIAMI - JANUARY 08: Jermaine Gresham #18 of the Oklahoma Sooners carries the ball against Major Wright #21 of the Florida Gators during the FedEx BCS National Championship Game at Dolphin Stadium on January 8, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Donald Mi

22. Demaryius Thomas—Denver Broncos

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 17: Demaryius Thomas #8 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 17, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

23. Bryan Bulaga—Green Bay Packers

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Offensive lineman Bryan Bulaga of Iowa runs during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

24. Dez Bryant—Dallas Cowboys

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SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 30: Wide Receiver Dez Bryant #1 of the Oklahoma State University Cowboys jumps up to catch the ball as Free Safety T.J. Ward #2 of the University of Oregon Ducks breaks up the pass during the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl at Qualco

25. Tim Tebow—Denver Broncos

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 5: Quarterback Tim Tebow #15 of the Florida Gators walks to the locker room at halftime against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Championship game at Georgia Dome on December 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythe

26. Dan Williams—Arizona Cardinals

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LEXINGTON, KY - NOVEMBER 28: Randall Cobb #18 of the Kentucky Wildcats runs with the ball while defended by Dan Williams #55 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the SEC game at Commonwealth Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by A

27. Devin McCourty—New England Patriots

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PISCATAWAY, NJ - OCTOBER 16: Dion Lewis #28 of the University of Pittsburgh Panthers stiff arms Devin Mccourty #21 of the Rutgers University Scarlett Knights on October 16, 2009 at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Get

28. Jared Odrick—Miami Dolphins

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: Tackle Jared Odrick #91of the Penn State Nittany Lions celebrates sacking quarterback Greg Paulus of the Syracuse Orangemen during the first half at Beaver Stadium September 12, 2009 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Phot

29. Kyle Wilson—New York Jets

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BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 28: Kyle Wilson #1 of the Boise State Broncos runs against the Fresno State Bulldogs during their game on November 28, 2008 at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

30. Jahvid Best—Detroit Lions

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PASADENA, CA - OCTOBER 17: Running back Jahvid Best #4 of the California Golden Bears celebrates as he scores on a 51 yard touchdown reception against the UCLA Bruins on October 17, 2009 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn

31. Jerry Hughes—Indianapolis Colts

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GLENDALE, AZ - JANUARY 04: Quarterback Kellen Moore #11 of the Boise State Broncos passes the ball in the first half as he is hit by Jerry Hughes #98 of the TCU Horned Frogs during the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on January

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32. Patrick Robinson—New Orleans Saints

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - JANUARY 01: Cornerback Patrick Robinson #21 of the Florida State Seminoles drops back into coverage against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the Konica Minolta Gator Bowl on January 1, 2010 at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jac

Your Thoughts?

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - OCTOBER 03: Injured players, tight end Jermaine Gresham #18, L, and quarterback Sam Bradford #14 of the Oklahoma Sooners, talk on the sideline late in the game against the Miami Hurricanes at Land Shark Stadium on October 3, 2009 in M

Inevitably, someone will tell me I got it wrong. That's just the nature of sports writng: up to this point, it's all based on conjecture.

With that, I welcome your opinion on the matter and appreciate any and all feedback.

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