Round 10
33. Brandon Jones
34. Demetrius Williams
35. Brodie Croyle
36. Dallas Clark
37. Vikings Defense
38. Joe Horn
39. Michael Jenkins
40. Mushin Muhammad
41. Damon Huard
42. Chris Henry
43. Sammy Morris
44. Packers Defense
45. Warrick Dunn
46. Seahawks Defense
47. Troy Williamson
48. Michael Clayton
Brandon Jones could, and probably will be the #1 in Tennessee. That makes him an absolutely great pick. Will Vince learn how to utilize his arm this season? If so, Jones is a steal here.
Demetrius Williams looks like he’s going to be a great pro. He might be a #3 again this season, but don’t expect that to last. Next year he starts, guaranteed.
Brodie Croyle apparently has the best shot at a starting gig in Kansas City now that Trent Green is out of the picture. I don’t see it. Huard will start, I’m sure. However, this draft was prior to the Green trade.
I love to get Dallas Clark where I did. If anyone out there took the playoffs into account, he was a super star. He had the most catches on the Colt roster, and had more yards than either of the star receivers. He was hurt last season, so he’s slipping in drafts everywhere. Be the guy who waits and waits to pick a TE, and still gets a stud in Dallas Clark.
The Vikings defense was one of the best units in football last year. But, they lost their coordinator (a brilliant defensive mind) to Pittsburgh, so will they be the same? They have enough talent, but their offense could shoot them in the foot one too many times.
Joe Horn will likely be the Falcons #1 this coming season… What doesn that mean? He’s equal to somewhere around a slot receiver for your average team. Because Vick is such a good passer, that’s why.
In Atlanta Micheal Jenkins is probably the best receiving option this side of Algae Crumpler. Horn is getting the pub, but Jenkins is younger, faster, and bigger. Mike Vick doesn’t do well with small targets.
Mushin Muhammad has lost a step, and he wasn’t ever really fast. He’ll always be a touchdown threat, as I think he could get as many as 8 this season. But I also wouldn’t be surprised if this was the last season he was much of a fantasy threat at all. Like Moulds a couple years back.
Like I said, I like Huard to start, and at this point in their careers, he’s better than Trent Green. If Dwayne Bowe can become an instant threat, ala Anquan Boldin a couple seasons’ back, Huard will be a solid #2.
Chris Henry was an interesting pick, but I figure well worth the chance. At this point, most teams are taking #4 WR’s anyway, so why not sit a guy with all that talent on your bench. Sure he’s a nut case, but if he gets his screws bolted, he’s a double digit TD guy.
Sammy Morris is the back-up in New England. And while I think Laurence Mo is one of the brightest young runners in the game – if he goes down, and many think he’s injury prone, Morris could see the bulk of carries. That makes him worth something. But I think people are forgetting about Warrick Dunn.
The Packers are very underrated. They were between 5-8 in almost every defensive format last season, plus they’re younger, and didn’t lose much on that side of the ball. They’ll be good again this season.
Finally, someone took Warrick. He’s old, and Jerious Norwood has loads of talent, but Warrick is still the starter, and in Round 10, that’s a great deal – regardless of age.
The Hawks defense has too many great players to play as bad as they did last season. This year should be different, as Peterson, Tatupu, and Leroy Hill make one of the best linebacking corps in the league. Look for them to take the next step this season.
Troy Williamson got his eyes fixed, and if that helps him catch, getting a Top 10 draft pick talent in Round 10 is a great deal. If he continues to suck, this was a waste of a pick. He sure is fast, though. I wish 40 times got you fantasy points.
To finish up the 10th round, Michael Clayton was chosen. It just goes to show you how fast the NFL can turn you upside down. A couple years back, Clayton was one of the premier young receiving talents in the game, now he’s a reach in the 10th round.
Round 10’s Winners and Losers
Best Value – Warrick Dunn 157th
Worst Value – Michael Clayton 160th
Most Upside – Brodie Croyle 147th
Best Player – Warrick Dunn 157th
Most Likely to Bust – Joe Horn 150th
Sleeper – Demetrius Williams 146th