Early Returns
Evaluating a draft class takes years and years. Figuring out which teams worked the 2010 NFL draft the best can be done right now, writes Todd McShay. Draft rankings 
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NFL Draft 2010
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LOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS DRAFTS
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
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- Detroit QB City
- The Lions had many needs but couldn't pass up a chance at a franchise QB like Matthew Stafford.
- 2009 draft coverage »
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- Fish Tale
- Seeing an OT who could anchor its line for years to come, Miami selected Jake Long No. 1 overall.
- 2008 draft coverage »
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- The Big One
- Enticed by a big arm and bigger upside, the Raiders took JaMarcus Russell No. 1 overall.
- 2007 draft coverage »
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- Super Mario
- The Texans surprised everyone by taking DE Mario Williams with the first overall pick.
- 2006 draft coverage »
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- 49ers' Mr. Smith
- San Francisco liked the potential of QB Alex Smith and made him the No. 1 overall pick.
- 2005 draft coverage »
LOOKING AHEAD
Washington QB Jake Locker could have easily been the No. 1 pick in 2010, so it makes sense to kick off this series of 2011 draft profiles with the Huskies' big-armed signal caller. Chris Sprow
DRAFT CONVERSATIONS
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