A few days ago, we took a gander at some of the best Pac-10 prospects for the 2010 NFL Draft. Today we’ll give you an overview of what the Big 12 has to offer. I’m sure you know all about Colt McCoy and Sam Bradford, so we’ll hit some of the other prospects.

Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
This athletic longhorn seems to be a perfect in an NFL 3-4 system. Kindle has the frame to add another 10-15 pounds and will get to the quarterback.

Russel Okung, OT, Oklahoma St.
Joe Thomas, Jake Long, Russel Okung? The big ol’ Cowboy seems poised to be the NFL’s next great young left tackle. His feet and strength combine to make a total package that any QB would be happy to see.

Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Suh is a 6-4/300 powerhouse that has the ability and agility of a young Warren Sapp. Suh is a versatile enough to play in different formations and packages.

Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Athletic big man that will be best suited as an interior lineman in a 4-3. Very disruptive in the backfield.

Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.
Bryant is the homeless man’s Larry Fitzgerald. He seems to be able to snag the ball from the most improbable of places.

Jermanine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
Will fight with Gronkowski from Arizona as the first TE off the board, but Gresham’s big-play ability and 6-6/260 frame will place him in the top 10.

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Jahvid Best, RB, California
Best will be a draft-eligible junior who averaged over 8 yards per carry in 2008. Can also contribute as a return-man and is an excellent gunner.

Ron Gronkowski, TE, Arizona
Big Guy with soft hands that can move pretty well. Should become the top threat with Mike Thomas out of the picture. He will only be limited by the caliber of his quarterback.

Joe McKnight, RB, USC
You’ve heard of this guy for years, thanks in no small part by the USC-Lovers at ESPN. With a new QB this year, look for McKnight to be even more involved in the offense – his athleticism is unparalleled.

Taylor Mays, S, USC
It is hard not to include at least two Trojans on this list, and Mays certainly deserves to be there. Mays would have probably been the first safety drafted in 2009 and with his unique size and skill set, a top five pick doesn’t seem out of the question.

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Over the next two weeks, we here at NE Patriots Draft will be taking a look at the six BCS Conferences for the players to watch in next year’s NFL Draft. We’ll take a look at one conference at a time, starting with the Pac-10 and moving east. Lastly, the small-school prospects will be detailed in one fell swoop.

If there is someone that we need to include in this list, this is the place to make your recommendation.

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This is the list of the Patriots draft picks going into the 2010 NFL Draft:

Updated 4/24

1st Round (27th Overall) – Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers
2nd Round (42nd Overall) – Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona
2nd Round (53rd Overall) – Jermaine Cunningham, OLB, Florida
2nd Round (62nd Overall) – Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida
3rd Round (90th Overall) – Taylor Price, WR, Ohio
4th Round (113th Overall) – Aaron Hernandez, TE, Florida
5th Round (150th Overall) – Zoltan Mesko, P, Michigan
6th Round (205th Overall) – Ted Larsen, C, NC State
7th Round (208th Overall) – Thomas Welch, OT, Vanderbilt
7th Round (247th Overall) – Brandon Deaderick, DL, Alabama
7th Round (248th Overall) – Kade Weston, DL, Georgia
7th Round (250th OVerall) – Zac Robinson, QB, Oklahoma State

These picks have been traded away:

1st Round (DEN – 1st, 4th)
1st Round (DAL – 1st, 3rd)
3rd Round (OAK – Derrick Burgess)
3rd Round (CAR – 2011 2nd Round)
4th Round (DAL – Package)
5th Round (OAK – Derrick Burgess, Thru DEN – Le Kevin Smith)
5th Round (TMB – Alex Smith)
6th Round (OAK – Package)
7th Round (WAS – Package)
7th Round (WAS – Package)

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