Round 1, Pick 7 - Cleveland Browns - Joe Haden

Joe Haden, CB, Florida

Ht:  5’ 10 ¾” Wt: 193

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Haden was probably best player available in spite of the fact that he ran a slow 40 time at the Combine.  Cleveland needs playmakers, and he was probably the best overall cornerback available in the draft. 

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report:  Good-sized, physical, confident corner who stepped into an elite program and made an impact from Day One, going toe-to-toe with talented receivers and matching up very favorably. Should be able to compete for a job readily in the pros. Needs refinement and raised eyebrows with pedestrian 40-times at the Combine. Must still prove he is not the oversold product of a talented secondary, and spring workouts will go a long way toward determining his draft value.

NFL projection: First-round pick.

GM Jr’s scouting report:  Haden is a third year junior who came out early for the 2010 NFL Draft because he is so physically gifted that he will really impress anyone that has questions about his ability to overcome his technique problems.  He is a very instinctive defender who consistently competes at a very high level, which helps him to make plays in every area of defense.  Overall, Haden is not a finished product by any stretch, but his combination of athleticism, explosiveness, competitiveness, instincts, toughness and ball skills have me convinced that he will improve his technique enough to become a very productive starting cornerback in the NFL.  

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  With Defensive Player of the Year Charles Woodson and equally impactful Jets CB Darrelle Revis proving just how effective cover corners can be, shutdown cornerbacks are valued more than ever.  Haden’s size and silky-smooth athleticism will make him a top 20 pick. 

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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