First Round Wrap-Up

The first round of the 2010 draft is in the books. It took just about 3 and a half hours - about as fast as any first round in recent memory. And in the span of 32 picks, there were surprises, trades, steals and everything in between. So who won, who lost, and what's left for the next six rounds? Here's the first round breakdown.

Three Winners
1) Detroit Lions: The Lions got the best player available in the draft at No. 2 in Ndamukong Suh. He'll make an instant impact. They traded back into the end of the first round to grab Cal RB Jahvid Best at No. 30. He's another player who can make an impact from the start of the season, and in a big way. He's a playmaker who can dazzle in the ground game, catching passes and in special teams.
2) Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins got exactly what they needed in the first round - a solid interior defensive lineman in Jared Odrick and additional draft picks. They didn't see the right value at No. 12 and traded with San Diego, getting No. 28 overall (which they used on Odrick), a second-round pick (No. 40) and a fourth-round pick (No. 126). Odrick is a good addition to an aging defensive line, and the picks give them a chance to add more talent.
3. Oakland Raiders fans: For once, the Raiders didn't completely upset their fans. Rolando McClain may not be exactly what they wanted, and No. 8 is a little high for him. But he has the potential to be a fine NFL player, and the Raiders could make the pick even better with solid drafting on days two and three.
Honorable mention: Seattle Seahawks for landing Russell Okung and Earl Thomas.

Three Losers
1) San Diego Chargers: The Chargers swapped first round picks with Miami and gave up two more selections, all to move up to No. 12 and draft Ryan Matthews. He's been rising up draft boards and has great upside, but No. 12 was too early to draft him. San Diego could have drafted Matthews later in the round, or taken Best, who went two picks after San Diego's original draft position.
2) Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jags needed help on defense, but reaching for Cal DT Tyson Alualu didn't make sense at No. 10. He's a good player and certainly would have been available at the end of the first round. Jacksonville's selection spot was highly-coveted, and the Jags would have been wise to trade down, add picks and still add Alualu. He's not a bad player, but the value isn't there at No. 10.
3) A certain Notre Dame quarterback: If you'd told me Jimmy Clausen was going to slide out of the first round, I would have been surprised, but not utterly shocked. If you'd told me Tim Tebow was going to be drafted before him, I'd have laughed. If you said both scenarios were going to play out, I would have called you downright crazy. But they did, and Clausen's wait lasts overnight. How much sleep do you think he will get before 6 pm ET on Friday?

Top 5 Players Remaining
1. Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas
2. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
3. Everson Griffen, DE, USC
4. Charles Brown, OT, USC
5. Daryl Washington, OLB, TCU

What to Watch For on Day 2

QB Crazy: There's likely to be a trading frenzy in the first few picks of the second round. Teams in need of a QB will try to move up to grab Clausen or Texas QB Colt McCoy. The Rams, Bucs and Eagles all could benefit from Clausen's slide. They could acquire additional picks in the process.

The Lions Line: Detroit added a couple of important pieces in the first round. Now, they need to bolster their offensive line in round three (they traded their second round pick to get Best). If the Lions are able to add a lineman on day two, they'll be in the running for the big winner of the draft.

Pittsburgh's Return Path: The Steelers went the safe route in round one and drafted an offensive lineman, Maurkice Pouncey of Florida. They have a hole in the receiving corps and a number of other needs. Pittsburgh needs to add a WR in round two.