May Update: Rookie IDP Rankings

It has been almost a month since the conclusion of the 2010 NFL Draft and it is time to update our dynasty positional rankings for the rookie class.

Several teams have already held minicamps and the beat writers have been out in full force providing us with all the updates we need to further evaluate these prospects.

Here are the latest updates:

Rolando McClain:

The Raiders have raved about Rolando McClain so far and he remains the clear-cut No. 1 IDP player available in dynasty rookie drafts.  Not only is he the most talented linebacker from the 2010 NFL Draft class, but he inherits the middle linebacker position that made Kirk Morrison a top-15 linebacker the past two seasons.

Daryl Washington:

Daryl Washington is slated to start as a rookie and take over the role of Karlos Dansby in the middle of the Cardinals’ 3-4 defensive scheme.  Washington is a versatile player with more range than Dansby, and could have higher tackle numbers.

Donald Butler:

Stephen Cooper’s play dropped off dramatically in 2009 and Donald Butler was brought in to eventually replace him.  Butler could get in the lineup sooner than expected because both Kevin Burnett and Brandon Siler are delivered lackluster performances.  Butler is one of the best prospects to take in the late 2^nd/early 3^rd of your rookie draft as a roster stash that will be pay off huge for your fantasy team.

Sean Lee:

Sean Lee has seen a spike in value recently.  Lee will compete to replace Bobby Carpenter as the Cowboys’ nickel linebacker, and Keith Brooking is coming off knee surgery.

The ranking score for each player is based on several factors:

• Pre-draft scouting reports
• Strength of team scouting department
• Draft selection
• Defensive scheme and Opportunity

Individual Defensive Player Rankings (IDP) – Previous Ranking in Parenthesis

1. Rolando McClain, LB – Raiders 8.02 (1)
2. Sean Weatherspoon, LB – Falcons 7.75 (4)
3. Daryl Washington, LB – Cardinals 7.59 (7)
4. Eric Berry, S – Chiefs 7.31 (2)
5. Derrick Morgan, DE – Titans 7.21 (3)
6. Donald Butler, LB – Chargers 7.11 (11)
7. Brandon Spikes, LB – Patriots 6.85 (9)
8. Sergio Kindle, LB – Ravens 6.83 (6)
9. Sean Lee, LB – Cowboys 6.60 (19)
10. Earl Thomas, S – Seahawks 6.60 (5)
11. Brandon Graham, DE – Eagles 6.47 (12)
12. Jason Pierre-Paul, DE – Giants 6.38 (13)
13. Joe Haden, CB – Browns 6.21 (10)
14. Taylor Mays, S – 49ers 6.16 (8)
15. Rennie Curran, LB – Titans 6.03 (36)
16. Navorro Bowman, LB – 49ers 6.03 (25)
17. Jason Worilds, LB – Steelers 5.94 (24)
18. Ndamukong Suh, DT – Lions 5.88 (14)
19. Jerry Hughes, DE – Colts 5.88 (16)
20. Gerald McCoy, DT – Buccaneers 5.78 (20)
21. Eric Norwood, LB – Panthers 5.77 (26)
22. Patrick Robinson, CB – Saints 5.74 (15)
23. Nate Allen, S – Eagles 5.73 (18)
24. Koa Misi, LB – Dolphins 5.66 (31)
25. Patrick Angerer, LB – Colts 5.60 (38)
26. Kyle Wilson, CB – Jets 5.57 (17)
27. Devin McCourty, CB – Patriots 5.51 (21)
28. Thaddeus Gibson, LB – Steelers 5.50 (28)
29. Ricky Sapp, DE – Eagles 5.39 (22)
30. Carlos Dunlap, DE – Bengals 5.38 (23)
31. Morgan Burnett, S – Packers 5.35 (34)
32. Dekoda Watson, LB – Buccaneers 5.29 (39)
33. Jermaine Cunningham, LB – Patriots 5.18 (48)
34. Perrish Cox, CB – Broncos 5.17 (29)
35. Jerome Murphy, CB – Rams 5.15 (32)
36. Jared Odrick, DE – Dolphins 5.11 (27)
37. Kareem Jackson, CB – Texans 5.10 (30)
38. Major Wright, S – Bears 5.09 (35)
39. Corey Wooton, DE – Bears 5.06 (33)
40. Phillip Dillard, LB – Giants 5.06 (UR)
41. T.J. Ward, S – Browns 5.04 (45)
42. Darryl Sharpton, LB – Texans  4.96 (UR)
43. Greg Hardy, DE – Panthers 4.91 (47)
44. Reshad Jones, S – Dolphins 4.89 (49)
45. Javier Arenas, CB – Chiefs 4.87 (41)
46. Kam Chancellor, S – Seahawks 4.85 (UR)
47. Everson Griffen, DE – Vikings 4.84 (37)
48. Roddrick Muckelroy, LB – Bengals 4.84 (UR)
49. Chris Cook, CB – Vikings 4.83 (40)
50. Andrew Edds, LB – Dolphins 4.82 (UR)