It’s always interesting to see how the first-round of the NFL Draft will play out, and not unlike years past, the 2010 NFL Draft carried it’s share of first-round surprises.

From Denver reaching for Tim Tebow to Jimmy Clausen’s historical slide, the draft got things rolling immediately. However, despite many people losing interest after the over-hyped first-round, there were quite a few stellar late-round picks, giving those fans that hung around until the bitter end something to write home about.

While many of the first-day prospects are the guys who will be major fantasy football contributors in 2010, it’s several of the players in the late-rounds that could have a vital impact in the coming years.

Here’s a look at the top five steals that dropped into team’s laps from rounds 5-7:

Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB, Philadelphia Eagles (Fifth Round)

Sapp was supposed to be a first-rounder, and at the very worst, slide into the second. He has tremendous size and athleticism, along with outstanding versatility.

His versatility and speed are especially important, a she is better suited to work from the outside as an edge-rushing linebacker at the next level, which is a good reason why he slipped down the draft board.

Regardless, even if Sapp needs some development, getting this kind of a talent in the fifth round is flat-out criminal.

Riley Cooper, WR, Philadelphia Eagles (Fifth Round)

That’s right, Philly got two fantastic steals, and did it all in the same round. Think they had a solid draft?

Cooper wasn’t a big-name, didn’t have blazing speed, and didn’t have untouchable college numbers. In fact, he only had one full season as a starter under his belt, and doesn’t possess natural shiftiness you like to see from a receiver.

However, he’s a big, strong target that does have the speed to go deep, as well as the body control and ball skills to make big-time catches from anywhere on the field.

He’s a high-IQ receiver with above-average athleticism and excellent route-running ability. His lack of hype coming out of Florida hurt his stock, but the Eagles didn’t seem to notice.

Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers (Sixth Round)

The fact that Dwyer fell this far is absolutely disturbing. Reports suggest many teams were scared about some medical concerns and/or minor character issues, but truly, there isn’t enough evidence to support 32 teams to allow him to not be drafted in the first three rounds.

Dwyer has good speed and athleticism, and a balanced running style. He tends to be a bit stiff in some of his cuts and may not have the natural feel or vision of the ideal running back, but otherwise has everything coaches look for.

The Steelers needed a running back, and Dwyer needed a home. Luckily for Pittsburgh, they got a first-round caliber back in the sixth round.

Anthony McCoy, TE, Seattle Seahawks (Sixth Round)

McCoy has good size and strength, and despite appearing fairly stiff at times, brings excellent athleticism and speed to the position.

McCoy has the ability to really stretch the defense, and brings a lot to the table in terms of potential and under-rated play-making ability.

He’s arguably a third-round talent, and goes right where he should: to former USC head coach Pete Carroll’s new NFL team.

McCoy may not get a chance right away to prove himself with John Carlson in the way, but he sure is good enough to earn it.

Kyle Calloway, OT, Buffalo Bills (Seventh Round)

Calloway was likely never a first or second-round talent due to his average athleticism, but it’s his versatility and knowledge of the game that should have kept him from falling out of the third or fourth round.

Buffalo, a team always looking for help on their porous offensive line, inherits quite arguably the draft’s biggest steal, judging by sheer talent and based on the team’s need.

Calloway is a massive man with the ability to handle his own at either tackle position, while also having the skills and versatility to bang inside at guard.

To be able to land a guy who could arguably be a mid-round prospect, this far down in the draft, is simply a gift from God. Buffalo fans, take note. Calloway will be a key cog in the Bills’ offensive line within the next two years.

Honorable Mentions:

Fifth Round: Perrish Cox, Cam Thomas, Matt Tennant

Sixth Round: Anthony Dixon, Greg Hardy, Dan LeFevour, Charles Scott

Seventh Round: Dekoda Watson, Jamar Chaney, Selvish Capers