NFL Draft 411

My Top 3 Quarterback Picks in the NFL Draft:

1. Matt Ryan, Boston College
Matt Ryan has a great NFL body at 6’5, 224 lbs and has tremendous accuracy. His throwing power needs a little work, but not much. The other thing that I really like about Matt Ryan is that he is a lot more mobile than he looks. He had a 40-yd dash time of 4.9s, which isn’t that bad, and he always gets the pass off. He led BC in all-time touchdowns with 54. This guy is the classic QB.
2. Joe Flacco, Delaware
Shocked? When I said Matt has a great NFL body, Joe Flacco has the PERFECT NFL body. He is also built! Matt Ryan is kind of scrawny for 6-5, but Joe Flacco is ripped! He also has one of the strongest arms I have ever seen! HE can chuck the ball 90 whompin’ yards. Watch for this guy to have a star-studded career.
3. Brain Brohm, Louisville
He has nice tall frame (6-3) and has deadly accuracy. The bottom line is, he should have left college last year for the NFL (which is not something I advocate very often). However, I think this guy has a bright future because of his accuracy. He is one of the most accurate QBs ever. I think he will have a career similar to Kurt Warner.

My Top 3 Running Back Picks:
1. Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
OMG! Before everyone jumps on me, consider these things. All elite RBs in the NFL are 5-10/225 as is Mendenhall. Mcfadden is 6-1. In the NFL, you must be able to get yards after contact. Rashard does that very well, and that is one of McFadden’s weak points. Rashard is almost as fast as McFadden. Finally, Mendenhall doesn’t fumble 23times in college like McFadden. Rashard is the NFL player to watch.
2. Darren McFadden, Arkansas
One of fastest players in the draft, but he is a little too tall, and is weak and a bit too easily taken down, like Reggie Bush. Now I know everybody says Adrian Peterson is a little too tall. Yes, Peterson is, but Peterson eats screws and bolts for breakfast, he is as tough as nails. Peterson also has a passion to score that hasn’t been seen in a long time. McFadden will be a good, but not great, RB in the NFL. He will have a similar career to Reggie Bush.
3. Kevin Smith, Central Florida
Kevin Smith is a huge sleeper who has that Adrian Peterson spirit. I think he is the Next AP. He definitely has the potential. He is fast and TOUGH. He just does not go down. Simple as that.

My Top 3 WR Draft Picks:
1. Devin Thomas, Michigan State
He is quick, explosive, has great hands. He has a little height, which I really like, but still has great speed. I would compare Devin Thomas to Terrell Owens. He has a great future. He is the best wideout in the draft no question.
2. DeSean Jackson, Cal
Easily the fastest player in the draft. He is so explosive it scares me. He is duel threat, which is very good. He returned 6 TDs in his career. His hands and his toughness are a little bit iffy, but I think he is a great sleeper in the draft. I would compare him to Steve Smith.
3. Limas Sweed, Texas
Sweed has a big frame and could become a great receiver in the NFL. I know he will be a great jump ball catcher. He also must have glue on his hands. He is a stud. I would compare Sweed to Plaxico Burress.

My Top 3 Defensive Linemen:
1. Chris Long, Virginia
Three words describe this stud--strong, tough and powerful. This guy sheds tackles, never stops driving his feet, and never gives up. He is the Tyler Hansborough of football. The thing that I love about Long is his excellent fundamentals. Watch for this guy to have a long, heavily-decorated, career.
2. Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
He ran a 4.65 40-yard dash! He also tied Jake Long with the most reps at 37. This guy explodes off the line and just goes after the QB. He is a lean mean tackling machine. He is off-the-charts good. Watch out for this kid.
3. Glen Dorsey, LSU
Glen is an amazing player. He wreaks havoc in the backfield, dominating. My only problem is that he won’t flourish in a 3-4 defense. Without question he is the best defensive tackle in the draft.

My Top 3 OT’s in the Draft:
1. Jake Long, Michigan
Jake has already signed with Dolphins, and the Dolphins finally made a good choice credit Bill Parcells). This guy is a BEAST in the true meaning of it. He just out-powers his opponents with his HUGE frame. The thing that I love most is that he is versatile. He can play LT or RT. Best player in the draft.
2. Ryan Clady, Boise State
This is a big boy we are talking about. He is 6-6 and 310 lbs, a dude not to be messed with. As a great pass blocker and a decent run blocker, this guy has a future. He is probably the most athletic and quickest OT on his feet in the draft.
3. Jeff Oath, Pitt
He has excellent size and long arms. He is one of the most athletic OT’s in the draft. The thing that I like about him the most is that he hits hard the first time with a bang. You then know who the hammer is and who the nail is. The other thing I like about Oath is that he can recover well if he gets beaten. Give him a few years and he will be a star.

So tune in for the NFL Draft on Saturday and let’s see if the NFL scouts are savvy enough to snap up my picks! And hit comment at the end of this post and tell me if you agree or disagree!

--Sports Guru