It's never too early to look into the future and project the 2009 NFL Draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber updates his first round projections and still has the Kansas City Chiefs selecting a quarterback. Find out which one inside.
Get the latest news on some of the emerging stars and players that are eligible for the 2009 draft. Some of the players are solidifying their status, while others are falling. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber profiles prospects who may interest your favorite team.
Since Scout.com’s NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber posted his last Big Board two weeks ago a lot has changed. Players like USC DT Fili Moala, Ohio State OT Alex Boone, Clemson WR Aaron Kelly, Oregon OL Max Unger and QB Curtis Painter have fallen out of his top-19, because of their inconsistent play. See who Steuber has replaced them with in his top-19 seniors of ’09.
Scout.com’s NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber reveals his top-ten senior cornerbacks in college football and provides his scouting reports of the prospects. Find out where Steuber ranks the likes of Malcolm Jenkins, as well as the rest of the CBs and see where they stand in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The big news out today is Scott Wright has changed his website domain from NFL Draft Countdown, to just Draft Countdown: www.draftcountdown.com. Historically, Draft Countdown has been probably the best web site for free NFL Draft information on the Internet. Amazingly he has resisted the temptation over the years to add fees to his site and I have recently been assured his web site will remain fr
Scout.com’s NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber reveals his top-ten senior quarterbacks in college football and provides his scouting reports of the signal callers. Find out where Steuber ranks the likes of Todd Boeckman of the No. 3 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and where the field generals project in the 2009 NFL Draft.
I have just updated my 2009 NFL Draft Positional Rankings and for the first time I have included sophomores. Unlike most NFL Draft Sites, I do try to predict (or speculate) on who might enter the draft as an under-classmen. Isn’t that what being a Draftnik is all about, speculating about the NFL Draft? So if you are a purist and you think it’s unethical to talk about under-classmen until they
It’s not easy to get excited about centers, it’s definitely not a glamorous position, but if you want to win in football you have to run the ball and in order to run the ball you have to have good play at center. After all, the center touches the ball on every play, he must make the critical snap and in modern football he must also be able to hike the ball in a shotgun formation. On top of al
NFL Draft Dog has completed our pre-season 2009 NFL Draft Value Board. There is no off-season at NFL Draft Dog, the draftniks have been hard at work studying game film from the 2007 season and checking reports of the spring games and practices. This value board, or better none as a "Big Board" will be fine tuned and improved upon right up until the 2009 NFL Draft. The value board is a reflection o
Just looking at the seniors there is not a lot to get excited about at the defensive end position this year, but throw in the top three or four juniors and this class of pass rushers could be special indeed. Here is a quick look at some of the top pass rushing talent this year in college football.Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech:Many thought Johnson would declare for the 2008 NFL Draft, where the NF
It’s never too early to take a look at the top senior prospects in the country and Scout.com’s NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber updates his Big Board that features the Top 19 seniors for the 2009 draft. Of the 19 seniors, USC has three players who’re moving up the board.
There are a lot of questions at QB in this division and the only team that seemed to do anything about it was Green Bay. Outside of that, not too much to get excited about unless Forte of the Bears or Smith of the Lions pans out.
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There are a lot of questions at QB in this division and the only team that seemed to do anything about it was Green Bay. Outside of that, not too much to get excited about unless Forte of the Bears or Smith of the Lions pans out.
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If there is a division that most impacts your draft, it's arguably this one, especially if you need a WR. The QBs in this division should light up your league as well with all the new additions.Dallas: As always, Dallas was a mover and shaker in the draft, which is what you expect from Jerry Jones, but his moves were also predictable. He took the other Razorback RB in Felix Jones
If there is a division that most impacts your draft, it's arguably this one, especially if you need a WR. The QBs in this division should light up your league as well with all the new additions.Dallas: As always, Dallas was a mover and shaker in the draft, which is what you expect from Jerry Jones, but his moves were also predictable. He took the other Razorback RB in Felix Jones
Here’s a look back at the 1998 NFL Draft to see who the teams would take if they could do it over knowing what they know today. This was a lot of fun making. I hope you enjoy it.
#1 Indianapolis Colts - Peyton Manning
I’m not going to bore you with an explanation. You know why this pick sticks.
#2 [...]
The 2008 NFL Draft is over and many of the mock drafts that came before the draft ended up being somewhat inaccurate due to so many trades, but here is how this writer feels the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft should have came off in the first round.1. Miami Dolphins-Matt Ryan-QB-Boston College-(selected Jake Long, OT, Michigan). The Dolphins might have gotten more mileage out of Ryan for the lo
Here’s a look back at the 1999 to see who the teams would take if they could do it over knowing what they know today. This was a lot of fun making. I hope you enjoy it.
P.S. I hope nobody gets that Prince song stuck in their head.
#1 Cleveland Browns - Donovan McNabb
Yeah, Tim Couch didn’t exactly [...]
Here’s a look back at the 2003 (the year of the Cornerback) to see who the teams would take if they could do it over knowing what they know today. This was a lot of fun making. I hope you enjoy it
#1 Cincinnati Bengals - Carson Palmer
There are some other solid choices, but none better at the Quarterback position. Palmer helped bring the Bengals back to respectability. Unfortunat
Our look at the 2008 NFL draft from a fantasy standpoint continues with the AFC West.Denver: Another team that didn't really affect the 2008 fantasy season by drafting skill players, but rather through drafting key line and secondary help to improve their existing play makers. OT Ryan Clady will revitalize a Denver line that was once known as the best in the league, but slipped a little
Our look at the 2008 NFL draft from a fantasy standpoint continues with the AFC West.Denver: Another team that didn't really affect the 2008 fantasy season by drafting skill players, but rather through drafting key line and secondary help to improve their existing play makers. OT Ryan Clady will revitalize a Denver line that was once known as the best in the league, but slipped a little
I’m teaming up with my good friend JP for the 2000 NFL Draft Re-mix. We alternated picks (he had the even so he could pick for his Eagles, I had the odd) and chose who the teams would take if they could do it over knowing what they know today. This was a lot of fun making. I hope you enjoy it.
#1 Cleveland Browns - Tom Brady
I debated between TB and Urlacher as one quarterbacks your
Over 30 Velocity Trained Athletes Drafted or Signed as Free Agents During the 2008 NFL Draft
ORANGE COUNTY, CA— Velocity Sports Performance, the industry leader in the sports performance training category for youth and elite athletes, announced today that over 30 elite athletes that trained with Velocity Sports Performance were selected [...]
The 2008 NFL Draft Winners and Losers: THE AFC DRAFT REVIEWBy Rick Weaver: Carolina Panthers NFL ColumnistKANSAS CITY CHIEFS "A+"WINNERThe Kansas City Chiefs had multiple needs going into draft day and they had 13 picks to work with. Thanks to a deal with the Minnesota Vikings the Chiefs traded away pro-bowl defensive end Jared Allen and received the Vikings 1st round, 17th pick overall and they got both of the Vikings 3rd round picks, plus the teams swapped their draft positions in the 6th round. Allen was statistically the best defensive end in the NFL last year with 15 1/2 sacks while playing in only 14 games. Allen was one of the bright spots on a team that was reportedly "rebuilding" last season. Allen made rumblings about being unhappy un Kansas City and had issues with the team's ma
Previously I teamed up with Bartolis, a friend of mine for the SportingNews world, to do a re-mix on the 2002 NFL draft. I’m going to step out on my own to bring you the 2001 version.
#1 Atlanta Falcons - LaDainian Tomlinson
I can say without question that if the Falcons could get a mulligan, they would jump on LT quicker than you can say dogfight.
#2 Arizona Cardinals - Steve Hutchinson
I know it seems a bit early for a Guard, but considering the success Shaun Alexander, Chester Taylor, and Adrian Peterson have had with him, Arizona would be wise to select the best Guard in the business.
#3 Cleveland Browns - Richard Seymour
They orginally took Gerald Warren, but they would be much happier with the results that Richard Seymour would give them. He, at times, has simply domina
Draft Winners and Losers (A Second Opinion)By Patrick LuoWinners:Kansas City Chiefs: (A+) Glenn Dorsey, Branden Albert, Brandon Flowers, Jamaal Charles, Brad Cottam, DaJuan Morgan, William Franklin, Brandon Carry, Barry Richardson, Kevin Robinson, Brian Johnston, Mike MerrittIn terms of just the draft, they easily had the best one. If you consider the fact that they had to give up Jared Allen for a lot of the picks, not so much. But they still had the best draft. Getting the 2nd best defensive prospect (in my opinion), Glenn Dorsey, with the 5th pick is huge. They still addressed their offensive line issues with Branden Albert, easily the top guard in this draft class. They also drafted Barry Richardson from Clemson, great value for a 6th round pick. Cottam was a good pick in the 3rd, mayb
Well I finally did it, I started a podcast. I call it the Fantasy Football News and Advice Show. I know, somewhat of a boring title but I didn’t feel the need to get fancy - after all, we are here to talk NFL and fantasy football.
Anyway, the show the will contain the NFL and [...]
Arguably one of the top two toughest divisions in football, the AFC South is rearming for another slugfest of a year for the division title. Could this be the year the Jaguars or Titans catch the Colts? Do the Texans make a run at a playoff berth and their first winning season after finisining 8-8? Not a lot of short term help from a fantasy standpoint here, but a few guys to keep an eye on.
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Arguably one of the top two toughest divisions in football, the AFC South is rearming for another slugfest of a year for the division title. Could this be the year the Jaguars or Titans catch the Colts? Do the Texans make a run at a playoff berth and their first winning season after finisining 8-8? Not a lot of short term help from a fantasy standpoint here, but a few guys to kee
The 2008 NFL Draft is behind us, but it doesn't mean we can't have a little fun and take a look at the 2009 draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber releases his first 2009 mock draft and includes draft-eligible underclassmen.
The rich got richer in the 2008 NFL Draft as many of the teams with the highest marks in my book were also teams that went deep into the playoffs in 2007 and look to be there again in 2008 with an infusion of NFL ready young talent. Here is how I graded out the NFC:The winners:Dallas Cowboys: A The Cowboys come up a winner in the 2008 draft in part because they obtained an additional 1st round pick from Cleveland for the acquisition of Brady Quinn last year. The Cowboys made the most of their fortune by grabbing a great complimentary back in Felix Jones even though Rashard Mendenhall was still on the board. I think Dallas went into this draft targeting Jones because he would be a great second punch after Marion Barber. Questions about Mendenhall being a 1 year wonder may have crept into th
Our look at the NFL draft's impact on this year's fantasy draft continues with the AFC North. Balitmore and Pittsburgh did the most to affect fantasy owners in 2008, but Cincinnati's move all depend on what happens with Chad Johnson and Cleveland traded most of their drafts for vets in the offseason.
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Our look at the NFL draft's impact on this year's fantasy draft continues with the AFC North. Balitmore and Pittsburgh did the most to affect fantasy owners in 2008, but Cincinnati's move all depend on what happens with Chad Johnson and Cleveland traded most of their drafts for vets in the offseason.
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The NFL draft is in the books and let me tell you, from just a pure football aspect, it was exciting. But now that we’ve had a day to digest the two day event and ponder which teams got better and which took steps back, another question starts rolling around in our heads. How did the NFL draft affect your fantasy drafts in a few months?
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Estelle and David Banner @ 2008 NFL Draft Above is a picture of Estelle and David Banner looking busted as hell!
I guess she is not allowed to take those braces off no more huh
Atlantic! Goosh!
With the 2008 NFL Draft complete, it's never too early to take a look at the top senior prospects that will be available for the 2009 NFL Draft. Scout.com's NFL Draft Analyst Chris Steuber debuts his Big Board of the Top 19 seniors who will be available in 2009.
I linked y'all to Mel Kiper's Draft Grades. I do not believe in grading a draft anything before two full season after its conclusion. You cannot project exactly how a player is going to fit and perform in your system. So evaluations of this kinda are pointless. Yet millions of NFL obsessed fans will pour over these draft grades for the next couple of weeks. With such a high demand the sports outlets feel obligated to put out something. In my opinion, evaluating the draft picks 24 hours after the draft is more difficult than projecting next years first round 364 days before it occurs. But in the name of content I feel that there are several ways in which a draft can be evaluated in the immediate aftermath.-Filling needs. In this case we will not penalize any team for "reaching" to fill a ne
Interesting draft weekend. Thought my two teams (Cowboys and Falcons) did okay. Kind of surprised the boys did not take a receiver, but for a good draft pick, need must coincide with opportunity. The added 3rd- and 4th-round picks next year could be parlayed into a trade-up for a good receiver, [...]
I’m a fan of the new streamlined NFL draft. Thanks to the new time limit, I was able to watch the entire first round while still sober.Which, I have discovered, makes it much easier to report on the draft after that fact. There’s no good way to judge a draft the day after it happens. None of us know how these players are going to turn out. Sometimes the worst picks on draft day end up being the best picks on game day.But like our contemporaries over at ESPN (and in every sports section of every newspaper at every newsstand tomorrow morning), that's not going to stop me from jumping the gun and declaring the winners and losers of draft weekend. Click here for the rest of the article...
Two more former Vols were selected on the second day of the 2008 NFL Draft on Sunday raising the final tally to three. Tight end Brad Cottam was taken by the Kansas City Chiefs in the third round with the 76th overall selection and quarterback Erik Ainge was drafted by the New York Jets in the fifth round with the 162nd overall pick.
A top target on Day 2 of the draft will be Kentucky WR Keenan Burton, who's had visits with the Cowboys and the Titans, and personal workouts with the Patriots, Jets, Chiefs and Falcons. He talks about some of those experiences in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson.
The first-round picks in Saturday NFL draft: 1) Miami Dolphins -- JAKE LONG, 6-7, 315, Michigan, OT: Bulldozer of a tackle in the run game who can also be a solid insurance policy for any franchise QB. Has the strength to move the pile and aggressiveness and smarts to clear out second-level blockers.
The big new story today is the 2008 NFL Draft. First round will be announced shortly. LALATE first told you earlier this week that Jake Long has been confirmed as the overall number 1 pick going to the Dolphins.
How will the rest of the pack line up?
Here is what the odds makers are giving as the [...]
The Packers, Colts, Falcons and Giants worked out Robert James, a linebacker who earned the nickname "The Beast" from his teammates for his aggressive and fast style of play. Learn more about him in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson as we await the start of NFL Draft weekend.
With great straight-line speed and his 6-foot-8 height, Tennessee's Brad Cottam has been drawing interest from the Titans, Rams, Dolphins, Chiefs, Falcons, Jets, Browns and Colts. Get the latest on his visits and his plans for the weekend in this exclusive Scout.com interview with Ed Thompson.
Jo-Lonn Dunbar is one of those middle linebackers who always seems to be where the action is, making tackles all over the field. Find out why teams like the Patriots, Packers, Colts, Giants, Eagles, Chiefs, Panthers, Browns, Broncos, Texans and Bengals have been pursuing him in this exclusive interview.
Georgia Tech's DE Darrell Robertson knows how to get after the quarterback and deliver some punishing blows. And teams like the Chargers, Giants and Dolphins are among the many clubs who have noticed. Learn more about him in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson.
With his special teams returns skills and his ability as a wide receiver, it's no wonder that teams like the Jaguars, Eagles, Giants, Browns, Saints, Chiefs, Cardinals, Vikings, and Cowboys have shown interest in him in recent weeks. Learn more about him in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson.
Among the many teams that have shown interest in defensive tackle Carlton Powell are the Colts, Buccaneers, Panthers, 49ers, Vikings, Dolphins Broncos, Saints, Titans, Ravens, Chargers and Jaguars. Learn more about this space-eating DT in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson.
The day is here. Put the mock drafts to bed. Leave the back peddling on why he was way off on the pick to Mel Kiper Jr. now. This morning we bring the link dump of link dumps for the morning of the draft. You have some extra time to kill [...]
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Well, today, Saturday, is NFL Draft Day. Like the Super Bowl, the NFL's draft has become somewhat of a national holiday — for football fans.The coverage of the draft lasts almost all day on ESPN. Maybe it's just me, but I just don't get it. The draft itself, where teams announce who they're picking, doesn't yield all that much excitement anyway.The player's name is called, the crowd usually lets out boos, the player comes to the podium, puts on a hat of his new team, the player and team officials smile for the camera ... and that's it. But the commentators spend the rest of the time dissecting the players, their abilities, etc., as if these guys are about the assume the Presidency of the United States of America.Then again, I'm not much of a football fan. Perhaps if I were more of a fan,
Virginia Tech wide receiver and return specialist Eddie Royal got an up-close look at some NFL teams during his official visits. Find out what he learned during his trips, which coach he was surprised to find so easy to talk recently, what he'll be doing this weekend and more in this exclusive interview.
Scout.com's Ed Thompson has visits and team interest info on 15 players on the eve of draft weekend. Get the scoop on players like Eddie Royal, Keenan Burton, Steve Justice, Darrell Robertson, Terrence Wheatley and many more talented players you'll be seeing selected this weekend during the NFL Draft.
by Zane Bloomleestunnelvision@gmail.comPART 1 OF 2: THE NFCThen, it was April 2003. THE Ohio State had just upset THE U in the Fiesta Bowl where Willis McGahee blew out his knee.The Steelers were coming off the first ever AFC North Championship and they beat the Browns in dramatic playoff fashion before losing to Tennessee and Joe Nedney’s best soccer foul impression.Jon Gruden would throttle his old players with Tony Dungy’s players in Super Bowl XXXVII. This hotdog muncher won the Heisman Award and was about to be drafted #1 overall.Now it’s April 2008 and it’s time to expose the joke that is instant NFL draft grades. I’ll go back five years and look at what the so-called experts said at the time and grade the teams on how their drafts actu
LB Lamar Myles decided to enter the NFL Draft after an amazing season where he made 128 tackles, second-best in the Big East. Find out what teams are noticing about him, why he's so respected in the weight room, and his thoughts on his 22-tackle game against Kentucky in this exclusive interview.
In addition to his great talent as a wide receiver, New Mexico's Marcus Smith is looking forward to playing special teams in the NFL. Find out why he loves that role, what he thinks separates him from many other receivers in this draft, and more in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson.
Whether he plays inside or outside at the pro level, South Florida LB Ben Moffitt's going to give his full effort on every down, because he simply doesn't know of any other way to play the game. Learn more about him in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson.
Who hosted TE Dustin Keller for official team visits? Which teams met with LB Jo-Lonn Dunbar before his pro day workouts? And who's been showing interest in Ben Moffitt, Marcus Smith, Darrell Blackman, Lamar Myles, James Blair and Carlton Powell? Get the details from Scout.com's Ed Thompson inside...
This is the second part of my "Strategies for the 2008 NFL Draft" covering the bottom half of the first round, picks 17-32. To check out picks 1-16 click here.The bottom half of the first round is more difficult to devise a draft strategy for. Not only do player evaluations fluctuate more when you get to these picks, but the teams are generally more talented and their needs aren't always as obvious. Some of the better teams even totally disregard team needs and stick to the best player available theme, like last year the Cowboys drafted OLB/DE Anthony Spencer and arguably linebacker was their strongest position. They drafted Spencer for the future, forecasting Greg Ellis retiring in a couple years. As it turns out, they probably should have drafted a cornerback.Also, as a fan, try not to g
The Rams are on the clock. Glenn Dorsey and Chris Long would look good here (or a trade to New Orleans). The Rams would like to start negotiating but the league says notta.
“They cannot (negotiate),” a league official told the Post-Dispatch via e-mail Wednesday afternoon. “That has been our policy. Only the [...]
Arizona State RB Ryan Torain impressed six teams during a personal workout session, proving that his Liz Franc injury is no longer an issue. Arizona CB Antoine Cason recently packed his bags for a five-city tour of NFL teams. And Purdue CB Terrell Vinson's phone has been ringing. Get the details inside...
Some scouts started packing up their belongings when the University of Wisconsin players completed their pro day drills. But the top player in Division III, Wisconsin-Whitewater's Justin Beaver put them back in their seats with his stunning pro day workout. Learn more about him in this exclusive interview.
1. MIAMI DOLPHINS (1-15)= LAST SEASON: The worst season in franchise history, including an 0-13 start, led to the Dolphins' fourth coaching change since 2004. New football czar Bill Parcells brought in coach Tony Sparano and general manager Jeff Ireland, both from the Dallas Cowboys. THEY NEED: Name a position.
Bodog has some entertaining odds posted on the NFL Draft. First off:"Which ESPN NFL Analyst will have the most correct selections on their final 2008 NFL Draft 1st Round mock draft?Mel Kiper Jr. (-120)Todd McShay (-120)"This strikes me as an extremely entertaining thing to root for while watching the draft. Betting on this would give you a rooting interesting for every pick in the first round, except for when they have the same prediction. I'll probably have some kind of post early next week on whose mock drafts were the most accurate.There are also odds one each of the first 11 picks. I'm not going to post them in full (go here for that), but here are the favorites for each pick:1. Miami, Jake Long (N/A)2. St. Louis, Chris Long/Glenn Dorsey (each 10/11)3. Falcons, Matt Ryan/Glenn Dors
The 2008 NFL Draft is coming up in a couple days and many die hard NFL fans like to try and figure out which college prospect is going to be selected by which NFL team.People that don't "get it" have asked me time and time again, "what's the big deal?" or "Why do we do it?" Well, because it's fun, we can play general manager, plan strategy, evaluate college prospects and talk about NFL team needs and probable picks around the water cooler at work. The real hardcore draftniks can even come up with their own Mock Drafts and compare them after the draft with the experts like ESPN. But what's especially cool is that most of the so called "expert mock Drafts" are really no more accurate than the casual fan doing one at home.The so called experts seem to think they get inside information from N
Toledo's John Greco is expected to be off the board on Day One of this year's NFL Draft. But will he play tackle, guard or center at the next level? Learn more about him, find out about some of the teams who have shown interest and much more in this exclusive Scout.com interview.
Hampton defensive end Kendall Langford played in both the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl, impressing scouts with his size and raw talent. While waiting for draft weekend, he talked to Scout.com's Ed Thompson about his skills, a few of his official team visits and more.
Scout.com's Ed Thompson points out six running back selections over the last ten years that had terrible consequences for their clubs when compared to the very next running back off the board. Take a look at where six very talented backs would have been playing if there hadn't been a one-pick misfire.
Kansas offensive tackle entered the draft early after strong performances as a starter at right tackle his sophomore year and at left tackle his senior year. Learn more about the projected first-day pick in this exclusive interview with Scout.com's Ed Thompson.
By The Backyard Scrawlerbackyardscrawl@gmail.comFor someone who fancies Pittsburgh sports talk at the water cooler by day and on the bar stool by night, a passerby posed a question to me the other day that stopped me dead in my tracks:“So who do you think they’ll get in the second round?” “Hmmmm…” I was aghast, not knowing whether to slap this person for asking such a presumptuous question or bear-hug him in hopes of consoling each other’s obsession over predicting next week’s NFL Draft. I mean, for the love of Mel Kiper, how on earth can you guess who the Steelers are going to take with the 53rd overall pick if you don’t know who they are selecting at 23? But if you’ve determined picks 1 through 52 off the top of your head then, boy, I must salute your savvy fanhood. T
Contra Costa Times has the Raiders Top 5 Draft needs. But as everyone knows, this means nothing to Al Davis.
Mel Kiper Jr. and Mike Mayock admit that their mock drafts focus on need and not teams reaching for the player they want. This explains Kiper’s back peddling on draft day.
“I think we get [...]
Louisville's Harry Douglas was the leading receiver in the Big East and ranked third in the nation with 115.9 receiving yards per game. He talked to Scout.com's Ed Thompson about his college career, what makes him so effective as a receiver, and much more in this exclusive interview.
The 2008 NFL Draft quarterback class isn't one of the strongest in recent memory, but there are some good players who have an opportunity to make an impact. Scout.com's Chris Steuber reveals which quarterbacks are in his Fave 5 and breaks them down.
Former pro scout Tom Marino walks you through the year-round draft prospect evaluation process through draft weekend. Get an insider's look at the scouting process, how lists are whittled down, the four draft boards team set up for draft weekend, preparations for signing undrafted players and more.
The 2008 NFL draft is less than a week away. From a fantasy perspective, the draft produces very few fantasy starters in the first year. However, its important to become familiar with the top players not only for this year's gems, but for future stars as well.Last year's draft produced a first year RB stud in Adrian Peterson. Here are the top 5 potential running back picks in the 2007 draft.Darren McFadden - ArkansasRashard Mendenhall - IllinoisJonathan Stewart - OregonFelix Jones - ArkansasJamaal Charles -Texas
Tom Brady, Matt Hasselbeck and seven other starters in the NFL weren't Day One picks during the NFL Draft. Scout.com's Ed Thompson fills you in on the current QBs who weren't perceived as future starters but still made it happen. And he points out five from this class who could join that group someday.
When it comes to wide receivers, ten teams have made the most monumental one-pick misfires over the past decade of NFL drafts. Scout.com's Ed Thompson points out the receivers those ten teams chose -- and the receivers they allowed to slip just one pick away.
CBSSportsline.com has up a RB preview for you to sink your chompers into. Looks like we can see some quality backs slipping in this draft.
“I don’t know if there are a ton of teams in the league that have a first-round need at running back,” one NFC personnel director said. “So that will [...]
When I learned about this contest, I was pretty sure I was going to write a column about Matt Ryan dropping into the teens while pretending to not be counting every dollar he’s losing as the hours crawl by. But I figured Ryan was the obvious selection to slip now that the Dolphins have apparently decided on Jake Long, so it probably wouldn’t be an original idea. Then I thought about writing something discussing the Detroit Lions potentially drafting another wide receiver, but I figured that one would be done a few times over by a few other people. I gave some thought to writing about how entertaining it was to have a 16-0 team picking in the top-10, making a mockery out of an NFL system that actually stripped them of their own first round draft pick. But I assumed some othe
“The Law of Colston” dictates that you must look at small school sleepers as the NFL Draft approaches. SportsIllustrated.CNN.com will assist you in your studies.
FoxSports.com has their NFL Pre-Draft Defensive Awards posted.
Pro Football Talk has their latest Mock Draft posted.
We do too.
The biggest voice of a little guy in NFL media, Adam Schien, [...]
Thomas George at NFL.com doesn’t hold back when stating the good and bad on DeSean Jackson…
“The bad: A me-guy. Selfish. Not a good teammate. Not a coachable player. Too many questionable influences hanging around him and a hard time letting them go.”
FoxSports.com are giving out their pre-draft Offensive Awards.
Calais Campbell talks about the ups and [...]
In The Fanhouse Mock Draft, David J. Warner has the Bucs taking Mike Jenkins at #20. I discussed CB in the Bucs draft with the guys at WhattheBuc.net last week and we agreed that you do not need to take a CB at pick #20 when the guy is going to be playing in [...]
Malcolm Kelly blames his slow 40 time on his school changing the surface…
“This is my life. You know what I’m saying? This ain’t no school. This ain’t no classroom. This ain’t got nothing to do with that,” Kelly said. “This has to do with me; my family. This is what I do. I play [...]
