2010 Rookie Draft Picks, Looking Ahead! (1 Viewer)

[TheBaylorKid]

David Gettis, Baylor

I wish you were right on this one. Yes, Gettis is 6-4, 210 and has track speed, unfortunately with his hands Ashley Lelie comes to mind.

I think you should go ahead an put QB Robert Griffin on your radar for about 2013.

 

[aposulli]

With all the 2009's declared, here are my initial lists for 2010 prospects...

QB

1. Sam Bradford, Oklahoma*

2. Colt McCoy, Texas

3. Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame*

4. Jevan Snead, Ole Miss*

5. Ryan Mallett, Arkansas**

6. Tim Tebow, Florida

7. Dan LeFevour, Central Michigan

8. Zac Robinson, Oklahoma State

9. Tim Hiller, Western Michigan

10. Jake Locker, Washington*

RB

1. Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech*

2. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma*

3. C.J. Spiller, Clemson

4. Jahvid Best, Cal*

5. Darren Evans, Virginia Tech**

6. Evan Royster, Penn State*

7. Stafon Johnson, USC

8. LeGarrette Blount, Oregon

9. Derrick Washington, Missouri*

10. Charles Scott, LSU

11. Joe McKnight, USC*

12. Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State*

13. Caleb King, Georgia**

14. DaRel Scott, Maryland*

15. Chris Brown, Oklahoma

WR

1. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State*

2. Arrelious Benn, Illinois*

3. Damian Williams, USC*

4. Marshwan Gilyard, Cincinnati

5. Brandon LaFell, LSU

6. Eric Decker, Minnesota

7. Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas*

8. Golden Tate, Notre Dame*

9. Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech*

10. David Gettis, Baylor

11. Carlton Mitchell, South Florida*

12. Jacoby Ford, Clemson

13. Mike Williams, Syracuse

14. Jordan Shipley, Texas

15. Terrance Tolliver, LSU*

TE

1. Germaine Gresham, Oklahoma

2. Rob Gronkowski, Arizona*

3. Aaron Hernandez, Florida*

4. Ed Dickson, Oregon

5. Dennis Pitta, BYU

 

[EBF]

With all the 2009's declared, here are my initial lists for 2010 prospects...RB1. Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech*2. DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma*3. C.J. Spiller, Clemson4. Jahvid Best, Cal*5. Darren Evans, Virginia Tech**6. Evan Royster, Penn State*7. Stafon Johnson, USC8. LeGarrette Blount, Oregon9. Derrick Washington, Missouri*10. Charles Scott, LSU11. Joe McKnight, USC*12. Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State*13. Caleb King, Georgia**14. DaRel Scott, Maryland*15. Chris Brown, Oklahoma

I think I'd go...1. Dwyer2. Spiller3. Evans4. Johnson5. WashingtonBest is dynamite, but he's awfully small. McKnight is probably a RBBC type. Royster is meh. I think Murray is pretty overrated. Don't like his build or running style. Blount is too lanky and straight-line to make it in the NFL, IMO.

WR1. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State*2. Arrelious Benn, Illinois*3. Damian Williams, USC*4. Marshwan Gilyard, Cincinnati5. Brandon LaFell, LSU6. Eric Decker, Minnesota7. Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas*8. Golden Tate, Notre Dame*9. Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech*10. David Gettis, Baylor11. Carlton Mitchell, South Florida*12. Jacoby Ford, Clemson13. Mike Williams, Syracuse14. Jordan Shipley, Texas15. Terrance Tolliver, LSU*

I took Damian Williams with my first pick in my college dynasty rookie draft a couple seasons ago. Great college player, but I don't know if his game will translate to the NFL level. I like Gilyard more.

 

[awesomeness]

With all the 2009's declared, here are my initial lists for 2010 prospects...WR1. Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State*2. Arrelious Benn, Illinois*3. Damian Williams, USC*4. Marshwan Gilyard, Cincinnati5. Brandon LaFell, LSU6. Eric Decker, Minnesota7. Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas*8. Golden Tate, Notre Dame*9. Demaryius Thomas, Georgia Tech*10. David Gettis, Baylor11. Carlton Mitchell, South Florida*12. Jacoby Ford, Clemson13. Mike Williams, Syracuse14. Jordan Shipley, Texas15. Terrance Tolliver, LSU*

Very nice stuff. Nice to see Golden Tate getting some love The only thing i'd change is move Briscoe up to #3.

 

[Enderdog]

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

One WR that was eligible for the 2010 draft was seriously injured Friday in a car crash. Corey Wilson, the little brother of Travis Wilson, is in the hospital after a car crash south of Norman. He was a good recruit for the Sooners and was expected to make a big contribution in 2010.

Here is an article on the wreck:

OU receiver Corey Wilson injured in accident on I-35

BY JAKE TROTTER AND AARON CRESPO

Published: February 28, 2009

Buzz up!

Oklahoma wide receiver Corey Wilson was flown to OU Medical Center in critical condition following a Friday afternoon collision on Interstate 35, Oklahoma Highway Patrol troopers said.

Wilson, 20, of Carrollton, Texas, was driving a sports utility vehicle southbound at the 81-mile marker near Pauls Valley about 1 p.m. when, for an unknown reason, his vehicle collided with a pickup driven by Kody R. Thomas, 20, of Broken Arrow, which was also traveling southbound.

Both vehicles left the roadway and rolled.

Wilson was thrown about 45 feet from his SUV and was flown with head and internal injuries to OU Medical Center. Thomas refused treatment at the scene.

Wilson was not wearing a seatbelt, troopers said. Thomas was wearing a seatbelt.

A hospital spokesman said Wilson's family has asked that his condition not be released.

Wilson, who was a redshirt freshman this past season, is the younger brother of former OU standout wide receiver Travis Wilson.

 

[EBF]

That's too bad. I can't fathom why some people refuse to wear a seatbelt. It's not that tough.

I've started to do some additional homework on the 2010 class. I can't give away my super steal picks yet because I play in a dynasty league with some guys who read these threads and I don't want them to snipe me in our developmental draft. However, I can reveal that Dez Bryant is still easily the top player on my board. That guy is a beast. I think I'd rate him as the top WR in the 2009 class if he were eligible.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

That's too bad.I've started to do some additional homework on the 2010 class. I can't give away my super steal picks yet because I play in a dynasty league with some guys who read these threads and I don't want them to snipe me in our developmental draft. However, I can reveal that Dez Bryant is still easily the top player on my board. That guy is a beast. I think I'd rate him as the top WR in the 2009 class if he were eligible.

You might wait until we get more info in Spring on his knee injury. I agree that he is a very good prospect. He stood out to those in Stillwater early on as a freshman.

 

[jurb26]

It will be Murry than everyone else....

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

 

[Gandalf]

I play in a college league and have Noel Devine on my roster. So I'm most interesting in hearing more about his outlook. Physically, he's short, but seems like a mix of Darren Sproles and Maurice Jones-Drew. He's got speed, quickness, strength, vision, and incredible balance. Basically, he seems like a complete package except for height where he is 2 standard deviations below the mean height for the NFL. That's a challenge, but there are many examples of short RBs having great careers in the NFL (Warrick Dunn, MJD, and now Sproles come to mind).

I'm sure it will depend where he falls, but I have a feeling some team is going to fall in love with his playmaking ability and take him late first round/early second round.

Of course, there are also his off field questions, which could push his stock lower. I don't really know how to accurately gauge whether he's likely to mess up in the future and I believe in man's capacity to change. But, I do think that the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior.

Anyone else have any thoughts? I think he could wind up a steal for fantasy players because it's unlikely he'll wind up in the top 3 of rookie fantasy drafts, but he could be special and definitely seems like a sleeper at this point.

 

[EBF]

It will be Murry than everyone else....

I'll take that wager. He's probably not even one of the top 5 backs in the class.

 

[EBF]

I play in a college league and have Noel Devine on my roster. So I'm most interesting in hearing more about his outlook. Physically, he's short, but seems like a mix of Darren Sproles and Maurice Jones-Drew.

Those guys are short, but they're both strong for their size. Devine is taller and skinnier. I see him as a return man/committee back at the next level.

 

[JohnnyU]

In my view it's:1. Dez Bryant2. Everyone else

I agree with this for PPR leagues. Of course right now that's not a secret to anyone.

 

[jurb26]

It will be Murry than everyone else....

I'll take that wager. He's probably not even one of the top 5 backs in the class.

Ummm, OK.

 

[Gandalf]

I play in a college league and have Noel Devine on my roster. So I'm most interesting in hearing more about his outlook. Physically, he's short, but seems like a mix of Darren Sproles and Maurice Jones-Drew.

Those guys are short, but they're both strong for their size. Devine is taller and skinnier. I see him as a return man/committee back at the next level.

I thought Devine was really strong for his size. I remember reading somewhere that he can squat 400 lbs and bench over 300 lbs. Does anyone know if this is accurate?Getting Devine right is important to me as I could drop him and pick up another young college RB. A super freshman like Bryce Brown or Trent Richardson.

 

[EBF]

I play in a college league and have Noel Devine on my roster. So I'm most interesting in hearing more about his outlook. Physically, he's short, but seems like a mix of Darren Sproles and Maurice Jones-Drew.

Those guys are short, but they're both strong for their size. Devine is taller and skinnier. I see him as a return man/committee back at the next level.

I thought Devine was really strong for his size. I remember reading somewhere that he can squat 400 lbs and bench over 300 lbs. Does anyone know if this is accurate?Getting Devine right is important to me as I could drop him and pick up another young college RB. A super freshman like Bryce Brown or Trent Richardson.

Well Reggie Bush is strong for his size and it hasn't helped him break tackles. Devine is listed at 5'8" 170 by ESPN. That might not be accurate, but even if he's 20 pounds heavier he's still micro sized for a RB. It's hard to project him as a future NFL starter based on the information that we have right now. He's certainly a talented player, but it's looking like he'll need an ideal situation to be a relevant FF contributor. I haven't looked at the 2009 high school seniors, so I don't have an opinion on Brown. I know there are some guys in the NCAA ranks who would be higher on my board than Devine. Jonathan Dwyer, CJ Spiller, and Stafon Johnson are three good picks if they're available. Mark Ingram from Alabama is a promising player and I like De'Anthony Curtis from Arkansas as a potential breakout candidate 1-2 years down the line. It's hard to get a read on freshmen and sophomores though because most of them aren't playing much yet.

 

[BigTex]

This year will be the first year our dynasty league will be able to draft college players. Right now Spiller is at the top of my board for 2010.

 

[comfortably numb]

In one of my leagues, I for some reason already have (4) 2010 1st RD picks.

Better get an early start....

Good thread

 

[JAA]

I play in a college league and have Noel Devine on my roster. So I'm most interesting in hearing more about his outlook. Physically, he's short, but seems like a mix of Darren Sproles and Maurice Jones-Drew. He's got speed, quickness, strength, vision, and incredible balance. Basically, he seems like a complete package except for height where he is 2 standard deviations below the mean height for the NFL. That's a challenge, but there are many examples of short RBs having great careers in the NFL (Warrick Dunn, MJD, and now Sproles come to mind).I'm sure it will depend where he falls, but I have a feeling some team is going to fall in love with his playmaking ability and take him late first round/early second round. Of course, there are also his off field questions, which could push his stock lower. I don't really know how to accurately gauge whether he's likely to mess up in the future and I believe in man's capacity to change. But, I do think that the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior. Anyone else have any thoughts? I think he could wind up a steal for fantasy players because it's unlikely he'll wind up in the top 3 of rookie fantasy drafts, but he could be special and definitely seems like a sleeper at this point.

He will get drafted and have an opportunity as a KR/PR. How well he performs there will determine how much play time he gets. I gotta say, as a WVU homer, I dont know how he will be able to come in on 3rd down and pick-up blitzes. Does Sproles do it well? I gotta believe he will be as good as him.

 

[JAA]

I play in a college league and have Noel Devine on my roster. So I'm most interesting in hearing more about his outlook. Physically, he's short, but seems like a mix of Darren Sproles and Maurice Jones-Drew.

Those guys are short, but they're both strong for their size. Devine is taller and skinnier. I see him as a return man/committee back at the next level.

I thought Devine was really strong for his size. I remember reading somewhere that he can squat 400 lbs and bench over 300 lbs. Does anyone know if this is accurate?Getting Devine right is important to me as I could drop him and pick up another young college RB. A super freshman like Bryce Brown or Trent Richardson.

Dont know about the 300 bench, but the 400 is accurate

 

[Cookiemonster]

For any of you that can, what would a 2010 mock FFB draft look like now. Trying to decide if I should be trading next year's 1st for one this year. Right now, I'm leaning no but I don't form much of an opinion on college guys 'till the end of the season (I don't get to watch a whole lot of college ball).

 

[EBF]

It's really too early to say. I would say right now you're looking at a top 5-6 of:

1. Dez Bryant

2. Jonathan Dwyer

3. Arrellious Benn

4. CJ Spiller

5. Sam Bradford

6. Stafon Johnson

But there's a lot of football left to be played. Some of these guys will drop down and new faces will emerge.

I wouldn't trade back unless I just didn't like my options this year.

 

[tdmills]

I just picked up D. Murray as a dev. pick for next year.

gave up L. Robinson and 2.05(note this is after about the top 8 rookies are already gone from dev. picks) in the draft.

Apparently the injury scared him off.

 

[TheWick]

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Dez Bryant, WR, Okla State

i have him a better prospect then crabtree . kids dynamite.

I do too, and by a huge margin.

 

[mcintyre1]

One guy to keep an eye on this season at RB is Roy Helu (Jr) from Nebraska.

He supplanted Marlon Lucky as the starter for the last two games of the season, getting 803 yards and 7 TDs at a 6.4 YPC pace and had 25 catches for 266 yards.

The big news of the offseason is that Helu is up to 222 lbs. Keep in mind that Helu, due to a shoulder injury/sickness started the 2008 season at 198 lbs. He's listed at various sites as being 210-215 lbs, but he played most of last season much lighter than that. Obviously, the added bulk might negatively affect his performance, but at the same time (and this might mean nothing) he reportedly tested "better than he ever has" in spring workouts.

Might also keep an eye on Quentin Castille, but I think he's destined to be a backup at best in the NFL. He doesn't have great open field moves and relies entirely on his power to create yards. He started at Nebraska at 6'1" 250 lbs, but is down to 235.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

One guy to keep an eye on this season at RB is Roy Helu (Jr) from Nebraska.He supplanted Marlon Lucky as the starter for the last two games of the season, getting 803 yards and 7 TDs at a 6.4 YPC pace and had 25 catches for 266 yards.The big news of the offseason is that Helu is up to 222 lbs. Keep in mind that Helu, due to a shoulder injury/sickness started the 2008 season at 198 lbs. He's listed at various sites as being 210-215 lbs, but he played most of last season much lighter than that. Obviously, the added bulk might negatively affect his performance, but at the same time (and this might mean nothing) he reportedly tested "better than he ever has" in spring workouts.Might also keep an eye on Quentin Castille, but I think he's destined to be a backup at best in the NFL. He doesn't have great open field moves and relies entirely on his power to create yards. He started at Nebraska at 6'1" 250 lbs, but is down to 235.

I really liked what I saw from Castille as a freshman ....

 

[mcintyre1]

One guy to keep an eye on this season at RB is Roy Helu (Jr) from Nebraska.He supplanted Marlon Lucky as the starter for the last two games of the season, getting 803 yards and 7 TDs at a 6.4 YPC pace and had 25 catches for 266 yards.The big news of the offseason is that Helu is up to 222 lbs. Keep in mind that Helu, due to a shoulder injury/sickness started the 2008 season at 198 lbs. He's listed at various sites as being 210-215 lbs, but he played most of last season much lighter than that. Obviously, the added bulk might negatively affect his performance, but at the same time (and this might mean nothing) he reportedly tested "better than he ever has" in spring workouts.Might also keep an eye on Quentin Castille, but I think he's destined to be a backup at best in the NFL. He doesn't have great open field moves and relies entirely on his power to create yards. He started at Nebraska at 6'1" 250 lbs, but is down to 235.

I really liked what I saw from Castille as a freshman ....

He's definitely shown some promise, but he just doesn't seem that special.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

One guy to keep an eye on this season at RB is Roy Helu (Jr) from Nebraska.He supplanted Marlon Lucky as the starter for the last two games of the season, getting 803 yards and 7 TDs at a 6.4 YPC pace and had 25 catches for 266 yards.The big news of the offseason is that Helu is up to 222 lbs. Keep in mind that Helu, due to a shoulder injury/sickness started the 2008 season at 198 lbs. He's listed at various sites as being 210-215 lbs, but he played most of last season much lighter than that. Obviously, the added bulk might negatively affect his performance, but at the same time (and this might mean nothing) he reportedly tested "better than he ever has" in spring workouts.Might also keep an eye on Quentin Castille, but I think he's destined to be a backup at best in the NFL. He doesn't have great open field moves and relies entirely on his power to create yards. He started at Nebraska at 6'1" 250 lbs, but is down to 235.

I really liked what I saw from Castille as a freshman ....

He's definitely shown some promise, but he just doesn't seem that special.

I do not disagree with that. I did think both looked ok the last couple of years. Helu does have speed, and was good out of the backfield.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

It will be Murry than everyone else....

I'll take that wager. He's probably not even one of the top 5 backs in the class.

I totally agree.dude disappears against better defenses.His vision is poor and his senior OLine will be gone.My expectations for DeMarco Murray are tempered.

 

[benson_will_lead_the_way]

It will be Murry than everyone else....

I'll take that wager. He's probably not even one of the top 5 backs in the class.

What other backs do you like better?Wasn't Murray the top RB in his class coming out?

 

[higgins]

 

[EBF]

It will be Murry than everyone else....

I'll take that wager. He's probably not even one of the top 5 backs in the class.

What other backs do you like better?Wasn't Murray the top RB in his class coming out?

Right now I have Jonathan Dwyer, Stafon Johnson, and CJ Spiller as the top three RBs in the 2010 class. I would take all of them before Murray without hesitation. There are a couple other guys flying under the radar that I like more and there will inevitably be some late risers who emerge with big 2009 seasons.As for Murray's high school rank, Scout.com had him as the #8 back in the 2006 class. Some of the other backs in that group:#1 Chris Wells#2 Stafon Johnson#4 CJ Spiller#5 LeSean McCoy#6 Mike Goodson#8 DeMarco Murray#9 Knowshon Moreno#10 Charles ScottMurray was also rated as the #2 all purpose back in the country by Rivals.com behind CJ Spiller. Wells and Johnson were ranked as the #1 and #2 running backs by Rivals. McCoy was #7 and Moreno was #10.

 

[offdee]

If anybody was curious, Phenomz Dynasty draft going on now which allows 1 college player per roster..

Already on a roster before this draft:

- C.J. Spiller (RB, Clemson)

- DeMarco Murray (RB, Oklahoma)

- Stafon Johnson (RB, USC)

Draft results so far:

1) Donald Brown (Colts)

2) Dez Bryant (WR, Oklahoma St.)

3) Arrelious Benn (WR, Illinois)

4) Jonathan Dwyer (RB, Georgia Tech)

5) on the clock

Top NFL FF Rookies still on the board:

- Shonn Greene

- Jeremy Maclin

- Hakeem Nicks

- Kenny Britt

 

[JAA]

QB Jarret Brown - WVU

RB Noel Devine (junior) - WVU

 

[CBower4545]

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

It will be Murry than everyone else....

I'll take that wager. He's probably not even one of the top 5 backs in the class.

What other backs do you like better?Wasn't Murray the top RB in his class coming out?

Right now I have Jonathan Dwyer, Stafon Johnson, and CJ Spiller as the top three RBs in the 2010 class. I would take all of them before Murray without hesitation. There are a couple other guys flying under the radar that I like more and there will inevitably be some late risers who emerge with big 2009 seasons.As for Murray's high school rank, Scout.com had him as the #8 back in the 2006 class. Some of the other backs in that group:#1 Chris Wells#2 Stafon Johnson#4 CJ Spiller#5 LeSean McCoy#6 Mike Goodson#8 DeMarco Murray#9 Knowshon Moreno#10 Charles ScottMurray was also rated as the #2 all purpose back in the country by Rivals.com behind CJ Spiller. Wells and Johnson were ranked as the #1 and #2 running backs by Rivals. McCoy was #7 and Moreno was #10.

Stafon Johnson is so overrated it isn't funny. Jahvid Best will be a top 3 RB next year and maybe the best of all of them.

 

[EBF]

It will be Murry than everyone else....

I'll take that wager. He's probably not even one of the top 5 backs in the class.

What other backs do you like better?Wasn't Murray the top RB in his class coming out?

Right now I have Jonathan Dwyer, Stafon Johnson, and CJ Spiller as the top three RBs in the 2010 class. I would take all of them before Murray without hesitation. There are a couple other guys flying under the radar that I like more and there will inevitably be some late risers who emerge with big 2009 seasons.As for Murray's high school rank, Scout.com had him as the #8 back in the 2006 class. Some of the other backs in that group:#1 Chris Wells#2 Stafon Johnson#4 CJ Spiller#5 LeSean McCoy#6 Mike Goodson#8 DeMarco Murray#9 Knowshon Moreno#10 Charles ScottMurray was also rated as the #2 all purpose back in the country by Rivals.com behind CJ Spiller. Wells and Johnson were ranked as the #1 and #2 running backs by Rivals. McCoy was #7 and Moreno was #10.

Stafon Johnson is so overrated it isn't funny. Jahvid Best will be a top 3 RB next year and maybe the best of all of them.

Every USC fan knows Johnson is the best back on the roster. He starts ahead of a bunch of 5 star recruits. Hard to say he's overrated.Best is talented, but small and fragile. I don't think he can be a starter at the next level unless he bulks up considerably.

 

[offdee]

Phenomz Dynasty draft completed which allows 1 college player per roster (14 team league). Results of where the college players chosen went in the draft.

To give an idea of NFL rookie talent still available in this draft: Donald Brown, Shonn Green, Jeremy Maclin, Hakeem Nicks, Kenny Britt, Mark Sanchez

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College players already on a roster before this draft:

- C.J. Spiller (RB, Clemson)

- DeMarco Murray (RB, Oklahoma)

- Stafon Johnson (RB, USC)

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1.02) Dez Bryant (WR, Oklahoma St.)

1.03) Arrelious Benn (WR, Illinois)

1.04) Jonathan Dwyer (RB, Georgia Tech)

1.09) Jahvid Best (RB, Cal)

1.10) LaGarrette Blount (RB, Oregon)

1.14) Sam Bradford (QB, Oklahoma)

3.02) A.J. Green (WR, Georgia)

3.12) Colt McCoy (QB, Texas)

3.14) Julio Jones (WR, Alabama)

4.06) Evan Royster (RB, Penn St.)

4.11) Marshwan Gilyard (WR, Cincinnati)

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Every USC fan knows Johnson is the best back on the roster. He starts ahead of a bunch of 5 star recruits. Hard to say he's overrated.

Best is talented, but small and fragile. I don't think he can be a starter at the next level unless he bulks up considerably.

Tell that to Chris Johnson.Mark my words, Best will be a beast. 5'10" 195 leaves plenty of room to bulk up some.

 

[Balco]

David Gettis, BaylorI wish you were right on this one. Yes, Gettis is 6-4, 210 and has track speed, unfortunately with his hands Ashley Lelie comes to mind.I think you should go ahead an put QB Robert Griffin on your radar for about 2013.

Saw him play against UCONN this year. Not sure of his pro potential, but what a player! And a freshman. It is going to be tough for the Huskies to come out with a win at Baylor this year, that's for sure.

 

[EBF]

Every USC fan knows Johnson is the best back on the roster. He starts ahead of a bunch of 5 star recruits. Hard to say he's overrated.

Best is talented, but small and fragile. I don't think he can be a starter at the next level unless he bulks up considerably.

Tell that to Chris Johnson.Mark my words, Best will be a beast. 5'10" 195 leaves plenty of room to bulk up some.

Usually Pac-10 RBs are underrated, but Best and McKnight are the opposite. Same with LeGarrette Blount. Hugely overrated.People see a few highlight clips and think these guys are consistently great.

Best is a better college player than McKnight, but he has a long way to go before he's considered an NFL franchise back.

His biggest problem is that he's built like a CB.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

Usually Pac-10 RBs are underrated, but Best and McKnight are the opposite. Same with LeGarrette Blount. Hugely overrated.

People see a few highlight clips and think these guys are consistently great.

Best is a better college player than McKnight, but he has a long way to go before he's considered an NFL franchise back.

His biggest problem is that he's built like a CB.

OMG, talk about coming from the king of youtube LOL.

 

[Multiple Scores]

I agree with other about Jahvid Best being too small, his legs are sticks and won't hold up in the NFL. Besides Dwyer and possibly Spiller I don't see any 1st rounders next year and with the WRs besides Benn/Bryant I don't see any 1st rounders next year. Lots will obviously change but at this time last year I think the 2009 rookies looked a heck of a lot more promising. AJ Green isn't eligible next year but he'll be someone I'm targeting in 2011, I think Murray is underrated and outside of FBG you really don't hear too much about Stafon Johnson.

 

[EBF]

I watch games and I'm a Pac-10 homer. I drafted Best out of high school onto my college dynasty team. If you want to believe he's the next Chris Johnson, be my guest. I don't think that's how it will play out, but you never know...

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

I agree with other about Jahvid Best being too small, his legs are sticks and won't hold up in the NFL. Besides Dwyer and possibly Spiller I don't see any 1st rounders next year and with the WRs besides Benn/Bryant I don't see any 1st rounders next year. Lots will obviously change but at this time last year I think the 2009 rookies looked a heck of a lot more promising. AJ Green isn't eligible next year but he'll be someone I'm targeting in 2011, I think Murray is underrated and outside of FBG you really don't hear too much about Stafon Johnson.

Not sure what pics you're looking at, but....Doesn't look like sticks to me

You would think the SPoolers would learn from the Chris Johnson experience, and yes, Best is as good as Johnson IMO.

 

[EBF]

I agree with other about Jahvid Best being too small, his legs are sticks and won't hold up in the NFL. Besides Dwyer and possibly Spiller I don't see any 1st rounders next year and with the WRs besides Benn/Bryant I don't see any 1st rounders next year. Lots will obviously change but at this time last year I think the 2009 rookies looked a heck of a lot more promising. AJ Green isn't eligible next year but he'll be someone I'm targeting in 2011, I think Murray is underrated and outside of FBG you really don't hear too much about Stafon Johnson.

Looking at 2010 mocks, these guys are being touted as possible first round picks:QB Jevan Snead, Ole Miss

QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

RB Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech

RB CJ Spiller, Clemson

WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State

WR Arrellious Benn, Illinois

WR Brandon LaFell, LSU

WR Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati

TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma

Dwyer, Spiller, Bryant, and Benn look legit. I think Gresham is overrated. LaFell didn't wow me. Gilyard is intriguing, but maybe more of a 2nd-3rd round type depending on how he runs.

Remember that there are always some guys who emerge over the course of the season. Last year it was Mendenhall, Forte, C. Johnson, and K. Smith. This year it was D. Brown, Nicks, and Greene. There will be a couple players like that next year.

As for Stafon Johnson, he's a bit of a sleeper since he plays in a RBBC at USC. I think he's a better NFL prospect than McKnight and Gable. He got a third round grade from the advisory committee this year and decided to go back to school. Draft Scout has him rated as the fifth best senior back. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospec...ngs/TSX/2010_RB

 

[tdmills]

I agree with other about Jahvid Best being too small, his legs are sticks and won't hold up in the NFL. Besides Dwyer and possibly Spiller I don't see any 1st rounders next year and with the WRs besides Benn/Bryant I don't see any 1st rounders next year. Lots will obviously change but at this time last year I think the 2009 rookies looked a heck of a lot more promising. AJ Green isn't eligible next year but he'll be someone I'm targeting in 2011, I think Murray is underrated and outside of FBG you really don't hear too much about Stafon Johnson.

Not sure what pics you're looking at, but....Doesn't look like sticks to me

You would think the SPoolers would learn from the Chris Johnson experience, and yes, Best is as good as Johnson IMO.

So every small fast guy that is a RB will produce in the NFL then?

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

I agree with other about Jahvid Best being too small, his legs are sticks and won't hold up in the NFL. Besides Dwyer and possibly Spiller I don't see any 1st rounders next year and with the WRs besides Benn/Bryant I don't see any 1st rounders next year. Lots will obviously change but at this time last year I think the 2009 rookies looked a heck of a lot more promising. AJ Green isn't eligible next year but he'll be someone I'm targeting in 2011, I think Murray is underrated and outside of FBG you really don't hear too much about Stafon Johnson.

Looking at 2010 mocks, these guys are being touted as possible first round picks:QB Jevan Snead, Ole Miss

QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

RB Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech

RB CJ Spiller, Clemson

WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State

WR Arrellious Benn, Illinois

WR Brandon LaFell, LSU

WR Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati

TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma

Dwyer, Spiller, Bryant, and Benn look legit. I think Gresham is overrated. LaFell didn't wow me. Gilyard is intriguing, but maybe more of a 2nd-3rd round type depending on how he runs.

Remember that there are always some guys who emerge over the course of the season. Last year it was Mendenhall, Forte, C. Johnson, and K. Smith. This year it was D. Brown, Nicks, and Greene. There will be a couple players like that next year.

As for Stafon Johnson, he's a bit of a sleeper since he plays in a RBBC at USC. I think he's a better NFL prospect than McKnight and Gable. He got a third round grade from the advisory committee this year and decided to go back to school. Draft Scout has him rated as the fifth best senior back. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospec...ngs/TSX/2010_RB

I look at Draft Scout too, and that same service has Best ranked 2nd behind Dwyer for 2011 and ahead of Murray, Royster, and McKnight. I see most of those RBs coming out in 2010 instead of 2011 however.Draft Scout