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[Domination]

I am in a new dynasty league that will be drafting from scratch this year. This league allows you to draft and hold onto 2 college players. How early should I think about drafting any of them? Also, which players to look at?

 

[Domination]

BTW college players do not score points. You have the ability to draft them just for future value.

 

[bigmarc27]

Adrian Peterson - a round after Reggie Bush

Michael Bush - two or so rounds after the big four rookie RBs this year

Brady Quinn - a round or two after Leinart

Any WR - after round 12. Calvin Johnson and Dwayne Jarrett could go a little before that.

I can't think of anyone else that would warrant a selection the first 10-12 rounds.

 

[Domination]

I have seen Peterson go that high, but was having difficulting with the though of drafting a guy in the 3rd round and getting no production for an entire year with other studs still out there. I guess it is based on your opinion of Peterson.

 

[bigmarc27]

I have seen Peterson go that high, but was having difficulting with the though of drafting a guy in the 3rd round and getting no production for an entire year with other studs still out there. I guess it is based on your opinion of Peterson.

Oh. I agree. I don't think I would do it, but that's where he'll probably go.

 

[offdee]

 

[mueller54]

Adrian Peterson - a round after Reggie Bush

Michael Bush - two or so rounds after the big four rookie RBs this year

Brady Quinn - a round or two after Leinart

Any WR - after round 12. Calvin Johnson and Dwayne Jarrett could go a little before that.

I can't think of anyone else that would warrant a selection the first 10-12 rounds.

Marshawn Lynch has as good of a shot at succeeding in the NFL as Peterson does right now. Although he's not as decorated as Peterson his skills are easily as good

 

[bigmarc27]

Adrian Peterson - a round after Reggie Bush

Michael Bush - two or so rounds after the big four rookie RBs this year

Brady Quinn - a round or two after Leinart

Any WR - after round 12. Calvin Johnson and Dwayne Jarrett could go a little before that.

I can't think of anyone else that would warrant a selection the first 10-12 rounds.

Marshawn Lynch has as good of a shot at succeeding in the NFL as Peterson does right now. Although he's not as decorated as Peterson his skills are easily as good

Possibly, but I'm leery of any player coming from a Jeff Tedford system, not just QBs.

 

[Domination]

I agree about being leery of Lynch. What about Hart from Michigan, or Irons form Auburn? I know Hart had injury issues, but when he was healthy he was a great back.

 

[bigmarc27]

I agree about being leery of Lynch. What about Hart from Michigan, or Irons form Auburn? I know Hart had injury issues, but when he was healthy he was a great back.

ohh, Irons I forgot; throw him in with Bush from Louisville. Hart's too small IMO and is unlikely to come out after this year. I wouldn't want to wait 2 years on a guy who's probably not going to be picked in the first two rounds.If you want to wait a couple of years and try a guy in the last round, I would suggest Darius Walker, Steve Slaton, James Davis, or Tyrell Sutton.

 

[mueller54]

I agree about being leery of Lynch.  What about Hart from Michigan, or Irons form Auburn?  I know Hart had injury issues, but when he was healthy he was a great back.

ohh, Irons I forgot; throw him in with Bush from Louisville. Hart's too small IMO and is unlikely to come out after this year. I wouldn't want to wait 2 years on a guy who's probably not going to be picked in the first two rounds.If you want to wait a couple of years and try a guy in the last round, I would suggest Darius Walker, Steve Slaton, James Davis, or Tyrell Sutton.

There is a terrific soph class out there and no one really knows who will jump up and be that top back. Other sophs includeJamaal Charles, Darren McFadden, and Arian Foster

 

[mueller54]

I agree that Hart is too small and his game won't translate into the NFL

 

[mueller54]

Bush, while extremely talented is awfully big to succeed in the NFL long term. His pad level is too high cause of his size and he will take lots of shots to his body

 

[bigmarc27]

Here ya go, my end-all be-all rankings of college players that could go in your draft with upside and downside of picking them this year. I can only forsee about 15 players being drafted. Even then, probably all of them shouldn't...

TierA (rounds 3-8):

1. Adrian Peterson

Positives: Perceieved to have the best skills

Negatives: Only a Junior, probably over-valued by some

2. Kenny Irons

Positives: Will likely be a top pick next year

Negatives: Not as elite as Peterson, but should be drafted later

3. Michael Bush

Positives: big, NFL frame

Negatives: looks like Duckett, Dayne, and every other big guy bust as of late

4. Brady Quinn

Positives: will carry a high grade

Negatives: drafting a college QB means you're probably 3 years away from starting him.

TierB (rounds 9-15)

5. Marshawn Lynch

Positives: big numbers

Negatives: might come back for senior year, Jeff Tedford also coached a lot of great college backs who were busts

6. Calvin Johnson

Positives: Best overall WR IMO, TO-like skills

Negatives: Drafting a WR is a long-term project

7. Brian Brohm

Positives: Elite skills, maybe moreso than Quinn

Negatives: Possibly 2 years of college left, meaning it's after 2010 before he's any good.

8. Dwayne Jarret

Positives: great player, great size

Negatives: see Calvin Johnson

9. Kenneth Darby

Positives: big strong RB, senior

Negatives: not heralded, but could get a shot

TierC (15-end of draft)

10. Drew Stanton

Positives: likely to be a first round QB

Negatives: same as the others, it'll take awhile for any rookie +add a year of college

11. Lorenzo Booker

Positives: Could've come out this year

Negatives: not really great in any area

12. Steve Slaton

Positives: Outstanding RB, great skills

Negatives: only a Sophmore

13. Darius Walker

Positives: Can run and catch

Negatives: Only a junior

14: Chris Leake

Positives: 4 year starter, good poise

Negatives: would be an extreme flyer to take him

15. Sydney Rice

Positives: Good player, likely gone after this year

Negatives: product of a Spurrier system

--

Anyone else is likely not worth drafting... you could go after a few sleeper young RBs if you want to try and get lucky. I suggest James Davis of Clemson, Tyrell Sutton of NW, or Darren McFadden of ARK -- all are Sophmores.

 

[mueller54]

I agree about being leery of Lynch. What about Hart from Michigan, or Irons form Auburn? I know Hart had injury issues, but when he was healthy he was a great back.

Being leery of any Cal player is understandable, but bottom line is that Lynch was the #2 high school RB behind Peterson and considering Peterson's injury last year will contend for the #1 RB slot in next year's draft

 

[Domination]

I will take a 2nd look into Lynch. I agree that the Soph class is oustanding, but not sure willing to wait 2 years for even a hint of the NFL. (too much can happen) A few other names I have been hearing are Brousard of LSU, Moss of Miami, and Hunt of PSU.

 

[jurb26]

This might help a little:

Scoring - QB/RB/WR/TE/PK*

passing/rushing/receiving TD = 6

25 YDS passing** = 1 (decimal system)

10 YDS rushing/receiving** = 1 (decimal system)

passing/rushing/receiving conversion = 2

INTs/fumbles lost*** = minus 3

Starters - 1QB, 1RB, 2WR, 1TE, 1K, 1D/ST, 1FLEX (RB, WR, or TE) and 1 TB

1.01 1 Bear's Lair Johnson, Larry KCC RB

1.02 2 Blue Falcons Tomlinson, Ladainian SDC RB

1.03 3 Mighty CSD Portis, Clinton WAS RB

1.04 4 Tri-Lams Alexander, Shaun SEA RB

1.05 5 Inconvenient Truth Williams, Carnell TBB RB

1.06 6 Ugly Dawgz Manning, Peyton IND QB

1.07 7 Houston Texans Barber, Tiki NYG RB

1.08 8 Bishop Reign Brown, Ronnie MIA RB

1.09 9 Poultry in Motion Jordan, Lamont OAK RB

1.10 10 Crimble Crumble Bush, Reggie NOS RB ®

1.11 11 Terminator Jackson, Steven STL RB

1.12 12 Chosen Ones Fitzgerald, Larry ARI WR

1.13 13 Pride of Pei Mei Smith, Steve CAR WR

1.14 14 Blue Steel Johnson, Rudi CIN RB

2.01 15 Blue Steel James, Edgerrin ARI RB

2.02 16 Pride of Pei Mei Davis, Domanick HOU RB

2.03 17 Chosen Ones * offdee's, Adrian Peterson College Player FA Off

2.04 18 Terminator McGahee, Willis BUF RB

2.05 19 Terminator Johnson, Chad CIN WR

2.06 20 Poultry in Motion Boldin, Anquan ARI WR

2.07 21 Bishop Reign Maroney, Laurence NEP RB ®

2.08 22 Houston Texans Holt, Torry STL WR

2.09 23 Mighty CSD Moss, Randy OAK WR

2.10 24 Inconvenient Truth Westbrook, Brian PHI RB

2.11 25 Tri-Lams Owens, Terrell DAL WR

2.12 26 Bear's Lair Gates, Antonio SDC TE

2.13 27 Blue Falcons Jones, Kevin DET RB

2.14 28 Bear's Lair Jones, Julius DAL RB

3.01 29 Ugly Dawgz Parker, Willie PIT RB

3.02 30 Blue Falcons Williams, DeAngelo CAR RB ®

3.03 31 Ugly Dawgz Lewis, Jamal BAL RB

3.04 32 Tri-Lams Benson, Cedric CHI RB

3.05 33 Inconvenient Truth Taylor, Chester MIN RB

3.06 34 Mighty CSD White, LenDale TEN RB ®

3.07 35 Houston Texans Harrison, Marvin IND WR

3.08 36 Bishop Reign Palmer, Carson CIN QB

3.09 37 Poultry in Motion Chambers, Chris MIA WR

3.10 38 Crimble Crumble Brady, Tom NEP QB

3.11 39 Terminator Addai, Joseph IND RB ®

3.12 40 Chosen Ones Williams, Roy DET WR

3.13 41 Pride of Pei Mei Jackson, Darrell SEA WR

3.14 42 Blue Steel Droughns, Reuben CLE RB

4.01 43 Blue Steel Wayne, Reggie IND WR

4.02 44 Pride of Pei Mei Bell, Tatum DEN RB

4.03 45 Crimble Crumble Johnson, Andre HOU WR

4.04 46 Terminator McAllister, Deuce NOS RB

4.05 47 Blue Falcons Moss, Santana WAS WR

4.06 48 Poultry in Motion Walker, Javon DEN WR

4.07 49 Bishop Reign Burress, Plaxico NYG WR

4.08 50 Houston Texans Manning, Eli NYG QB

4.09 51 Ugly Dawgz Ward, Hines PIT WR

4.10 52 Inconvenient Truth Houshmandzadeh, T.J. CIN WR

4.11 53 Tri-Lams Shockey, Jeremy NYG TE

4.12 54 Bear's Lair Edwards, Braylon CLE WR

4.13 55 Chosen Ones Roethlisberger, Ben PIT QB

4.14 56 Ugly Dawgz Driver, Donald GBP WR

5.01 57 Mighty CSD Evans, Lee BUF WR

5.02 58 Chosen Ones Perry, Chris CIN RB

5.03 59 Mighty CSD Dunn, Warrick ATL RB

5.04 60 Tri-Lams Dillon, Corey NEP RB

5.05 61 Inconvenient Truth Hasselbeck, Matt SEA QB

5.06 62 Mighty CSD Branch, Deion NEP WR

5.07 63 Houston Texans Gonzalez, Tony KCC TE

5.08 64 Bishop Reign Jones, Matt JAC WR

5.09 65 Poultry in Motion Culpepper, Daunte MIA QB

5.10 66 Terminator Jones, Thomas CHI RB

5.11 67 Terminator McNabb, Donovan PHI QB

5.12 68 Blue Falcons Davis, Vernon SFO TE ®

5.13 69 Pride of Pei Mei Heap, Todd BAL TE

5.14 70 Blue Steel Crumpler, Alge ATL TE

6.01 71 Blue Steel * mueller54's, Marshawn Lynch College Player FA Off

6.02 72 Pride of Pei Mei * Sleeper 43's, Dewayne Jarrett College Player FA Off

6.03 73 Chosen Ones Turner, Michael SDC RB

6.04 74 Crimble Crumble * Ron_Mexico's, Mike Bush College Player FA Off

6.05 75 Crimble Crumble Gore, Frank SFO RB

6.06 76 Poultry in Motion Bears, Chicago CHI Def

6.07 77 Bishop Reign Watson, Ben NEP TE

6.08 78 Houston Texans Panthers, Carolina CAR Def

6.09 79 Ugly Dawgz Smith, Rod DEN WR

6.10 80 Inconvenient Truth Foster, De'shaun CAR RB

6.11 81 Tri-Lams Jackson, Chad NEP WR ®

6.12 82 Bear's Lair Clayton, Michael TBB WR

6.13 83 Blue Falcons Bulger, Marc STL QB

6.14 84 Mighty CSD Cooley, Chris WAS TE

7.01 85 Bear's Lair Barber, Marion DAL RB

7.02 86 Blue Falcons Stallworth, Donte' NOS WR

7.03 87 Bear's Lair Brown, Reggie PHI WR

7.04 88 Tri-Lams Delhomme, Jake CAR QB

7.05 89 Inconvenient Truth Coles, Laveranues NYJ WR

7.06 90 Ugly Dawgz Galloway, Joey TBB WR

7.07 91 Houston Texans Dayne, Ron DEN RB

7.08 92 Bishop Reign Rivers, Philip SDC QB

7.09 93 Poultry in Motion Jones, Greg JAC RB

7.10 94 Chosen Ones Clayton, Mark BAL WR

7.11 95 Terminator Steelers, Pittsburgh PIT Def

7.12 96 Crimble Crumble Wilford, Ernest JAC WR

7.13 97 Pride of Pei Mei Witten, Jason DAL TE

7.14 98 Blue Steel Mason, Derrick BAL WR

8.01 99 Blue Steel Horn, Joe NOS WR

8.02 100 Pride of Pei Mei Vick, Michael ATL QB

8.03 101 Chosen Ones Leinart, Matt ARI QB ®

8.04 102 Terminator * ffgiant's, Calvin Johnson College Player FA Off

8.05 103 Crimble Crumble Gado, Samkon GBP RB

8.06 104 Poultry in Motion Winslow, Kellen CLE TE

8.07 105 Bishop Reign Robinson, Koren MIN WR

8.08 106 Houston Texans Glenn, Terry DAL WR

8.09 107 Ugly Dawgz, Kenny Irons * VaCatFan's, College Player FA Off

8.10 108 Inconvenient Truth Muhammad, Muhsin CHI WR

8.11 109 Tri-Lams Jurevicius, Joe CLE WR

8.12 110 Bear's Lair Brees, Drew NOS QB

8.13 111 Blue Falcons Miller, Heath PIT TE

8.14 112 Mighty CSD Plummer, Jake DEN QB

9.01 113 Mighty CSD Cutler, Jay DEN QB ®

9.02 114 Blue Falcons Buccaneers, Tampa Bay TBB Def

9.03 115 Bear's Lair McMichael, Randy MIA TE

9.04 116 Tri-Lams Holmes, Santonio PIT WR ®

9.05 117 Inconvenient Truth Smith, L.J. PHI TE

9.06 118 Ugly Dawgz Rhodes, Dominic IND RB

9.07 119 Houston Texans Bledsoe, Drew DAL QB

9.08 120 Poultry in Motion Young, Vince TEN QB ®

9.09 121 Poultry in Motion Houston, Cedric NYJ RB

9.10 122 Chosen Ones Troupe, Ben TEN TE

9.11 123 Terminator Bennett, Drew TEN WR

9.12 124 Crimble Crumble Burleson, Nate SEA WR

9.13 125 Pride of Pei Mei Norwood, Jerious ATL RB ®

9.14 126 Blue Steel Leftwich, Byron JAC QB

10.01 127 Blue Steel Brown, Chris TEN RB

10.02 128 Pride of Pei Mei Moats, Ryan PHI RB

10.03 129 Chosen Ones Bryant, Antonio SFO WR

10.04 130 Terminator Kennison, Eddie KCC WR

10.05 131 Crimble Crumble Hilton, Zack NOS TE

10.06 132 Bishop Reign, Brady Quinn * fozworth's, College Player FA Off

10.07 133 Bishop Reign Duckett, T.J. ATL RB

10.08 134 Houston Texans Martin, Curtis NYJ RB

10.09 135 Ugly Dawgz Anderson, Mike BAL RB

10.10 136 Inconvenient Truth Moore, Mewelde MIN RB

10.11 137 Tri-Lams Lloyd, Brandon WAS WR

10.12 138 Bear's Lair Colts, Indianapolis IND Def

10.13 139 Blue Falcons Porter, Jerry OAK WR

10.14 140 Mighty CSD Green, Ahman GBP RB

11.01 141 Mighty CSD Simms, Chris TBB QB

11.02 142 Blue Falcons Brooks, Aaron OAK QB

11.03 143 Bear's Lair Barlow, Kevan SFO RB

11.04 144 Tri-Lams Drew, Maurice JAC RB ®

11.05 145 Inconvenient Truth Frye, Charlie CLE QB

11.06 146 Ugly Dawgz Stevens, Jerramy SEA TE

11.07 147 Houston Texans Taylor, Fred JAC RB

11.08 148 Bishop Reign White, Roddy ATL WR

11.09 149 Bishop Reign Marshall, Brandon DEN WR ®

11.10 150 Crimble Crumble Givens, David TEN WR

11.11 151 Terminator Clark, Dallas IND TE

11.12 152 Chosen Ones Calhoun, Brian DET RB ®

11.13 153 Pride of Pei Mei Carr, David HOU QB

11.14 154 Blue Steel Warner, Kurt ARI QB

12.01 155 Blue Steel Kitna, Jon DET QB

12.02 156 Pride of Pei Mei Williamson, Troy MIN WR

12.03 157 Chosen Ones Lewis, Marcedes JAC TE ®

12.04 158 Terminator Williams, Mike DET WR

12.05 159 Crimble Crumble Smith, Alex SFO QB

12.06 160 Poultry in Motion McNair, Steve BAL QB

12.07 161 Poultry in Motion Johnson, Keyshawn CAR WR

12.08 162 Houston Texans Ravens, Baltimore BAL Def

12.09 163 Ugly Dawgz Pope, Leonard ARI TE ®

12.10 164 Inconvenient Truth Curtis, Kevin STL WR

12.11 165 Chosen Ones Schaub, Matt ATL QB

12.12 166 Bear's Lair Davenport, Najeh GBP RB

12.13 167 Blue Falcons Parker, Samie KCC WR

12.14 168 Mighty CSD Smith, Alex TBB TE

13.01 169 Mighty CSD Redskins, Washington WAS Def

13.02 170 Blue Falcons Vinatieri, Adam IND PK

13.03 171 Bear's Lair Green, Trent KCC QB

13.04 172 Tri-Lams Grossman, Rex CHI QB

13.05 173 Inconvenient Truth Moss, Sinorice NYG WR ®

13.06 174 Ugly Dawgz Giants, New York NYG Def

13.07 175 Houston Texans Wiggins, Jermaine MIN TE

 

[Domination]

Very interesting, but that seems very high for Peterson. Especially for a player that you get nothing from for an entire year. You had better hope he is the next great one.

 

[jurb26]

Here ya go, my end-all be-all rankings of college players that could go in your draft with upside and downside of picking them this year. I can only forsee about 15 players being drafted. Even then, probably all of them shouldn't...

TierA (rounds 3-8):

1. Adrian Peterson

Positives: Perceieved to have the best skills

Negatives: Only a Junior, probably over-valued by some

2. Kenny Irons

Positives: Will likely be a top pick next year

Negatives: Not as elite as Peterson, but should be drafted later

3. Michael Bush

Positives: big, NFL frame

Negatives: looks like Duckett, Dayne, and every other big guy bust as of late

4. Brady Quinn

Positives: will carry a high grade

Negatives: drafting a college QB means you're probably 3 years away from starting him.

TierB (rounds 9-15)

5. Marshawn Lynch

Positives: big numbers

Negatives: might come back for senior year, Jeff Tedford also coached a lot of great college backs who were busts

6. Calvin Johnson

Positives: Best overall WR IMO, TO-like skills

Negatives: Drafting a WR is a long-term project

7. Brian Brohm

Positives: Elite skills, maybe moreso than Quinn

Negatives: Possibly 2 years of college left, meaning it's after 2010 before he's any good.

8. Dwayne Jarret

Positives: great player, great size

Negatives: see Calvin Johnson

9. Kenneth Darby

Positives: big strong RB, senior

Negatives: not heralded, but could get a shot

TierC (15-end of draft)

10. Drew Stanton

Positives: likely to be a first round QB

Negatives: same as the others, it'll take awhile for any rookie +add a year of college

11. Lorenzo Booker

Positives: Could've come out this year

Negatives: not really great in any area

12. Steve Slaton

Positives: Outstanding RB, great skills

Negatives: only a Sophmore

13. Darius Walker

Positives: Can run and catch

Negatives: Only a junior

14: Chris Leake

Positives: 4 year starter, good poise

Negatives: would be an extreme flyer to take him

15. Sydney Rice

Positives: Good player, likely gone after this year

Negatives: product of a Spurrier system

--

Anyone else is likely not worth drafting... you could go after a few sleeper young RBs if you want to try and get lucky. I suggest James Davis of Clemson, Tyrell Sutton of NW, or Darren McFadden of ARK -- all are Sophmores.

How in the world is Ted Ginn Jr. not on this list? Sure, he is not as polished as the other top WRs, but this guy is going to be a round 1 pick in the NFL draft more than likley. He very well could EXPLODE this year if he turns the corner and his football IQ even cathes up with his natural abilty half way.Some others I think should be added to the list:

Steve Breaston

Gary Russel

Lance Leggett

Tyler Palko

Ken Darby

Justin Vincent

DeShawne Wynn

Steve Smith

Jeff Samardzija

I'm probably still missing some.

 

[mightyeskimo]

I really enjoy discussing the upcoming classes of college players in advance to help me in my strategy for this year. Basically trying to size up whether a class is RB heavy or WR heavy and so forth. Can you guys suggest some college fantasy rankings sites or college player ranking sites as they pertain to the NFL draft and provide links? Thanks in advance. This is a very good thread.

 

[bigmarc27]

How in the world is Ted Ginn Jr. not on this list? Sure, he is not as polished as the other top WRs, but this guy is going to be a round 1 pick in the NFL draft more than likley. He very well could EXPLODE this year if he turns the corner and his football IQ even cathes up with his natural abilty half way.

You're going to carry a guy on a dynasty roster for 2 years before he's even drafted, hoping he'll pan out at a position in which he pretty much just started playing (less than 80 career receptions)?He's a great college talent, but he's not nearly ready to play WR in the NFL. That's a 5 years project you're going to have.

 

[jurb26]

How in the world is Ted Ginn Jr. not on this list? Sure, he is not as polished as the other top WRs, but this guy is going to be a round 1 pick in the NFL draft more than likley. He very well could EXPLODE this year if he turns the corner and his football IQ even cathes up with his natural abilty half way.

You're going to carry a guy on a dynasty roster for 2 years before he's even drafted, hoping he'll pan out at a position in which he pretty much just started playing (less than 80 career receptions)?He's a great college talent, but he's not nearly ready to play WR in the NFL. That's a 5 years project you're going to have.

Most think he will be gone after this year. If he has a break out year, you can book it.

 

[bigmarc27]

How in the world is Ted Ginn Jr. not on this list? Sure, he is not as polished as the other top WRs, but this guy is going to be a round 1 pick in the NFL draft more than likley. He very well could EXPLODE this year if he turns the corner and his football IQ even cathes up with his natural abilty half way.

You're going to carry a guy on a dynasty roster for 2 years before he's even drafted, hoping he'll pan out at a position in which he pretty much just started playing (less than 80 career receptions)?He's a great college talent, but he's not nearly ready to play WR in the NFL. That's a 5 years project you're going to have.

Most think he will be gone after this year. If he has a break out year, you can book it.

He very well could, but if I'm going to take a WR before he's even out of college, I want a sure-fire stud. I'm not waiting on someone who's super athletic, but is learning to play the position and still doesn't understand proper route running. The only 2 I'd really consider as far as WRs go would be Johnson and Jarrett. The rest I could do without until next year.

 

[Domination]

I really enjoy discussing the upcoming classes of college players in advance to help me in my strategy for this year. Basically trying to size up whether a class is RB heavy or WR heavy and so forth. Can you guys suggest some college fantasy rankings sites or college player ranking sites as they pertain to the NFL draft and provide links? Thanks in advance. This is a very good thread.

Here are a few sites with mocks and info.http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/2007_profiles.cfm

http://draftking.com/nfl/2007/mockdraft.shtml

Not sure what I think of them yet, but it will give you some kind of idea. Haven't found actual rankings though.

 

[mightyeskimo]

Brady Quinn Notre Dame QB Junior 6'4" 232

Brian Brohm Louisville QB Sophmore 6'4" 224

Drew Stanton Michigan State QB Junior 6'3" 228

Chris Leak Florida QB Sophmore 6'0" 210

Tyler Palko Pittsburgh QB Junior 6'2" 220

Adrian Peterson Oklahoma RB Sophmore 6'2" 211

Michael Bush Louisville RB Junior 6'3" 250

Marshawn Lynch California RB Sophmore 5'11" 215

Mike Hart Michigan RB Sophmore 5'11" 192

Kenny Irons Auburn RB Junior 5'11" 202

Darius Walker Notre Dame RB Sophmore 5'11" 205

Steve Slaton West Virginia RB Freshman 5'10" 185

Jamaal Charles Texas RB Freshman 6'1" 190

Arian Foster Tennessee RB Freshman 6'1" 211

Kenneth Darby Alabama RB Junior 5'11" 205

Lorenzo Booker Florida State RB Junior 5'11" 187

James Davis Clemson RB Freshman 6'0" 205

Tyrell Sutton Northwestern RB Freshman 5'9" 190

Darren McFadden Arkansas RB Freshman 6'2" 210

Alley Broussard LSU RB Junior 6'0" 233

Tony Hunt Penn State RB Junior 6'2" 220

Gary Russell Minnesota RB Sophmore 5'11" 195

Justin Vincent LSU RB Junior 5'11" 213

DeShawne Wynn Florida RB Junior 5'11" 230

Calvin Johnson Georgia Tech WR Sophmore 6'4" 225

Dwayne Jarrett USC WR Sophmore 6'5" 200

Sydney Rice South Carolina WR Freshman 6'4" 191

Ted Ginn Jr. Ohio State WR Sophmore 6'0" 175

Steve Breaston Michigan WR Senior 6'1" 179

Lance Leggett Miami WR Sophmore 6'3" 184

Jeff Samardzija Notre Dame WR Junior 6'5" 250

So that's about it so far. Anyone care to speculate who goes in the 1st round of the 2007 NFL Draft (Obviously not underclassmen)?

 

[Domination]

How in the world is Ted Ginn Jr. not on this list?  Sure, he is not as polished as the other top WRs, but this guy is going to be a round 1 pick in the NFL draft more than likley.  He very well could EXPLODE this year if he turns the corner and his football IQ even cathes up with his natural abilty half way.

You're going to carry a guy on a dynasty roster for 2 years before he's even drafted, hoping he'll pan out at a position in which he pretty much just started playing (less than 80 career receptions)?He's a great college talent, but he's not nearly ready to play WR in the NFL. That's a 5 years project you're going to have.

Most think he will be gone after this year. If he has a break out year, you can book it.

He very well could, but if I'm going to take a WR before he's even out of college, I want a sure-fire stud. I'm not waiting on someone who's super athletic, but is learning to play the position and still doesn't understand proper route running. The only 2 I'd really consider as far as WRs go would be Johnson and Jarrett. The rest I could do without until next year.

I agree cant see taking a college WR too much time too wait for for any kind of returns.

 

[Domination]

Is it worth thinking about a soph that I would have to wait at least 2 years for? If so, any suggestions? To me the soph class looks stacked at RB.

 

[mightyeskimo]

I think I'd take a current NFL player before a sophmore at any position. Too much can happen, too many variables to account for. I think the only time I'd lock up a college player is in the Junior or Senior year, being at the top of their game, and fairly certain they will be declaring for the draft the following year.

 

[Domination]

If the only logical players to be taken are mostly RB, then I feel that it will hurt the rookies draft and not enable the bad teams to help themselves as much. It seems as if this would lessen the importance of the rookie draft.

 

[Domination]

Doesn't anyone have any doubts about Peterson's durability and ability to perform against top talent? He performed great when OU had a good team his freshman year, but struggled w/ injures and a team that was alot worse than the year before.

 

[jeter23]

15. Sydney Rice

Positives: Good player, likely gone after this year

Negatives: product of a Spurrier system

He's just a sophomore? Will he be draft eligible just as Fitz was a couple of years ago?

 

[Domination]

15.  Sydney Rice

Positives: Good player, likely gone after this year

Negatives: product of a Spurrier system

He's just a sophomore? Will he be draft eligible just as Fitz was a couple of years ago?

No he wont be eligible for NFL Draft, but will be eligible to be drafted in a dynasty league if you are willing to hold him for a few years.

 

[Baracuda]

Doesn't anyone have any doubts about Peterson's durability and ability to perform against top talent? He performed great when OU had a good team his freshman year, but struggled w/ injures and a team that was alot worse than the year before.

I have questions about Peterson's durability and running style. He seems to seek out contact which can lead to these nagging injuries. I think Marshawn Lynch is the better NFL prospect, which is why I drafted him. But I do think both will be solid players in the NFL.

 

[bigmarc27]

15. Sydney Rice

Positives: Good player, likely gone after this year

Negatives: product of a Spurrier system

He's just a sophomore? Will he be draft eligible just as Fitz was a couple of years ago?

No he wont be eligible for NFL Draft, but will be eligible to be drafted in a dynasty league if you are willing to hold him for a few years.

Rice red-shirted so he will be 3 years removed from HS after this season and draft eligible.

 

[jeter23]

15. Sydney Rice

Positives: Good player, likely gone after this year

Negatives: product of a Spurrier system

He's just a sophomore? Will he be draft eligible just as Fitz was a couple of years ago?

No he wont be eligible for NFL Draft, but will be eligible to be drafted in a dynasty league if you are willing to hold him for a few years.

Rice red-shirted so he will be 3 years removed from HS after this season and draft eligible.

We were just having this discussion in a league of mine. Are players that redshirt eligible after their redshirt sophomore season? We decided they weren't.

 

[oukurt]

Is it worth thinking about a soph that I would have to wait at least 2 years for? If so, any suggestions? To me the soph class looks stacked at RB.

What next....Any high school players worth taking a chance on? I would not be suprised if some leagues allow high school picks now. Getting a little ridiculous, but to each his own.

 

[King of the Jungle]

Doesn't anyone have any doubts about Peterson's durability and ability to perform against top talent? He performed great when OU had a good team his freshman year, but struggled w/ injures and a team that was alot worse than the year before.

I have questions about Peterson's durability and running style. He seems to seek out contact which can lead to these nagging injuries. I think Marshawn Lynch is the better NFL prospect, which is why I drafted him. But I do think both will be solid players in the NFL.

You could say the same for Larry "Get out of my way or I will move you myself" Johnson.By the way: "Guns don't kill people, Larry Johnson does."

 

[ConstruxBoy]

Is it worth thinking about a soph that I would have to wait at least 2 years for? If so, any suggestions? To me the soph class looks stacked at RB.

What next....Any high school players worth taking a chance on? I would not be suprised if some leagues allow high school picks now. Getting a little ridiculous, but to each his own.

Someone grabbed Jonathan Stewart in my league.

 

[pretender]

 

[Domination]

Would you ever draft a IDP college player, in a normal scoring league? (not exagerated Def scoring) I can't see a reason to, but figured I would ask.

 

[ILUVBEER99]

Is it worth thinking about a soph that I would have to wait at least 2 years for?  If so, any suggestions?  To me the soph class looks stacked at RB.

What next....Any high school players worth taking a chance on? I would not be suprised if some leagues allow high school picks now. Getting a little ridiculous, but to each his own.

Someone grabbed Jonathan Stewart in my league.

If he got him cheap then that's a great pick.