Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (thepowerofX @ May 3 2006, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree, TROY SMITH will win the Heisman.</div>The only way Quinn doesn't win it is if he purposely tanks the season or gets injured. He's the favorite to win and the season hasn't started yet. The fans love him, the analysts love him, and the coaches love him (Pete Carroll even said that Quinn was the 2nd best QB, after Leinart, in college last year).Even if Quinn doesn't deserve it, he'll still win it.
Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ May 3 2006, 08:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (thepowerofX @ May 3 2006, 05:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I agree, TROY SMITH will win the Heisman.</div>The only way Quinn doesn't win it is if he purposely tanks the season or gets injured. He's the favorite to win and the season hasn't started yet. The fans love him, the analysts love him, and the coaches love him (Pete Carroll even said that Quinn was the 2nd best QB, after Leinart, in college last year).Even if Quinn doesn't deserve it, he'll still win it.</div>Or when KI trumps the SEC for 2000+ yards , but seriously I think KI has a real oppurtunity, he's a small guy that runs like he thinks he's got Jeromes size (not speed wise)
Re: Top picks in '07? He also has no Steve Slaton! . Kiper is an idiot anyways.This looks like the perfect Draft the Ravens could have had for this past season. So many DB/CB's it's ridiculous. We should tank our season this year if the Steelers go anywhere near undefeated and the wild card is out of obvious reach. What am I talking about?
Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mrbrightside111 @ May 3 2006, 01:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>troy smith for heisman.</div>I dont think he will win it and I am a Buckeye fan, I do think it will be Brady Quinn who win's it
Re: Top picks in '07? <u>Kiper Top 25 Seniors:</u><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>1. Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame (6-4, 231)2005: 64.9 completion pct., 3,919 passing yards, 32 TD-7 INT2. Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson (6-5, 260)2005: 9 sacks, 15 tackles for loss3. Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin (6-8, 306)2005: First Team All-Big Ten4. Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn St. (6-2, 229)2005: Team-high 116 tackles, 3 sacks5. Quentin Moses, DE, Georgia (6-5, 250)2005: 11 sacks, 20 tackles for loss6. Michael Bush, RB, Louisville (6-3, 250)2005: 1,143 rushing yards, 23 TD7. Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame (6-4, 231)2005: 78 receptions, 1,274 yards, 15 TD8. LaRon Landry, DB, LSU (6-2, 204)2005: All-SEC for third straight year9. Tim Crowder, DE, Texas (6-4, 270)2005: First Team All-Big 1210. Brandon Meriweather, DB, Miami (6-0, 188)2005: Led team with career-high 115 tackles11. Drew Stanton, QB, Michigan St. (6-3, 230)2005: 66.5 completion pct., 3,077 yards, 22 TD-12 INT12. Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn (5-11, 200)2005: 1,293 rushing yards, 13 TD13. LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan (6-2, 268)2005: 7 sacks, 14 tackles for loss14. Levi Brown, OT, Penn St. (6-5, 324)2005: First Team All-Big Ten15. Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno St. (6-1, 200)2005: 1 INT, 7 pass breakups16. Michael Griffin, DB, Texas (6-0, 205)2005: 3 INT, team-high 124 tackles17. Ryan Harris, OT, Notre Dame (6-5, 288)2005: Started all 12 games (32 straight starts)18. Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska (6-6, 280)2005: 9 sacks, 17 tackles for loss19. Rufus Alexander, LB, Oklahoma (6-1, 231)2005: 17 tackles for loss; team-high 102 tackles20. Leon Hall, CB, Michigan (5-11, 193)2005: Team-high 4 INT21. Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio St. (6-3, 295)2005: 28 tackles, 3 tackles for loss22. Victor Abiamiri, DE, Notre Dame (6-4, 260)2005: Team-high 8 sacks, 15 tackles for loss23. Justin Blalock, OT, Texas (6-4, 329)2005: First Team All-Big 1224. Jason Hill, WR, Washington St. (6-1, 210)2005: 62 receptions, 1,097 yards, 13 TD25. Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi (6-2, 230)2005: Led SEC in tackles per game (12.8)</div><u>Todd McShay's Top 12 Seniors:</u><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>1. Brady Quinn, QB, Notre DameBy returning to school for another season, Quinn avoided the logjam of quarterbacks that was atop the 2006 draft board. He also should benefit from another season of tutelage under head coach Charlie Weis, who performed similar magic with sixth-round pick Tom Brady as coordinator of the New England Patriots. Quinn enters his fourth season as a starter at Notre Dame and boasts an impressive blend of arm strength, size and leadership skills. If his coverage reads and prudence continue to progress at a similar pace in 2006, Quinn could become the top pick in next year's draft.2. Joe Thomas, OT, WisconsinThomas was rumored to be leaning toward leaving school early for the 2006 draft, for which he projected as a mid-to-late first round pick. But his decision was made easy when he suffered a right knee injury in Wisconsin's win over Auburn in the Capital One Bowl. Coincidentally, the injury occurred while he was subbing in as a defensive tackle along the Badgers' injury-riddled defensive line. If Thomas can return to form after offseason rehabilitation, he could become the top offensive lineman off next year's draft board.3. Drew Stanton, QB, Michigan StateStanton shows the potential to emerge as a dynamic starting quarterback in the NFL. He has all the physical tools, including the size, arm strength and athletic ability. Most important, Stanton has the "it" factor, showing rare intangibles as a leader and competitor. Durability has been an issue in the past. But if he can stay on the field and perform more consistently in 2006, Stanton will become Quinn's biggest competitor for top-dog honors in the 2007 draft.4. Michael Bush, RB, LouisvilleBush rushed for 1,143 yards and 23 touchdowns on 205 carries as a junior in 2005 despite missing two games with an ankle sprain. On top of his outstanding combination of size and speed, Bush shows good versatility as a receiver and blocker. Bush grades out as the top senior running back prospect in next year's draft class and could give Oklahoma RB Adrian Peterson a run for his money should Peterson elect to leave school after his junior year.5. Paul Posluszny, OLB, Penn StatePosluszny tore two ligaments in his right knee during Penn State's victory over Florida State in this year's Orange Bowl, but the injury did not require surgery. If he can rebound fully and continue to dominate the college ranks the way he did with 116 total tackles as a junior last season, Posluszny could be the top linebacker selected in the 2007 draft.6. Gaines Adams, DE, ClemsonAdams was seriously considering taking the NFL plunge, but he was getting mixed signals from the league's advisory board, his college coaches, potential agents and other counselors. Instead of risking disappointment, Adams made the wise decision to return to Clemson for his final season in 2006. If he picks up where he left off as a junior (15 tackles for loss, including 9 sacks), Adams will rank among the top defensive prospects in the 2007 class.7. Kenny Irons, RB, AuburnAfter breaking out with 1,259 rushing yards in Auburn's final 10 games last season, Irons has emerged as a legitimate prospect to monitor at running back next year. With a good combination of size and speed to go with his punishing north-south running style, Irons could be a perfect fit for teams employing power-run offensive schemes (see: Panthers and Steelers).8. Justin Blalock, OT, TexasBlalock is a monster of a man. Overshadowed by teammate Jonathan Scott the past couple of seasons, Blalock finally will get his due recognition as the best offensive lineman not only in Texas but arguably in the nation. Blalock might never be a great fit as a left tackle in the NFL, but he should quickly emerge as a dominant force on the right side. Quicker feet as a senior could land him in the top 10 of next year's draft.9. LaRon Landry, DS, LSULandry has been terrorizing opposing quarterbacks and ball carriers since showing up on Baton Rouge's campus as a freshman in 2003. Three years later and with far more experience under his belt, Landry should rank among the elite defensive prospects in the 2007 draft. Landry checks in at only 190 pounds, but he fills hard versus the run and hits like a linebacker. Landry shows as much range as any safety in college football and is a true ball hawk with nine career interceptions leading up to his senior campaign. The NFL is looking for versatile playmakers at safety, and Landry embodies those qualities.10. Quentin Moses, DE, GeorgiaMoses possesses impressive natural athleticism and continues to improve his size, strength and technique. He played basketball for the Bulldogs early in his collegiate career but has since turned his full focus to the gridiron. Moses played in a rotation early in his career but finally took over as a full-time starter once David Pollack moved on to the NFL (Bengals). In 2005, Moses had a breakout campaign with 44 tackles, 20 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. If he gets stronger versus the run while continuing to make a tremendous impact rushing the passer as a senior in 2006, Moses will earn himself a spot in the top half of the first round in next year's NFL draft.11. Levi Brown, OT, Penn StateBrown began his career as a defensive tackle but moved to the offensive line as a redshirt freshman in 2003. He has been essentially a full-time starter since and will graduate with four years of starting experience. At 6-foot-5, 325 pounds, Brown has adequate mobility but still has room to improve in terms of his overall technique and foot quickness. Regardless whether it's on the left or right side, Brown projects as a starting offensive tackle in the NFL, which is why he ranks as one of the elite senior prospects early in the 2007 draft process.12. Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre DameNot heavily recruited out of high school, Samardzija has used his size, quickness, instincts, hands and toughness to overcome elite speed. Samardzija's draft stock is likely to slip once some of the supremely talented junior skills players get thrown into the mix, but another productive year like 2005 (77 catches, 1,249 yards, 15 TDs) could secure him a spot in the first round of next year's draft.</div><u>Todd McShay's Top Eligible Players at each position:</u><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Quarterbacks: 1. Brady Quinn, Notre Dame; 2. Brian Brohm*, Louisville; 3. Drew Stanton, Michigan State; 4. Jordan Palmer, UTEP; 5. Kyle Wright*, Miami-Fla.; 6. Chad Henne*, Michigan; 7. Tyler Palko, Pittsburgh; 8. Troy Smith, Ohio State; 9. Trent Edwards, Stanford; 10. John Beck, BYU; 11. Chris Leak, Florida; 12. Sam Kellar, Arizona State.Running backs: 1. Adrian Peterson*, Oklahoma; 2. Michael Bush, Louisville; 3. Kenny Irons, Auburn; 4. Marshawn Lynch*, California; 5. Kenneth Darby, Alabama; 6. Mike Hart*, Michigan; 7. Lorenzo Booker, Florida State; 8. Thomas Brown*, Georgia; 9. Tyrone Moss, Miami-Fla.; 10. Lynell Hamilton*, San Diego State; 11. DeShawn Wynn, Florida; 12. Brian Leonard (FB), Rutgers; 13. Darius Walker*, Notre Dame; 14. Courtney Lewis, Texas A&M; 15. Tony Hunt, Penn State.Wide receivers: 1. Dwayne Jarrett*, USC; 2. Calvin Johnson*, Georgia Tech; 3. Ted Ginn*, Ohio State; 4. Jeff Samardzija, Notre Dame; 5. Jason Hill, Washington State; 6. Steve Breaston, Michigan; 7. Courtney Taylor, Auburn; 8. Robert Meachem*, Tennessee; 9. Early Doucet*, LSU; 10. Steve Smith, USC; 11. Lance Leggett*, Miami-Fla.; 12. Johnnie Lee Higgins, UTEP; 13. Todd Blythe*, Iowa State; 14. Paul Williams, Fresno State; 15. Andre Caldwell, Florida; 16. Jarrett Hicks, Texas Tech; 17. Dwayne Bowe, LSU; 18. Dorien Bryant*, Purdue; 19. Chansi Stuckey, Clemson; 20. David Clowney, Virginia Tech.Tight ends: 1. Greg Olsen*, Miami-Fla.; 2. Zach Miller*, Arizona State; 3. Matt Spaeth, Minnesota; 4. Clark Harris, Rutgers; 5. Martrez Milner, Georgia; 6. Joe Newton, Oregon State; 7. Jonny Harline, BYU; 8. Jason Goode*, Maryland; 9. Ben Patrick, Delaware; 10. Matt Herian, Nebraska.Offensive tackles: Joe Thomas, Wisconsin; 2. Justin Blalock, Texas; 3. Sam Baker*, USC; 4. Jake Long, Michigan; 5. Levi Brown, Penn State; 6. Barry Richardson*, Clemson; 7. Kirk Barton*, Ohio State; 8. Doug Free, Northern Illinois; 9. Mike Jones, Iowa; 10. Aaron Sears, Tennessee; 11. Daniel Inman, Georgia; 12. Andrew Carnahan, Arizona State; 13. Ryan Harris, Notre Dame; 14. Andrew Cameron, California; 15. Mike Otto, Purdue.Offensive guards: 1. Josh Beekham, Boston College; 2. Samson Satele, Hawaii; 3. Kasey Studdard, Texas; 4. Manuel Ramirez, Texas Tech; 5. Kirk Elder*, Texas A&M; 6. Brian Daniels, Colorado; 7. Will Arnold*, LSU; 8. Dan Mozes, West Virginia; 9. Ben Grubbs, Auburn; 10. George Batiste, Southern Miss.Centers: 1. Kyle Young, Fresno State; 2. Ryan Kalil, USC; 3. John Sullivan, Notre Dame; 4. Anthony Wollschlager, Miami-Fla.; 5. David Ligon, Tennessee.Defensive ends: 1. Gaines Adams, Clemson; 2. Lawrence Jackson*, USC; 3. Quentin Moses, Georgia; 4. Adam Carriker, Nebraska; 5. Baraka Atkins, Miami-Fla.; 6. Tim Crowder, Texas; 7. Victor Abiamira, Notre Dame; 8. LaMarr Woodley, Michigan; 9. Quentin Groves*, Auburn; 10. Dan Buzuin, Central Michigan; 11. Loren Howard, Arizona State; 12. Brian Robison, Texas; 13. Mkristo Bruce, Washington State; 14. Larry Birdine, Oklahoma; 15. Larry McSwain, UAB.Defensive tackles: 1. Frank Okam*, Texas; 2. Quinn Pitcock, Ohio State; 3. Kareem Brown, Miami-Fla.; 4. Marcus Thomas, Florida; 5. Sedrick Ellis*, USC; 6. Justin Harrell, Tennessee; 7. Brandon Mebane, California; 8. Ray McDonald, Florida; 9. Red Bryant*, Texas A&M; 10. Derek Landri, Notre Dame; 11. Tank Tyler, NC State; 12. Carlton Powell*, Virginia Tech; 13. Jay Alford, Penn State; 14. Jeremy Clark, Alabama; 15. Marquay Love, Houston.Inside linebackers: 1. Patrick Willis, Ole Miss; 2. H.B. Blades, Pittsburgh; 3. Ahmad Brooks**, Virginia; 4. Oscar Lua, USC; 5. Rufus Alexander, Oklahoma; 6. Brandon Siler*, Florida; 7. Anthony Waters, Clemson; 8. Desmond Bishop, California; 9. David Harris, Michigan; 10. Mike De'Andrea, Ohio State.Outside linebackers: 1. Paul Posluszny, Penn State; 2. Xavier Adibi*, Virginia Tech; 3. Earl Everett, Florida; 4. Prescott Burgess, Michigan; 5. Brian Toal*, Boston College; 6. Dan Connor*, Penn State; 7. Juwan Simpson, Alabama; 8. Brian Smith, Missouri; 9. Stephen Nicholas, South Florida; 10. Zach Latimer, Oklahoma; 11. Dallas Sartz, Texas; 12. Tim Shaw, Penn State.Cornerbacks: 1. Antoine Cason*, Arizona; 2. Roshaun Fellows*, Tennessee; 3. Leon Hall, Michigan; 4. Daymeion Hughes, California; 5. D.J. Wolfe*, Oklahoma; 6. Fred Bennett, South Carolina; 7. Ambrose Wooden*, Notre Dame; 8. Marcus McCauley, Fresno State; 9. Darrelle Revis*, Pittsburgh; 10. John Talley, Duke; 11. David Irons, Auburn; 12. Marquice Cole, Northwestern; 13. Ramzee Robinson, Alabama; 14. A.J. Davis, NC State; 15. Travarous Bain, Hampton.Safeties: 1. LaRon Landry, LSU; 2. Brandon Meriweather, Miami-Fla.; 3. Michael Griffin, Texas; 4. Tom Zbikowski, Notre Dame; 5. Jonathan Hefney*, Tennessee; 6. Josh Pinkard*, USC; 7. Josh Gattis, Wake Forest; 8. Eric Weddle, Utah; 9. Aaron Rouse, Virginia Tech; 10. Brandon Mitchell, Ohio State; 11. J.D. Nelson, Oregon; 12. Sabby Piscitelli, Oregon State; 13. Tra Battle, Georgia; 14. Robert Herbert, Colorado State; 15. Willis Barringer, Michigan.*underclassmen**dismissed from team</div>
Re: Top picks in '07? Drew Stanton is a effin stud. If he continues to improve in his accuracy this year, he can definately overtake Quinn. That kid has some major moves.
Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Combs @ May 10 2006, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Drew Stanton is a effin stud. If he continues to improve in his accuracy this year, he can definately overtake Quinn. That kid has some major moves.</div>He would have to be nothing short of a heisman canidate (and probably actually win it) to have a chance to surpass either Quinn or Brohm.
Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ May 10 2006, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Combs @ May 10 2006, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Drew Stanton is a effin stud. If he continues to improve in his accuracy this year, he can definately overtake Quinn. That kid has some major moves.</div>He would have to be nothing short of a heisman canidate (and probably actually win it) to have a chance to surpass either Quinn or Brohm.</div>Stanton going in the mid-1st to the Lions would be perfect.
Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ May 10 2006, 12:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ May 10 2006, 01:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Combs @ May 10 2006, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Drew Stanton is a effin stud. If he continues to improve in his accuracy this year, he can definately overtake Quinn. That kid has some major moves.</div>He would have to be nothing short of a heisman canidate (and probably actually win it) to have a chance to surpass either Quinn or Brohm.</div>Stanton going in the mid-1st to the Lions would be perfect.</div>Probably. Although I dont see the Lions picking in the mid first. But I see Stanton in the 10-15 pick range like Cutler was this year.
Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (UhOh315 @ May 9 2006, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>So many DB/CB's it's ridiculous.</div>What are you looking at? this has to be one of the worst DB classes in the past 10 years
Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Roscoe @ May 10 2006, 08:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (UhOh315 @ May 9 2006, 06:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>So many DB/CB's it's ridiculous.</div>What are you looking at? this has to be one of the worst DB classes in the past 10 years</div>CB's are weak, but there are 4 quality Safeties.
Re: Top picks in '07? Yeah I meant Safety's more because the Ravens don't have a starting FS. When the best cornerback is from Arizona it's usually not that deep of a category (although Chris McAlister went to Arizona).
Re: Top picks in '07? 9. Ben Patrick, Delawarehe is actually from duke. Hell of a TE. freshman all american. struggled with some injuries the past few years. look for a breakout year this year.
Re: Top picks in '07? Why isn't Duke good at football? They have some decent players...I guess it must be recruiting. They should put Greg Paulus at QB.
Re: Top picks in '07? <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrowhead? @ May 10 2006, 04:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>A D R I A N P E T E R S O N ! ! ! ! ! !</div>Kenny Irons > Adrian Peterson
