NFL Draft

If you are uncertain about the NFL Draft, there are some key elements which will make it easier for you to understand. The basic purpose involves players leaving their college teams. Since they are no longer playing for their college they go to the draft in hopes of being selected for an NFL team. The NFL teams having the poorest records from the previous season have first choice at selecting the top players.

Another important element is that NFL teams can (more…)

The 2012 NFL Draft was headlined by several top offensive players.  However, the strength of the 2013 NFL Draft looks like it will be the defensive players. There are five NFL defensive prospects that will be drafted high and will have an immediate impact in the league.

The top two defensive players in the NFL draft are defensive ends Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery, both of whom play for the LSU Tigers. Both players are considered among the best pass (more…)

While the 2012 NFL Draft has just been completed, it is never too early to start looking at the 2013 NFL Draft. There are five offensive college players that should be drafted very early in the 2013 Draft.

The top offensive prospect for next year is Matt Barkley, the quarterback for USC. Barkley has shown that he has a very strong arm, is mobile in the pocket, and is a pure leader and winner. With a good college season, Barkley should solidify himself as the number one pick.

The next top prospect is wide (more…)

NFL teams spend a fortune locating, scouting and researching prospects, but as evidence of how inexact this “science” is, look no further than Tom Brady and Wes Welker. Brady lasted to the 6th round (pick 199) in the 2000 NFL Draft, while Welker went undrafted in 2004. Both are now perennial All-Pros, and headed to the Hall of Fame.

Several “steals” are expected to emerge from the 2012 Draft, perhaps none more so than LB Luke Kuechly of Boston College. Even though Kuechly (more…)

The recent emphasis on passing was evident in the 2012 NFL Draft with the first two selections being QBs. Stanford’s Andrew Luck was the first pick, going to Indianapolis as the replacement for record-setting Peyton Manning, who signed with Denver. Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III was selected next by Washington, who hope Griffin’s multi-threat capabilities will solve their long-time QB woes.

Other first-round draftees who are expected to have immediate impact for their teams include RB Trent Richardson from Alabama (Cleveland), OT Matt Kalil of USC (Minnesota), CB Morris Claiborne (more…)