Over the next few
months, all you will hear about is how much
talent is in this draft. The truth is, it may
be the best draft in decades. Starting with
quarterbacks you have last year’s Heisman trophy
winner and the leader of a team that could soon
be 3-time National Champions. And by-the-way,
Matt Leinart was more productive this season.
You have what should be the two most physically
gifted offensive threats since Michael Vick and
they happen to play the two most important
offensive positions.
Vince Young is the
Texas Longhorns. Without him they are maybe a
top 20 team. Young may not be as fast as Vick
but he’s stronger and a better passer. Both
things can easily make him more dangerous then
Vick, not to mention Young’s decision making and
understanding of defenses is better then Vick’s
was when he came out.
Then there is Reggie Bush,
who may easily be the best running back to come
out of college, maybe even the best ever. With
his physical tools and his vision, watching
Reggie play is like eating Christmas dinner,
it’s amazing no matter where you are. I am
always very skeptical about how a productive
college running back will perform in the NFL,
but this time I know Bush will put on a show.
But let’s not forget the terrific talent in the
RB class behind Bush. Williams, Maroney,
Drew, and White all should be first round picks
and behind them aren’t exactly a bunch of
substitute teachers.
Don't forget about
A.J. Hawk who may be the best LB since Urlacher.
His instincts and intensity are simply scary.
Mario Williams should be the best DE prospect
since Julius Peppers began reeking havoc on NFL
o-lines, but Mathias Kiwanuka won’t be far back
on most draft boards. Defensive backs Jimmy
Williams and Michael Huff are as gifted
physically as they are mentally and should
quickly shore up problems in your favorite teams
defensive secondary. Mercedes Lewis is that TE
that every quarterback dreams of. He can
block well and is a huge target and threat in
the passing game. Finally on the offensive
line, D’Brickashaw Ferguson is a top 5 talent
who not only has the physical tools, but he
seems to get better every year. His
ability to protect the pass will make one team’s
QB very very thankful. The scariest part about
this draft is I’ve just named 14 players that
would probably go in the top 5 of any other
draft and a lot of the guys right behind this
group aren’t far behind. April’s draft weekend
is going to be a hoot and next season in the NFL
should be very fun to watch.