The last DQI Mock Draft is here and it has a lot of changes,
as many of the sites in the database did updates as late as today. this will be
the final mock, barring any trades overnight, we will do a final update right
before the draft starts if there are any predraft trades overnight or early in
the morning. Most of the top 5 teams still want to trade down
if they can find any takers for value so it could be an interesting night leading up to the draft.
join us live all day tomorrow for updates on the latest.....more
Draft Notes:
Top of NFL draft a numbers game
Boston Globe, United States
When it comes to the NFL draft, life at the top has
never been so counterproductive. The Miami Dolphins provided another
reminder earlier this week. ...
Top NFL Pick Exhales; Others Hold Breath
New York Times, United States
Jake Long, who signed a five-year deal that will
guarantee him $30 million, at an event for New York middle-school
students Thursday. ...
Who's No. 2? Prospects left to vie for draft runner-up
USA Today
By Tom Pedulla, USA TODAY Such is the range of
emotions as some of the NFL's top prospects await the start of the
draft that begins Saturday at Radio City ...
Fast lane to riches: Offensive linemen
USA Today
By Mike Lopresti, Gannett News Service Momma, don't
let your babies grow up to be cowboys. Tell them to try left tackle,
instead. ...
Don't Draft dodge
Sky News, UK
Pull up a chair, sit back, and enjoy 16 hours of the
most riveting non-action the sports world can produce. That is the
invitation for us American sports ...
Prospects line up to offer protection
Boston Globe, United States
The prevalent thinking is that a top-five pick at
left tackle is the type of pillar on which to build a line because
it's the most important position, ...
Each and every
prospect can be tested in the
40 yard dash, although each
and every prospect can deny
to be tested. The 40 yard dash
is a test of speed, power, explosion,
and a little bit of conditioning.
Each prospect will be measured
by the second and how long it
takes you to complete a 40 yard
sprint. The 40 yard dash will
also be timed for 10 yard and
20 yard splits to test explosion.
The Drill: From a three-point
stance, a player runs 40 yards
as fast as he can. He is timed
at three increments: 10, 20
and 40 yards. The 10-yard time
is especially important for
offensive and defensive linemen
because they usually don't run
farther than that during a play.
Players get hand-held times
(by scouts using stopwatches)
and electronic times (recorded
by a machine using a beam).
What it tests: Pure speed from
Point A to Point B under ideal
conditions (indoors, AstroTurf,
no weather obstacles).
WR Randy Moss, New England Patriots
2007 Stats: 98 receptions, 1493 receiving yards, 23 TDs
Projected 2008 Stats: 91 receptions, 1277 receiving yards, 18 TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 1st Round
Wide Receivers to be picked ahead of Randy Moss: None
Fantasy Outlook:
Why you should draft Randy Moss: In 2007, Moss essentially had...
QB Peyton Manning, Indianapolis Colts
2007 Stats: 4040 passing yards, 34 total TDs, 14 INTs
Projected 2008 Stats: 3970 passing yards, 31 total TDs, 15 INTs
Projected Fantasy Round: 1st Round
Quarterbacks to be picked ahead of Peyton Manning: Tom Brady
Fantasy Outlook:
Why should you draft Peyton Manning: Manning is a reliable...
Denver Broncos
Round 1 #12 OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
Round 2 #42 WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
Round 4 #108 G Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green
Round 5 #139 RB Ryan Torain, Arizona State
Round 5 #148 DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech
Round 6 #183 LB Spencer Larsen, Arizona
Round 7 #220 S Josh Barrett, Arizona State
Round 7...
Which teams got the best value out of there picks? Who improved the most? Who wasted their opportunity to improve?What is the difference between drafting smart and overvaluing a player and reaching? We won't know those answers for sure for at least three years, that's how long it takes to fully evaluate a draft, but we can...
Draft Winners and Losers (A Second Opinion)By Patrick LuoWinners:Kansas City Chiefs: (A+) Glenn Dorsey, Branden Albert, Brandon Flowers, Jamaal Charles, Brad Cottam, DaJuan Morgan, William Franklin, Brandon Carry, Barry Richardson, Kevin Robinson, Brian Johnston, Mike MerrittIn terms of just the draft, they easily had the...
The rich got richer in the 2008 draft as many of the teams with the highest marks in my book were also teams that went deep into the playoffs in 2007 and look to be there again in 2008 with an infusion of NFL ready young talent. Here is how I graded out the NFC:The winners:Washington Redskins: The Skins had a fantastic...
The rich got richer in the 2008 NFL Draft as many of the teams with the highest marks in my book were also teams that went deep into the playoffs in 2007 and look to be there again in 2008 with an infusion of NFL ready young talent. Here is how I graded out the NFC:The winners:Dallas Cowboys: A The Cowboys come up a winner...
NFL Combine News and Notes
February 26, 2008 Final Day:
Another super fast track day at the combine as the defensive backs took their
turns in the position drills and tests.
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (CB), followed up his
performance at the Senior Bowl by running a 4.33 and posting the longest broad
jump at 10' 11" in Indy today solidifying his spot in the first round.....more
Combine Invites -
Here is the complete
list of invitees, including juniors...more
2008 NFL Draft Top 32 - The top
32 players in the 2008
draft regardless of position. This is shaping up to be a very strong draft
class. We are a long way yet from our first mock draft, but here is a
newly updated top 32 ranking...more
Draft point
value chart
-
Before NFL teams consider trading draft picks, they consult this value chart.
The chart assigns each pick in the draft a point value, giving teams an easy
reference to compare the relative value of draft picks in different rounds.
NFL Scouting Criteria
- the qualities that NFL
Scouts look for in grading
a NFL player or College
Draft prospect.
Combine Info
- A breakdown of the certain
physical and mental tests
the players will go through
NFL Draft Busts
- A breakdown of the worst
draft picks of recent times.
Top Players By Position -
The following is an early list of the potential top
prospects in the 2007 NFL draft class: Rankings are not in
order necessarily as they will be updated throughout the
2006 season.
Top Underclassmen - Updated with the
complete list of underclassmen who have declared for the NFL draft.
Sleepers - Often we come across players who may not be the most
talked about in the draft, yet they have that special something that we can't
really name. They are known as sleepers, the GM's and scouts that do their
homework find a few of them every now and again and we want to highlight a few
of them from time to time for you.
There was JaMarcus
Russell's expected crowning at No. 1, the Lions braintrust landing
another 1st round receiver and Brady Quinn's completely unexpected,
yet very well ending freefall. Now, the 2007 draft is history and
its time to see what it all meant....
Each and every
prospect can be tested in the
40 yard dash, although each
and every prospect can deny
to be tested. The 40 yard dash
is a test of speed, power, explosion,
and a little bit of conditioning.
Each prospect will be measured
by the second and how long it
takes you to complete a 40 yard
sprint. The 40 yard dash will
also be timed for 10 yard and
20 yard splits to test explosion.