Blogging about the NFL Draft and the NFL Scouting Combine.
The buzz around Matt Leinart’s decision has cooled a bit but will undoubtedly return in April for the NFL Draft where he was all but guaranteed to be the number one overall pick. With that pick, Leinart would have received millions as well as all the perks that come with being the very first player … Read more
Here is the first installment of our Team Needs for the 2005 Draft section. There are two teams in the NFC North with two top 10 overall draft picks in the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions. Check out our Team Needs page in the Draft section to see what the Bears and Lions will … Read more
No matter where players have been slotted rankings-wise going into the draft, good pass rushers always looks a little sexier on draft day. This year’s class will be no exception with lots of NFL calibre talent available. At the top of our list is Matt Roth. Though some point to his size and look at … Read more
The 2005 class of tight end draft prospects is easily led by Heath Miller, the outstanding junior from Virginia. He has all the intangibles that are needed at the NFL level. While it has yet to be determined what impact he will make in the NFL considering the history of young tight ends in the … Read more
Matt Leinart’s decision to stay at USC another season will have a number of consequenses – a butterfly effect. We’re not talking about a cosmic shift in the universe, sex-change operations or global warming – but the game has changed, the boards are mixed and teams are scrambling to reset their own draft boards. There … Read more
While all eyes were seemingly glued to the NFL playoffs this past weekend, some of the NFL’s future stars were submitting their names for a chance to someday play under the brightest lights in football. January 16th signaled the deadline for which underclassmen had to declare their entry into the 2005 NFL Draft. While the … Read more
Even fans that don’t follow College football during the regular season start scouring the web for data now, as they ‘prep up’ for the draft in April. While awards are not neccessarily a guarantee of NFL success, they are an indication of that season’s top college talent. Here is a brief summary of the 2004-2005 … Read more
Like most well orchestrated media ploys, Matt Leinart’s decision on whether to declare his intention to enter the NFL draft ended in anti-climactic fashion on Friday. After stringing the media and fans along an extra day or so, the quarterback of the national champions and Heisman trophy winner finally announced his intention to… stay in … Read more
As the days before the 2004 NFL Draft approached, the soap-opera began. Two teams; the San Diego Chargers and the New York Giants. Two quarterbacks; Eli Manning and Philip Rivers. Two NFL front offices with limited finances. The stage was set and the drama was intense. The two clubs could not agree on trade terms … Read more
The 2005 Draft will bring a wealth of young talent to the NFL. From starters to role-players, there is quality available at every position. On offense, the QB class will be greatly improved if/when USC’s Matt Leinart declares himself eligible for the draft. He’s earned the top spot, and will be the first QB taken. … Read more