Rob Leath - Executive Editor

1. Indianapolis Colts select: QB Andrew Luck (Stanford) The most bulletproof quarterback prospect in years, Luck offers a unique blend of physical tools and intangibles that give him an incredibly high floor.  Assuming he even approaches the hype, Colts’ fans will be spoiled with a couple decades of solid to elite quarterback play.  Luck is the biggest no-brainer of a first overall pick in recent memory. 2.  Washington Reskins select: QB Robert Griffin (Baylor) Robert… Read Full Article

Name: Melvin Ingram Height: 6’1 Weight: 264 School: South Carolina Year: Senior Draft Projection: Mid-1st In a year without a clear cut top pass rusher, there is room for an unorthodox talent to be the first edge player off the board.  Despite being undersized and really not having a true position at the next level, Melvin Ingram has become a potential top ten pick due to outstanding athleticism and a quality track record of production… Read Full Article

Name: Matt Kalil Height: 6’6 Weight: 306 School: Southern California Year: Redshirt Junior Draft Projection: 1st Round (3rd Overall) The true value of the left tackle is up for debate.  Some feel they’re pillars of a franchise, the second most important position after quarterback.  Others feel a good quarterback obviates the need for a top tackle.  Regardless, in a passing league, one in which pass rushing schemes continue to evolve, protecting the passer has become… Read Full Article

Name: Dontari Poe Height: 6’4 Weight: 346 School: Memphis Year: Senior Draft Projection: Mid-1st The refrigerator gliding across field turf at February’s Combine was Dontari Poe, and his sub five second 40 time became the talk of the day.  Men that large simply do not move that fast, and Poe, already a 1st round candidate, was vaulted into the top ten by many based solely on his physical tools.  However, despite the impressive wheels, Poe… Read Full Article

Name: Kendall Wright Height: 5’10 Weight: 188 School: Baylor Year: Senior Draft Projection: Late 1st This year’s wide receiver class offers a little bit of everything.  It has jumbo targets, deep threats, and elite vertical weapons such as Baylor’s Kendall Wright.  The smoothest wideout in this class, Wright has an explosive first step and is electric in the open field.  Baylor’s offense limited his route tree; however, he shows the ability to find soft spots… Read Full Article

Name: Robert Griffin Height: 6’2 Weight: 220 School: Baylor Year: Redshirt Junior Draft Projection: 1st Round (2nd Overall) In most other years, Robert Griffin would be a lock for the number overall pick.  The intelligent, charismatic quarterback with the smooth release and quirky wardrobe has endeared himself to fans and front offices alike.  WhileGriffinis certainly a sensational athlete, he is not a guy who relies on his legs to be dynamic.  He uses his legs… Read Full Article

Name: Mark Barron Height: 6’1 Weight: 213 School: Alabama Year: Senior Draft Projection: Late 1st/Early 2nd In a pretty thin safety class, Mark Barron is the only guy who stands out as a potential star.  The physical safety is a heady, aggressive player who often serves as a fifth linebacker inAlabama’s defense.  While his range and speed are merely adequate, his quick first step and elite instincts prevent him from being a liability in coverage. … Read Full Article

Name: David Wilson Height: 5’10 Weight: 205 School: Virginia Tech Year: Junior Draft Projection: Early 2nd The electric David Wilson possesses the rare ability to keep defenders on their heels at all times.  He has a rare burst through the hole and has elite long speed, making him a big play threat whenever he touches the football.  Despite lacking ideal size,Wilsonruns hard and has no reservations about clawing for every inch of yardage that he… Read Full Article

Name: Michael Brockers Height: 6’6 Weight: 306 School: LSU Year: Redshirt Sophomore Draft Projection: Late 1st In a year that lacks pop and depth at defensive tackle, it seems many have been trying to manufacture a top ten pick at the position.  For awhile, that guy was Michael Brockers.  It is easy to fall into the hype.  Brockers is a massive defensive tackle who was part of an unstoppable defensive line at LSU.  He has… Read Full Article

The first installment of dynasty duel, a practice in separating two players whose dynasty values are relatively close to one another, features two running backs that were major disappointments in their rookie seasons.  Both C.J. Spiller and Mark Ingram struggled through underwhelming freshman seasons, being outplayed and outproduced by veterans who looked more comfortable and vastly more explosive.  We’ll look at the two factors that rule dynasty leagues: talent and opportunity. Talent: C.J. Spiller entered… Read Full Article