Wednesday, December 20, 2006

The NFL Draft Live Wire 12/20/06

The NFL Draft Live Wire will keep you updated with all the news and tidbits concerning the 2007 NFL Draft and its prospects. I will do my best to keep all of my readers up to date on underclassmen declarees, all-star game invites, injuries, and whatever else that will have an impact on the draft.

So far, some notable players have accepted invites to play in this year's Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is noted as being the top all-star game for prospects to get invited to. Some of the players that have accepted an invitation are Tyler Palko (QB, Pittsburgh), Tony Hunt (RB, Penn State), Clark Harris (TE, Rutgers), Jason Hill (WR, Washington State), Samson Satele (OL, Hawaii), Quentin Moses (DE, Georgia), Patrick Willis (LB, Ole Miss), and Tom Zbikowski (S, Notre Dame). For a complete list of the invites, please visit the official website for the 2007 Senior Bowl.

Junior Clemson cornerback C.J. Gaddis may declare for the NFL Draft. He will make his decision based on Mel Kiper's rankings. Gaddis is a defensive back that came to Clemson to play quarterback. He is very versatile and made a splash with his raw talent. Like I said, he has some raw potential and will need groomed at the defensive back position, but is one of the better prospects at kick returner in this draft. Last year, Devin Hester was selected in the second round to be a kick returner and that selection may have helped change the landscape for athletes like C.J. Gaddis.

Speaking of underclassmen, as well as scouting reports, click here for the exclusive news and reports direct from ffLiveWire.com. That is all you will need if you want to either Build or Destroy! I will keep a current list of underclassmen that have declared as well.

Junior California Golden Bear running back, Marshawn Lynch, is weighing his options for the NFL Draft. He does have until January 15th to declare but some people are speculating that the Holiday Bowl will be his last game under head coach Jeff Tedford. According to Carl Steward from InsideBayArea.com, Lynch has drawn comparisons to of all running backs, LaDainian Tomlinson. I currently have Lynch projected to go in the middle of the first round, if he declares but his stock continues to soar. By December 29th, his stock could be close to Adrian Peterson's, and this is as a top 8 selection.

Cory Boyd, junior tailback from South Carolina, may declare, and mutant, stud receiver Sidney Rice's decision will have a large effect on whether or not Boyd declares or not.

Before I wrap this up for today, keep an eye on Sedale Threatt. Threatt is a quick moving quarterback that resembles Michael Vick. He is a junior quarterback from Lehigh and could come in as a late round pick but see some playing time as a rookie like Michael Robinson.

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