Saturday, December 30, 2006

The NFL Draft Live Wire 12/30/06

Anyone else dreaming of Hawaiian sunshine? Well, the NFL is. In a surprising turn of events, record breaking NCAA quarterback, Colt Brennan, from the University of Hawaii, has received a first round projection from the NFL's Draft Advisory Board. Brennan completed the best statistical season in NCAA history this year with his efficient passing. I had him ranked in the 15-20 range of the quarterbacks, but obviously I was way off. I do base a nice portion of my projections off of the NFL Draft Advisory Board's projections, as they are in the "know," but I am really surprised with this one. Of course, the Board has not always been right but I didn't think this kid had a chance to get drafted if he declared.

Here is the twist; If Brennan returns for his senior season at Hawaii, he is expected to be Darren McFadden's (Arkansas) main competition for the Heisman Trophy and the 2008 first overall selection. I am concerned with the transition he will have to make from a run-and-shoot passer to a conventional signal caller. He is considered a great leader though. He will definitely make a splash in my positional rankings as I was scouting and digging for information when I came across this breaking news about Colt Brennan. At 6-3, 190 lbs., he will need to bulk up a little as he doesn't want to enter the league like Ken Dorsey did several years back. He has single-handedly shook up my draft board.

Also, I have an Adarius Bowman update. He will return for his senior season at Oklahoma State. Bowman will be expected to be a first or second round selection in next year's draft.

Before I wrap up this edition, expect to see LaMarr Woodley (LB, Michigan), Glenn Dorsey (DT, Louisiana State), and Marcus Thomas (DT, Florida) to start shooting up draft boards.

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