NFL Draft Live Wire 1/18/07

Since January 15th, most of the news on the NFL Draft has died down but it will once again pick up as we approach the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl. Both exhibition's will display many pro prospects. In this update, I will focus on the East-West Shrine Game and highlight the pro prospects that you need to watch.

Even though he has received an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl amidst the Brady Quinn controversy, Florida quarterback Chris Leak would like to improve his draft stock even more. The other quarterbacks competing in the Shrine game are Drew Tate (Iowa), Lester Ricard (Tulane), Jeff Rowe (Nevada), Zac Taylor (Nebraska), John Beck (Brigham Young). Leak, Rowe, and Beck are highly touted considering how weak this senior quarterback class is expected to be.

Tyrone Moss (Miami, Fl.) will look to prove the doubters wrong and show why he can be a first day selection. He will lead this group of running backs. The other running backs involved in the Shrine game are Alonzo Coleman (Hampton), Steve Baylark (UMass), Stevie Hicks (Iowa State), Selvin Young (Texas), and Jon Kornish (Kansas). Moss, Young, Hicks, and Kornish are the backs that you will want to keep an eye on in this game.

Steve Breaston (Michigan) has been acclaimed to have some good practices this week for the East squad. He can really move up into the first day of the draft with a good showing in the Shrine Game and at the Combine. Aside from Breaston, the other wide-out's that will show off their skills in this game are Syvelle Newton (South Carolina), David Ball (New Hampshire), Jayson Swain (Tennessee), Dallas Baker (Florida), Paul Williams (Fresno State), Joel Filani (Texas Tech), D'Juan Woods (Oklahoma State), and Jarrett Hicks (Texas Tech). Recent reports from the practices say that Filani is struggling catching the ball. Williams, Baker, Breaston, Swain, and Woods are all expecting to be drafted this April. Controversial wide-out Ryan Moore (Miami, Fl.) dropped out of this game. Prior to his legal and character issues last year, Moore was being projected to be a first rounder. Now he will be lucky to get drafted.

Of the tight end's, the only noteworthy prospect to keep an eye on is Matt Herian from Nebraska. He is a Kyle Brady-like end that is very useful when he is blocking.

The offensive linemen that you might want to watch are Doug Free (Northern Illinois), Brandon Frye (Virginia Tech), Kyle Young (Fresno State), Enoka Lucas (Oregon), and Herb Taylor (Texas Christian). Of this group, Kyle Young, Doug Free and Brandon Frye appear to be first day prospects.

On the defensive line, there are a lot of guys that want to make a name for themselves but only a few that could be first day prospects. Baratka Atkins (Miami, Fl.) leads the pack as he could sneak into the first round by the time April comes around. Joining Atkins on the watch list are Steve Harris (Florida), and Mkristo Bruce (Washington State). Standout Warrior from Hawaii Ikaika Alama-Francis is slated to play in this game but was injured in the Hula Bowl.

The linebackers are thin prospect-wise but Desmond Bishop (California) leads the way. Keep an eye on Justin Durant (Hampton) as he will try to shove his way into a first day selection.

Possible first round selection Marcus McCauley (Fresno State) leads this pack of defensive backs. Joining him on the watch list is Sabby Piscitelli (Oregon State), John Wendling (Wyoming), C.J. Wilson (Baylor), Willis Barringer (Michigan), and Brandon Mitchell (Ohio State).

For complete rosters, click on the following links: East and West.

Keeper League Targets: Quarterbacks

Welcome back to the second edition of the Offensive Keeper League targets where quarterbacks will be showcased. Entering the 2007 post-season, there are fewer quarterbacks than say running backs in which one should target. In the last couple of seasons, quarterbacks have been ravaged with injuries, so the uncertainty surrounding these prominent signal callers is tremendous. Obviously, there is no need to mention the likes of Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Carson Palmer, or Tom Brady. Instead, I will focus on the often overlooked quarterbacks that will be of keeper value in 2007, especially at a low-cost.

The 49ers offense is a sleeping giant and Alex Smith is at the helm. Granted, I thought Smith had "Tim Couch" written all over him but I have reversed my stance on this young quarterback after watching him progress in 2 seasons of play. In 2006, his passer rating improved to 74.8 from 40.6 the year before. His completion percentage improved by 8% as well. He posted nearly 2,900 passing yards, 16 touchdowns and 16 interceptions in his first full season of play in 2006. Smith should get improved protection through the draft or free agency, so his tendency to lose control of the ball should decrease in 2007 as he had 9 fumbles in 2006, only 2 were recovered though. He was also sacked 35 times. Alex Smith might not be on any roster but if he is, I recommend holding on to the kid if you have enough talent to do so. He will come real cheap and should get a viable #1 receiving option through the draft. Vernon Davis should be completely healed from his injury last year as well. His fantasy upside will continue to grow and he will be a more than adequate backup quarterback next season. In Smith's division, he will face 3 teams twice a year that struggle containing the pass. With injuries (think Donovan McNabb), poor play (think Chris Simms), uncertainty (think Michael Vick), and bad team play (think Jon Kitna), Smith isn't a bad option really, especially when you consider the realistic circumstances the 49ers will face in 2007. Keep an eye on this kid and hold on to him if you can, he looks like he will be something special.

Another young quarterback that you must consider holding onto as a keeper is Jay Cutler. If Mike Shanahan takes the leash off of Cutler in the upcoming season, we may witness something special. In 5 starts, Cutler had a remarkable 88.5 passer rating to go along with his 59.1% completion percentage. I really love this kid in a football kind of way. He averaged 200 yards a game and nearly threw 2 touchdowns each in all 5 starts. He did throw 5 interceptions but those can be expunged due to his inexperience. Cutler was probably not drafted in your league but I am sure someone hit the waiver wire hard to grab his services. You should be able to keep him for nothing at all in any keeper format. I think Cutler has the potential to be a top 7 fantasy quarterback in his second season. Also, if you have read my columns in the past, you know that I am never too keen on depending on youth at the quarterback position but Cutler is a special talent. Hold on to him. Just when you thought you wasted 5 bucks on a lottery ticket, you scratch it off and realize you hit the jackpot. You will feelthe same way with Cutler on your roster in 2007.

When all things are considered, Tony Romo might have been overrated in 2006, but his fantasy numbers didn't reflect his decision making on the field. If Terrell Owens held on to the ball more, Romo's numbers might have been even better than they were. He did finish with over 2,900 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 13 interceptions, a passer rating of 95.1 and a completion percentage of 65%. Romo is a bona fide top 10 selection next year among quarterbacks. With that said, I guarantee if you play in a standard league, he went undrafted, but was no longer a free agent by the end of November. Once again, here is another signal caller that you should be able to keep at virtually no cost to you. With all of the offensive pieces expected back next year, and hopefully an upgrade on the offensive line, Romo could be in for a big year. This hype I am building for him reminds me of the hype last off-season surrounding Eli Manning. Keep Romo if you need a good quarterback because he will buzz-saw the competition in 2007.

Another NFC East quarterback emerged in 2006. Jason Campbell from the Washington Redskins progressed throughout the season after he took over for Mark Brunell week 11. Keeping Campbell is a reach but if the Redskins can add a receiver worth complimenting Santana Moss, his value could skyrocket. Keep an eye on Campbell as he could be worth holding on to due to the fact that you might not have to give anything up for him in return.

With no more excuses to use, Ben Roethlisberger showed that he has a cannon for an arm but needs to make better decisions. Better decisions will come if the Steelers improve their offensive line and blocking scheme. In 2006, he threw the ball 112 more times than he did in 2005. Big Ben also finished with nearly more than 1,200 yards than the year before. He did throw more interceptions than touchdowns though, but that should be corrected in 2007. Roethlisberger will provide someone with a sleeper #1 quarterback in 2007 if he is kept. While fantasy rankings continue to shuffle year in and year out for the 2^nd tier of quarterbacks, expect Roethlisberger to emerge onto this level in 2007.

While he has some strong critics, J.P. Losman quietly put up a good year. 2006 was his first full year as the starter in Buffalo, and it was his first season under Dick Jauron and his new playbook. When the dust cleared, Losman showed great ability to pick up the new system, looked overwhelmingly impressive, and made strides in Buffalo. He only had one viable passing option in Lee Evans, and even Evans was double covered most of the time. Impressively, Losman finished with over 3,000 passing yards, 19 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, a 62.5 completion percentage and a passer rating of 84.9. If you ask me, Losman was the most improved quarterback of 2006. He was a solid option at backup on fantasy rosters and will improve on that in 2007. The Bills are expected to beef up the offensive line some more, and add some playmakers through the draft and free agency. Already, there is talk of Drew Bennett to Buffalo once March knocks the door down. Aside from Alex Smith, Losman is the second best keeper option based on his round value in this column. I strongly encourage anyone in deep leagues, if they need a quarterback, to try to hold on to him. Also, if you are in a dynasty league and are looking to move some dead weight, try to acquire J.P. Losman. I hope I just didn't leave the cat out of the bag on this one.

Keeper League Targets: Wide Receivers/Tight Ends

Aspects of the fantasy game are changing each year and new wide receivers emerge as studs. The hardest thing to do is decipher between whom to keep in the middle ranges of the wide receiver/tight end position. Sure, Chad Johnson, Antonio Gates Terrell Owens, Marvin Harrison, Steve Smith, and more are obvious options, but let's consider what you will give up to keep a certain player and the value you will receive. Finding a diamond in the rough at virtually no cost to you will help your team make strides in the coming season.

An underappreciated star goes unnoticed most of the time in fantasy football. Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers is a strong keeper option at where you probably drafted him. Ward battled injuries and suffered his second consecutive season with less than 1,000-yards receiving. In 2005, he grabbed 69 receptions for 975 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 2006, he grabbed 74 receptions for 975 yards and 6 touchdowns. He seems to like that 975-yard mark for some reason. Regardless, he will be 100% healthy next year, and with what we expect from Ben Roethlisberger, Ward should be back and ready to post 1,300-yards like he did in 2002. There isn't a wide receiver like Ward that can stretch the field. He does some remarkable things include win fantasy titles. With the spotlight off of Hines Ward, you should be able to keep him for a 7^th or 8^th round pick. I recommend doing so strongly. He is underappreciated and should return to Pro Bowl form in 2007.

There is another underappreciated wide receiver floating around. His name is Lee Evans. Evans finished 2006 strong as he averaged 96 yards per outing in the last 9 games. He also hauled in 7 touchdowns in those last 9 games. Evans is the Bills sole home run threat and he can be expected to expand his role if the Bills bring in another playmaker as they are expected to. In his three seasons, Lee Evans is still maintaining a one touchdown every other game average. A career 16.2 yards per receptions average isn't bad either. Lee Evans is starting to remind me of a younger Steve Smith. He is just one more step away from blowing the doors off of the NFL. If you own Evans, I think you should keep him at whatever cost. You should only have to give up a 7^th or 8^th, maybe 9^th round pick to keep him. He was 8 yards shy of 1,300 yards and grabbed 8 touchdowns in a developing offense. The third year wide receiver theory was proven to be accurate with Evans, but Evans will keep up the pace and return with similar numbers in 2007. Just look at how constant his touchdown numbers are. Keep Lee Evans.

While Donte Stallworth is growing into the big, down the field target for the Eagles, Reggie Brown is growing into a "do-everything" kind of receiver. I think both of these guys will have fine 2007 seasons but right now I will feature Reggie Brown. Like we seen with Lee Evans, Brown is primed for a big third year. He only hauled in 3 more receptions in 2006 than he did the year before, but his yardage increased by 245 yards. Brown also averaged a touchdown every other game. Now, Brown owners probably drafted him in the 10^th or 11^th round, so that is all you would have to give up for him, so I am going to recommend holding on to him. Stallworth is expected to be back to help keep the pressure off of Brown. Brown led the Eagles in receiving in 2006 and should do so again in 2007.

Guess which tight end had 18 more receptions than Antonio Gates in 2006? If you guessed Kellen Winslow, you are correct. This outspoken Cleveland Brown was a top notch fantasy tight end and surprised many owners, especially with his 12^th or 13^th round selection. Only 8 other players in the NFL had more receptions than Winslow (89). His 875 yards and 3 touchdowns should be improved upon in 2007, regardless of who is at quarterback. I rarely recommend keeping tight ends, but if you think you could pass in doing so and only give up a late pick in exchange for Winslow, go ahead and do it.

Are you itching for my thoughts on Marques Colston? Of course you keep him. He was a waiver wire pickup in almost every league due to early drafts so by virtue of knowledge, you have to give up virtually nothing for his services in 2007. Although, I am concerned of a Michael Clayton/Keary Colbert-type letdown in 2007. But, with what we know from only one season, you would be foolish to not keep this kid.

If you are one of the few that play in deep, 16-team keeper leagues, I have a strong option for you. Ronald Curry from the horrible Oakland Raiders should be on your radar. He was second in receptions during the month of December, and 8^th in yards. You must also consider that he put up surging numbers in a cataclysmic offense that was getting worse by the hour. If Randy Moss and/or Jerry Porter do end up leaving Oakland, this will be the Ronald Curry show. He is 6-2 and can stretch the field. 2007 will be considered Curry's third full season in the NFL, despite entering the league in 2002. In his two complete seasons (2004, 2006), Curry is averaging 56 receptions, 703 yards, and 3.5 touchdowns a year. Logically thinking, this will be Curry's third year and could be an exception into the third year wide receiver theory. Like I said, if you play in really deep leagues that are misconstrued with confusing rules and regulations, and you need a reach for a keeper, think of Ronald Curry. He is the NFL's "Diamond in the Rough."

With all things considered, you may be wondering why I left off some of the better known wide receivers. In my opinion, AndreJohnson, Reggie Wayne, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Donald Driver, Terry Glenn, and Plaxico Burress should be considered no-brainers. Also, I am not sold on Roy Williams from Detroit. If I were to make an educated, yet controversial guess, I would say that Williams reminds me of David Boston. Also, Chris Chambers needs to show me more to make this list or be considered a no-brainer. If you do have a question concerning some of these picks, please use the forums at ffLiveWire or e-mail me.

Keeper League Targets: Running Backs

Before the 2007 fantasy football season swings into high gear, one aspect of the sport needs to be examined. Keepers. The definition of a keeper is one player that you will keep for consecutive seasons. In the exchange for that player, you must give something back to your league, for example, that specific player's round value. Get it? If not, here is a brief but accurate example. If you drafted Larry Johnson in the first round of your league's draft last year, you must give up this year's first round pick to keep Larry Johnson. This type of rule is the most standard among keeper rules although there are many indifferent rules in leagues around the world.

In this first edition of Keeper League Targets, I will examine the ever-important running back situation. This will be a list of valuable keepers but you you will not see LaDainian Tomlinson, Larry Johnson, Frank Gore, Willie Parker or Steven Jackson on this list, as they are studs and obvious keeper options. Excited yet? If you lost any of that "fantasy fever" a couple weeks ago, get ready to be excited because it will feel like it's August after you read this article.

Immediately, one guy that I am excited about for the 2007 fantasy season is Cedric Benson from the Chicago Bears. Of course, he is intertwined with Thomas Jones in a running back by committee but Benson has elevated his game towards the end of the season. From weeks 13 through 17, Cedric Benson carried the ball 7 more times than Thomas Jones. Benson also finished with more yardage and the same amount of touchdowns. Check out the following chart on the Benson/Jones comparisons from weeks 13-17:

Player	Carries (avg)	Yards (avg)	Total Touchdowns
Cedric Benson	68 (13.6)	335 (67)	2
Thomas Jones	61 (12.2)	265 (53)	2

When all is said and done though, Jones did finish with a better statistical season, although his production tapered towards the regular season finale. Could this be just a formality? I don't think so. Cedric Benson was able to find better running lanes as compared to Jones and the only times Jones would break through for a large run are on superb run blocking where tight end Desmond Clark was involved. Cedric Benson makes things happen when he is on the field. He may not be as favorable with the front office as Thomas Jones is but Benson is younger, and looks better. With all things considered, you will have more value keeping Cedric Benson as he will be a strong keeper than you would keeping Thomas Jones, as Jones was drafted higher than Benson is virtually every league.

There is a sense of strong commitment in the air in San Diego, especially when your running back has destroyed opponents in his pursuit of breaking records. With that said, a restricted free agent has emerged by the way-side. Michael Turner, the speedy yet powerful back that people love to watch, isn't expected back in San Diego next year. The Chargers will be expected to put a 2^nd round tender on Turner, and there are many teams in a disposition when it comes to their ground game. I expect Buffalo, Green Bay, the New York Jets, and even Atlanta to make strong push for Turner. He averaged 6.3 yards on 80 carries in 2006. In his three year career, he is averaging 6 yards per carry on 157 attempts. Turner is also critical in second and third down situations where he passed the line marker 24 times this past season. He will come real cheap in round value keeper scenarios as if he was drafted at all; it was late in your league's draft. Even if he hangs around San Diego one more year, his value is strong considering his upside in an unrestricted free agent market. Keep this guy around at all costs, since it will cost you practically nothing.

The real rookie of the year, Maurice Jones-Drew had a remarkable season as a rookie, even though he went undrafted in most leagues. He averaged 5.7 yards per carry and 9.5 yards per reception. He finished his rookie year with 1,377 total yards and 15 touchdowns. Fred Taylor is standing in his way though. Jones-Drew owners shouldn't have to worry as Fred Taylor himself is unsure of his future in Jacksonville. As we seen Jones-Drew bounce his way off of defensive tackles and linebackers, we will see him bounce his way towards the higher end of the fantasy spectrum. Buy into him now if you own him in a keeper league. His value is still underappreciated even though he helped win many fantasy championships this year.

Another rookie that had a great year but when a little unnoticed was Joseph Addai. He finished with 1,406 total yards and 8 touchdowns despite not starting a single regular season game. He had two 100-yard rushing performances, including a 171-yard night against the Philadelphia Eagles. He outshined soon-to be unrestricted free agent Dominic Rhodes and also made Edgerrin James an afterthought. If Rhodes doesn't return to Indianapolis, we should see a spike in Joseph Addai's receptions as he proved to be dependable in the passing game. Rhodes hauled in 36 receptions compared to Addai's 40. If Addai is the sole back in this system, it shouldn't be a problem for him to compile more than 55 receptions year in and year out, which makes him even more valuable, especially in PPR leagues.

The thunder is pounding down on the Big Apple as Brandon Jacobs will continue where Tiki Barber left off. In 134 career carries, Jacobs has 16 touchdowns. That is one touchdown per 8.3 attempts. Sure, those numbers are inflated due to his red zone capabilities, but he should see 200+ carries in 2007, even if the Giants pursue another "speedy" running back. Jacobs was probably a late round selection in your fantasy draft, so you get the Giants heir-apparent at virtually no cost to you.

After turning 28 on December 27^th, Deuce McAllister still has a lot of life in him. As a starter and in every season he has played at least 14 games, McAllister is averaging 1,290 yards per season. Even as he shared the backfield with the prodigy Reggie Bush, McAllister tallied 1,057 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in 2006, elevating him back into a fantasy superstar. His numbers should remain stable for 2007 if he remains healthy, which I expect since he isn't expected to tote the rock 300 or more time now with Bush in New Orleans. For what you paid in drafting him and his prospects for next season, I would hang on to McAllister. He is still relatively young and has only played 4 full seasons in as a starting tailback, and only three as the sole carrier. Hang on to McAllister; he will be a great #2 running back in 2007.

If you play in a performance-based keeper league, with no round value destroying your chances at keeping some of the quality sleepers, than you must take a deep look at Edgerrin James. Firstly, he finished 2006 as a top 15 running back in the NFL. Secondly, he is the first running back to eclipse 1,000 yards in Arizona since 1998 where Adrian Murrell did it. Sure, he averaged only 3.4 yards per carry for Arizona, but he did tally 1,159 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. No one is talking about James but the fact is that he is one of the best running backs to hitthe field on Sunday's in the last 10 to 15 years. With Ken Whisenhunt coaching in Arizona, I think James will be a strong sleeper in 2007. If I were you, and you play in a performance-based keeper league where fantasy points dictate what you give up for your keepers, take a long, long look at Edgerrin James, I think he is worth a roster spot in the off-season.

Marion Barber made a splash in 2006 with his 16 total touchdowns. The fact is that I am not sold on him being a strong runner between the twenties. But, if he should see more work, he should see the end zone a lot once again in 2007. You shouldn't have to pay a high price for him as he was a late round selection in most leagues, but I recommend hanging on to him. Also, there are rumors swirling in Dallas that Julius Jones could be dealt. If Jones is dealt, and Barber takes over as the primary ball carrier, his status is elevated into a sure-fire first round selection. Hang on to him as his value will only increase.

With DeShaun Foster falling apart in 2006, a huge door opened up for DeAngelo Williams in Carolina. Despite missing time to injuries and sharing the ball in a running back by committee, Williams was able to stockpile 814 total yards and only 2 touchdowns. In the five games where Williams carried the pigskin at least 13 times, he averaged 81.4 rushing yards per outing. He also proved to be very productive in the passing game, as he hauled in 33 receptions. If you go back to 2003 and watch Brian Westbrook, you will see so many comparisons between him then and DeAngelo Williams now. Hang on to Williams, as he once again proves, that the 2006 rookie running back class may end up being the best ever.

With Corey Dillon nearing the end of his career, and possibly being on his way out in Foxboro, Laurence Maroney has strong keeper value. If Maroney didn't play in a running back by committee, he would be a legitimate top 6 fantasy draft pick. It is the same old song for Maroney. He wasn't drafted high, or at all in some leagues, and if you can keep him at a relatively low cost to you, don't have a brain freeze, keep him.

As you can see, from veterans Edgerrin James and Deuce McAllister to youngsters Maurice Jones-Drew and Cedric Benson, there are many valuable running backs worth hanging on to considering their value in keeper leagues. Stay tuned to this series as I will feature quarterbacks and wide receivers/tight ends as well.

[C.P. Dymeck is a sports writer for ffLiveWire.com and is also a member of the Fantasy Sports Writers of America. You can contact him at pete_dymeck04@yahoo.com]

A complete list of the 2007 Underclassmen Declarees

Here is the final, official list of Underclassmen that have declared for the 2007 NFL Draft. These players will have 72 hours as of 11:59pm EST to rescind their draft intentions and return to college, provided they have not hired representation.

Abbate, Jon (OLB, Wake Forest)
Anderson, Jamaal (DE, Arkansas)
Applewhite, Antwan (DE, San Diego State)
Beason, Jon (LB, Miami, Fl.)
Branch, Alan (DT, Michigan)
Brennan, Colt (QB, Hawaii)
Bush, Michael (RB, Louisville)
Carter, Keenan (DT, Virginia)
Doughty, Stanley (DT, South Carolina)
Gaddis, C.J. (CB, Clemson)
Ginn Jr., Ted (WR, Ohio State)
Gonzalez, Anthony (WR, Ohio State)
Hall, Gabe (DT, Texas)
Henry, Chris (RB, Arizona)
Houston, Chris (CB,Arkansas)
Jackson, Brandon (RB, Nebraska)
Jarrett, Dwayne (WR, Southern Cal)
Johnson, Calvin (WR, Georgia Tech)
Johnson, Charles (DE, Georgia)
Johnson, Rory (OLB/S, Ole Miss)
Lynch, Marshawn (RB, California)
Meachem, Robert (WR, Tennessee)
Miller, Zach (TE, Arizona State)
Moss, Jarvis (DE, Florida)
Nelson, Reggie (S, Florida)
Oliver, Paul (CB, Georgia)
Olsen, Greg (TE, Miami, Fl.)
Peterson, Adrian (RB, Oklahoma)
Pittman, Antonio (RB, Ohio State)
Price, Maurice (WR, Charleston Southern)
Revis, Darrelle (CB, Pittsburgh)
Rice, Sidney (WR, South Carolina)
Russell, Gary (RB, Minnesota)
Russell, JaMarcus (QB, Louisiana State)
Siler, Brandon (OLB, Florida)
Smith-Anderson, Luke (TE, Idaho)
Smith, Ryan (CB, Florida)
Taylor, Ramonce (RB, Texas)
Timmons, Lawrence (OLB, Florida State)
Walker, Darius (RB, Notre Dame)
Ware, Danny (RB, Georgia)
Williams, Chaz (CB, Louisiana-Monroe)
Wright, Dwayne (RB, Fresno State)
Wright, Eric (CB, UNLV)

NFL Draft Live Wire 1/14/07

Tomorrow is the deadline for the underclassmen to declare. Louisville quarterback Brian Brohm will hold a press conference tomorrow morning to announce his intentions on whether or not he will return to school. Besides Brohm, underclassmen Ted Ginn Jr., Colt Brennan, and Adrian Peterson have yet to declare for the NFL Draft.

Also, the 2007 Hula Bowl will be aired on ESPN tonight. This game will showcase many big-time draft prospects. Here is a list of meaningful prospects that will participate in tonight's game:

• QB Jared Zabransky, Boise State (6-2, 203)
  
• QB John Stocco, Wisconsin (6-2, 205)
• RB Nate Llaoa, Hawaii (5-9, 248)
• RB Dwayne Wright, Fresno State (6-1, 224)
• RB Reggie Merriweather, Clemson (5-8, 205)
• WR Laurent Robinson, Illinois State (6-2, 201)
• WR Roy Hall, Ohio State (6-3, 230)
• WR Yamon Figurs, Kansas State (6-0, 180)
• TE Anthony Pudewell, Nevada (6-4, 258)
• DT Jay Alford, Penn State (6-3, 290)
• DT Travis Tofi, Southern Cal (6-3, 275)
• DE Zach West, UTEP (6-5, 300)
• DE Matt Toeaina, Oregon (6-2, 300)
• OLB Jay Henry, West Virginia (6-2, 225)
• MLB Tim Shaw, Penn State (6-1, 233)
• MLB Thaddeus Washington, Colorado (6-0, 240)
• CB Reggie Lewis, Florida (5-10, 195)

The Hula Bowl will be televised at 8pm EST on ESPN.

Stay tuned for news as it breaks.