I won't pretend like this is perfect. I won't even pretend like this is close. I'm not the best scout of college football (mostly because I don't watch nearly enough), but here is my first big board of the season. Let me know what you think in the comments, and tell me if someone is too high, too low, or should be on the big board but isn't.
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Rank |
Player |
Position |
Position Rank |
School |
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1 |
QB |
1 |
||
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2 |
T |
1 |
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3 |
RB |
1 |
||
|
4 |
QB |
2 |
||
|
5 |
CB |
1 |
||
|
6 |
WR |
1 |
||
|
7 |
T |
2 |
||
|
8 |
Jonathan Martin |
T |
3 |
Stanford Cardinal |
|
9 |
DE |
1 |
||
|
10 |
DT |
1 |
|
11 |
LB |
1 |
||
|
12 |
G |
1 |
Stanford Cardinal |
|
|
13 |
WR |
2 |
||
|
14 |
T |
4 |
||
|
15 |
Whitney Marcilus |
DE |
2 |
|
|
16 |
DE |
3 |
Alabama Crimson Tide |
|
|
17 |
DT |
2 |
||
|
18 |
CB |
2 |
||
|
19 |
WR |
3 |
||
|
20 |
Zach Brown |
LB |
2 |
North Carolina Tar Heels |
|
21 |
CB |
3 |
North Alabama Lions |
|
|
22 |
CB |
4 |
Alabama Crimson Tide |
|
|
23 |
DE |
4 |
South Carolina Gamecocks |
|
|
24 |
LB |
3 |
Arizona State Sun Devils |
|
|
25 |
C |
1 |
||
|
26 |
Nick Perry |
DE |
5 |
USC Trojans |
|
27 |
RB |
2 |
||
|
28 |
TE |
1 |
||
|
29 |
CB |
5 |
||
|
30 |
WR |
4 |
Baylor Bears |
|
|
31 |
Don't'a Hightower |
LB |
4 |
Alabama Crimson Tide |
|
32 |
WR |
5 |
||
|
33 |
QB |
3 |
Texas A&M Aggies |
|
|
34 |
LB |
5 |
||
|
35 |
Brandon Jenkins |
DE |
6 |
Florida State Seminoles |
|
36 |
G |
2 |
Iowa State Cyclones |
|
|
37 |
DT |
3 |
||
|
38 |
DT |
4 |
Mississippi State Bulldogs |
|
|
39 |
Jayron Hosely |
CB |
6 |
|
|
40 |
T |
5 |
Ohio State Buckeyes |
|
|
41 |
G |
3 |
Wisconsin Badgers |
|
|
42 |
Dwight Jones |
WR |
6 |
North Carolina Tar Heels |
|
43 |
S |
1 |
Alabama Crimson Tide |
|
|
44 |
Brandon Thompson |
DT |
5 |
Clemson Tigers |
|
45 |
CB |
7 |
South Carolina Gamecocks |
|
|
46 |
DE |
7 |
||
|
47 |
LB |
6 |
Nebraska Cornhuskers |
|
|
48 |
Marvin McNutt |
WR |
7 |
Iowa Hawkeyes |
|
49 |
Ryan Miller |
G |
4 |
Colorado Buffalos |
|
50 |
RB |
3 |
0 recs | 21 comments
Richardson at 3?
That’s the biggest shock to me. I wouldn’t have him above 15, personally.
Jevant - January 11, 2012
I would at least swap Richardson and Blackmon.
And I would personally have RGIII at 3.
PNSter - January 11, 2012
I think Mel Kiper has RG3 at 6...
I too am surprised at how highly ranked Richardson is in general (not just here). I feel like last year people went to great lengths to explain why a running back should not even be considered inthe top 10. Maybe that was soley becuase of Ingram and what he was valued at or that RBs just arent that good of an investment so early anymore. I dont know..
Phinphinatic - January 11, 2012
RBs just aren't valued as high as they used to be
You can get an effective back later in the draft. Finding an elite QB is a much higher priority than finding an elite rusher.
The 2011 season is a prime example of that. Of the top 25 rushers this year, only 8 made the playoffs (two were on the same team). Of the top 15 QBs in terms of rating, 9 made the playoffs. The top 6 rushers were drafted after the first round.
The Earl - January 11, 2012
I'd be curious to find out why.
Is it because of talent or because he’s a RB? Talent wise, Richardson is absolutely one of the best players in the draft.
Finhead83 - January 11, 2012
You did a really good job...these are always open to debate
I’d put RG3 higher though…if he wanted to be drafted as a running back, he’d probably be the 4th or 5th best RB prospect out there even with no RB experience…just based on athletic talent
DolphDallas - January 11, 2012
About the only thing I would change
I would swap Richardson and Blackmon. Other than that it looks good.
Chupathingy - January 11, 2012 via Android app
REALLY???? This is a joke of a draft board!
How on earth can we take this seriously? There isn’t a kicker or punter in sight. How do you expect Soprano to salivate over the prospect of a new team with no new kicker to look forward to on draft day? Disgraceful!
PhinNomenol! - January 11, 2012 via Android app
He could always trade a 1st and 3rd for Fields.
Then we could package those up for RGIII.
In fact, I kind of hope that happens. Who needs a punter if you have RGIII?
PNSter - January 11, 2012
Ugh!
Can we PLEASE throw Colombo in the package deal? For FREE! I’ll sweeten the pot even more and but him a foam hand for fist pumping!
PhinNomenol! - January 11, 2012 via Android app
Hmmmmm...
And a foam foot for Rex….
But that’ll cost him a first round pick for next year.
PhinNomenol! - January 11, 2012 via Android app
Lol; If you can not beat them join them!
wild zion beaver - January 11, 2012
Don't'a Hightower
I can’t believe he’s so low. I’m being biased, as I’m an Alabama Crimson Tide fan and have been since the time Saben took over. But Hightower has consistently been a solid-great LB overshadowed by McClain and now Upshaw. However, I’d love to see Hightower slip down to us in the second round! What a steal that’d be!
Jared Maier - January 11, 2012
you like saban
Devil worshiper
AnishB15 - January 11, 2012 via mobile
Very carismatic, & yes he holds closepins on his nipples...........Snap!
wild zion beaver - January 11, 2012
Very much so
What’s not to like about a great college football coach? I love the play hard defense and run the ball down the opposing defenses throat.
Yeah I realize he came to Miami for one year and then split. So what? At least he got out sooner than later! At least he didn’t stick around even when his heart wasn’t in the NFL. I respect Saben for what he’s done. Lets face it, a Nick Saben coached team, is well disciplined, plays great defense, and can run the ball. Even when Richardson leaves (this or next year), Lacy is sitting there chomping at the bit to perform and step up. Alabama/Nick Saben will be tough to beat for a long time coming.
Oh and to hell with the closed mind folks, like AnishB15, wild zion beaver, and joel311. Don’t like my opinion? Awesome, move on. Don’t insult me with religious/gay slurs that are the furthest from the truth just because you disagree. Drop the potato chip bag, and can of soda and go outside and workout since obviously you three have way too much time on your hands.
Jared Maier - January 11, 2012
What she said.
joel311 - January 11, 2012
I wouldn't put Richardson any higher than 10
Probably not 15. Justin Blackmon is definitely in my top 5, I think that guy’s as NFL ready as I’ve seen a receiver in a long time.
Dolphinole - January 11, 2012
Usee we can fately trade down twice, & pick up a extra #1 & #3 next year. Get an extra #2 & #4 this year!
Still com away with “one of the better LBers” in the draft!
wild zion beaver - January 11, 2012
The Bears is the Primer partner then out of the first rd with Indy!
wild zion beaver - January 11, 2012
I'd kill to have Luck
Patssuck456 - January 22, 2012
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