Draft Rankings: QB's

At each draft position I will be giving my top-7. Followed by my "Workout Warrior Alert" in which a player impresses physically and will be subsequently overrated. Last will be my Super-Sleepers. I might as well start at the quarterback position:

1. Andre Woodson - Kentucky 6-4, 220
All the top-3 QB's in this class have separated themselves from the rest. All three have great size/frames and all possess the arm strength to make those throws into the tiny NFL window. The difference for me between the three is Woodson's poise. Whether its in the huddle, at the line of scrimmage pre-snap, or throwing a corner route when a 6-3, 275 DE is about to give him a collapsed lung, Woodson has poise. He has won big games with big-time throws. The one thing that scouts will knock him for is his release. That must be worked on, its a bit quirky and slow.

2. Matt Ryan - BC 6-5, 225
Ryan is probably the smartest of the top-3 QB's. The final two drives against Va. Tech proved that he has the ability to lead and make the big play. As I said before, all of the top-3 have the arm and the size. Great motion and footwork from this heady veteran. His toughness and leadership are unquestion as he threw for nearly 1700 yards and 9 TD's witha broken foot in 2006.

3. Brian Brohm - Louisville 6-4, 230
Brohm is the biggest and most physical of the group. He also has the strongest arm of the top-3. His inability to win close games will hurt him. Also, he is the least mobile of the top-3. The question remains, was it switching coaches and the subsequent poor play-calling of Steve Kragthorpe or was it poor play from Mr. Brohm that led to those loses. However, make no mistake about it, this kid is special. You think Bobby-P in ATL would like to see Brian Brohm in a Falcon uni next season?

4. Erik Ainge - Tennessee 6-6, 220
The tallest QB in the draft, Ainge has proven to me this season that HE can be the play maker. Much of his success his Jr. year was attributed to great athletes all over the field. Not so this season. With an injury/suspension riddled backfield, pourous o-line play and a VERY weak wide receiving corp, Ainge has the Vols poised for a showdown with LSU in the SEC title game. Solid arm strength and great toughness, at least physically.

5. Chad Henne - Michigan 6-2, 220
Although a smaller frame than the rest of the top-5, Henne has easily the strongest arm. He has strong footwork and has a proven track record, not just everyone starts for four full season at Michigan. He is not very mobile and the questions will surround his inability to win the big game (OSU, Rose Bowls, Appy St?).

6. Colt Brennan - Hawaii 6-3, 200 The most accurate QB in the draft
7. John David Booty - USC 6-3, 215 Has the quickest release in the draft

NFL SCOUTS BEWARE!! Stay Away! These are the Workout Warriors:

Anthony Morelli - Penn St
Kyle Wright - Miami
Dennis Dixon - Oregon
Sam Keller - Nebraska

Super-Sleepers:
Josh Johnson - San Diego
Joseph Flacco - Delaware