We decided to take part in an inter-site mock draft containing some of the biggest names in the industry. I had the Washington Redskins but below is the rest of the mock:

1. St. Louis Rams - Sam Bradford - QB - Oklahoma
Denis Krusos: Pro Football Draft Network http://www.profootballdraftnetwork.com

St. Louis is basically an expansion team at this point (6 wins in 3 years). The safe choice would be to select the widely regarded best player in the draft, Ndamukong Suh. The Nebraska defensive tackle would help the Rams run defense (opponents averaged 4.4 yards per carry and rushed for 2,201 yards last season) and provide a push up the middle.

However, this year’s draft is exceptionally deep at defensive tackle. St. Louis will be able to find help at DT in the 2nd and 3rd round. No position can energize and turnaround a franchise faster than quarterback. The Rams were an absolute disaster on offense last year (a league low 175 points scored and only 16 offensive touchdowns). St. Louis is not going to win many games until they start scoring points and that begins with the right triggerman. Kyle Boller should be a backup and the Marc Bulger era is over. The Rams will make Sam Bradford the top pick in the draft and begin the resurrection of their offense. The 2008 Heisman Trophy winner’s draft stock will climb when he demonstrates during March and April workouts that his surgically repaired throwing shoulder is 100% healthy.

2. Detroit Lions - Ndamukong Suh - DT - Nebraska
Will Spencer: Draft Breakdown http://www.draftbreakdown.com

The Lions draft room erupts with cheering after they hear that St. Louis has passed up the best player in the draft. This pick is a no-brainer for Detroit as Suh fills a huge need for the team. Detroit allowed 126.6 yards a game on the ground last season and having a guy like Suh anchoring their defensive line will certainly improve that number. To make matters worse, Detroit recorded only 26 sacks all season, which was 29th in the NFL. Head coach Jim Schwartz made a name for himself in Tennessee as a defensive coordinator with Albert Haynesworth, a premier defensive tackle who was consistently able to rush the passer and collapse the pocket. Suh will bring the same skill set to the table for the Lions with his disruptive play and ability to dominate an offensive line (see: Big-12 Championship against Texas).

3. Tampa Bay Bucs - Gerald McCoy - DT - Oklahoma
Matt McGuire: WalterFootball.com http://www.walterfootball.com

Easiest pick in the Draft. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are absolutely desperate for defensive line help and they are thrilled at the chance to draft Ndamukong Suh or McCoy. Towards the latter half of last season when head coach Raheem Morris took over play calling duties, Tampa went back to their traditional Tampa-2 zone defense which requires a highly athletic three-technique to push the pocket, rush the quarterback, and disrupt in the backfield. Gerald McCoy is the prototypical three-technique and the Bucs defense is in need of elite playmakers. Many say Dez Bryant should be the pick here to help Josh Freeman out offensively, but the bottom line is this is a very good receiver draft and you can find a talented player in the second round. This pick was simply a no-brainer.

4. Washington Redskins - Russell Okung - OT - Oklahoma State
Bill Viola - Saturdays 2 Sundays - http://www.saturdays2sundays.com

The Redskins could look in two different directions with this selection. They could either select a franchise quarterback in either Sam Bradford or Jimmy Clausen, or they could try to shore up the offensive line by taking a tackle. With Bradford off the board, in my view, this pick becomes easy. At six-foot-five, Okung will prove to be a valuable piece to the puzzle in Washington’s developing offense. Remember, even the best of quarterbacks can’t perform when there is constant pressure. Eric Berry will also be an option here, but the offensive mastermind, Mike Shananhan, will put offense before defense. Where the Redskins find their franchise quarterback is a different story. The team stockpiled at the quarterback position, the Philadelphia Eagles, are in the Redskins division and probably unlikely to flip one of their quarterbacks to a rival.

5. Kansas City Chiefs - Eric Berry - S - Tennessee
Mike Bozarth: NFL Draft Bible - http://www.nfldraftbible.com

Berry has the talent and hype to get the Kansas City Chiefs fans excited about the new direction of the 3-4 defense and the front office. (Scott Pioli, Todd Haley, Romeo Crennel, Charlie Weis). The Chiefs have several needs. There is no question the offensive line could use some upgrades. The group did allow Jamal Charles to rush for 968 yards in the final 8 games, but struggled to give Matt Cassel time to throw. The Chiefs have the money to over pay in free agency and have two 2nd round picks. They will be able to address the line without the 5th overall pick. With Berry the Chiefs have a playmaker that is capable of stuffing the run and creating turnovers. His versatility and ball skills are what separate him from a stacked safety class. His presence will help the Chiefs young corners, including Brandon Flowers, who is on the verge of becoming a Pro-Bowler. The Chiefs get a young playmaker that is intelligent enough to take control of the defense. With Berry the Chiefs would immediately have one of the best young secondary groups in the NFL.
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Updated: January 12, 2010; Minor changes made later in the day on 1/12/10 as listed (see: ATL, GB, and NOLA picks).

* Denotes Underclassman

FIRST ROUND

1. St. Louis Rams:
Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma*

Sorry to all the Rams fans who just had flashbacks of the Greatest Show on Turf after looking at the above picture. Reminder: the Rams started Keith Null in final four games of the 2009 season, not to be confused with Kurt Warner in his prime. Marc Bulger might have played his last game in a St. Louis Rams uniform. Furthermore, with needs across the board, the Rams will look to solidify the quarterback position for the future by taking Bradford over Ndamukong Suh. Pretty much every team that has to build from the ground up does it by selecting a franchise quarterback at the top of the draft.

2. Detroit Lions:
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

After the Rams passed on Suh, the Lions waste no time in selecting an anchor for their defense. As the best player in the draft, Suh will improve a defense that closely resembles Gilbert Arenas’ bullet-ridden locker (and swiss cheese for that matter). Suh will be the dominate force that the Lions have lacked since trading Shaun Rogers.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee*

Given time, the Buccanneers offense will improve under young quarterback Josh Freeman. There once was a time when the Bucs could rely on their defense to win games, despite a lackluster offensive unit. That time is all but gone, and the Bucs look to return to the good ole’ days by drafting Eric Berry (re-signing Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, and Mike Alstott wouldn’t hurt either).

4. Washington Redskins:
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame*

How does Daniel Snyder not take the big name quarterback out of Notre Dame? Seriously though, this is the dream scenario for the Redskins owner who always is looking to throw money at big name players. Jason Campbell has tried to be forced out of Washington more times than most political officials, so the acquisition of a quarterback isn’t exactly a surprise.

5. Kansas City Chiefs:
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma St.

Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson enjoyed success in the two-thousands due to one of the best offensive line units in football. Russell Okung is the best offensive tackle in the draft and will help the Chiefs return to the era of offensive line greatness. Imagine how good Jamaal Charles could be with the caliber of offensive line that Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson played behind.

6. Seattle Seahawks:
Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers*

Looking at the Seahawks roster, they have talent at all positions so it’s not wonder Jim Mora got fired. New coach Pete Carroll will look avoid the same fate that brought Mora to the end of his tenure as head coach of the Seahawks. Anthony Davis is a big tackle who left a year early after a successful career at Rutgers. Expect him to come off the draft board early.

7. Cleveland Browns:
Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama*

Offense is probably a higher priority for the Browns, but adding a weapon with less than adequate quarterback play would prove to be pointless. As a result, the Browns could win now by relying on superb defensive play paired with a dangerous rushing attack. The team will hope the addition of McClain will propel the defense to new heights and give the team a chance to win now.

8. Oakland Raiders:
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma*

JaMarcus Russell. Tom Cable. Al Davis. Hard to imagine why the team can’t win despite the trifecta. A franchise really runs on a quarterback, head coach, and owner. The Raiders could very well have the worst at all three positions. Regardless of how dysfunctional the franchise operates, predicting a player has become relatively easy since the organization only looks at forty-times. However, it’s hard to evaluate who the Raiders will pick before the combine, so slotting best available player Gerald McCoy made sense (to us, not necessarily to the Raiders).

9. Buffalo Bills:
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa*

Finding a replacement for Jason Peters has not been easy for the Bills, but this pick gives them the opportunity to finally fill the void. Bulaga left Iowa early and will be a highly touted prospect in the draft. Aside from Marshawn Lynch occasionally keeping fans entertained with thefts of $20, there’s not a lot of promise for the Bills.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars:
Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

Tim Tebow does not warrant top ten selection. However, the Jaguars are having difficulty trying to warrant having a team in Jacksonville. Tebow will be drafted to fill seats in Jacksonville. Simple as that. Many will argue if he has any place being selected in the first round, and he doesn’t, but the Jaguars are more concerned about selling tickets and avoiding local blackouts.

11. Denver Broncos (f/CHI):
Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.*

Josh McDaniels has successfully turned football’s most explosive passing attack into something that includes Kyle Orton. There’s only a matter of time until Brandon Marshall is exported out of Denver, which means a wide receiver is in order. Dez Bryant is definitely being overlooked early in the draft process. He has the talent and skill set of a top fifteen selection, and I’d even go further and call it the talent of a top ten selection. However, many discount his presence in the draft after NCAA loopholes prevented him playing playing in 2009.

12. Miami Dolphins:
Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois*

If the Dolphins want Chad Henne to enjoy sustained success, they need to surround him with quality talent at the wide receiver position. Arrelious Benn marks the second wide receiver off the board in this mock draft, but at first glance doesn’t have the numbers to justify a top fifteen selection. However, one needs to take into consideration the quarterback play during his last year. Juice Williams disappointed me, among others, with his lack of growth as a player throughout the years.

13. San Francisco 49ers:
Joe Haden, CB, Florida*

Joe Haden falling to the 49ers here should be considered a gift. Mike Singletary has long preached that he wants winners playing for his team, and Haden has certainly done plenty of winning at Florida. Should Haden fall to San Francisco, it would be the second straight year that the 49ers get a highly rated prospect several spots after he is projected to be picked (Michael Crabtree in 2009). Which is usually a formula for a successful draft.

14. Seattle Seahawks (f/DEN):
C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson

Pete Carroll failed to recruit C.J. Spiller to play at USC back in 2006. Or the school failed to throw enough SUV’s or money in Spiller’s direction. Either way, Carroll gets a second opportunity to get the electrifying C.J. Spiller. Don’t be surprised if Carroll looks to add a couple of his former USC Trojans to the Seahawks roster. Should the Seahawks happen to pass on Spiller here, Carroll might grab former USC running back Joe McKnight in the second round.

15. New York Giants:
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech*

Time for a quick story. In the championship week for my fantasy football team, the decision to start the Giants defense was made and it almost cost me a fantasy football championship. I squeaked out the win by a mere 3 points, despite the Giants defense providing me with -5 points and causing me to age several years in the process. What does this have to do with the Giants picking Derrick Morgan? Probably next to nothing, but let me say it would take a lot for me not to slot a defensive player to the Giants in the first round. And second. And probably third. Morgan has the talent of a top ten pick, and the Giants pick the best available defensive guy even with two solid ends.

16. San Francisco 49ers (f/CAR):
Taylor Mays, S, USC

At 6-foot-4, Taylor Mays stands taller than most safeties in professional football. His presence on the football field is unmatched and should immediately help the 49ers defense particularly paired with the selection of Joe Haden. Mays would have been a top prospect in the 2009 draft, but his stock did not really take much of a hit by waiting a year.

17. Tennessee Titans:
Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss*

Kyle Vanden Bosch is a free agent this offseason, and defensive end would remain a priority for the Titans regardless. Dominate defensive line play is the primary catalyst that separates the 2008 Titans from the 2009 Titans. With the improving play of Vince Young, an emerging wide receiver in Kenny Britt, and a rushing attack led by Chris Johnson, the Titans have an offense set for the future.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers:
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland*

The Pittsburgh Steelers have needed offensive line help for as long as I could remember. Bruce Campbell is a mammoth of an offensive tackle that should transition flawlessly into the Steelers system. Ben Roethlisberger is as tough as nails, but he needs the offensive line help to sustain a long career in the NFL.

19. Atlanta Falcons:
Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida St.

Atlanta seems to have its offensive cast for the future built around Matt Ryan. This selection will be aimed at improving the defense, primary adding another cover guy. The selection here comes down to either Patrick Robinson, Donovan Warren, or Javier Arenas, and you can never go wrong with someone with dreads. In all seriousness, Warren could have benefited from another year in school and Arenas may be too small to garner first round attention.
Previous Mock Draft Projection: Brian Price, DT, UCLA

20. Houston Texans:
Earl Thomas, S, Texas*

The Texans have the offensive aspect of football figured out, led by Matt Schaub’s passing attack. Defense, on the other hand, the team needs to do some work. Earl Thomas is the right man for the Texans here at this spot, especially with a void in the secondary considering Dunta Robinson is hitting free agency. Perhaps running back is an option here to solidify the position, but the team should be fine at that position once Steve Slaton figures out his fumbling woos.

21. Cincinnati Bengals:
Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

Chad Ochocinco may be creative, but lets see him come up with a way to create as good as a pass catching tight end as Jermaine Gresham. The Bengals philosophy largely changed this past season, but the need for another option in the passing game could not be higher following the tragic death of Chris Henry. Gresham got hurt this past season, but his draft stock remains high.

22. New England Patriots:
Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida

Apparently Wes Welker means so much to the Patriots that he actually impacts how they play defense. At any rate, the defensive play by the Patriots against the Ravens was poor to be polite. Vast improvements are needed to the defensive unit if they hope to be competitive in the future. Particularly, the Patriots need to inject youth into the defense. Brandon Spikes and Jerod Mayo could solidify to two inside linebacker positions for years to come.

23. Green Bay Packers:
Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan*

After letting up 51 points to the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the playoffs, the Packers almost have to go defense with this selection. We’ve been talking about finding successors to Charles Woodson and Al Harris since we started the website five years ago. It’s about time the Packers turn our suggestion into reality.
Previous Mock Draft Projection: Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State

24. Philadelphia Eagles:
Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida*

Philadelphia’s latest two bloodbaths against the Dallas Cowboys exemplified the need for bigger and more physical line play. The team was uncharacteristically outmatched along both the offensive and defensive lines. If only Andy Reid got a Super Bowl ring for every first round pick he’s spent on a lineman. Certainly fans would be a lot happier. Dunlap enters the draft with some character question marks but not too many could question his talent.

25. Baltimore Ravens:
Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame*

Is there a better Notre Dame football name than Golden Tate? The kid was born destined to play for the Irish. Not to mention his production with the Irish wasn’t too shabby either. Twenty-five touchdowns in the last two seasons is certainly attractive to any NFL team. Without a true number one target for Joe Flacco, the Ravens will likely turn to a wide receiver early in the draft and hope to strike gold (no pun intended).

26. New York Jets:
Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama

Defense carried the Jets this season, but Kris Jenkins gets hurt way too much to be a dependable nose tackle. Going offense here would not be out of the question, but there are talented pieces on offense that should develop the unit in further years. In addition, a talented prospect like Cody cannot go unnoticed. Not to mention Terrence Cody gives Rex Ryan a run for being the biggest guy on the field.

27. Arizona Cardinals:
Sergio Kindle, OLB/DE, Texas

Sergio Kindle is certainly one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2010 draft and will certainly prove to be a hot commodity to teams like the Arizona Cardinals that play a 3-4 scheme. Coming out of the same system in Texas, Kindle’s stock will only be positively affected by the success of Brian Orakpo in Washington. Look for the Cardinals to go defense here, enter next season with Matt Leinart as the starting quarterback, then waste three years of the career’s of Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin while the team slowly realizes Leinart’s not an elite quarterback. Commence new quarterback search three years later.

28. Dallas Cowboys:
Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern

After rolling over team Philadelphia in two consecutive weeks, the Dallas Cowboys appear flawless. Hopefully the Cowboys show some signs of weakness soon for the sake of making a mock draft. Corey Wootton is a perfect fit as an end in the 3-4 defensive scheme and would provide the Cowboys with significant depth across the defensive line. Drafting for depth along the offensive line is also an option for the team that plays home to everyone’s favorite oversized scoreboard.

29. Minnesota Vikings:
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas

This pick is under the assumption that The Great Brett Favre has not taken full control of the Vikings day-to-day upper management operations by this point. After Brett Favre retires (realistically we’re talking 5 years from now) the future of the quarterback position for the Vikings is in question. Colt McCoy is a reach at this spot, even with his all his collegiate accolades. That’s just the beauty of the NFL draft.

30. San Diego Chargers:
Jahvid Best, RB, Cal*

Sadly, LaDainian Tomlinson’s days suiting up as a San Diego Charger appear to be numbered. LDT was arguably the most exciting player of the past decade and consistently put up double-digit touchdown seasons even in his later years. Darren Sproles doesn’t have the type of size required to be an every down back, and becoming an every down back would actually take away his biggest attribute of being a change of pace back. Jahvid Best could definitely step in and become a regular back.

31. New Orleans Saints:
Brian Price, DT, UCLA*

The biggest shortcoming for the New Orleans Saints is their ability to stop the run. While Sedrick Ellis is a promising player, he alone cannot determine the fate of the Saints run defense. Adding a tackle like Brian Price here makes too much sense. Maybe a bit low for Price here at the bottom of the first round, but stranger things have happened in the draft.
Previous Mock Draft Projection: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

32. Indianapolis Colts:
Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho

Despite almost going undefeated in the regular season, the Colts rushing attack has been abysmal. In fact, Indianapolis was ranked 32nd in the NFL in terms of yards per game. Joseph Addai and Donald Brown are both very talented backs, so the problem is within the offensive line. Mike Iupati reigns from a small school, but nonetheless his presence is felt almost immediately in football games. Also helping protect number 18 doesn’t hurt either, as he turns 34-years old in March.

Well we have come a long way. This marks our 100th post to the website since its conversion to a professional blog in August of 2007. I honestly had no idea what was the come of this website when it was started in early 2006, by two kids then barely in high school. True story. A story that I never formally revealed to the S2S audience.

Saturdays2Sundays was a pretty simple concept. We needed a creative name for a website that would do its best to predict the inexact science that is the N.F.L. draft. Since college football players play primarily on Saturdays, and professional football players mostly on Sundays, the name Saturdays2Sundays seemed original and catchy. We scrummed up some money, bought a domain name on Yahoo!, hired an aspiring graphic designer, and found free hosting services. This was all after we tested the waters on Freewebs.com.

The bold prediction in 2006 by one of our owners that Jay Cutler would be the best quarterback in the 2006 draft class still resonates in my mind. I have to admit I was skeptical at the time of this bold prediction, but this kind of stuff is what kept the website operating through these years. Our first 2010 mock draft is in the works, as we have decided to do away with the meaningless pre-playoff mock drafts.

That’s all for now. I’m definitely planning on at least another 100 posts, but we’ll see how it goes. Follow us on Twitter (@sat2sun).

-BV

The Michael Vick signing by the Philadelphia Eagles is intriguing on several different levels. For one, I’m elated that Vick has a second opportunity. Vick served his debt to society and seems to have his life moving in the right direction. Obviously, there is one question that looms on everyones mind. Why would Philadelphia make such a move? The answer is simple. Michael Vick was brought in by Joe Banner and Jeffrey Lurie in an attempt to reclaim Philadelphia as an undisputed football city.

Until last year, Philadelphia has been unquestionably a football city. Despite the Eagles inability to take a victory stroll down Broad Street, the team has always had the city in its back pocket. No questions asked. However, that all changed last year. Not only did the Eagles fail to win a Superbowl, but a different team in Philadelphia found themselves taking the trip down Broad Street. Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, and the rest of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies have dominated headlines since that magical night on October 29th, 2008. The day that Philadelphia became a baseball city. By the way, that World Series celebration took the Phillies parading around Lincoln Financial Field, as if the team that normally calls that place home did not exist.

This move to bring in Vick instantly casts the Eagles back into relevancy. Across the nation, people will be reading about the Philadelphia Eagles. Certainly this story will headline ESPN for a few days, but it will also headline CNN for a day or two. And the Eagles need that. With a Phillies team poised to make a run at the 2009 World Series, the Eagles were falling out of the picture in Philadelphia.

Michael Vick is an exceptional athlete, and it would have been wrong for Roger Goodell to suspend him any further. One would assume that the Eagles signing Vick would not solely be based on gaining notoriety within the city. In addition, with that being said, the Eagles could use this one year deal to evaluate Vick as a potential successor to Donovan McNabb. If the Eagles like what they see, the squad can always extend Vick beyond his two year deal. However, if things don’t go as planned, the team is not even obligated to bring him back after this season. Not to mention there will probably be formations this year where Vick and McNabb are in the game at the same time. Already with Brian Westbrook, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, and LeSean McCoy, and now Michael Vick, the Eagles are definitely going to have one of the most explosive offenses in football.

Overall, I would call this a good signing by the Eagles on a number of different levels. For one, the team bumps the Phillies off the radio airwaves in Philadelphia after their newly acquired Cy Young Award winner just pitched 8 strong innings against the Cubs. Furthermore, I think the team realizes that Vick still has some left in the tank. As a rehabilitated person, Vick could begin his comeback in “The City of Brotherly Love.”

1. Pittsburgh Steelers–The defending champions have the best pass rush in the A.F.C., led by James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley. In addition, Superbowl MVP Santonio Holmes is poised to have a terrific year. However, obvious off-field issues with Ben Roethlisberger may distract the quarterback and the organization has done little to improve an already suspect offensive line.

2. New England Patriots–Tom Brady’s health is going to dictate where the Patriots finish this season. New England comes close to the top spot, but I would like to see Brady perform on the field before making anything official. The cornerback spot opposite Leigh Bodden is an area to watch.

3. Philadelphia Eagles–Vast improvements on the offensive side of the football means that Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid have perhaps one last chance to win it all. However, health is always a question for the league’s most underrated player, Brian Westbrook.

4. New York Giants–Arguably the last team in the league’s top tier, the Giants have the best defensive line in football. This defensive line not only consists of a healthy Osi Umenyiora, but also newly acquired Chris Canty. The loss of Plaxico Burress should not be overlooked, but there are several wide receivers ready for prime time: S. Smith, D. Hixon, H. Nicks, and M. Manningham.

5. Indianapolis Colts–With Peyton Manning at quarterback, the Colts will again be a team to contend this season. Maybe not as untouchable as in years past, but Indianapolis should at least cruise to a division title. Also, keep an eye on Donald Brown this season. He was high on my draft board this past April, so the Colts got a steal grabbing him late in the first round. Don’t be surprised to see him get a bulk of the carries if Joseph Addai continues to struggle.
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College football is slowly making its appearance back in the national spotlight. In fact, much has been made recently about a mysterious coach spurring controversy by not including Tim Tebow on his pre-season SEC All-American roster. The move turned out to be a mistake on the part of former-Gator, and now South Carolina coach, Steve Spurrier. While Tebow deserves the recognition as the SEC’s top collegiate quarterback, the man Spurrier mistakenly placed over Tebow, Jevan Snead, is the better NFL talent.

As a quarterback who has performed in a spread offense, Tim Tebow will be entering the draft at an awkward transition stage. Teams still have the memory of Alex Smith, also a product of Urban Meyer’s offense, but teams also seem to be experimenting with the new “Wildcat” offense, requiring a quarterback similar to one that would be employed in the spread. Tebow will not be a top 5 pick, nor will he be a top 15 pick. But there’s a chance, depending on the popularity of the “Wildcat” he could sneak into the latter part of the first round. The number of quarterbacks expected to enter the 2010 draft could definitely push him farther down the first round. Amazing for somebody that has done everything he could at the collegiate level. Tebow has been one of the greatest college players in my lifetime but how his skills translate on the next level remains questionable.

Jevan Snead has the opportunity to be an elite NFL prospect. Unlike Tebow, Snead has played in more of a pro-styled offense. Snead has played against the same SEC competition as Tebow, but Snead has not had the same caliber talent surrounding him. Snead has led Ole Miss back to the football relevancy. As a transfer to Ole Miss, after failing to beat out Colt McCoy in Texas, he has done everything asked of him and more. However, Snead is not done with McCoy. The two will be battling, along with Sam Bradford, for the privilege to be the top quarterback off the board during April.

It’s amazing how the NFL draft works. Snead got beat out by Colt McCoy in Texas, and is unanimously considered the second-best quarterback in the SEC by the coaches in the conference. However, in just 8 months, Snead could hear his name called before both McCoy and Tebow.