Peterson posted a 40 time (4.40) and explosion numbers(38.5" vertical 10'7" broad jump) that most smaller backs would envy. Peterson is one of a dying breed - a true feature back. His star will burn bright, the only real question is for how long?

Johnson didn't have to work out at the combine, but he did, and he posted a blistering 40 time of 4.35. There's nothing left for him to prove. If you play in PPR leagues that start 3+ WR, Johnson should be a consideration at 1 overall, especially if you're risk averse.

Marshawn did not floor anyone with his combine numbers (including one of the worst short shuttle times), but he was never an RB that impressed with his raw tools. Green Bay and Buffalo are sitting in the mid first with big openings at RB - both have to considered among best case scenarios if you're holding the 1.03.

Russell did not work out at the combine, in contrast to Brady Quinn, who didn't do positional drills, but still made a statement by lifting the 225 24 times. Russell just has an air about him that is a little too easy going, evidenced by his continuing weight issues. Not for the risk averse, but the payoff will be a top 3-5 QB if he hits.

** There is a steep dropoff here to a very deep 2nd tier that includes a plethora of WRs, Brady Quinn, Greg Olsen, and any number of RBs depending who you ask. Sorting these guys out is more a matter of taste, team needs, and league scoring/lineups than objective differences in overall outlook. There should be a lot of variance in this part of rookie drafts. There's not THAT much difference between #5 and #15 or 16 **

Rice did not brilliantly streak across like RCA Dome like shooting star Calvin Johnson, but he did quietly make a very nice showing of his own in Indianapolis. Rice's quickness numbers (4.34 SS, 7.09 3Cone) and 40 (4.51) were passable, avoiding a possible dent in his stock, and he was almost flawless in the drills. Rice's trapeze artist style when the ball is in the air puts him at the top of the 2nd tier WRs on my board.

Meachem ran a 4.39 and looked great in drills. I really can't argue with him at #5 - I happen to prefer Rice's ability to make outstanding individual plays to Meachem's size, speed, and hands. Both can crack the top 25 fantasy WRs once they hit their stride.

Bowe did not stand out at the combine nearly as much as he did at the Senior Bowl, at least partially due to the presence of Meachem and Rice. He still left me with the feeling that a WR as big and thick as he is should not be able to move like the way he does.

I have to conclude that Jarrett basically ducked the combine because his 40 time was going to cause his draft stock to slip, maybe even out of the first round. He was reportedly running in the 4.7s. I want to see players confidently rising to the occasion in the predraft period, and Jarrett's not doing that yet.

Ginn did not work out at the combine because of an injury suffered celebrating his opening kickoff TD in the national title game. We didn't need to see his world class speed confirmed, but it would have been illuminating to see him run the gauntlet.

Quinn's stock went up, even if his ranking didn't. His strength (24 reps of 225) and his general composure and presence in Indianapolis impressed me greatly. He seems to have more "edge" than Eli ever had, which quells some of my fears about his tentativeness on the field. If you need a QB, consider him #5 on this list, and even 4 if you want to trade upside for less bust risk.