Stewart has the ability to become the rarest of fantasy football commodities - the everydown back who can both grind down a defense and apply the knockout blow with long speed. He is blessed with terrific size and an ideal build for an NFL RB. He runs with a low center of gravity and can both rub off of contact and power through it. He has a lot of bounce in his cuts and initial burst and he has the vision to see daylight, change direction and accelerate quickly. He's big and physical enough to hang with anyone in blitz pickup. He's got natural hands and great body control as a receiver. Of course, Stewart has his flaws - he's had ankle issues for a while, and his constellation of talents lacks a trump card. His game reminds me of another back who played in the Beaver State - Steven Jackson - and I think Stewart can be that kind of workhorse at the next level.

McFadden is by far the most explosive offensive skill player in this draft. He can and will bust long TD runs at least a few times a year. Unlike Stewart, McFadden does have a trump card - a sick initial burst and MACH 1 home run speed. He's also a fine passcatcher who can line up at WR. McFadden has outstanding lateral agility and cuts for a lanky back, and he's more physical than his body type would suggest. Ah, but that WR build is the sticking point. The reality is that a lot of teams will have a back that is better at picking up those tough yards than McFadden. McFadden also could be more patient - he will need to set up his blocks better in the pros. His fumble problems and compounding off the field questions also help knock him from #1 perch in my mind. McFadden will have a handful of weeks every season where he is the #1 fantasy back of the entire league, and othe