March 12, 2008

1. Matt Ryan - Boston College 6-5/215

Matt showed everyone all they need to know when he brought his team back from the dead against Va. Tech. He showed the ability to move in the pocket and keep the play alive. The drawback is that there was a bit of inconsistent play and a tendency to get rattled at times. The plain truth about it is that he showed incredible ability to lead in a very important game and if the poise is there in the crunch once, it's there in the crunch every time. The only question is, can he bring it for 60 minutes?

2. Brian Brohm - Louisville 6-4/224

Brian was the seasons golden boy coming in and the numbers tell a story of a quarterback who did not disappoint. Unfortunately that is not the case, because in the end, it's about gaining a "W" not about gaudy numbers. Brian carried his team to some early wins and was getting absolutely no help from the defense so perhaps the wins and losses are deceiving. Classic form and fundamentals will keep him at the top of the '08 class but like Quinn last year, the question about wins and losses will enter every argument concerning his draft stock. 

3. Chad Henne - Michigan 6-2/224

Chad, like Booty, had everyone expecting a huge season and again, like Booty, was hampered by injuries around him. The unfortunate fact is that he did not get it done early and was unable to get it done late due to injury. He has the arm and instincts to make some great plays but he will follow it up with some very iffy decision making and that makes him a question mark and a bit of a gamble. His performances during the draft season has him climbing all the rankings and after the combine, he is gaining momentum.

4. Andre' Woodson - Kentucky 6-5/230

Beating LSU was the crowning moment for the Wildcats as well as Andre Woodson this year, but his ability to lead and create plays will define his career at Ke