Draft Recap
Saturday, April 25th, 2009After the first 2 rounds ended it was clear to me that this year lacked a lot of must have players. When that happens I think the best thing to do is trade out of the top picks and gather picks for next year or years to come, because from the 1st round to the 5th round there is not much difference. Here are a few players I think will really struggle adjusting to the NFL and then I break down few I think will make the transition successfully.
First off I think Percy Harvin will struggle in all areas. I didn’t see one thing on tape that would say he will be able to run consistent route’s with the understanding of adjusting to coverage’s. In fact all you heard about him is he is a great athlete; last time I checked I have never seen the “great athlete” position? Special teams are his only shot to have an impact.
Darius Heyward-Bey, WR Maryland - has great speed and that is a fact but you need more than speed to be a great WR in the NFL and you’re now asking him to work with a QB that is going into his 2nd year as a starting QB? Darius has speed but he is a very sloppy route runner and he lacks the ability to separate out of breaks because he is always on his heels. You must be able to separate in this league to be considered good!
Jason Smith, T Alabama - he destroyed players at times in college in the running game, but he will not be facing inferior talent at the next level and he will have to play with better technique than he played with in college. Also, he struggled with quick pass rushers because his feet are not all that good. To have a shot in this league he will have to play guard because pass rushers in the NFL will wear him out with their quick first step.
Aaron Maybin, DE Penn State - everything that was said about him was accurate - he can get off the ball and rush the QB. Although he does have a glaring weakness - he was mauled in the running game by TE’s in college. How will he ever get off a block in the NFL?
Jason Smith, T Baylor - this guy has a very good skill set with great feet and hips but what I love about him is he will rip your head off all day long. He has a great chance to start day one.
Donald Brown, RB Connecticut - he was the most complete RB in the draft. He has great quickness and runs with power. Also, he catches the ball very well and plays every down like it is his last. Peyton Manning will love him.









