Top 10 Favorite NFL Draft Prospects

2007 NFL Draft

By Michael Abromowitz, 1/19/07

This is not a list of the top 10 players in the NFL Draft. If so, my list would be identical to every other draft expert. Calvin Johnson, Joe Thomas, Brady Quinn, and JaMarcus Russell would all be on it. But, like I said this is not that kind of list. This is a list of MY top 10 favorite prospects in the NFL Draft. These players are enjoy watching because of their intensity and love of the game. These are players I would want to build my team around. Check out last year's team.

1. Eric Weddle, S, Utah- This guy really does not have a position, he can play safety, cornerback, or even quarterback. He is an athlete, plain and simple. He is just a player who loves to play. He will be the guy who wants to play on special teams. He had an unbelievable 18 interceptions in his career. This guy is just flat out exciting to watch.

2. Joe Newton, TE, Oregon St.- I have been no stranger saying that the tight end position was my favorite. If a team can find a talented tight end, it creates a miscoverage almost every time. Newton is 6-7 with great hands what better could a quarterback ask for. In the red zone, pass Newton the ball in that is an easy touchdown. Any one see that Sun Bowl this year? Missouri could not stop Newton.

3. Patrick Willis, LB, Ole Miss.- This past summer, Patrick experienced the worst of all fates: his brother, 17 years old, drowned. Willis was able to overcome his brother's death and won the Butkus. He is a great team leader on and off the field. Willis will be a Pro Bowl middle linebacker. He also will be one of the players in the United Way commercials. I would take 53 Patrick Willises.

4. Brian Leonard, FB, Rutgers- This guy is the heart of Rutgers football. Coach Schiano did a great job, but Rutgers' resurrection would have never happened without players like Leonard. He is a team player; allowing Ray Rice get more touches to help the team win. He blocks, runs, and catches. This guy will do anything a coach asks for.

5. Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida- Being from Ohio, I will never forget Mr. Moss. I never seen so much athleticism and domination from a defensive end since Julius Peppers. Moss also may be the best field goal blocker I have ever seen. I have heard the other experts saying Gaines Adams and Jamaal Anderson are the two elite defensive ends, but I would take Moss before both of them. No joke.

6. Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan- If I told you I knew an offensive tackle who could run a 4.75 40 you would think I was insane. Staley also has great footwork and blocking techniques. The football nation is starting to hear about Staley, do not be surprise to hear his name in the first round.

7. Marcus Hamilton, CB, Virginia- A great team leader who finished his career with 15 interceptions. Hamilton seems to intercept anything in his vicinity. Did anyone see the 2005 Music City Bowl? Probably not. Hamilton came out of nowhere to intercept a pass in the endzone to seal the one for Virginia against Minnesota.

8. Garrett Wolfe, RB, Northern Illinois- How can you not love 5-7 Garrett Wolfe? You think he is too small? Don't tell Ohio State that: 171 rushing yards, 114 receiving yards. He may be small, but not his heart or talent.

9. Johnnie Lee Higgins, WR, UTEP- It is easy for any wide receiver to get lost in the shuffle of talent in this draft. Because of that, some lucky team may get Higgins in the 3rd round. Higgins has great speed and his hands seem to catch every thing in site. Higgins biggest problem is he suffers from shortness, but with 4.35 30 speed, does it really matter?

10. Dan Bazuin, DE, Central Michigan- "Buzz" is a speedy pass rusher with an awesome motor. Not the most athletic person, but seems to always make the big plays. Recorded 16 sacks in his junior season. Buzz could also be a 3-4 linebacker.