It is the second installment of my draft grades and it is time to head to the AFC South. This could be the toughest division in all of football as 3 out of 4 teams made the playoffs. All of these teams have had success building through the draft so it should be tight race for who gets the best grade.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jaguars needed to address the defensive line heading into the draft and they did a good job focusing on it during day one. The Jaguars traded up to number 8 and selected Derrick Harvey. Harvey is a good player who will really help out the Jags but they gave up a lot to take him. This could end up being one of the riskiest moves in the draft. Quentin Groves was a good pick in the second round as he has great pass rushing ability. Groves is a first round talent but teams were scared off by his reported heart problems. Thomas Williams was a good pick in the 5th round as he should bring depth at linebacker and will make an impact on special teams. Trae Williams was a good value in the 5th round as he brings depth at corner which you can't get enough of when you play against the AFC's elite in the Patriots and the Colts twice. Chauncey Washington was a value in the 7th round as he could become a good kick returner and maybe become a key player in a few years as Fred Taylor is almost done. Overall the Jaguars had a good draft but it will all depend on how Harvey does to see if he was worth trading up 18 spots in the draft.

Grade: B-

Tennessee Titans: The Titans had a very interesting draft as many people thought that they would address wide receiver needs in the first round. Instead they drafted Chris Johnson in the first round. Johnson brings lots of speed to the offense and should make a great 1-2 punch with LenDale White. Johnson will also use his 4.24 speed to help in the return game. Jason Jones is a project at defensive end but could become a good player if he has time to develop. The Titans best pick though was receiver Lavelle Hawkins in the 4th round. Hawkins doesn't have great timed speed but plays faster then he is timed. The Titans got some solid players in the draft but where they picked them is the problem.

Grade: C

Indianapolis Colts: The Colts didn't have a pick in the first round but they did a good job of taking players who fit the teams system. Mike Pollak was the first center off the board in round two but he is very athletic and will be the eventual replacement of Jeff Saturday. Philip Wheeler was a good pick in the 3rd round as he gives the Colts a blitzing linebacker that they need. Jacob Tamme was a great pick in the 4th round as he gives the Colts another threat at tight end and will eventually replace Dallas Clark. Marcus Howard was also a solid pick in the 5 round as he should contribute on special teams and add depth at the linebacker position. Mike Hart was a good sleeper pick in the 6th round as he could become a decent 3rd down back and with the issues involving Kenton Keith, Hart could make an impact right away. The Colts didn't have many picks but for the few they had they made the most of them.

Grade:B

Houston Texans: The Texans got caught in a middle of a run on offensive tackles and some would consider that they reached to address a need. Duane Brown is a very athletic tackle who has experience on the left and right side but where the Texans took him was the issue. With the right coaching Brown could be one of the better offensive tackles in this draft class. Antwuan Moldin was a good pick in the 3rd round. He is a bit raw and if the Texans give him a few years the pick will really pay off for them. Steve Slaton was a value pick in the 3rd round. Slaton could end up playing a big part in the Texans backfield this season considering that both Chris Brown and Ahman Green are injury prone. Xavier Adibi was a very good pick in the 4th round as he and DeMeco Ryans should be forces at the linebacker position for years to come. The real wildcard of the draft for the Texans is 5th round pick Frank Okam. Okam is a first round talent but he isn't always focusing on the game. So overall the Texans did a very good job of addressing team needs. If Okam pans out, this draft could be a very good one for the Texans.

Grade:B

Many people compare the Titans new first round draft pick Chris Johnson to LenDale White's former college teammate Reggie Bush. In a few months White will see how similar they are. This should give the Titans a great one-two punch and will be very similar to the "Thunder and Lightning" combo White and Bush had at USC. For all of the people bashing White for his weight he says that he has been rehabbing like crazy" from arthroscopic knee surgery and is only 5 to 10 pounds away from his goal training camp weight. Both of these players should have big impacts next season and don't be surprised if you see Johnson as a receiver as well.

The draft is now over so it is time to grade the teams to see how they did in the draft. I will be grading the teams and doing them by division. The first installment is the AFC North which is one of the toughest divisions in football. All of these teams have had great success building through the draft so it should be interesting to see who gets the best grade.

Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens should be happy with their draft as they traded down and got the guy they wanted in Joe Flacco. The only problem was they didn't have to trade up to 18 to get him. The Ravens probably could have got him at 26. Flacco though has a cannon arm which is something that the Ravens haven't had in a quarterback in a while. Ray Rice was a good pick in round 2 as he is very durable and is a good insurance policy for Willis McGahee. Tavares Gooden was a good pick in round 3 as he should develop and gives the Ravens depth to help a linebacker corps that is aging. Tom Zbikowski was a good pick in the 3rd round as well as he will help out immediately on special teams. Marcus Smith was a decent pick in the 4th round as the Ravens are still looking for a big play receiver. Smith is more of a project at this moment. Overall the Ravens had a good draft but they needed to address the cornerback position as both Samari Rolle and Chris McAllister are aging.

Grade:C+

Cincinnati Bengals: Lots of Bengals fans don't like the draft they had but it wasn't as bad as people think. Keith Rivers was a great value at number nine as he will be starting at linebacker for years to come. Jerome Simpson is a good pick in the second round but the problem is that more established receivers such as Malcolm Kelly and Limas Sweed were still on the board. Pat Sims was a good value in the 3rd round as he filled a need and many people had him as a first day pick. Andre Caldwell was a good pick in the 3rd round as he should immediately make an impact. Anthony Collins was a good pick in the 4th round as he brings depth to the offensive line. The Bengals got some good players in the draft and chances are that some of the picks will play from the start. If Mario Urrita pans out as a 7th round pick and turns into a good redzone target this draft looks a lot better.

Grade: C

Pittsburgh Steelers: Many people say the Steelers had the best draft out of any team. But lots of that is based on the name recognition of the class. Rashard Mendenhall was a good value for where the Steelers were picking and should compliment Willie Parker to improve the Steelers ground game. Ben Roethlisberger wanted a tall receiver and he got one in Limas Sweed in the second round. Sweed was a great value in the 2nd round and could start in a few years. The best pick the Steelers had was Bruce Davis as he fits perfectly with the Steelers 3-4 scheme. He and Lamarr Woodley should be book ends for the Steelers at linebacker for years to come. Dennis Dixon was a bit of a reach in round 5 as he will mainly be used on gadget plays. The Steelers got good value for where they picked but they didn't address the biggest need with the offensive line. If they addressed that more it could have been a great draft.

Grade:B

Cleveland Browns: The Browns didn't have a pick in the first three rounds but if you look closer they got great value out of those picks. With those three picks the Browns got Brady Quinn, Corey Williams and Shaun Rogers. I'm sure the Browns aren't complaining about that haul. Both Williams and Rogers are pro bowl caliber defensive tackles and where the Browns were taking it's not like Glenn Dorsey or Sedrick Ellis would have fallen to them. Unlike a quarterback they could have drafted, Quinn already knows the playbook and should start in a few years. In the 4th round Beau Bell was a good pick as he should get some playing time right away. Martin Rucker was a decent pick in round 4 as the Browns now have two great pass catching tight ends in Rucker and Kellen Winslow. The Browns didn't do much in the draft with the picks they had but what makes the draft is what came with the picks they traded away.

Grade:B

Colts wide receiver Marvin Harrison is now under investigation for a shooting that happened late Tuesday afternoon. The shooting happened outside a bar that Harrison owened on the North side of Philadelphia. Police questioned Harrison if he owned a weapon and he said yes but it never left his home. Harrison was considered one of the classier guys in the league and if this is true it would really be a shame.

With the draft only two days away we've already seen lots of first round mocks. (I've posted 4 myself) Most include the same 31 players, shuffled in different order. However there are a lot of other great players on war-room boards and any GM and fan will tell you that some of the best picks are made after the first round. So if the first round alone isn't enough for you, here's how the rest of the first day might develop.

Round One:

1. Miami Dolphins: Jake Long T Michigan

2.St.Louis Rams: Chris Long DE Virginia

3. Atlanta Falcons: Glenn Dorsey DT LSU

4. Oakland Raiders: Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State

5. Kansas City Chiefs: Matt Ryan QB Boston College

6. New York Jets:Darren McFadden RB Arkansas

7. New England Patriots: Keith Rivers LB USC

8. Baltimore Ravens: Leodis McKelvin CB Troy

9. Cincinnati Bengals: Sedrick Ellis DT USC

10. New Orleans Saints:Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee State

11. Buffalo Bills: Devin Thomas WR Michigan State

12. Denver Broncos:Chris Williams T Vanderbilt

13. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Harvey DE Florida

14. Chicago Bears: Ryan Clady T Boise State

15. Detroit Lions: Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee

16. Arizona Cardinals:Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois

17. Kansas City Chiefs: Phillip Merling DE Clemson

18. Houston Texans: Branden Albert G/T Virginia

19. Philadelphia Eagles: Jeff Otah T Pittsburgh

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Mike Jenkins CB USF

21. Washington Redskins: Limas Sweed WR Texas

22. Dallas Cowboys:Aqib Talib CB Kansas

23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Gosder Cherilus T Boston College

24. Tennessee Titans: DeSean Jackson WR California

25. Seattle Seahawks:Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon

26. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kentwan Balmer DT North Carolina

27. San Diego Chargers: Brandon Flowers CB Virginia Tech

28. Dallas Cowboys:Felix Jones RB Arkansas

29.San Francisco 49ers:James Hardy WR Indiana

30. Green Bay Packers: Antoine Cason CB Arizona

. New England Patriots:Forfited due to "Spygate"

31. New York Giants: Kenny Phillips S Miami(FL)

Round Two:

32. Miami Dolphins: Chad Henne QB Michigan

33. St.Louis Rams: Sam Baker T USC

34. Atlanta Falcons: Patrick Lee CB Auburn

35. Kansas City Chiefs:Anthony Collins T Kansas

36. New York Jets: Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma

37. Atlanta Falcons: Dan Connor LB Penn State

38. Baltimore Ravens: Brian Brohm QB Louisville

39.San Francisco 49ers: Quentin Groves DE Auburn

40. New Orleans Saints: Justin King CB Penn State

41. Buffalo Bills:Dustin Keller TE Purdue

42. Denver Broncos: Pat Sims DT Auburn

43. Carolina Panthers:DeJuan Morgan S NC State

44. Chicago Bears:Joe Flacco QB Delaware

45. Detroit Lions:Chris Johnson RB East Carolina

46. Cincinnati Bengals:Jordy Nelson WR Kansas State

47. Minnesota Vikings: Tyrell Johnson S Arkansas State

48. Atlanta Falcons: Duane Brown T Virginia Tech

49. Philadelphia Eagles: Eddie Royal WR Virginia Tech

50. Arizona Cardinals: Charles Godfrey CB Iowa

51. Washington Redskins: Lawrence Jackson DE USC

52. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Donnie Avery WR Houston

53. Pittsburgh Steelers: Marcus Monk WR Arkansas

54. Tennessee Titans: Dre Moore DT Maryland

55. Seattle Seahawks: Martellus Bennett TE Texas A&M

56. Green Bay Packers: Oniel Cousins T UTEP

57. Miami Dolphins: Tyvon Branch CB Connecticut

58. Jacksonville Jaguars:Cliff Averil DE Purdue

59. Indianapolis Colts: Carl Nicks T Nebraska

60. Green Bay Packers: Reggie Smith S Oklahoma

61. Dallas Cowboys: Mario Manningham WR Michigan

62. New England Patriots: Tracy Porter CB Indiana

63. New York Giants: Xavier Adibi LB Virginia Tech

With the draft only a few days away contract negotiations have already started and one pick is signed.I have made lots of moves this time around as Keith Rivers goes back into the top 10 and Mike Jenkins falls all the way to the late teens early 20's. This is my final mock draft unless a big trade happens so I hope everyone enjoys it.

1. Miami Dolphins:Jake Long T Michigan

2.St.Louis Rams: Chris Long DE Virginia

3. Atlanta Falcons: Glenn Dorsey DT LSU

4. Oakland Raiders: Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State

5. Kansas City Chiefs: Matt Ryan QB Boston College

6. New York Jets:Darren McFadden RB Arkansas

7. New England Patriots: Keith Rivers LB USC

8. Baltimore Ravens: Leodis McKelvin CB Troy

9. Cincinnati Bengals: Sedrick Ellis DT USC

10. New Orleans Saints:Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee State

11. Buffalo Bills: Devin Thomas WR Michigan State

12. Denver Broncos:Chris Williams T Vanderbilt

13. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Harvey DE Florida

14. Chicago Bears: Ryan Clady T Boise State

15. Detroit Lions: Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee

16. Arizona Cardinals:Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois

17. Kansas City Chiefs: Phillip Merling DE Clemson

18. Houston Texans: Branden Albert G/T Virginia

19. Philadelphia Eagles: Jeff Otah T Pittsburgh

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:Mike Jenkins CB USF

21. Washington Redskins: Limas Sweed WR Texas

22. Dallas Cowboys:Aqib Talib CB Kansas

23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Gosder Cherilus T Boston College

24. Tennessee Titans: DeSean Jackson WR California

25. Seattle Seahawks:Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon

26. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kentwan Balmer DT North Carolina

27. San Diego Chargers: Brandon Flowers CB Virginia Tech

28. Dallas Cowboys:Felix Jones RB Arkansas

29.San Francisco 49ers:James Hardy WR Indiana

30. Green Bay Packers: Antoine Cason CB Arizona

31. New England Patriots:Forfited due to "Spygate"

32. New York Giants: Kenny Phillips S Miami(FL)

After two years of not playing a NFL snap, Bengals Linebacker Odell Thurman was reinstated back into the NFL today by Roger Goodell. Thurman had violated the league's substance abuse policy on many occasions. Thurman was very effective for the Bengals his rookie year in 2005, but could have a hard time making the roster considering he hasn't played in two years. Thurman during the suspension did work out near his home and at the University of Georgia where he played his college ball. Now that this happened it makes the chances of Pacman Jones coming back into the league this year look a whole lot better.

The draft is only a week away so I feel it is a good time to release another big board. Considering the last big board was done in December many changes have happened. For instance, Andre Woodson was among the top 15 in the last installment. Now he probably won't even be a day one pick. So here is my second big board.

1.Jake Long T Michigan: Could be one of the safest picks in this draft after a great career at Michigan.

2. Glenn Dorsey DT LSU: Had a great pro day showing and could be a top 3 pick but durability is a concern.

3.Darren McFadden RB Arkansas: One of the most explosive players in the draft, McFadden should come in and make an immediate impact in the NFL.

4. Sedrick Ellis DT USC: Ellis is a force in the middle and will be a great additon to a team like the Bengals at number nine who have trouble stopping the run.

5.Chris Long DE Virginia: Long is another safe pick as he has a great motor and should be a force for years to come.

6. Matt Ryan QB Boston College:Has great mechanics and poise and is the closest it gets to a franchise quarterback in this draft class.

7. Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State: Had great workout numbers but is he the next Mike Mamula?

8. Branden Albert G/T Virginia: Albert was rising up the draft boards but his versatility now makes him a top ten pick.

9. Ryan Clady T Boise State: Has great potential but didn't play against much competition in college.

10.Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois: Mendenhall has the potential to be a very good back. The only problem is if he is a one year wonder.

11.Chris Williams T Vanderbilt: Has great size and has lots of experience against top competiton. The only question is if he is physical enough.

12. Keith Rivers LB USC: A great leader and has the potential to be the next great linebacker from USC.

13. Leodis McKelvin CB Troy: One of the best cover corners in the draft and has added value with his skills as a returner. The only question is the lack of competition he played in college.

14. Jeff Otah T Pittsburgh: Is versatile as he has played both left and right tackle. Has the potential to be a pro bowl caliber player.

15. Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee: Has good speed and is versatile as he has played inside and out. Has also been very productive against top competion in college.

16.Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee State: Great athlete who has excellent leaping ability and will make a huge impact in the return game. The main question is how will he play against top competition.

17. Devin Thomas WR Michigan State: Has great size and isn't afraid to catch the ball in traffic and will also help in the return game. The only question is if he is a one year wonder.

18. Derrick Harvey DE Florida: Is a good athlete who has the potential to move to linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.

19.Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon: If not for concerns for his toe injury, would be a top 15 pick.

20. Phillip Merling DE Clemson: Has great size and a motor that is always running. Most teams will be scared off by the sports hernia surgery he needed.

21.Mike Jenkins CB USF: Has good coverage skills along with great closing speed. The only problem is that he sometimes plays down to the level of the competition.

22.Felix Jones RB Arkansas: Has great speed and finds the hole fast but would be best used complemented with a hard nosed runner like Marion Barber.

23. Kenny Phillips S Miami(FL):Has great size and moves pretty well. The only problem is that his production dropped when Brandon Meriweather went to the NFL.

24.Chris Johnson RB East Carolina: Has fantastic speed as he ran a 4.24 at the combine. Is a good receiver and is a excellent return man. Could also be used as a 3rd down back.

25. Limas Sweed WR Texas: Has great size and makes lots of acrobatic catches. The only problem is that he has a history of injuries.

The draft is only a week away and lots of changes have happened with my newest mock draft. Many players such as Malcolm Kelly I have moving out of the first round. While players like Jerod Mayo who wasn't in the first round in any of my previous mocks, is now a 1st round pick. So here is my 3rd mock draft.

1. Miami Dolphins:Jake Long T Michigan

2. St.Louis Rams: Chris Long DE Virginia

3. Atlanta Falcons: Glenn Dorsey DT LSU

4. Oakland Raiders: Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State

5. Kansas City Chiefs: Matt Ryan QB Boston College

6. New York Jets: Darren McFadden RB Arkansas

7. New England Patriots: Branden Albert G Virginia

8. Baltimore Ravens:Mike Jenkins CB South Florida

9. Cincinnati Bengals: Sedrick Ellis DT USC

10. New Orleans Saints: Leodis McKelvin CB Troy

11. Buffalo Bills: Devin Thomas WR Michigan State

12. Denver Broncos:Chris Williams T Vanderbilt

13. Carolina Panthers: Derrick Harvey DE Florida

14. Chicago Bears: Ryan Clady T Boise State

15. Detroit Lions: Jerod Mayo LB Tennessee

16. Arizona Cardinals:Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois

17. Minnesota Vikings: Phillip Merling DE Clemson

18. Houston Texans: Keith Rivers LB USC

19. Philadelphia Eagles: Jeff Otah T Pittsburgh

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee State

21. Washington Redskins: Calais Campbell DE Miami(FL)

22. Dallas Cowboys:Aqib Talib CB Kansas

23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Gosder Cherilus T Boston College

24. Tennessee Titans: Limas Sweed WR Texas

25. Seattle Seahawks:Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon

26. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kentwan Balmer DT North Carolina

27. San Diego Chargers: Reggie Smith CB Oklahoma

28. Dallas Cowboys:Felix Jones RB Arkansas

29.San Francisco 49ers: DeSean Jackson WR California

30. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Flowers CB Virginia Tech

31. New England Patriots:Forfited due to "Spygate"

32. New York Giants: Kenny Phillips S Miami(FL)

The results of the 1st annual Yardbarker tournament pick'em league were changed due to the 3 pointer hit by Mario Chalmers with 2 seconds left in regulation. Going into the day, The leaders of the group were Dewey and hiphop. The only problem was they had UNC winning it all so they were mathmatically eliminated. Next in line were ursportspro and I. Going into the last game we were tied with 100 points each. Ursportspro though had Memphis winning the title and I had Kansas. With that in place whoever's team won the game was the champion of the league. Ursportspro was the only person who had Memphis winning it all but even though they lost he still had a solid 7th place finish. The top three places were decided by a point as I had 132 while Pete and Tedhill also picked Kansas and had 131 points. Here are the people who finished in the top 10 with how many points they had.

1.fbkid15 132 points

2.tedhill 131 points

2.Pete 131 points

4.Dewey 114 points

5.shakedemdreads 113 points

6.hiphop 109 points

7.ursportspro 100 points

8.Texasgirl 98 points

9.Bob_Sanderz 93 points

10. kgoon1590 90 points

So overall the league was lots of fun as it was entertaining and came down to the wire. So keep it in mind if you want to join the group for it's 2nd installment next year at this time.

Before the combine many people thought that Michigan wide receiver Mario Manningham and Kansas cornerback Aqib Talib would both be first round picks. That doesn't look like it will be happening now. It has came out today that both Talib and Manningham have failed multiple drug tests in college. Talib told teams at the combine that he had tested positive for marijuana 3 times at Kansas. Manningham on the other hand denied it at the combine and later wrote a letter to teams saying that he tested positive for marijuna 2 times. This may not be as important as it would seem as it broke last year that many of the top picks in last years draft like Calvin Johnson and Gaines Adams admitted using drugs but it didn't change their draft stock. So look for both of these players to go in the second round as both of them have potential to be very good players.

The draft is now less than a month away which means pro days and team interviews are now going on. This is the second mock draft I have done so far and the last few will have all of the in depth analysis that you will look for come draft time. So without further explanation here is my second mock draft.

1. Miami Dolphins:Jake Long T Michigan

2. St.Louis Rams: Chris Long DE Virginia

3. Atlanta Falcons: Glenn Dorsey DT LSU

4. Oakland Raiders: Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State

5. Kansas City Chiefs: Matt Ryan QB Boston College

6. New York Jets:Darren McFadden RB Arkansas

7. New England Patriots: Leodis McKelvin CB Troy

8. Baltimore Ravens:Mike Jenkins CB South Florida

9. Cincinnati Bengals: Sedrick Ellis DT USC

10. New Orleans Saints: Keith Rivers LB USC

11. Buffalo Bills: Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma

12. Denver Broncos:Chris Williams Vanderbilt

13. Carolina Panthers: Jeff Otah T Pittsburgh

14. Chicago Bears: Ryan Clady T Boise State

15. Detroit Lions:Rashard Mendenhall RB Illinois

16. Arizona Cardinals:Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB Tennessee State

17. Minnesota Vikings: Derrick Harvey DE Florida

18. Houston Texans:Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon

19. Philadelphia Eagles: Kenny Phillips S Miami(FL)

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeSean Jackson WR California

21. Washington Redskins: Limas Sweed WR Texas

22. Dallas Cowboys:Felix Jones RB Arkansas

23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Branden Albert G Virginia

24. Tennessee Titans: Devin Thomas WR Michigan State

25. Seattle Seahawks:Dustin Keller TE Purdue

26. Jacksonville Jaguars: Kentwan Balmer DT North Carolina

27. San Diego Chargers: Reggie Smith CB Oklahoma

28. Dallas Cowboys:Aquib Talib CB Kansas

29. San Francisco 49ers: Quentin Groves LB Auburn

30. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Flowers CB Virginia Tech

31. New England Patriots:Forfited due to "Spygate"

32. New York Giants:Dan Conner LB Penn State

Cornerback is one of the most important positions in the NFL as if you don't have quality corners, teams will pass all over you. That is why it is important to draft well at this position as it could be a key player on your team for years to come.

Here are my top 10 corners in the draft.

1.Mike Jenkins South Florida

2. Leodis McKelvin Troy

3.Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State

4.Aquib Talib Kansas

5. Reggie Smith Oklahoma

6. Brandon Flowers Virginia Tech

7. Patrick Lee Auburn

8. Antoine Cason Arizona

9. Justin King Penn State

10. Charles Godfrey Iowa

2008 class grade:A-

Mike Jenkins has good size along with 4.4 speed. He is also very physical and could help in the return game. The only problem is that he isn't great in run support.

Leodis McKelvin has great speed and will make a huge impact in the return game. He has good coverage skills and can score anytime he touches the ball. The only problem is that he didn't play much competiton in college but that didn't matter much for another Troy alum, Demarcus Ware.

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie was viewed to be a great sleeper pick but after great showings at the Senior Bowl and the combine, he's now a middle first round pick.He is also a great kick returner and could develop into a pro bowl corner just like his cousin Antonio Cromartie on the Chargers.

Aquib Talib has great size and has good intangibles. The only problem is that he doesn't play as fast as timed and isn't that physical.

Reggie Smith is very versatile and can also play safety. He has great size and has good technique but doesn't have the speed to keep up with receivers.

Brandon Flowers is a strong tackler who has good insincts. He also has played big in big games. The only problem is that he doesn't have elite speed.

Patrick Lee has great speed and has good size. He can really help in the return game but is still learning the game.

Antoine Cason was one of the top corners entering the year but has slipped towards the second round. Cason has good instincts but doesn't have the quickness or speed teams look for.

Justin King looked like a sure first rounder early in his career but can still be a very good corner. King has great timed speed and is physical. The only problem is that he doesn't match up well against taller receivers and could be considered a workout warrior.

Charles Godfrey has great speed and is very versatile as he has started at safety and cornerback. Godfrey has the size to match up with tall receivers as well. He could be steal for somebody in the late second early third round.

So overall this class of corners is very strong as as many as six could be drafted by the first round. Many of them should make immediate impacts next year or in the future.

The tournament is now down to the final eight teams and the Yardbarker tournament pick'em league is coming down to the wire. Currently Bob_Sanderz leads the way with 69 points and tedhill is in second place with 67 points. Texasgirl and Dewey are both tied with 66 points good for 3rd place. The key game for the group tonight is Xavier UCLA as Sanderz has Xavier winning the whole thing. While 5 people including np1415 and tcbailey24 who are tied for 5th have UCLA winning the whole thing. It should be a wild finish to the tournament as anybody is in position to win.

One of the deepest positions in this years draft is running back. Around four players at the position could be drafted in the first round.Here are my top 10 running backs in the draft.

1.Darren McFadden Arkansas

2.Rashard Mendenhall Illinois

3.Jonathan Stewart Oregon

4.Felix Jones Arkansas

5.Chris Johnson East Carolina

6.Ray Rice Rutgers

7. Tashard Choice Georgia Tech

8.Kevin Smith Central Florida

9.Matt Forte Tulane

10. Jamaal Charles Texas

2008 class grade:A

Darren McFadden is regarded by many to be the best prospect in the draft. He has great speed and is a physical runner. Character is a concern though.

Rashard Mendenhall could be the most complete back in the draft as he is a good receiver and a physical runner. The only problem is some scouts think that he is a product of the spread offense run at Illinois.

Jonathan Stewart is a power runner who is a physical specimen. The only thing wrong is that he needed toe surgery and could be out for 4 months which could make him fall in the draft. Whoever gets him could be getting a steal.

Felix Jones was very productive at Arkansas but he won't be able to carry the load as he has never had more than 154 carries in a season. He would need a back like McFadden to compliment him.

Chris Johnson is the fastest back in the draft as he ran a 4.24 forty yard dash at the combine. He is a good receiver and should help immediately in the return game.

Ray Rice was a very durable back in college as he never missed a game due to injury. The only problem is that he doesn't have the top end speed teams look for in a featured back.

Tashard Choice is a very hard runner with good size and shows good burst in traffic. He could become a good number two option in the future.

Kevin Smith was very productive at Central Florida and has great vision. The only problem is that he had 450 carries last season and if used early in his career could become overworked like Larry Johnson a few years ago.

Matt Forte had a great senior season and is a good receiver out of the backfield. The only problem is that he runs upright and doesn't have breakaway speed.

Jamaal Charles has top end speed and could help out in the return game right away. He won't be able to carry the load though but could become a solid number two back.

So overall this class of running backs is very deep as many of these players could make an immediate impact in the NFL and could be productive for years to come.