Here are the surest, safest picks:
1. Joe Thomas: you've seen the film on this guy. He's the total package. He's an athletic giant that, unlike Gallery of the Raiders, Joe plays with fire.
2. Calvin Johnson: wide receivers need good quarterbacks, pass blocking, offensive schemes, etc. to get the most out of them. The coverages are more sophisticated in the Pros and the cornerbacks are better. Still Johnson measurables are "once in a lifetime" and his college production was excellent.
3. Patrick Willis: smart, instinctive, outstanding linebacker in college on a bad team. Than the Pro Day workout, confirmed that his measurables make him really special.
4. Adrian Peterson: if he goes to team that already has decent run blocking. He's big, fast, instinctive, and runs with passion.
5. Jamarcus Russell & Brady Quinn: sorry but no such thing as a sure thing for Quarterbacks drafted by weak offensive teams.
6. Gaines Adams: if used strictly for pass rushing. Not an every down player.
7. Laron Landry: it usually takes safeties a year or two to pick up the "mental aspects" of the game.
8. Levi Brown: Boom or bust. Doesn't appear to have the athleticism for left tackle and work habits and concentration are a question mark. But we are desperate!!!!
9. Ted Ginn: situational player at this stage in his development - #9 is too high.
