Imagine the Chiefs surprise when the player that many experts feel is the best player in the draft falls to them at No. 5. Dorsey did not participate in any postseason All-Star games and it looks as if he will be absent during the Combine. He played injured for a better part of the 2007 season and those lasting images will stick in the minds of many player-personnel directors around the NFL.

The Chiefs have many needs on both sides of the ball, but if Dorsey falls, his selection is a no-brainer.

6. New York Jets—Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas

I have a feeling that if McFadden slips past the top three selections there will be a flood of trade talk with the team that ends up holding the fourth pick. But if he is available at number six, the Jets would have to take him, wouldn't they?

I realize they have Thomas Jones and Leon Washington on their current roster, but Jones is not getting any younger and Washington is used more in third down situations and as a kick returner where he excels. Ultimately I think that the Jets need a playmaker at receiver like DeSean Jackson, so I could see them trading this pick to move down and get him. But right now, barring any trades, pencil in RUN-DMC.

7. New England Patriots—Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas

With Asante Samuels pending free agency and Ellis Hobbs getting burned weekly by opposing receivers, cornerback is a position of need for the AFC Champs. Talib, to me, projects as the No. 1 corner in the draft. This evaluation is not based solely on his performance in the bowl game versus Virginia Tech.

I paid particular attention to Talib all season. I live in Missouri and was able to catch several Kansas games on TV this season and Talib was the best player on the field in every game I caught, except the game against Missouri (Jeremy Maclin and Chase Daniel). Talib has the size and playmaking ability that should make him a successful NFL player.

8. Baltimore Ravens—Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville

Most feel that the Ravens need a franchise quarterback in order to compete in a tough AFC. I am not one of those people.

I think Troy Smith showed enough flashes late last season that makes the selection of a quarterback in the first round unnecessary. But that doesn't mean that they are not going to take one.

Brohm is a polished passer, ready to take over an NFL offense. He played poorly at times last season for a loaded Cardinals offense, which has caused his stock to slip. If he can regain some of his 2006 form, Brohm could be a steal for the Ravens at No. 8. But I am willing to bet that in three years Smith will be the starter, not Brohm.

9. Cincinnati Benglas—Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State

The Bengals desperately need help on the defensive side of the ball, and Gholston should provide immediate relief. Gholston has an explosive first step and could possibly post 4.5 times in the 40 at the Combine.

The knock on Gholston is size and consistency. He often disappeared in games for the Buckeyes and he needs to bulk up in order to play DE in the NFL. He may be better suited at rush linebacker for the Bengals, but I am on record saying that Gholston will be a Pro-Bowl player and will be a steal at this point in the draft. In my evaluations, I feel he is the second best defensive player in the draft, behind Chris Long.

10. New Orleans Saints—Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy

The Saints have needed a shut-down corner for years, and if McKelvin is sitting there at No. 10, the Saints have found their man. McKelvin has all the tools to become an elite NFL corner: speed, agility, playmaking ability, cover skills, burst.

His lone setback would be the level of competition he played in at Troy. I don't see any other option for the Saints if McKelvin is available.

11. Buffalo Bills—Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma

The Bills need somebody to line up opposite deep threat Lee Evans to make plays. Josh Reed would be the fourth option on most teams and Rosoe Parrish is better suited in the slot.

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