We could argue the technicalities all day long as we try to squeeze only 5 players into these slots when so many are available, but let's give it our best shot, shall we?
1) Michael Crabtree/WR (Texas Tech)
The ultimate package of talent, guts and determination. Sure I can throw out the statistical numbers (i.e. over 3,000 receiving yards, 227 receptions and 40 touchdowns in only two years at the collegiate level), but you can Google that yourself in five seconds.
He is a unique player and as "can't miss" of a product as Reggie Bush (knock on wood Mr. Crabtree...we all know how that has panned out thus far) three years ago. He is a physically large receiver at 6'3 and about 215 pounds who likes to throw his size around.
He punishes smaller defensive backs with his size and "scout drooling" ability to catch the pigskin at its highest point. While some scouts have concerns with his speed, I assure any doubters that this is not an issue.
He has great game speed and unlike most receivers, he doesn't have to run around you, as he can easily go through you. Crabtree is not afraid of contact and will lower his shoulder pad to pick up extra yards.
His weaknesses are his less stellar strengths. He possesses powerful yet elegant hands as he rarely drops a ball and he breaks down defenses by breaking off huge down-field plays or jail-break screens and dump off passes. He's a YAC kind of guy, certain top 10 pick this year if he elects to come out and will leave Lubbock as arguably the greatest college wide receiver EVER.
2) Colt McCoy/QB (Texas)
Shocked how highly I think of Colt McCoy? Don't be or you will be saying your apologies a few years down the road.
Believe it or not, McCoy is better than Vince Young and he will prove it at the NFL level. He's not quite as mobile as VY but QB speed will only take you so far on Sunday's anyways.
He has tremendous speed for his position, great size (6'3, 210) and such an accurate arm. He is the complete package for a quarterback in my opinion.
He has exceptional pocket presence, yet throws on the run as accurate as anyone in the nation. He has improved his strength more than anything this season as he's difficult to bring down in the pocket. He alludes from defensive pressure like he's chewing up competition in a game of grid-iron chess.
There will be Colt McCoy believers and doubters until he proves himself at the next stage, but he's the caliber player that can save a franchise.
3) Andre Smith/OT (Alabama)
Be honest with yourself. Before this year, have you ever heard of Glen Coffee? Anchor in a gigantic Andre Smith to the offensive line and suddenly a running back with a caffeine-related last name runs wild all over the SEC for almost 1,400 yards. He almost tripled....yes, tripled his production from last year.
Too many warriors in the trenches don't get enough respect and i'm here to serve it. He was the core of an Alabama team that surprisingly went 12-1 this year.
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