NFL Draft: Donald Driver and the Top 10 Active Seventh Round Steals

What's not to like about a team finding a steal in the seventh round of the NFL Draft? Everybody loves an underdog.

The player comes into camp with almost zero expectations, a small contract (for the NFL), and a chip on his shoulder. The player doesn't hold out of camp, because he's usually desperate to just make the team. If he plays hard and produces then he almost becomes an instant fan favorite.

This list will identify the Top 10 active players taken in the seventh round. To be honest, there was only about 20-25 players worth mentioning. The list consists of solid players and a few pro-bowlers. Most of them are good character guys that have been loyal to their teams.

Enjoy.

10. Peyton Hillis

Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Peyton Hillis #40 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates their victory over the New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

Peyton Hillis was drafted by the Denver Broncos in 2008 with the 227th pick.

Hillis saw limited action while playing for Denver in 2008 and 2009. He broke out in 2010 when he was traded to the Cleveland Browns.

As the Browns starting running back, Hillis ended the year with 1,177 rushing yards, 477 receiving yards, and 13 total touchdowns.

9. Ahmad Bradshaw

Al Bello/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 19: Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during their game on December 19, 2010 at The New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Ahmad Bradshaw was drafted by the New York Giants in 2007 with the 250th pick.

Bradshaw came out with a bang in his rookie season as he was instrumental in the Giants Super Bowl victory in 2007. He was just the change-of-pace running back they needed to compliment Brandon Jacobs.

Bradshaw was very productive in 2008 and 2009 as a backup averaging almost five yards per carry.

Bradshaw became a starter in 2010. He had trouble holding onto the ball, but he rushed for 1,235 yards and scored eight touchdowns.

8. Matt Cassel

Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 09: Quarterback Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to playing the Baltimore Ravens in their 2011 AFC wild card playoff game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 9, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip

Matt Cassel was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2005 with the 230th pick.

Cassel was drafted in 2005 and held the clipboard for Tom Brady until 2008. In 2008, Cassel took over for an injured Brady and passed for 3,693 yards and 21 touchdowns.

His strong performance in 08 led to him signing a contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. After a decent 2009, Cassel passed for 3,116 yards and 27 touchdowns in 2010. He led his young team to the playoffs and made the Pro-Bowl that year.

7. Todd McClure

Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 19: Center Todd McClure #62 of the Atlanta Falcons waits to take the field with teammates prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on December 19, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Ima

Todd McClure was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in 1999 with the 237th pick.

McClure beat all the odds after he suffered a season ending injury in his first year. How many teams hang onto a seventh round rookie offensive lineman after they have a serious knee injury before the season starts?

In 2000, McClure took over the starting center position and hasn't looked back. He has been one of the leaders on a line that produced many star offensive players such as Michael Vick, Warrick Dunn, Michael Turner, and Matt Ryan.

6. Mark Tauscher

Doug Pensinger/Getty Images

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 16: Offensive tackle Mark Tauscher #65 of the Green Bay Packers is ready to protect the line of scrimmage against the Chicago Bears during NFL action at Lambeau Field on November 16, 2008 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defe

Mark Tauscher was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 2000 with the 224th pick.

Tauscher has been a starting tackle for the Packers for the past decade. Tauscher and the rest of the offensive line has been a large part of Brett Favre’s and Aaron Rodgers’ success.

In 2008, he won the Packers Walter Payton Man of the Year Award and the Ed Block Courage Award. Tauscher helped the Packers win the Super Bowl in 2010.

5. Cortland Finnegan

Jamie Squire/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY - OCTOBER 19: Cortland Finnegan #31 of the Tennessee Titans walks on the field during the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 19, 2008 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by: Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Cortland Finnegan was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in 2006 with the 215th pick.

Finnegan was a solid contributor from the get-go. Throughout the past five years, Finnegan has shown that he isn't afraid to make a hard hit and he has a nose for the ball. Finnegan has been a multi-dimensional cornerback and made the Pro-Bowl in 2008.

4. T.J. Houshmandzadeh

Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI - NOVEMBER 25: T.J. Houshmandzadeh #84 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball during the NFL game against the Tennessee Titans on November 25, 2007 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

T.J. Houshmandzadeh was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001 with the 204th pick.

T.J. was drafted in 2001, but stepped up his game to a Pro-Bowl level in 2004. He gave the Bengals five solid seasons and made the Pro-Bowl in 2007.

T.J was a reliable receiver for the Seahawks in 2009 and the Ravens in 2010. T.J. has had a total of 616 receptions, 7,091 receiving yards, and 43 receiving touchdowns in his career.

3. Marques Colston

Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WA - JANUARY 08: Marques Colston #12 of the New Orleans Saints stretches before their game against the Seattle Seahawks during the 2011 NFC wild-card playoff game at Qwest Field on January 8, 2011 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule J

Marques Colston was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2006 with the 252nd pick.

Colston is the lowest pick out of the group. The Donte Stallworth trade placed Colston in the starting lineup from day one. In five seasons, Colston has totaled 369 receptions, 5,097 yards, and 40 receptions. He helped his team win the Super Bowl in 2009.

2. Jay Ratliff

Al Bello/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 08: Jay Ratliff #90 of the Dallas Cowboys reacts after he sacked Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on November 8, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Jay Ratliff was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2005 with the 224th pick.

Ratliff was drafted in 2005, but didn’t become a starter until 2007. Ratliff hit the ground running from that point on and has anchored the Dallas Cowboys defensive line as the nose tackle. Ratliff has a career 142 tackles and 21.5 sacks. He made the Pro-Bowl in 2008, 2009, and 2010.

1. Donald Driver

Jamie Squire/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 02: Receiver Donald Driver #80 of the Green Bay Packers in action during player warm-ups prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 2, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squ

Donald Driver was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1999 with the 213th pick.

Where to start?

Driver is the Packers all-time leader in receptions with 698 over the past 12 seasons. Over his career he has totaled 9,615 receiving yards and 53 receiving touchdowns. Driver was a key part of the 2010 Green Bay Super Bowl Champions.

He was selected to the Pro-Bowl in 2002, 2006, and 2007. In 2002, he was named the Packers MVP and Walter Payton Man of the Year. In 2005 he was given the 2005 Ed Block Courage Award. Driver has been called one of the toughest wide receivers to ever play the game.