NFL Draft Breakdown Part 1: Quarterbacks

As the 2008 NFL Draft approaches, a very talented draft class has surfaced.

I will break down, position by position, the best quarterbacks, wide receivers, tailbacks, ranking my Top 5 for each individual position.

Quarterback

1. Matt Ryan, Boston College

The 22-year-old senior out of Exton, Penn. had a tremendous season in 2007. Throwing for 4,507 yards and 31 touchdowns, Ryan had his best year in the Maroon and Gold.

Projected Round: Top 10

2. Brian Brohm, Louisville

With almost-identical numbers to Matt Ryan, Brohm had 4,024 yards passing, 30 touchdowns and just 12 interceptions in his senior year. Brohm excelled and put up the best numbers of his career in ’07, while defeating tough opponents like Rutgers, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.

Projected Round: Top 15

3. Chad Henne, Michigan

After the losing to Appalachian State in the upset of the century, Chad Henne led his team to eight straight wins. The Michigan Wolverines finished 9-5, including their impressive bowl win over Heisman Trophy-winner Tim Tebow and the Florida Gators.

Projected Round: Late First

4. Andre Woodson, Kentucky

Woodson posted insane numbers in the 2007 season, throwing for over 3,700 yards, 40 touchdowns and had an unthinkable 144.5 passer rating. Woodson also won the UK Most Valuable Player in 2006.

Projected Round: Late First

5. John David Booty, Southern California

Leading his team to a Rose Bowl blowout over Illinois in ’07, Booty put up mediocre numbers while missing three games due to injury. Many complain that he needs to put on weight, but weight is not his biggest problem.

Projected Round: Second round

Other QBs to Look Out For

Erik Ainge- Tennessee

Joe Flacco- Delaware

Matt Flynn- LSU

Kevin O’Connell- San Diego State