5 NFL Draft Prospects Who Should Be Thankful for Cam Newton and Tim Tebow

Big, strong and mobile. Welcome to the NFL's version of the "new" quarterback.

Cam Newton and Tim Tebow have enjoyed success in the league this season as the new type of quarterback. While these two men behind center are different in their skill sets and their abilities, there is no denying the way they both have moved their offenses in Carolina and Denver have led to success.

And believe it or not, the success of these two SEC greats has an impact on the quarterbacks coming out the college ranks and into the NFL draft in 2012.

Newton is big, strong, can carry defenders on his back and throw the ball like a rocket-launcher. Tebow is a good runner who wills his team to win, acts like a fullback and plays the most important position on the field.

And for those efforts, these quarterbacks may reap the benefits of the two quarterbacks' success this season.

Kellen Moore, Boise State

Moore is the classic success story in college football. A little shorter than you would like and maybe his skill set is not the "typical" one for a quarterback.

But he wins. He led a Boise State team for 50-3 record over four seasons. You cannot deny winning. And Boise State remained in the National Championship picture for most of that time.

Moore may be shorter than most quarterbacks; some publications have him listed at 6'2", while others 6' or under. His skills are designed to lead the Broncos offense. He is a huge question mark right now as to whether he can make it in the NFL.

But the winning is something that cannot be ignored, and for that reason, he will be drafted at some point.

E J Manuel, Florida State

Just think what could have been had he stayed healthy this year.

Manuel is a good prospect with a lot of athleticism.

You cannot compare him to Charlie Ward in the FSU offense, but he makes things happen in the offense.

Manuel could by the sleeper of this draft. At 6'4" and 240 pounds, he can take a hit and move in and out of the pocket.

Jacory Harris, University of Miami

At 6'4" and slightly over 200 pounds, Harris may need some more muscle to play in the NFL. But he is mobile and can move around in the pocket.

At Miami, he threw for over 8,800 yards and 70 touchdowns in four seasons leading the Hurricanes attack.

If he is drafted, Harris is a mid- to late-round selection, but his potential as a mobile passer makes him intriguing.

Ryan Tannehill, Texas A & M

A tall rangy kid with good mobility.

Tannehill led an Aggie offense with his 6'4, 222 pound frame. He has good mobility in the pocket and can run outside to move the chains.

He will be drafted, and what he does at the Combine or his Pro Day could mean he will be selected in the second round or lower.

I don't see him sneaking into the first round of the draft.

Robert Griffin III, Baylor

Could some draft pundits think Griffin is a better prospect than Andrew Luck?

He won the Heisman, he brought the Baylor football program back to prominence and he is a great NFL prospect.

He is listed at 6'2" and 220 pounds and is a highlight reel waiting to happen.

He is mobile and agile and can throw on the run or in the pocket.

Cam Newton may have set the bar for athletic quarterbacks this season. I think Griffin can exceed it.