Steelers War Board

Updating the rankings

1. Andrew Luck-Stanford-I think we all know about this one by now. Top 1 pick

2. RG3-Baylor-Incredible upside but some wonder how his game translates. Personally, I think he will be a very good QB. Different then other shotgun spread QBs in college because of his accuracy factor, however he still needs to learn playing under center and a pro style offense as well as get a bit bigger. 2nd pick

3. Ryan Tannehill-Texas A&M-**Sigh** I can only say I hope the Browns draft him. Watched him a lot this year and was very unimpressed and he played very poorly in some games. However the arm is there and he is a very good athlete and the lack of experience may explain why he didn't play that well, but he will be overdrafted big time since Jones and Barkley staying in school. Still don't see the love affair with this turnover machine who blew double digit leads. 
1st round pick

4. Brandon Weeden-Ok State-Watched him play in person and was a bit unimpressed but other than that I thought he was pretty good last year. Lots of TDs and good completion percentage. Nice arm and played in a good offense. Age lingers big time though. Seems like Weeden's stock is rising but he needs to start immediately. There are some dumb GMs who will disregard his age and draft him high. 1st-2nd round pick

5. Kirk Cousins-Michigan St-Great leader and very hard worker in college. Ran a pro style offense and put up some nice numbers but he didn't show tremendous upside either. Seems like a very safe pick that could be a fringe starter for awhile but I'm not sure he will ever be a top 10 QB, but he could be around for awhile. Did very well at the combine and teams are starting to fall in love. 2nd-3rd round pick

6. Brock Osweiler-Arizona St-Big, mobile, strong armed, yet raw. He would easily be the biggest QB in the NFL and he actually can run for his size. He has a lot of potential but a lot of it isn't realized yet but it could take a year or two. Maybe if he goes to a place that has a starter where he won't start for a little, like the Jets, Cardinals, Broncos, or Chiefs, he could be a good fit. Didn't work out at the combine with a long lingering injury? Can't turn the bold off either
2nd-3rd round pick


7. Nick Foles-Arizona-I thought he was a sleeper before this season but Arizona had a horrid season, though the defense sucked. I still like him as a sleeper prospect since his numbers last year were pretty good and more than Tannehill. Decision making and reads need work though. Just an average combine, just seems like an average QB that will be a fringe starter or backup. 2nd-4th round pick

8. BJ Coleman-UT Chat-Never heard of this guy until a few days ago. Good completetion percentage, yards, and TDs. Good intangibles and tools that are better than his numbers, good play action faker. Good footwork and zip. Interesting prospect, could see him rise. 4th-6th round

9. Russell Wilson-Wisconsin-Showed he can change offenses and still look good. Another winner that was exciting in college and played in a pro style offense at Wisconsin. Good arm and clutch. He's just so short so it may be tough to see him starting. Decent Senior Bowl but looked better at the combine. 4th-5th round pick

10. Chandler Harnish-NIU-I might like him a little more than some, but I do think he could be a good backup. Led NIU to being one of the best mid-major schools, even with coaching changes. Consistent, great TD/INT ratio, and can run. Only problem is size and arm strength, sounds like a west coast guy. 5-6th round

11. Kellen Moore-Boise State-See above basically. Winner with a lack of arm strength and eve shorter. Backup or west coast guy. 5th-6th round pick

12. Ryan Lindley-SDSU-Don't know a whole lot about him but I did watch him take the Aztecs to two straight bowls with two different head coaches. Big guy but his accuracy is off, has arm strength but can't control it. Played poorly against good competition, I think he looks like a backup. Looked pretty inaccurate in workouts at the senior bowl and combine and his stock is dropping. 5th-7th round pick

13. Dominique Davis-ECU-Transfered to ECU andplayed well for them and he is an interesting case. Lots of TDs and yards but a high INT number (19). Ran a one read offense in college. I think his 2010 season makes him worth a look. 5th-7th round pick

14. Case Keenum-Houston-I want him to do well but guys in these offenses have never translated to the NFL and he looked exposed vs. Southern Miss. Good arm however and no marquee receiver, however he is on the shorter side. I'm sure he gets drafted based on intruige alone. 6th-7th round pick

15. Austin Davis-Southern Miss-Personally, he is the guy I want the Steelers to get. Started for Southern Miss since he was a freshman and they were always a threat to win at least 8 or 9 games. Had some big games when they needed it and has shown arm strength and accuracy. A bit short but I like him. 6th-7th round pick

16. Ryan Nassib-Syracuse-Anyone that could make Syracuse respectable lately is worth a look. Very good numbers and accuracy last year and he has mobility. Possible sleeper. 6th-7th round pick

17. GJ Kline-Tulsa-Quality runner that beat up on bad teams but struggled vs good. Needs to improve accuracy but has some tools. 7th-FA

18. Dan Persa-Northwestern-Haven't seen enough of him but I thought he would be ranked higher. Had a great first year starting but didn't improve much last year but he seems like a guy that could make a NFL roster. 7th-FA

19. Darron Thomas-Oregon-I for the life of me can't understand what he is thinking. He could have possibely won the national title for Oregon and played in that offense that does not translate to the NFL. Average size. Good stats and arm but I won't be surprised if he isn't drafted. 7th-FA

20. John Brantley-Florida-I think this is a real interesting case. Great prospect out of high school but he was a pro guy in a spread offense and it just never seemed to work. Even had a good game vs. the pro laden Bama defense but struggled since getting hurt. I think he is worth a flier and can see him surprising. 7th-FA

21. Jarrett Lee-LSU-I think he was always the better LSU QB and is underrated. Nice numbers but once his play dropped he lost his job as full time starter to Jordan Jefferson. Could be worth a look. 7th-FA

22. Aaron Corp-Richmond-Could never catch a break anywhere but he is interesting because he was projected to do very well with USC before Barkley took over. 7th-FA

23. Patrick Witt-Yale-Well....he's smart. Clutch led the Ivy league in almost every category (not really a big accomplishment however) but his numbers and tools make him worth some type of look, if not team IQ will go up. 7th-FA

23. Jacory Harris-Miami-No thanks. FA

24. Jordan Jefferson-LSU-Whatever team invites him to camp better hope no shoe stores are around. FA

25. Stephen Garcia. South Carolina-Go to an AA meeting and we will talk. Could be the next Adam Sandler 1st round pick of the prison pickup league for team inmates in for alcohol reasons 

26. Nathan Dick-Central Arkansas-Name alone is enough to get notice. FA camp arm

27. Cody Endres-Slippery Rock-A guy from Slippery Rock shoots any list to Hell but the Steelers have been known to bring a guy from one of these local colleges in for camp or at least OTAs. FA camp arm

28. Andrew Huck-Butler-Hey, maybe someone will miss read his name and all of a sudden want him. FA camp arm unless his name is misread in which case 1st round pick

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