The problem with the upcoming draft class...

I haven't made any projections yet. It's far too early, and I want to see this class tested, but this has been a disappointing draft class to say the least. Week by week, I have watched player after player fall short of their hype/expectations that they might be an impact player in the NFL. Some sites list Michael Johnson as a top prospect, and as I watch him, he's not it the same area code as the QB. He doesn't move well, yet he has great size to be a big time pass rusher. As far as pass blockers are concerned, there are question marks with each of them. Andre Smith gets beat by speed rushers, and has help on his left side, usually with a TE. He's a big mauler, and he sets well at times, but he's getting beat by college players that I'm seeing, such as Kentucky's Jeremy Jarmon; a nice player but not a pure pass rusher. The guy who popped out watching Alabama was running back Glen Coffey. Like Smith, he's a JR, and made some big runs in the Kentucky game a few weeks ago. Defensively, S Rashad Johnson popped out as a nice player in the Tide backfield.

Another player who is popping out of the screen is PSU's Derrick Williams. As I watch for players who would be a good fit for the Detroit Lions, he fits the bill well. He's got a nice burst, and does a great job returning kicks. He doesn't run alot of pro style routes, he's very involved in their reverse game and usually runs crossing routes. I'd like to see his 40 times, his hands are good enough.

All and all, it's been a disappointing class, though. The Lions need for some gems to start coming from the depths. They have too many picks for this to be a bad class.