Leak candidate for top QB for 2007 season



This year's teams are looking for a number-one QB for next season will only have a couple of options. The 2007 draft crop does feature a wealth of second tier prospects who could develop into starting NFL signal callers over time. These are the following candidates:

1. Jamarcus Russell, LSU - Russell is like a bigger and stronger version Daunte Culpepper. His upside will help put the inconsistencies he displayed at LSU on the back burner. His physical stature and big play ability will make him a hard player to pass up.

2. Brady Quinn, Notre Dame - Quinn is a natural leader with experience in big games. The protégé of offensive guru Charlie Weis, Quinn will have a leg up on the other quarterbacks in this class with two year experience in a pro style system.

3. Kevin Kolb, Houston - Kolb was a high riser in this draft after a good week of practice at the Senior Bowl. He is one of the few quarterbacks with a chance to go in the first round.

4. Trent Edwards, Stanford - A very intelligent player with all of the physical tools to be a success at the NFL level. Edwards missed the majority of his senior year due to injury and that will play a role in where he is taken in the draft.

5. Drew Stanton, Michigan State - At the beginning of the season, Stanton was a sure fire first round pick, and considered by some to be the best quarterback prospect in the nation. After a rocky season at Michigan State, Stanton’s star has slightly fallen. With a good week of practice and game at the Senior Bowl, his stock is back on the rise and the first round is still a possibility.

6. Troy Smith, Ohio State - The Heisman trophy winner will be hindered by his lack of height. Smith has a strong arm, good pocket presence and is without a doubt a winner.

7. Jordan Palmer, UTEP - Good size and strength will put him on the board for teams looking for a quarterback of the future. A good week at the combine could elevate his status.

8. Jared Zabransky, Boise State - The plucky Quarterback splashed onto the national scene upon slaying the Sooners in Boise State's first ever BCS bowl game. Zabransky’s improvisational skills are his strength.

9. Tyler Palko, Pittsburgh - A likely NFL backup, Palko is a solid player who makes good decisions.

10. Chris Leak, Florida - The Quarterback of the National Champion Gators seems to be destined for a back up role in the pros. His size at under six feet will hurt him in the eyes of many teams.

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