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Posted on Tue, Apr. 22, 2008 10:15 PM

NFL draft: Evaluating the quarterbacks


This is the 10th in a series examining positions leading up to Saturday and Sunday’s NFL draft.

TOP FIVE PROSPECTS


Player, school Ht.Wt. Comment
Matt Ryan, Boston Col. 6-4 3/4 228 25-7 record as a starter
Joe Flacco, Delaware6-6 3/8 236Strongest arm in draft
Chad Henne, Michigan6-2 7/8 230 School’s all-time passing leader
Brian Brohm, Louisville6-2 7/8 230Bred to be an NFL QB
John David Booty, USC6-2 3/8 2187 TD passes in two Rose Bowls
BIG 12 PROSPECTS


Sam Keller, Nebraska 6-3 5/8 241 Has a weird, shot-put delivery
Bret Meyer, Iowa State 6-3 206Could move to receiver or safety
SLEEPER: Oregon’s Dennis Dixon was a legitimate Heisman Trophy candidate before he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the ninth game of the season. A team might be wise to invest a midround draft pick in Dixon with an eye toward 2009.

FUN FACT: Hawaii’s Colt Brennan set NCAA records for most career TD passes, 131; most TD passes in a single season, 58; and pass efficiency in a single season, 186.0.

CHIEFS’ NEEDS: It depends on what the Chiefs really think about Brodie Croyle. If they truly believe Croyle has what it takes to be successful, then they should fill other needs and go into the season with Croyle, veteran Damon Huard and second-year man Tyler Thigpen. If they don’t believe Croyle is the answer and lack confidence in Huard, they better take Ryan if available or one of the second-tier quarterbacks in the second or third round.

| Randy Covitz, rcovitz@kcstar.com

 

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