"Who led the 2007 Arkansas backfield in receptions? Not McFadden or Jones; it was Hillis. Good runner and receiver who could help open up an offense." - 2008 Draft IQ info on Peyton Hillis
If the fact that we eat, breathe and sleep the NFL draft isn't good enough for you, here's some food for thought:
If you read our Draft Guide, you know that Peyton Hillis, our top rated FB, had more receptions in 2007 than his Razorback teammates Darren McFadden and Felix Jones. He ended up putting together a great string of games as Denver's starting RB late in the season before landing on injured reserve.
We told you about guys like QB Josh Johnson (drafted by Tampa Bay), WR Jerome Simpson (drafted by Cincinnati), KR Kevin Robinson (drafted by K.C.) and QB Kevin O'Connell (drafted by New England) - all guys from smaller programs who caught our attention as well as the attention of pro scouts.
Jerod Mayo was our #2 LB, rated ahead of Keith Rivers, who was taken one pick before Mayo. Mayo ended up as the undisputed defensive rookie of the year.
A talented but raw coverted safety from Iowa, Charles Godfrey, was in our crosshairs. Godfrey ended up starting at safety for the NFC South Champions, the Carolina Panthers.
So stick around in 2009...you just might learn something new every day (or at least every time we post).
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