My guy this year shocking the draft boards and going in the first

[Bretsky]

Justin, I've been waiting for this. I remember your pick last year and for the life of me can't remember who you picked.

On the other hand, I kinda hope your wrong. I'm hoping the Packers can trade up in the 2nd and grab this guy somewhere in the middle of the 2nd.

James Carpenter...OT...nobody has this guy projectd over Derek Sherrod and most had him in round two or three. Unlike Sherrod he was pretty decent for year one. He went a few picks before Sherrod

[woodbuck27]

Two years ago I had Tyson Alu Alu (projected 2nd, went in top 10)
Last year I had James Carpenter (predicted late 2nd/3rd, went in the 1st round)
This year it's Derek Wolfe. All you need to do is watch him play. He's a beast. He's quick. He's stout. He shoves guys around like they don't belong on the field. He's nasty. Great player IMHO.

I like Derek Wolfe too. I like other prospects that TT might reasonably select somewhat better.

Will Derek Wolfe rise to be a first round selection? My guess is 'NOT LIKELY' based in my study of this draft class. Having stated that I see whyyou like him.

Derek Wolfe straight out gives errrr. He can be disruptive and nasty in his focus on the field; but that's in College ball.

How will what we see in College video translate to the NFL?

Does he have the speed and strength required to excell or even make a solid contribution to the team that drafts him?

Does he have as importantly the 'right attitude and leadership qualities'?

Your certainly a member here that can assess talent JH. I respect that as a fact given all of our limitations.

I respect your 'Gung ho on Derek Wolfe' attitude too.

Derek Wolfe...First round pick.... ahhhhhh

[woodbuck27]

James Carpenter...OT...nobody has this guy projectd over Derek Sherrod and most had him in round two or three. Unlike Sherrod he was pretty decent for year one. He went a few picks before Sherrod

It can 'only' happen on the day. That day is one week away. Thursday April 26,2012.

Round ONE of the 2012 NFL DRAFT .... Yahooo !

GO TED THOMPSON !

[Lurker64]

Kiper apparently is hearing noise that Wolfe can go in the first. I think if a team does it (I really hope it's not us) they're going to end up regretting it.

But if Kiper's saying something crazy like this, that means he has a source, which means it's not us. Probably San Diego, they do crazy stuff like this.

EDIT: Also JH can't really claim this is a brilliant prediction by him, Mel Kiper had Derek Wolfe in the first round in his April 4 Mock on ESPN.com

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draft2012/story/_/id/7766381/mel-kiper-fourth-mock-draft-two-rounds