Top 10 Steals of NFL Draft

Dexter McCluster-Ole Miss RB/WR It’s true that he may go in the first round but he probably won’t go as high as he should. McCluster has done everything for a disappointing team and still gets his numbers in SEC competition. With a skill set not terribly different from Marshall Faulk, he could be a franchise changer.

Mardy Gilyard-Cincinnati WR Another example of a guy whose stock will likely rise but even on an undefeated team he doesn’t get the attention he deserves. He is the best the college ranks have to offer and he will prove it on Sundays.

Toby Gerhart-Stanford RB Not the fastest running back you’ll ever see but Gerhart knows how to take a hit and still get yards. There is always room in a rushing attack for a bulldozer and nobody takes the punishment like him. Some team will be very thankful to have him when the cold weather comes next winter.

Golden Tate-Notre Dame WR Another receiver who doesn’t quite get the credit he deserves. He has more to do with Jimmy Clausen’s successes than anything else and with a professional throwing him the ball he will look even better.

Freddie Barnes-Bowling Green WR I know what you’re thinking. MAC numbers so what? Well Barnes can run. And catch. And has played quarterback before…there will be takers for Mr. Barnes come April and plenty of them.

Tim Hiller-Western Michigan QB Again MAC players get the bad rep for not facing top flight opponents. But the fact of the matter is Hiller is just plain talented and extremely smart with the football, a big plus for a young NFL bound gunslinger.

Sergio Kindle- Texas DE/OLB His move to the defensive line has taken away his big numbers and the spotlight somewhat but make no mistake, Kindle will be a playmaker on some defense next season.

George Selvie- South Florida DE Selvie’s struggles the last two years have soured some on him but I think the lack of help on the defensive line had more to do with his failures than his own performance. Double teamed almost routinely in games, I have a feeling a better situation could let him start racking up sacks again.

Daryl Washington- TCU MLB On a defense known mainly for having Jerry Hughes, Washington is pretty much the other guy who makes plays. He’s fast, aggressive and just doesn’t miss tackles. Watch out for him.

Kyle Wilson- Boise State CB A WAC player? You must be joking you say. But Wilson has as much experience playing corner at the collegiate level as anyone in his four years and that counts for a lot at such a hard position. He may not become a lockdown corner but he’s a good No. 2 with good hands and blazing speed. He’s not a bad return guy either.