Most Overrated Team - 2007 NFL Draft
posted in Overrated, 2007 NFL Draft, NFL |The War Room Report looks at the most overrated offensive linemen in the 2007 NFL Draft: (Latest Mel Kiper Projection in parentheses)
Levi Brown, OT, Penn State - Brown is generally considered a top flight offensive tackle prospect, and while he may have the physical skills for the position, he lacks the consistent effort or technique. He is certainly worth a first round pick because of his vast potential, but he is not a risk worth taking in the first half of Round One. (Houston Texans: 8th Overall)
Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan - There is no denying the athleticism of Joe Staley, but one has to question the transition from a smaller school that recently converted to the offensive tackle position. Staley has physical potential, but he has a long way to go. He would be a worthwhile prospect in Round Two of the draft, but a player that needs as much development as he does, does not deserve the first round grade many are giving him (New York Giants: 20th Overall)
Enoka Lucas, C/OG, Oregon - Lucas is a decent prospect, but he is not much better than many of the other centers in the draft. He is a solid technician, but he lacks the true bulk to succeed in the NFL immediately. With only average athleticism, he is going to have to add bulk to suceed long term. (Cleveland Browns: 103rd Overall)
LeRoy Harris, C/OG, NC State - Like Lucas, Harris is a solid prospect, but some rankings have him going in the first four rounds. He needs to add bulk, but at the same time needs to add muscle instead of just weight. He is probably just a center in the NFL. (San Diego Chargers: 96th Overall)
