Andre’ Woodson’s Draft Stock
By jebIt looks like Woodson’s draft stock might be slipping a bit.
A month ago Peter King wrote:
I think the first quarterback chosen in a good draft for quarterbacks next April will be Kentucky’s Andre’ Woodson, over Brian Brohm of Louisville and Matt Ryan of BC. All good choices, though. (Link)
However, today he added:
I think Matt Ryan, the Boston College quarterback, is starting to distance himself in scouts’ eyes from the two other top quarterback candidates, Andre Woodson of Kentucky and Brian Brohm of Louisville. Colt Brennan will have the eyes of the NFL on him in Hawaii’s bowl game against Georgia. Second-round mini-sleeper: Joe Flacco of Delaware, who’s got a big arm and could climb the ladder. (Link)
December 19th, 2007 at 5:38 pm
I think Andre will be drafted by the Ravens.
I read this on a Andre Woodson site.
There are rumors swirling that the Ravens may lose franchise left OT Jonathan Ogden to retirement. If that happens, it’s possible that the Ravens may look to the draft to add a high-end tackle, though they landed Maryland OT Jared Gaither in the 2007 Supplemental Draft, and if he has developed as they hoped he would, it’s possible that Gaither may be starting at left offensive tackle in 2008.
The Ravens only have one major free agent to be in Terrell Suggs. They could go with a linebacker here, since in this mock the big names (Dan Connor, James Laurinaitis, etc.) would all be on the board. But, with the Ravens having so much difficulty performing on offense, and Steve McNair turning 35 this upcoming February, a quarterback like Woodson would be a great addition to the team. Brian Brohm would be a consideration here as well, but I’d think that Woodson would get the nod over Brohm with his pinpoint accuracy. We shall see.
Kyle Boller played a great game against the Patriots two weeks ago, but he came off of that game with a three interception debacle against Indianapolis on Sunday night. I strongly suspect that Boller will not be in the team’s long-term future.
An “X Factor” is the presence of Troy Smith on the roster, and how the team evaluates his development will also play a role in what they do in this spot.
I would much rather see him on the Falcons then Ravens.
December 20th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
ESPN has two lists out and both have Woodson as the 10th overall pick.
http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/nfl/draft08/index
The first list is by Scout Inc.
The second is by Todd McShay and is available on insider. Here’s his quote: “10. Chicago Bears (5-8) — Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
The Bears are once again in the market for a future franchise quarterback and Woodson would be the final first-round option with Ryan and Brohm already off the board. Woodson needs some polishing but has the strongest arm of the three, making him a good fit to succeed as a passer in the Windy City.”