The fellas over here at FOX just had their first NFL Experts Draft. It involved such fantasy illuminaries as Michael Fabiano from NFL.com, two of the pros from over at RotoWire, some dudes from KFFL.com, FantasyGuru.com and FantasyDiehards.com, Paul Bessire from WhatIfSports.com and five of us from FOXSports.com.

Unfortunately for me, I was stuck with the 11th pick, which meant I'd be picking again three spots later in the 14th slot. Wasn't too excited about the prospects available in that range, but let's break it down and see how I did. I'll try to explain why I did what I did, or apologize for it, whatever I think the situation calls for!

#11 - Reggie Bush, RB - Even though this isn't a points-per-reception league, I thought he was the best player left on the board here. He had 742 receiving yards to go with his 565 on the ground (1,307 total yards), and he didn't even score a TD from scrimmage until Week 10! After that, the floodgates opened, as he scored nine times in the season's last eight games. Laurence Maroney was taken just before me at #10, and the only possible picks left for me were McGahee, Portis, Edge and Travis Henry, since I made my mind up I wouldn't be picking any QBs or WRs this early. With Reggie's upside, I think this is as good as I could have done this late.

#14 - Cedric Benson, RB - Thomas Jones would have been a solid pick here if he was still the Bears No. 1 back, but now that he's with the Jets, Benson's all alone in Chicago's backfield. He's a former No. 4 overall draft pick and now he's the No. 1 back for a Super Bowl team. That's all I need. Sign me up.

#35 - Donald Driver, WR - There had just been a run on WRs, so instead of going for a third RB right away, I collected Driver, who's been a stud in GB for years now. He was huge last year and Favre will want to go out guns a blazin' this season, which means Driver will be as busy as ever.

#38 - Marques Colston, WR - I could have had Anquan Boldin, Lee Evans or Javon Walker here, but decided to go with an unquestioned No. 1 guy with an established QB on a team that's gonna be throwing consistently all year. Colston could be a beast.

#62 - LaMont Jordan, OAK - Not tremendously excited about this one, but the No. 1 RBs were all but gone and if he can come back from his injury, he could be an incredible steal. He IS a No. 1 guy, and geting those in the 62 slot isn't easy to do. Could easily be a bust though, too. I understand that. Julius Jones, Warrick Dunn and Chester Taylor were all still available, but they're all spiltting carries, so this was my last shot to have someone who's the lone wolf on their team, especially with Dominic Rhodes being suspended.

#66 - Darrell Jackson, WR - I liked this pick a lot. I could have had Reggie Brown, Joey Galloway or Laveranues Coles, but Jackson's gonna be the go to guy on a rising Niners team that could some nice points on the board this season. You'll see my backup plan to this pick take effect later on too.

#90 - Jon Kitna, QB - I was determined to get my starting QB here and had Hasselbeck all ready to go. He got taken five picks before me. So, I cued up Matt Leinart. Mike Harmon chose him with the pick directly in front of me! Damnit! So, Kitna was my third choice this deep, but still not a bad one with all the weapons they have at wideout this year.

#94 - Bernard Berrian, WR - Getting a No. 1 receiver this low in the draft is rare, so I took advantage. I feel I have a sweet lineup off WRs now, with Driver, Colston, Jackson and Berrian. Vincent Jackson may have been one fo the few other No. 1's out there and he went just a couple picks later.

#118 - Ben Watson, TE - I love this guy and have no problems with him as my starting TE in any league.

#122 - Alex Smith, QB - He could EASILY be my starter most of the season. He could end up being just as good as Kitna, if not better. A former No. 1 overall pick with two years under him leading a young and talented offense .. I like my chances.

#146 - Jacksonville DST - With Mike Peterson and Marcus Stroud both back from injury, this defense could be one of the best in the NFL. I think I got a steal here.

#150 - Jerry Porter, WR - Yeah, he sat out the whole '06 season, but he could very well be a No. 1 guy this year too. I DO love my No. 1 receivers, even if they ARE on the Raiders.

 -G-