This year it looks as if it is not the deepest draft ever but there is still a lot of talented QBs to be drafted.  It looks early on as if JaMarcus Russell is the best of the 2007 class.  After Russell there are fout to five players that all offer almost the same overall package but are a little better at different things.  In other words if you were to give each attribute a rating they would all come out at the same overall rating but different areas are stronger.   I am not even sure if ten QBs will even get drafted but here is my top 7 QBs by overall rating.

7.  Drew Tate - Iowa  Tate was a leader and overall good QB for Iowa. Tate also avoids the rush, has a  firey attitude, and his play making ability is very underated with a strong arm.

6. Jared Zabransky - Boise State  One thing I have always liked to see from college players is if they are winners.  Zabransky proved that he was a winner by leading BSU to an undefeated season in 2006.  Zabransky is also a leader plain and simple. he is a tough farming kid who loves to run the ball and use his 4.6 speed to move the chains. Has a quick release, and delivers the ball on time. His arn stregth is the big question mark.  But he did prove he can win a big game as well.

5. Chris Leak - Florida   Any QB who can win a National Championship is worth giving a shot in the NFL.  He proved he could also win a big game and lead Florida through the tough SEC.  He may be a project in some eyes but he will more than likely go in the first two rounds, possibly first round early second round. 

4.  Drew Stanton - Michigan State  Drew is an athletic QB who can run a spread offense or just plain run.  He has good arm strength, poise, and vision.  He is a complete quarterback who was hampered in national hype because the Spartans had a dismal 4-7 record this year.  He may get picked as high as the 2nd QB drafted this year, don't be surprised if he is.

3. Troy Smith - Ohio State University  Troy is a leader, first and foremost.  He wasn't always that way though and I commend him for the changes he made in his life to better himself and not blow the opportunity he is about to get.  Troy also won the Heisman Trophy this year.  Even though that doesn't translate in to a great pro QB in most cases, it does prove his worth against all the other QBs that will be drafted because if they played better they would have won  it instead of Smith.

2.  Brady Quinn- Notre Dame  I am a little perplexed as to why Brady isnt throwing this weekend at the combines because it is causing many to say he is slipping down the draft boards.  Most GM won't let that get in the way of them drafting him very high if he is still available.  He has been a pro prospect pretty much since he started playing at Notre Dame.  His ability to make the deep throw and pick up the blitz are major attributes that any team would want. 

1.  JaMarcus Russell - LSU  JaMarcus has one of those arms that are not very common in any sport.  He has can't miss size at 6-6 260 he is a giant quarterback. I have never seen someone throw a ball like him with the flick of his wrist. He can throw 80 yards on his feet, 60 yards on his knees and 40 on his butt. To go with that is a 68% completion percentage. Good runner and very tough to bring down. A winner in college and very good in the clutch.  The Raiders would be insane to pass on him.  Although I said the same thing last year when they DIDN"T take Matt Leinart.

Some others not on the list were East Carolina's James Pinkney, Akron's Luke Getsy, Houston's Kevin Kolb, and Stanford's Trent Edwards.  I really didn't see enough of their college careers to judge where I thought they ranked among the top prospects for the 2007 draft.  Pittsburghs Tyler Palko and UTEP's Jordan Palmer may get drafted as well but it won't be until the 6th or 7th round.