Written By: Nick Holmes (@HoosierHolmes)
The first round of the NFL Draft is tonight and there is no shortage of opinions about how teams will utilize their highly-prized draft picks. Prognosticators all around the nation have prophesied over a college football player's future pro career before they have even stepped foot out on the NFL gridiron. They confidently declare which athlete is the best at his position, which is a sleeper, and which one is most likely to bust. And while it's always interesting to read what they have to say, it often does not pan out the way many have predicted. Too many variables factor into the success and longevity of a player's career, far beyond just their raw talent and ability.
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