Off the Beaten Path

By now, most of us have heard plenty about the abilities of Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush, and we've all speculated on the probability of Vince Young turning pro a year early, because these are the marquee names that could very well top the draft board come April. But there are a large group of prospects who are often ignored until their stock skyrockets following pre-draft workouts.

Last year, there wasn't much talk about guys like Larry Brackins of Pearl River Community College or Adrian McPherson, who caught the eyes of scouts via the Arena Football League, until shortly before the draft. This year, About Football goes off the beaten path early and examines some of the intriguing stories and prospects who just might find themselves on an NFL roster next year. Read more...