Who are ‘your guys?’

Every year, for good or bad, I really fall for a few prospects. I refer to them as “my guy” and get pretty stoked when they’re picked.

I never designate a high draft pick “my guy” or someone who plays for my favorite team (Akron - don’t laugh, please).

Sometimes “my guy” ends up being a solid choice. Last year, it was Michigan linebacker Shawn Crable. I really liked KIrk Morrison of San Diego State in 2005. In 2004 it was, oddly, Memphis kicker Stephen Gostkowski. In 2001, it was Floyd Womack, mostly because I really, really like pork chops.

Other times, “my guy” has an embarrassingly poor career. In 2006, it was Darnell Bing. In 2007, it was sort of Paul Oliver, who was taken in the supplemental draft. There are plenty of others, like Roy Schuening or Lynell Hamilton, but I don’t want to make myself look too bad.

This year, I have selected a few guys as “my guy.” It’s a high honor, clearly. Here they are:

- Jamarca Sanford, Strong safety, Ole Miss
Reason: He’s very fast and gets after the ball. Just fun to watch on the field.

- Julian Edelman, Quarterback, Kent State
Reason: What, he’s not ranked anywhere on the site? I know. He doesn’t really have a position. It’s just a coincidence that the next Josh Cribbs is going to come from the same school.

- Kevin Barnes, Cornberback, Maryland
Reason: Before a nasty knee injury, this guy was incredible. He was very fun to watch and has good ball skills. If he’s as athletic as he was as a junior, he could be a steal.

- Tyrell Sutton, Running back, Northwestern
Reason: He’s another guy who looked so much better early in his career before injuries struck. He’s a very intelligent guy and a good receiver.

Tell me, who are “your guys?”