His rise and popularity IMO, are indicative of a weak draft (at the top) this year.

 

The "drop" of Williams backs that as well.  As does the lack of trades early in the first.

 

For the most part, folks stayed put and selected whoever fell.

 

Rams had Gurley (even with injury) rated so high above everyone else they said they put his name on the ceiling of the draft room.

 

IMO the draft is getting over-analyzed.  Teams take a look at their slot, look at their needs, and fill need with who they think will be available.  I don't think some teams have a board in the traditional sense, where there's an order from first to last.  I think most just group dozens of guys together into round grades, and have maybe half a dozen preferences for likely selections, and maybe one or two (of any) "have to get" guys above them if they like them enough.

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