First Day is over

What's the biggest story of the NFL draft after Thursday's first round? There's always one and most seem to agree that the Denver Broncos trading up to get former Florida Gator QB Tim Tebow takes the top slot.

The only reason it's a big story is because most football experts didn't seem to think he was a first rounder! Why? Is it because of his allegedly flawed throwing motion and that allegedly will not lead to success in the NFL? Is that it? Or, is it because the young man is not afraid to confess his faith before millions AND his throwing motion is awkward? The Denver Bronco's didn't seem to agree with that thinking.

The Broncos traded 3 picks to Baltimore in exchange for the Raven's first round pick and selected Tebow at number 25. Second year Bronco's head coach, Josh McDaniels, is sold hook line and sinker on Tebow. The selection was made for all the right reasons, save the one listed above.

Tebow won the Heisman Trophy as a sophomore, has two national championships to his credit, SEC offensive player of the year, TWICE, owns five NCAA records, 14 SEC, and 28 University of Florida records. Let me also make mention that he seems to be a really solid young man who's not afraid of hard work and has a thirst for knowledge which is so atypical of most elite athletes today across all sports. Did I also mention that he played in what traditionally has been the most physical conference in college football, the SEC?

Additionally, and this is really a positive for the Broncos organization; from what we have seen, Tebow has not exhibited "off-the-field" problems nor does he seem to be the type player who will challenge the head coach to a "noon showdown" on the practice field.

He will have at least a season or more to develop with Kyle Orton, Brady Quinn, and Tom Brandstater in front of him. However, more than likely, the Broncos will only keep three QB's. So, the competition from now until the start of the season will be fierce. But, that's expected in the NFL!

Tebow has proven to be a winner and he, just like every other draft pick, will have to prove themselves at the next level. Given time, and the right support system, Tebow will flourish and do well in Denver.

Speaking of doing well, the Houston Texans really stepped up when they selected former Alabama DB, Kareem Jackson, with the 20th selection in the first round. The young man understands pressure. Jackson was the starting cornerback on the 2010 BCS National Championship team. He is coming to a team where he will be relied upon to immediately fill the vacancy left by the departure of Dante Robinson to the Atlanta Falcons.

Jackson has the size at 5'11" 194 and the speed. He runs the 40 in the 4.4 range and is not afraid of contact. He can support the run, uses his hands well, and can cover the speedy receivers. He's a really good choice for the Texans.

The second round of the draft gets underway today at 6:00 ET. Let's see what other surprises come out of what, so far, has been an intriguing display.