Congratulations to Jahvid on being picked in the first round of the NFL drat Thursday night.
"The Detroit Lions with the 30th pick, which they got from Minnesota, selected Jahvid Best, the running back out of California. They gave the Vikings their second rounder, their fourth rounder, and a seventh rounder for the 30th pick and Minnesota's fourth rounder. As such, they only lost a seventh round pick and moved down in the fourth round to get Best. To secure a player they wanted, that was a worthwhile move.
On talent, Best would have been a top 15 pick this year. He's extremely fast and runs really well. He's a dynamic player, with almost as much skill as C.J. Spiller, who went ninth overall. So why did he fall to 30? Big time durability issues. He never played a full season in college, and health is a real concern. There is a definite risk factor here. For a team that needs quite a lot still, taking a risk usually isn't a good idea. However, Best is a tremendous playmaker who gives Detroit's offense a great weapon... when he's healthy.
You can think of Best as a poor man's Chris Johnson or a rich man's Aaron Brown. He's going to be fun to watch, and if he can stay healthy he's going to be a tremendous boost for the Lions. He provides a lot of what Kevin Smith can't do, and will be a great complement to him. Neither guy is going to have to carry the load, which is probably what is best for both of them. I like this pick for the Lions. He was the most talented player available at the time, and you know how the Lions front office loves talent. We might have to wait quite some time until the Lions pick again, and I really hope it's a cornerback, but for Jahvid Best, it's worth it." --Detroit Examiner
Congratulations to his proud parents Lisa and Andy Best!
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