[misterrob]

Ah, but he already has the tools to compete for a spot in the game and the NFL has no physical restrictions.

Yes, teams should pass on Ryan Leaf's but the draft has always been an imperfect science. And let's face it, needs overcome common sense as evidenced by signing people like Jeff George, Danny Wurfell or Kordell Stewart.

[discostu]

No he doesn't. He's not old enough to play for the NFL. And the NFL does have restrictions, all leagues do, the pick conditions they feel are dangerous and could lead to injury and they don't allow players in with that. Even some temporary conditions will keep players out, most of the leagues are seriously cracking down on letting players play before they've recovered from concussions.

A lot of problem players get passed up on. Sometimes there's somebody dumb like the Chargers but for the most part you won't see discipline cases like Clarett taken before the 3rd round, and often they become undrafted walk-ons.