Once again it's time for the XFL's annual 1st round draft review. Like always, my review is based solely on my personal opinions based on my personal weights and applying a what would I do philosophy to each pick.

Since this is just my opinion, it's done in fun and absolutely not 100% right. Like anyone reviewing something, it will have a personal slant so I hope nobody feels "insulted" or "attacked" if I give you a bad grade.

Enough of that, let's begin!

1.1 Texas
CB David Peterson 30/92
5' 11" 178 lbs
Ohio State

An absolute future lockdown corner with elite speed and cover skills. The only concern is his size, can his frame hold up in the XFL for the long run?

Grade A

1.2 Kansas City
WLB Joshua Sterling 47/88
6' 1" 227 lbs
Auburn

Sterling is an undersized backer with elite speed at the position and a well rounded complete skill set to play either inside or outside backer.

Grade A

1.3 Texas
CB Arthur Fair 29/84
5' 11" 212 lbs
Florida State

Texas grabs their 2nd defensive back with the 3rd pick. Fair could play opposite Peterson to create a young dynamic pair of corners but scouts see him as a better safety. Texas has veteran corner Brinkman who can play CB2 which would open up Fair to move to SS where the team lacks a starter or depth.

Grade A

1.4 Kansas City
WR Don Rose 36/89
5' 11" 196 lbs
Tulane

Rose has incredible hands and route running skills and comes out of college fairly polished. While he doesnt have elite speed, he is still above average and shows quick acceleration off the line.

Grade A

1.5 Texas
RB John Taylor 40/81
5' 11" 221 lbs
Washington State

This is Texas's 3rd pick in the top 5 and it seems like they reached a little for this selection. Taylor was seen by scouts as the 2nd or 3rd best back in the draft and projected him to go somewhere in the middle to end of the 1st round. Also an odd choice considering the next pick, RB Melvin Shaw was still available and graded much higher across the board.

Grade C

What can I say, I gotta stick with my Taylor boys lol

I would have taken Shaw and renamed him Taylor

Honestly I was wavering between him and LB swift. I am always afraid to draft a guy like shaw who has high volatility and rated 100's. I've never had any luck taking somebody with only downside like that. We'll see how it goes.

1.6 Denver
RB Melvin Shaw 43/95
5'11 209 lbs
Grambling

Denver must have been ecstatic to put this name in for the the 6th pick. Shaw is a physical specimen with elite size, speed, acceleration and strength. His potential is through the roof but if only reaches 75-80% of his potential, he will be a dominant player in this league.

Grade A+

1.7 Seattle
RDE Gerald Kline 40/86
6' 4" 292 lbs
Eastern Michigan

A great combination of size, strength and speed coupled with both run stopping and pass rush potential make him a great defensive lineman. He has the size that scouts believe may best suit him to play Defensive Tackle

Grade A

1.8 Oakland
MLB Brian Swift 39/82
6' 1" 250 lbs
Florida State

The 2nd player from Florida State taken is a complete linebacker with elite speed at a great size. His intelligence and football I.Q. make him a prime candidate to wear the green dot and call the defense.

Grade A

Shaw has +90 in all the general attributes and even if he bust at -15 would still be a top running back.

The bottom line is he has the chance to be a generational talent but even a -5 to -10 bust puts him at an 85-90 potential back. His speed will play even at -25 which makes him a 70 potential RB. But like you say let's see....I will be tracking him through the upcoming years and reminding you that you passed on him....lol

Interesting selection. At 80 volatility I could see it maintaining value even if a bust. I'll say this, though. A 95+ volatility bust he could bomb out to the point where you'd have to pick and choose how to use him. (over-rides and down the RB depth chart due to fumbling issues)

If he hits, that's a weapon for the ages...especially in this era. It'll be interesting to see if JDB's "New World" allows this player to blossom.

Yeah but his fumble is already 69 in the red so he shouldn't be a problem there

I thought about it some more. I think it's going to hit as an elite replacement to the impending retirements.

There's slots to be filled since we're many seasons in.

1.9 Montana
CB Vernon Anderson 33/79
6' 0" 214 lbs
Notre Dame

Anderson has great size and speed with potential elite man coverage skills. Scouts believe he lacks the bump and run skills to be an elite cornerback and see him better suited as a safety. SS 35/86

Grade A

1.10 Philadelphia
C David Campbell 51/88
6' 4" 300 lbs
Stephen F. Austin

The 1st offensive lineman taken is the best center in the draft and quite possibly the best offensive lineman in the draft period. He has incredible size and strength for a center with fully developed snapping skills. His blocking skills means he can play anywhere on the line.

Grade A

1.11 Chicago
QB Louis Richardson 33/85
6' 1" 229 lbs
Washington

The top quarterback in the draft falls to 11 in the first round. Scouts love his intelligence, arm strength and quick release as pro ready. He has the potential to develop his vision and accuracy to become an elite QB in the league.

Grade A