More NFL Draft Odds from Bodog

The start of the NFL Draft is only two days away, and we have some more prop bets for you, courtesy of our friends at Bodog Sportsbook. Please keep in mind that there are no parlays on these wagers, and the maximum you can bet is $100 on each item. But enough with the jibber jabber - let’s jump right in.

What pick in the NFL Draft will be used on Alan Branch?

Alan Branch made his name in college as a Defensive Tackle and Defensive End for the Michigan Wolverines. He chose to skip his senior season and declare for the 2007 NFL Draft.

In 2006, Branch was part of one of the best defenses in college football. In 35 games with the Wolverines, he recorded 57 tackles (17 for losses) and 9 sacks.

It has been reported that Branch wants to play for the Washington Redskins. The fact that they have a top 10 pick this year (6th overall) reportedly factored into his decision to come out a year early. But according to most expert draft boards, he may not get his wish (NFL.com has him going 8th to Atlanta, which is his highest projection).

Here are the current odds:

Picked in the top 9 +250

Pick 10 (Houston) +550

Pick 11 (San Francisco) +375

Pick 12 (Buffalo) +800

Pick 13 (St. Louis) +265

Pick 14 (Carolina) +450

Pick 15 or later +120

What position will Mr. Irrelevant be in the 2007 NFL Draft?

Mr. Irrelevant is the nickname given to the last overall player taken in the NFL Draft. The term first came into being in 1976 when for NFL receiver Paul Salata would hold “Irrelevant Week” and invite the player and his family for a weekend in Newport Beach, California.

While these players are usually among the first to be cut, some have went on to have success. For example, Jim Finn is currently a fullback for the New York Giants and has had a successful NFL career. Special teams ace Marty Moore became the first Mr. Irrelevant to play in a Super Bowl when he did so with the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXI.

The current odds are:

Offensive Player -120

Defensive Player -120

What round will Troy Smith be drafted in?

Troy Smith is a Quarterback who led Ohio State University to a 2006 undefeated season and captured the Heisman Trophy in the process. In high school, he was coached by Ted Ginn, Sr., the father of expected first-round wide receiver (and Smith’s Ohio State teammate) Ted Ginn Jr.

Smith had an outstanding 2006 season for the Buckeyes, capping it off with a brilliant game against Michigan where he threw for 316 yards and four touchdowns on the way to a 42-39 victory. But despite all this, he is only projected to go somewhere in the second or third rounds. This is mostly due to his size (6 foot, 205 pounds), which is considered by many to be too small for the professional level.

Smith has urged his hometown team, the Cleveland Browns, to select him in the draft, but quarterback Brady Quinn has also been doing the same. A website has even been set up to encourage the Browns to draft Smith (DraftTroy.com).

The current odds are:

1st Round +1200

2nd Round +450

3rd Round -110

4th Round -120

5th Round +300

6th Round +500

7th Round +1000

How many Offensive Lineman will be drafted in the first round?

I don’t have much to say on this one. While good offensive lineman are needed to be successful, they’re also about as exciting as watching paint dry.

Here are the odds at the moment:

3 +325

4 +120

5 +175

6 or more +325

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