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Bradford completes more than two of every three passes, accuracy that would pay off from the tee. More important, he plays smart. Bradford has led the NCAA in passing efficiency in each of his two seasons, throwing 86 touchdowns and only 16 picks. That proves he doesn't beat himself, a skill all great golfers possess. Last but not least, he is an honors student in finance. Who could schmooze better with CEOs in those Wednesday pro-ams?
--Ivan Maisel

First, his fitness is second to none. The man showed off his washboard abs on a cover of ESPN The Magazine three years ago. He's just as ripped now, if not more so. And this guy has one heck of a punch. Well, at least a heck of a fake punch, as was witnessed when he made teammate Matt Kenseth flinch with a fist pump in a well-known YouTube moment.

That also proved that Edwards, normally quite the gentleman, has a violent side, which can come in handy for a boxer. Edwards is also fearless. Moments after his car became an exploding missile while slamming into catch fencing at Talladega last month, he climbed out of the mangled machine and ran across the finish line.

Now that's a guy determined to "go the distance."
--Terry Blount

Blair, who bolted for the NBA draft after averaging 15.7 points and 12.3 rebounds as a sophomore, is big enough, strong enough and athletic enough to become a pass-catching tight end in the NFL. Blair never gave football much of a chance while attending Schenley High School in Pittsburgh. He tore the ACL in both of his knees during high school but still has extraordinary quickness and agility for a man his size (6-7, 250).

More important, Blair plays the game with great passion and drive. Blair led the country with 5.6 offensive rebounds per game last season, a sure sign he wanted the basketball more than his opponents. Blair also isn't afraid of contact in the paint, and he probably wouldn't be afraid of running a pass route across the middle, either.
--Mark Schlabach

At 6-2, 215 pounds and possessing blazing speed, we see Crawford as a prototypical running back or shutdown corner. As a running back, Crawford would also be a threat out of the backfield, as his baseball and basketball skills show that he has good hands. If he switched to defensive back, the smart thinking he shows on the baseball diamond -- he has 25 stolen bases this season -- translate to a heady corner who would play the game without many mistakes.
--David Schoenfield

If goalkeeper Tim Howard decided to forgo the football played with the feet for the pointier version played on the gridiron, he'd leave behind thousands of disappointed fans at his English club, Everton. But Howard has the prototypical blend of size, speed and agility to be a fearsome defensive back in the NFL. He certainly passes the eyeball test. At 6-3 and 210 pounds, Howard has frame you want to see in a run-support safety, and judging from his fearless mentality in handling crosses in the English Premier League, Howard would be quite a ball hawk, too. His hands obviously would lend well to snagging an errant pass. His footwork, much improved since his move from MLS to Europe, also means that he could match up well in coverage against slot receivers and tight ends.

Plus, with his booming right leg, Howard could handle kickoff duties and field goals for his NFL team. It'd be enough to put the fans on their feet, yelling "Timmmmmay!"
--Kristian Dyer

"He tried to catch it, but I threw it a little too hard," Mickelson said with a grin. "I'm a drop-back passer. I'm not much of a scrambler."

So, uh, don't expect an option attack anytime soon.
--Jason Sobel