Offensive Lineman Take Charge in the 2013 Draft

 There were 9 Offensive Linemen drafted first round in the 2013 draft. Only one Quarterback was drafted in the first round by the Buffalo Bills, E. J. Manuel. This draft is the first time ever in NFL history that 4 Offensive Linemen has been drafted out of the first 7 picks. The first two players drafted was Eric Fisher (OT) and Luke Jockel (OT). The other 7 Offensive Linemen was Lane Johnson, Johnathan Cooper, Chance Warmark, D. J. Fluker, Justin Pugh, Kyle Long, and Travis Fredrick. Only four Offensive Linemen in NFL history was the first round overall draft pick. Those players were Ron Yary, Orlando Pace, and Jake Long. The only other time in NFL history that two Offensive Linmen were taken as the first two draft picks in NFL history was in 1968 and the players were Ron Yary and Bob Johnson. Only 23 players in the draft weren't Offensive Linemen. Quarterbacks are going to be really safe in the 2013 season behind their O-Line. Last year, in 2012, only 4 Offensive Linemen were drafted, this year there was more than double Offensive Linemen drafted. I think Eric Fisher will do a great job protecting Alex Smith (QB) and Jamal Charles (RB). Marquise Jone Drew (MJD) probably won't have another serious injury like he did this year behind Luke Jockel.