The uncertainty of it all, of course, is what makes the draft so much fun. Last year it was worth tuning in just to see how far Matt Leinart had fallen, a role Brady Quinn reprises in this year’s draft.

And it’s always entertaining to see how dumb teams can look even after they spent months studying prospects, and supposedly know everything about them from what they like to eat for breakfast to who they think should win “American Idol.”

Did anyone really think Mario Williams was such a dominating defensive player that Houston should pick him No. 1 last year over Reggie Bush? And although Indianapolis got it right in 1998 by picking Peyton Manning No. 1, some at the time thought San Diego got the better pick at No. 2 in Ryan Leaf.

They were celebrating in Cleveland when Tim Couch was the top pick in 1999, but Couch spent most of his time picking clumps of grass out of his face mask before the Browns finally decided they didn’t want him around anymore.

Every draft has its moments, and sometimes they even make good TV moments.

A few years ago Eli Manning was picked No. 1 by the Chargers after telling the team not to pick him. He wouldn’t put on a Chargers hat when called up on stage. A half hour later, he was smiling and wearing a Giants hat after it was announced the Chargers had traded him to New York.

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Then there was LaVar Arrington marching up to the podium in 2000 after being made the No. 2 pick. Taking the stage with him was an entourage of about 25 people, including his barber.

“He’s been cutting my hair since grammar school,” Arrington explained.

With all the hours ESPN and the NFL Network have to fill this weekend, there likely will be a few good moments to remember. Even if there isn’t, NFL fans are so desperate for football around this time of year that the ratings will be strong as usual.

This year they’ll get an added bonus: They can watch a guy fish.

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