Several Canadians could get picked in an interesting NFL draft

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The rule of thumb for NFL drafts is that more top quarterback prospects equals more excitement. Throw in a few great receivers, the possibility of some big trades and you've got yourself a good time.

By those measures, this year's draft should be better than most.

When the made-for-TV spectacle begins tonight in Detroit, the top three picks are almost guaranteed to be quarterbacks: USC star Caleb Williams is a lock to be selected first overall by Chicago, while Heisman winner Jayden Daniels of LSU will probably go second to Washington before New England takes big Drake Maye of North Carolina with the No. 3 pick.

There are also three standout receivers in this year's draft class. Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. (son of the Indianapolis Colts great) is expected to go fourth to Arizona, while LSU's explosive Malik Nabers and Washington's powerful Rome Odunze are projected for the top 10.

A big trade feels like a real possibility as several teams in desperate need of a quarterback are not currently in position to nab one of the top three guys. Minnesota is the most obvious candidate to trade up in the draft after losing Kirk Cousins in free agency and not replacing him with anyone (Sam Darnold does not count). The Vikings, who have the No. 11 pick, could be eyeing Michigan's J.J. McCarthy.

Football fans on this side of the border will also be pleased to know that, once again, a handful of Canadians are expected to be picked in the draft. Don't expect any to go in the first round tonight, but a handful should get chosen either Friday night during rounds two and three or