Examining the recent draft, we are always looking for that next diamond in the rough. We will comb through each skill player selected attempting to predict who will become fantasy Rookie of the Year. And while a handful of rookies will find themselves in the fantasy headlines, the impact can also touch the NFL veterans. Listed below are players trending upward, and a few veterans we are likely to avoid on draft day.

Trending Up:

Michael Vick -- Of course, much of Vick's upside will be connected to the hiring of offensive juggernaut Chip Kelly as Philadelphia's coach. And the return of Pro Bowl tackle Jason Peters also gains recognition. But examining the NFL draft, the Eagles added two key pieces to thrust Vick's fantasy projections. First was the drafting of Lane Johnson with the fourth overall selection to bookend with Peters. The second was adding powerhouse tight end Zach Ertz. A prolific playmaker at Stanford, Ertz has all the measurable to be great in future years. My guess is the preseason will skyrocket Vick's value. But a projected average draft position in the eighth round is solid value considering the upside.

Andy Dalton -- Over the past two seasons, Dalton has developed into a proficient NFL quarterback. He's led the Cincinnati Bengals to the playoffs each season with good decision-making and solid arm talent. The limiting factor for Dalton's fantasy development has been the Bengals dumbed-down version of the West Coast Offense. However, if the drafting of top tight end Tyler Eifert is any indication, the passing game will be expanded in 2013. Dalton exited last season as a mid QB2, but the addition of Eifert will propel his stock into the low QB1 range, meaning an excellent spot starter in a plus matchup.

Matt Schaub -- Since his breakout season in 2009, Schaub has been touted as a mid-QB1. But, over the past two years, Schaub has failed to meet expectations. Poor production has him tumbling down the pre-draft rankings. A major downfall has been the lack of talent opposite Andre Johnson. The Texans finally made provisions selecting DeAndre Hopkins in the first round. With the healthy return of Johnson and Owen Daniels, Schuab should have enough team talent to become a low-end QB1. Again, a solid spot starter, and possibly trade bait should he open the season on fire. Be warned that Schaub is a yellow flag injury risk, but solid value with a projected average draft position in the 10th round.

Josh Freeman -- There is a lot to like...

Michael Vick said he didn't run as much last season due to coaching philosophy.

The Andy Reid regime didn't want Vick to get hurt, so they called very few designed runs and encouraged him to stay in the pocket. The problem is that Vick is a below-average thrower. New coach Chip Kelly promises to use Vick's best asset, his legs, far more often. Assuming he holds on to the starting job, Vick won't have a problem eclipsing last year's averages of 6.2 rushes for 33.2 yards per game.

Jeremy Maclin says Michael Vick is running the first-team offense.

No surprise. Maclin added that Nick Foles is "sprinkled in here and there," but it's obviously Vick's job to lose. Soon-to-be 33-year-old Vick recommitted himself to training and getting back in shape over the winter, and it's likely his last chance to prove himself as a starting quarterback. Rookie Matt Barkley isn't a candidate to start, while Dennis Dixon is just a camp arm at this point.