Let’s take a look at the fantasy football prospects drafted in the first round of the 2008 NFL Draft:
3) Matt Ryan, Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan was obviously the best quarterback in the 2008 draft. However, don’t expect much out of him in the 2008 fantasy football season. Rookie quarterbacks are usually slow to figure things out and on top of that, the Falcons don’t have many offensive weapons.
4) Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders
Expect Darren McFadden and Justin Fargas to split carries early in the 2008 season. As the season progresses, McFadden could show the coaching staff that he should …read more

Here is my updated 2008 NFL mock draft. With the 2008 NFL Draft this weekend, the draft is starting to shape up. While there is bound to be surprises, here is how I see the draft playing out right now:
1. Miami Dolphins
Jake Long
2. St. Louis Rams
Glenn Dorsey
3. Atlanta Falcons
Matt Ryan
4. Oakland Raiders
Vernon Gholston
5. Kansas City Chiefs
Chris Long
6. New York Jets
Darren McFadden
7. New England Patriots
Sedrick Ellis
8. Baltimore Ravens
Branden Albert
9. Cincinnati Bengals
Rashard Mendenhall
10. New Orleans Saints
Keith Rivers
11. Buffalo Bills
Devin Thomas
12. Denver Broncos
Derrick Harvey
13. Carolina Panthers
Ryan Clady
14. Chicago Bears
Chris Williams
15. Detroit Lions
Jeff Otah
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-With the second overall pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams are reportedly picking between Glenn Dorsey and Chris Long. Right now, it appears as if Dorsey is the pick.
-At three, the Atlanta Falcons reportedly want either Glenn Dorsey or Matt Ryan. If Dorsey isn’t taken by the Rams, expect the Falcons to pick him. Ryan, a franchise quarterback who could possibly replace Michael Vick, would be the other option.
-The Oakland Raiders are tough to figure, as usual. The three players most linked to the Raiders are Chris Long, Darren McFadden and Vernon …read more

With the first pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins have selected Jake Long out of the University of Michigan. The Dolphins made it official by signing him to a five-year, $58 million deal – of which approximately $30 million is guaranteed.
While a lot of other players appeared to be in the mix about a month ago, Long had become the team’s first option in the last few weeks. After agreeing to a deal, the suspense was over.
Long will help the team’s offense immensely. He’ll start right away and he’s already regarded as an above …read more

The Tennessee Titans are an up-and-coming team that is looking at the 2008 NFL Draft as a way to find the final pieces to a powerful team. With a solid nucleus, the Titans are just a player or two away from being a true contender.
While Tennessee has a few needs, their biggest need is wide receiver. Quarterback Vince Young regressed in his second season in the NFL, largely due to not having quality wide receiving options. If the Titans can get wide out help, their offense will be able to move the ball without always having to …read more

The Houston Texans have quietly built a strong, young core. While they haven’t yet translated their talent into victories, the wins appear to be on the way.
In the 2008 NFL Draft, the Texans have the 18th pick in the first round. While their roster on the whole is strong, there is one major weakness – running back. Ahman Green was brought in last year but he didn’t solve the problem. Ron Dayne isn’t the long-term answer.
At running back, the best player in the 2008 draft is no doubt Darren McFadden, however he’ll long be off the board for the …read more

Allison Boyer of BCS Frenzy is doing her NFL Draft Countdown 12 Days of Christmas style. If you haven’t checked out her blog, head over to BCSFrenzy.com.
Allison does a great job blogging about college football, whether it’s in season or the offseason.
Check her NFL Draft Countdown. I particularly like the “10 past draft flops” but I’m looking forward to the “9 no-name sleepers” as well.

The Denver Broncos head into the 2008 NFL Draft with a few pressing needs. With the 12th pick in the first round, the Broncos should be able to fill one of the holes on their roster.
The most pressing need is on defense. The Broncos were a very poor defensive team last year. They couldn’t stop the run and teams took advantage of that all year long. With that in mind, a defensive lineman or a linebacker would make sense for the Broncos.
The first option for the Broncos on draft night should be Sedrick Ellis. Ellis would solve a lot of …read more

1) Chris Long, Virginia
The unanimous top defensive end prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft. The son of Howie Long, there’s not much Chris Long can’t do from the defensive end position. Expect him to be drafted within the first five picks of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Chris Long at the Combine …

2) Vernon Gholston, Ohio State
A quick riser up the draft charts, Vernon Gholston is an extremely versatile defensive back who also has the ability to play linebacker in the NFL. While he wasn’t a consistent force at the college level, many scouts believe he could be just …read more

Almost every NFL scout has Matt Ryan as the top quarterback prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft. Ryan, who is out of Boston College, had 31 touchdowns and over 4,500 yards in his senior season. However, the question remains – who is going to draft Matt Ryan?
Right now, that is a difficult question to answer. There’s a chance that the Miami Dolphins will select him with the first overall pick. The Dolphins need franchise quarterback and Ryan has a chance to be just that. Sound like the perfect fit, however Bill Parcells of the Dolphins values defense and is expected …read more