Fbkid's 2008 NFL Draft Big Board #1

With the NFL season rapidly coming to a close it will be time for the 20 teams that don't make the playoffs to start preparing for the draft. The teams have been preparing and scouting players since the season has started. So here is my first big board which will be updated after the completion of all bowl games.

*= Junior and may not declare


1.Darren McFadden RB Arkansas*: McFadden had another great year in his junior campaign as he has had 20 total touchdowns. It is also impressive that he has put up these great numbers while sharing time with another first round talent Felix Jones. Now as teams are already paying for letting Adrian Peterson fall down to 7 last year don't think McFadden will fall that far.

Player Comparison:Adrian Peterson

2. Glenn Dorsey DT LSU: Dorsey has been a monster this season clogging up holes for the LSU defense. The only problem is he had some nagging injuries during the season. Dorsey could end up being the first overall pick and could develop into a pro bowl talent.

Player Comparison: Tommie Harris

3. Chris Long DE Virginia: Long has emerged out of his fathers shadow and has become an elite prospect. He has 14 sacks on the season but is also very good at playing the run.

Player Comparison: Kyle Vanden Bosh

4. Jake Long T Michigan: Long was one of the only people who played well for Michigan this year as he consistently opened huge holes for Mike Hart. He might have to switch sides in the pros but should be a quality player either way.

Player Comparison: Walter Jones

5. Matt Ryan QB Boston College: Ryan had a great senior season and did very well considering the talent around him. He has great field vision and the physical tools to be a star in the league. Ryan also has great poise when the game is down to the wire sort of like another quarterback that plays in Boston.

Player Comparison: Drew Brees

6. Vernon Gholston DE Ohio State*: Gholston is having a great year and has the prototypical build NFL scouts look for in a defensive end. He is 6'4 and 264 pounds with 4.6 speed. Tell me the Raiders won't be interested? He could also fit well in a 3-4 scheme as a outside linebacker.

Player Comparison: DeMarcus Ware

7. Mike Jenkins CB South Florida: Jenkins could be the best corner in the draft as he has good speed and has the potential to be a pro bowl player. He has some character issues that might drive some teams away. But could have an immediate impact on a team.

Player Comparison: Nate Clements

8. Brian Brohm QB Louisville: Brohm had a dissapointing senior season but scouts are still very high of him. He could end up being a solid player in a few years if he winds up in a good situation.

Player Comparison: Derek Anderson

9. Sedrick Ellis DT USC: Ellis could be a very good player as he has a quick first step and is a great pass rusher along with stopping the run. He is also a hard worker but has some durability issues.

Player Comparison: Pat Williams

10. Keith Rivers LB USC: Rivers has the talent to help a team right away. He has lots of potential and is one of the leaders of the USC defense. Rivers also has great size and speed and could be a pro bowl calibar player.

Player Comparison: Kirk Morrison

11.Kenny Phillips S Miami(FL)*: Phillips has already said he will most likely go pro and he has the talent to do so. Phillips could be the next great safety from the "U" as he is always around the ball with great size.

Player Comparison: Ed Reed

12.James Laurinaitis LB Ohio State*: Laurinaitis could be a very solid pro as he has all of the physical tools to do so. He could end up being a pro bowl caliber player and has great characteristics that can help a team.

Player Comparison: Patrick Willis

13.Andre Woodson QB Kentucky: Woodson has all of the physical tools to be a good quarterback in the pros as he has lots of upside. The only problem is that Brohm and Ryan are safer picks if team are looking for a quarterback.

Player Comparison: Donovan McNabb

14.Malcolm Jenkins CB Ohio State*: Jenkins has the prototypical frame of a cornerback in the NFL. He could come in and start right away and has pro bowl potential.

Player Comparison: Marcus Trufant

15. Ryan Clady T Boise State*: Clady has the size to be a solid starter in the NFL and could wow scouts with his quickness at the combine. It might take him a while to adjust to the NFL coming from an offense like Boise State.

Player Comparison: Chris Samuels

16.Calais Campbell DE Miami(FL)*: Campbell is a freakish athlete as he is 6'8 and runs a 4.8. He could be a dominant player but disappeared from games at times.

Player Comparison: Jason Taylor

17. Felix Jones RB Arkansas*: Jones might be the first back taken if he didn't have to share time with McFadden. He has great speed and is a good receiver out of the backefield.

Player comparison: Brian Westbrook

18. Desean Jackson WR California*: Jackson had a disappointing junior season but it won't hurt his draft stock much. Jackson is a great athlete and is a great kick returner who is a more polished receiver than Ted Ginn Jr who was picked 9th overall last year.

Player comparison: Steve Smith

19. Sam Baker T USC: Baker is a great prospect as he has great size and quick feet. He could be a pro bowl caliber player when he plays. He could be a good value in the middle to late 1st round.

Player Comparison: Matt Light

20. Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma: Kelly is a playmaker who can win many jump ball situations. He coule become a good no.1 receiver in the right system.

Player Comparison: Braylon Edwards

21.Dan Connor LB Penn State: Connor is a tackling machine who is a better prospect than Paul Posluzny was coming out last year. He could be a solid starter after a few years.

Player Comparison:AJ Hawk

22.Aqib Talib CB Kansas*: Talib has great size and could be one of the best corners to come out of this draft. He also has great size and could end up being a rare "shutdown corner".

Player Comparison: Charles Woodson

23.Jeff Otah T Pittsburgh: Otah has great size at 6'6 340 and the best part for scouts is that he hasn't reached his full potential. He could end up being a cornerstone player for a franchise for years to come.

Player Comparison: Jason Peters

24.Leodis McKelvin CB Troy: McKelvin has shot up most teams boards after a great senior season and his consistency. He also has solid size and with a solid showing at the combine could move into the mid 1st round.

Player Comparison: Asante Samuel

25. Chris Johnson RB East Carolina: Johnson's draft stock has rapidly improved after a fantastic senior season. His career went out with a bang with over 400 total yards against Boise State in the Hawaii Bowl. Johnson is a solid back who can run over defenders and out run them. Plus he is a good receiver out of the backfield and is a threat as a kick returner as well. With a solid showing at the combine. Don't be surprised if Johnson slips into the first round.

Player Comparison: Maurice Jones-Drew