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First Round Mock Draft for the NFL Draft ‘08
Jan. 5 - Selection order during the NFL Playoffs Opponents are ranked in combined W-L records

Photo - DE Chris Long - Virginia

x - Coin flip at NFL Combine in Feb. will decide exact order
y - Final position will be determined by playoffs
* - Underclassmen

1st Round
1. Miami - 1-15 - Glenn Dorsey - DT - LSU
Dorsey is a dominant inside force who will impress Bill Parcells on film.

2. St. Louis - 3-13 - Chris Long - DE - Virginia
The Rams defense needs a tenacious playmaker up front.

3. x - Atlanta - 4-12 - Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College
The Falcons must rebuild at the most important position on the offense.

4. x - Oakland - 4-12 - * Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas
The Raiders Al Davis never passes on the chance for a Super star.

5. x - Kansas City - 4-12 - Brian Brohm - QB - Louisville
The Chiefs are a total offensive disaster this season and QB spot is their highest priority.

6. NY Jets - 4-12 - Jake Long - OT - Michigan
The Jets want to land a blue offensive lineman and Long is a fine bookend tackle.

7. New England (San Fran - 5-11) - * James Laurinaitis - LB - Ohio St
The Pats are looking for another impact defender on their aging backer unit.

8. Baltimore - 5-11 - * Ryan Clady - OT - Boise St.
The Ravens may draft into deep offensive tackle class this spring to replace Jon Ogden who probably retires.

9. Cincinnati - 7-9 - Sedrick Ellis - DT - Southern Cal
The Bengals defense gives up too many big plays and needs a leader and anchor in the middle.

10. New Orleans - 7-9 - * Malcolm Jenkins - CB - Ohio St.
The Saints defense gets smoked weekly and Jenkins looks like the #1 premier cornerback.

11. Buffalo - 7-9 - Early Doucet - WR - LSU
The Bills wants more playmakers to help their young passers to develop further.

12. Denver - 7-9 -.* Michael Oher - OT - Mississippi
The Broncos offensive line must improve for QB Jay Cutler to take the next step up as an NFL starter.

13. Carolina - 7-9 - Keith Rivers - LB - Southern Cal
The Panthers backer unit would benefit from another strong defender.

14. Chicago - 7-9 - Andre' Woodson - QB - Kentucky
Bears are hoping for a chance for a future leader on offense in the first round.

15. Detroit - 7-9 - * Vernon Gholston - DE - Ohio St.
The Lions must improve their outside pass rush to be a playoff contender.

16. Arizona - 8-8 - * Calais Campbell - DE - Miami
The Cards’ defensive line must improve for this unit to move up to playoff levels.

17. Minnesota - 8-8 - * Kenny Phillips - FS - Miami
The Vikings are looking to continue to build a playoff caliber defense especially in the secondary.

18. Houston - 8-8 - * DeSean Jackson - WR - California
The Texans are looking to add a young playmaker on the outside.

19. Philadelphia - 8-8 - Dan Connor - LB - Penn St
The Eagles are looking to solidify their front seven on defense.

20. y - Tampa Bay - 9-7 - Antoine Cason - CB - Arizona
The Bucs’ are looking to rebuild a playoff caliber defense especially in the secondary.

21. y - Washington - 9-7 - * Derrick Harvey - DE – Florida
Joe Gibbs needs a big time pass rusher for their front four.

22. Dallas (Cleve - 10-6) - * Reggie Smith - CB - Oklahoma
The Cowboys need to address problems on the corner and Smith is a highly regarded defensive back.

23. y - Seattle - 10-6 - * Steve Slaton - RB - West Virginia
The Seahawks' are looking for an impact playmaker out of the backfield for this offense.

24. y - Pittsburgh - 10-6 - * Alex Boone - OT - Ohio St.
The Steelers hope to address their offensive line early in the draft.

25. y - Tennessee - 10-6 - * Mario Manningham - WR - Michigan
The Titans are lacking playmakers in the passing game.

26. y - NY Giants - 10-6 - * Aqib Talib - CB - Kansas
Big Blue defense needs a top flight cover man opposite rookie Aaron Ross.

27. y - San Diego - 11-5 - * Tyson Jackson - DE - LSU
The Chargers are looking to fortify their front three and this defender fills the role.

28. y - Jacksonville - 11-5 - * Malcolm Kelly - WR - Oklahoma
The Jaguars are looking to stretch the field with a blue chip receiver.

29. y - Green Bay - 13-3 - * Brandon Flowers - CB - Virginia Tech
The Packers will look to improve their secondary early this April.

30 y - Dallas - 13-3 - * James Hardy - WR - Indiana
The Boys passing game needs another playmaker to continue to rank high among the elite.

31. y - San Fran (Indianapolis - 13-3) - * Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Illinois
The 49ers offense needs another playmaker and Mendenhall is a fast rising prospect.

32. y - New England - 16-0 (forfeited pick)