The First Breakdown of the 2008 NFL Draft

Here is a look at some position ratings for the 2008 NFL draft. With a lack a senior talent, I have included junior who are projected to come out this year.

Quaterback

1. Matt Ryan-Boston College

2. Brian Brohm-Louisville

3. Andre Woodson-Kentucky

4. Colt Brennan-Hawaii

5. Chad Henne-Michigan

Others likely to be drafted- Dennis Dixon (Oregon), Joe Flacco (Delaware)

Running Back

1. Darren McFadden-Arkansas

2. Rashard Mendenhall-Illinois

3. Jonathan Stewart-Oregon

4. Mike Hart-Michigan

5. Ray Rice-Rutgers

Others likely to be drafted- Kevin Smith (UCF), Allen Patrick (Oklahoma)

Wide Receiver

1. Limas Sweed-Texas

2. Earley Doucet-LSU

3. Adarius Bowman-Oklahoma St.

4. DeSean Jackson-California

5. Mario Manningham-Michigan

Others likely to be drafted- Malcolm Kelly (Oklahoma), DJ Hall (Alabama)

Tight End

1. Fred Davis-USC

2. John Carlson-Notre Dame

3. Travis Beckum-Wisconsin

4. Martin Rucker-Missouri

5. Chase Coffman-Missouri

Offensive Line

1. Jake Long-Michigan

2. Samuel Baker-USC

3. Ryan Clady-Boise State

4. Jeffrey Otah-Pittsburgh

5. Micheal Oher-Ole Miss

Defensive Line

1. Chris Long-Virginia (DE)

2. Glenn Dorsey-LSU (DT)

3. Calais Campbell-Miami (DE)

4. Sedrick Ellis-USC (DT)

5. Vernon Gholston-Ohio State (DE)

Others likely to be drafted- Derrick Harvey (Florida), Kentwan Balmer (UNC)

Linebackers

1. James Laurinaitis-Ohio State

2. Dan Connor-Penn State

3. Keith Rivers-USC

4. Ali Highsmith-LSU

5. Rey Maualugor-USC

Defensive Backs

1. Kenny Phillips-Miami

2. Malcolm Jenkins-Ohio State

3. Aqib Talib-Kansas

4. Mike Jenkins-South Florida

5. Reggie Smith-Oklahoma

Justifications

1. If West Virginia does not win a national title, Steve Slaton will remain in school and take one more shot at the title with his teammate Pat White.

2. Chris Long is currently ranked above Glenn Dorsey due to Dorsey's constant injury problems (knee and back).

3. Dennis Dixon will be dropped in the draft due to his current injury (ACL). He dropped from a early 2nd round pick to a late 3rd to early 4th.

4. The running back position is very deep this year and could yield 15-20 running backs taken.

Watch in the coming weeks for the first mock draft projection.