Who's #1? 2008 NFL Mock Draft

 
Composing a mock draft is no easy task, there is plenty of time between now and the end of April for players stock to fluctuate.  During this time of year everyone is a draft expert and knows exactly what players their team needs to take them to the next level.  When compiling a mock draft list if you don't project the right player for some guys team there is bound to be backlash. I have studied tape of college games I Tivo'ed over the course of the 2007 College Football season. I have watched the College All-Star games and scrutinized NFL teams depth chart to try and provide fair and balanced analysis for draftniks across the country. I am sure there will be many out there who will disagree with my projections, but this is the way I see it as of February 21, 2008.  Note that this mock draft is written on the first day of the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, so I am sure there are some players on this list that will see their stock rise or fall over the next ... [link]

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