HOWIE’S SON RISING
profootballtalk.com 2/20/2008 — Adam Schefter of NFL Network reports that there’s a growing buzz that Virginia defensive end Chris Long, son of Hall of Famer Howie Long, will be the first overall pick in the draft.

NFL Network’s Mike Mayock Debuts Top 10 Prospects Heading Into Scouting Combine
emqb.com 2/20/2008 — Blogging the National Football League , Blogging the NFL Mike Mayock watches college football’s best players. All year. That’s all he does. I only pick up on who’s good in college football from time-to-time, becoming especially ...

Divided Opinions: More Rapid Fire Than Scarface
mvn.com 2/21/2008 — In tonight's edition of NFL Draft University's Divided Opinions, AEM and Hog Heaven's Greg Trippiedi trade rapid-fire questions and answers on topics ranging from Rashard Mendenhall's 40-yard dash time to Joe Flacco's draft stock to the number of defensive players who will be selected within the top 10 picks. Stop by the U. and chime in with your thoughts!

Defense tops Redskins draft list
washingtonpost.com 2/21/2008 — With newly promoted defensive coordinator Greg Blache looking to bolster the line, team sources said, the Redskins could fill needs at defensive tackle and end on the draft's first day in April. The highest-rated linemen, such as Virginia end Chris Long, son of Hall of Famer Howie Long, and LSU tackle Glenn Dorsey, will be gone in the top five picks, most likely

Chris Long not a good fit for Jets
nyj.scout.com 2/24/2008 — The UVA defensive end admitted Saturday, at the combine, that he's not big enough to play end in a 3-4 defense. Long measured 6-3, 272 pounds in Indianapolis. "Most 3-4 ends are at least three beans (300 pounds)," Long said. Long said 3-4 end is ...

Who's #1? 2008 NFL Mock Draft — Bleacher Report - NFL 2/22/2008
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 ...

Don Banks: Snap Judgments from Saturday's combine — SI.com - NFL 2/24/2008
Chris Long doesn't feel pressured in following in his famous dad's foosteps, writes SI.com's Don Banks. Also, why Darren McFadden is not everyone's top back and more combine notes.

Long ducked Al Davis, but can't dodge expectations — USATODAY.com NFL - Top Stories 2/24/2008
Chris Long conveyed the confidence of a veteran Saturday at the NFL combine. And the son of Hall of Fame linemen Howie Long even ...

Lande: Combine Dish: Long offers proof of No. 1 status — Latest Sporting News Articles for NFL 2/25/2008
Virginia's Chris Long shows why he projects as the first overall pick. For other defensive linemen, Monday's Combine work is a mixed bag.

With No Clear-Cut Favorite in the Draft, the Question Remains: 'Who's No. 1?' — Wash Post NFL 2/25/2008
The NFL Draft appears to have no clear-cut No. 1 selection and talent evaluators believe any of a half-dozen players have potential to be the top overall pick.