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| 2008 Top 100 Rookies | ||||
| Rank | Player | POS | Team | Reason |
| 1 | Darren McFadden | RB | OAK | He's got home-run ability that will make an instant impact. |
| 2 | Jonathan Stewart | RB | CAR | He's got the skill set to be an NFL All-Pro. |
| 3 | Rashard Mendenhall | RB | PIT | He'll share with Parker but could be the goal line guy. |
| 4 | Matt Forte | RB | CHI | Cedric Benson is giving his job away with stupidity...Forte wins. |
| 5 | Felix Jones | RB | DAL | He's a playmaker that can take it to the house from anywhere. |
| 6 | Chris Johnson | RB | TEN | Lazer speed but he's in a depth chart mess for now. |
| 7 | James Hardy | WR | BUF | Big WR that should be a red zone monster from day 1. |
| 8 | Ray Rice | RB | BAL | Underrated RB that just needs a chance to play to shine. |
| 9 | Devin Thomas | WR | WAS | Big WR with nice speed will get every chance to start. |
| 10 | Matt Ryan | QB | ATL | He's got all the tools and they'll need him to play quickly. |
| 11 | Curtis Lofton | LB | ATL | Throw out the combine numbers...this kid makes plays. |
| 12 | Donnie Avery | WR | STL | He'll be given a starting gig in a good offense from day 1. |
| 13 | Malcolm Kelly | WR | WAS | Another big WR who plays better than his combine numbers. |
| 14 | Jerod Mayo | LB | NE | Great athlete on a great defense. |
| 15 | Kevin Smith | RB | DET | Great college runner who will get every chance to start. |
| 16 | Jordan Dizon | LB | DET | Underrated LB who will get a starting gig on a horrible D. |
| 17 | Earl Bennett | WR | CHI | He'll be the best WR on this team by season's end. |
| 18 | Jordy Nelson | WR | GB | Very underrated possession WR who will fit right in. |
| 19 | Dan Connor | LB | CAR | 2-down run stopper who will remind many of Dan Morgan. |
| 20 | Keith Rivers | LB | CIN | Sideline-to-sideline guy who won't get arrested. |
| 21 | Kenny Phillips | S | NYG | He'll put up Gibril Wilson type numbers...another "U" safety. |
| 22 | Brian Brohm | QB | GB | He's a good QB with a strong arm...2-3 years and he's in there. |
| 23 | Limas Sweed | WR | PIT | Big WR with injury questions abound...should be solid this year. |
| 24 | Jerome Simpson | WR | CIN | With Cincy's WR's flipping out, this kid could shine. |
| 25 | Dustin Keller | TE | NYJ | Dallas Clark type weapon for the Jets. |
| 26 | Early Doucet | WR | ARI | Big strong WR who just needs a chance to play. |
| 27 | Tavares Gooden | LB | BAL | He'll learn from Ray-Ray and take over very soon. |
| 28 | Joe Flacco | QB | BAL | Big strong QB who'll have to learn the NFL speed. |
| 29 | Mario Manningham | WR | NYG | Character issues sunk him on draft day...he's a good one. |
| 30 | DeSean Jackson | WR | PHI | He's a lightening fast anorexic smurf. |
| 31 | Steve Slaton | RB | HOU | He was probably a system RB in college...he'll get a chance though |
| 32 | Andre Caldwell | WR | CIN | Another Cincy WR with a chance to play thanks to the drama. |
| 33 | Jamaal Charles | RB | KC | Has all the physical tools. Will be change of pace guy this year. |
| 34 | Chris Long | DE | STL | Non-stop motor should ring up sacks and tackles. |
| 35 | Vernon Gholston | DE/LB | NYJ | Edge pass rush specialist that should ring up sacks. |
| 36 | Eddie Royal | WR | DEN | Great speed and a chance to play right away. |
| 37 | Lavell Hawkins | WR | TEN | Another WR with a chance to step in and play from day 1. |
| 38 | Mike Hart | RB | IND | This guy is a fighter...he'll make it in the NFL |
| 39 | Keenan Burton | WR | STL | Another possession WR who plays better than his numbers. |
| 40 | Xavier Adibi | LB | HOU | His combine killed him but he just makes plays. |
| 41 | Chad Henne | QB | MIA | Strong-armed QB will be groomed to take over. |
| 42 | Josh Johnson | QB | TB | Great athlete, will give Tampa run/pass threat. |
| 43 | Derrick Harvey | DE | JAX | Edge pass rusher who should rack up sacks. |
| 44 | Brandon Flowers | CB | KC | He's a lockdown DB who loves to stuff the run. |
| 45 | John Carlson | TE | SEA | Big red zone target. |
| 46 | Glen Dorsey | DT | KC | He's a beast and we all know it. |
| 47 | Ryan Torain | RB | DEN | When isn't a late round Denver RB worth picking up? |
| 48 | Philip Wheeler | LB | IND | He's small but flies all over...perfect cover 2 fit. |
| 49 | Beau Bell | LB | CLE | He'll take over the MLB in Cleveland next year. |
| 50 | Justin Forsett | RB | SEA | Seattle needs RB's and this is the one they took. |
| 51 | Tyrell Johnson | S | MIN | Good athlete who will be groomed for next season. |
| 52 | Tashard Choice | RB | DAL | Big RB who would take over should something happen to MBIII |
| 53 | Jerome Felton | RB | DET | Sleeper RB with an opportunity to win the job. |
| 54 | Jalen Parmalee | RB | MIA | Another sleeper RB who could find himself with a playing chance. |
| 55 | Will Franklin | WR | KC | Great athlete who could shine opposite Bowe. |
| 56 | Fred Davis | TE | WAS | Best TE in the draft IMHO but he'll have to share with Cooley. |
| 57 | Aqib Talib | CB | TB | Playmaking CB on a good Cover 2 D. |
| 58 | Quentin Groves | DE | JAX | Very fast edge rusher. |
| 59 | Marcus Monk | WR | CHI | Big WR who could be a nice red zone target. |
| 60 | Dexter Jackson | WR | TB | Speedy little dynamo with an opportunity to play. |
| 61 | Shawn Crable | LB | NE | NE will make him yet another great player. |
| 62 | Leodis McKelvin | CB | BUF | A lockdown CB and great kick returner. |
| 63 | Dennis Dixon | QB | PIT | He's a year away but his abilities make him draftable. |
| 64 | Jermichael Finley | TE | GB | Athlete TE who will be a mismatch for LB's. |
| 65 | Tim Hightower | RB | ARI | Deep sleeper who runs with great power. Edge is getting old. |
| 66 | Mike Jenkins | CB | DAL | Big physical CB who will help with run support. |
| 67 | Sedrick Ellis | DT | NO | He'll be a Warren Sapp type force in the middle. |
| 68 | Dominque Rogers-Cromartie | CB | ARI | Athletic CB with size to disrupt offenses. |
| 69 | Chauncey Washington | RB | JAX | He'll get every chance to make the squad and provide depth. |
| 70 | Geno Hayes | LB | TB | Sleeper LB who could end up in the Derrick Brooks role. |
| 71 | Jacob Tamme | TE | IND | Another big TE like Ben Utecht. |
| 72 | Harry Douglas | WR | ATL | Speedy outside WR who needs work on his route-running. |
| 73 | John David Booty | QB | MIN | With no real stud QB in front of him, he could get a shot. |
| 74 | Brad Cottam | TE | KC | This kid will be special in 2 years...he'll just have to wait. |
| 75 | Thomas Brown | RB | ATL | He's a solid RB with all-around skills. |
| 76 | Peyton Hillis | FB | DEN | He can do everything well. |
| 77 | Andre Woodson | QB | NYG | Sleeper who slipped due to bad workouts. He's got NFL talent. |
| 78 | Martin Rucker | TE | CLE | Great athletic TE who will provide depth behind Winslow. |
| 79 | Jacob Hester | FB | SD | Another do-it-all kind of guy who can play FB or RB. |
| 80 | Paul Hubbard | WR | CLE | Big WR that could be a nice possession guy. |
| 81 | Spencer Larsen | LB | DEN | Sleeper LB who could be the run stuffer of this D. |
| 82 | Xavier Omon | RB | BUF | Practice squad player. |
| 83 | Erik Ainge | QB | NYJ | Ainge has the size and the arm...just needs the mental game. |
| 84 | Marcus Smith | WR | BAL | Nice former RB who is dangerous after the catch. |
| 85 | Cory Boyd | RB | TB | Big back who likes to bang between the tackles. |
| 86 | Adrian Arrington | WR | NO | Came out early and slipped way late but he's got the skills. |
| 87 | Martellus Bennett | TE | DAL | Huge athletic TE that is very Antonio Gates like. |
| 88 | BenJarvis Green-Ellis | RB | NE | Sleeper RB...any RB on this offense is worth a late pick. |
| 89 | Josh Morgan | WR | SF | Good WR with a chance to make the team. |
| 90 | Kevin O'Connell | QB | NE | He'll learn from the best. |
| 91 | Darius Reynaud | WR | MIN | Speedy WR who is great in open field. |
| 92 | Maurice Purify | WR | CIN | A big strong WR on a team where WR slots may come open. |
| 93 | Jonathan Goff | LB | NYG | Run-stuffer who will be a backup. |
| 94 | Vince Hall | LB | STL | MLB run-stuffer who's a longshot to stick. |
| 95 | Lex Hilliard | RB | MIA | Practice squad player...power back. |
| 96 | Steve Johnson | WR | BUF | Small slot WR who will probably be a practice squader. |
| 97 | Wesley Woodyard | LB | DEN | He's got a chance to make the squad and Denver LB's are solid. |
| 98 | DaJuan Morgan | S | KC | Chance to play soon and he can make plays all over. |
| 99 | Philip Merling | DE | MIA | Pass rusher/run stuffer who will play right away. |
| 100 | Lawrence Jackson | DE | SEA | He'll get a chance to start from day 1. |