Darren McFadden was a five-star recruit in high school

NFL Draft: As Recruits

Every February, there's a big fuss about the recruiting rankings surrounding college signing day. But have you ever wondered how those rankings translate to the NFL? We did too. Recruiting coordinator Braden Gall looks at how players taken in the first three rounds of the NFL Draft were rated as recruits out of high school. more

Darren McFadden was a five-star recruit in high school

NFL Stars

Have you ever wondered how recruiting rankings translate to the NFL Draft? We did too.

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NFL Draft Grades

Nathan Rush grades all 32 NFL teams and their 2008 NFL Draft class.

Jake Long was the first of eight O-tackles in Round 1.

2008 NFL Draft Recap

Michigan left tackle Jake Long went to the Miami Dolphins as the first of 252 players selected in the 2008 NFL Draft. Here’s a report card for all 32 teams, with a pick-by-pick rundown of this weekend’s action.

The NFL Draft officially kicks off on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.

2008 NFL Draft Preview

The Dolphins have already made Michigan left tackle Jake Long the No. 1 overall pick, while Pacman Jones and Jared Allen were traded to new teams. We take a look at what moves have been made and what action might take place at the 2008 NFL Draft.

Super Bowl XLII MVP Eli Manning went No. 1 in 2004.

NFL Draft — Quarterbacks

The Giants traded up to acquire No. 1 pick Eli Manning in 2004. This year, it paid off with a win in Super Bowl XLII. In the 10th and final of a series, we review the past five quarterback classes and preview the top passers in the 2008 NFL Draft.

The Pats probably won't face the Giants in Super Bowl XLIII

Vacchiano: No rematch in Super Bowl XLIII

As much as the Patriots would love another shot at the Giants for spoiling their perfect season, and as much as the Giants would love a chance to prove their Super Bowl win was no fluke, the odds are enormous that it’s not going to happen.

The Pro Bowl MVP and Offensive Rookie of the Year.

NFL Draft — Running Backs

The Vikings had Oklahoma running back Adrian Peterson fall in their laps with the No. 7 overall pick last year. Like most of history's great backs, A.D. — as in, "All Day" — hit the ground running. In the ninth of a series, we review the past five running back classes and preview the top runners in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Roy Williams plays Matt Millen's favorite position.

NFL Draft — Wide Receivers

The Lions drafted Texas wide receiver Roy Williams with the No. 7 overall pick in 2004 — one of four first-round receivers that Motown's man in charge, Matt Millen, has selected in five years. In the eighth of a series, we review the past five receiver classes and preview the top pass-catchers in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Heath Miller is mix of old school and new age TE.

NFL Draft — Tight Ends

The Steelers selected Virginia tight end Heath Miller with the No. 30 overall pick in 2005. As a rookie, Miller was a top target of Big Ben on the Super Bowl XL winning team. In the seventh of a series, we review the past five tight end classes and preview the top tight ends in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Browns cornerstone left tackle Joe Thomas.

NFL Draft — Offensive Linemen

The Browns selected Wisconsin tackle Joe Thomas with the No. 3 overall pick last year. After a 10-win season and a trip to Hawaii for Thomas, the Dawg Pound is happy with the pick. In the sixth of a series, we review the past five offensive line classes and preview the top blockers in the 2008 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft — Defensive Tackles

The Patriots selected Miami defensive tackle Vince Wilfork with the No. 21 overall pick in 2004. In doing so, New England added a two-gap, 0-technique nose tackle to its 3-4 defense. In the fifth of a series, we explain those terms, while reviewing the past five defensive tackle classes and previewing the top run-stuffers in the 2008 NFL Draft.

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