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NFL.com's standard (non-PPR) fantasy football mock draft utilized a standard scoring system and required each owner to select a starting lineup of at least 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 FLEX (RB/WR/TE), 1 K and 1 DST. There were no limitations on the number of reserves drafted per position as long as a legal starting lineup was selected. Owners consisted of some of the industry's top experts, including Greg Ambrosius from Krause Publications, Nicholas Minnix from KFFL.com, Adam Caplan from footballinjuries.com, Mike Doria of Rotowire.com, Scott Engel from RotoExperts.com, Craig Ellenport and Michael Fabiano from NFL.com, David Gonos from OPENSports.com, John Hanson from FantasyGuru.com, Gregg Rosenthal from Rotoworld.com and David Sabino from SI.com.
Round 1
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
1.
Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota
Minnix, KFFL.com
2.
Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
3.
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jacksonville
Doria, Rotowire.com
4.
Matt Forte, RB, Chicago
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
5.
Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis
Engel, RotoExperts.com
6.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Carolina
Fabiano, NFL.com
7.
Chris Johnson, RB, Tennessee
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
8.
Steve Slaton, RB, Houston
Ellenport, NFL.com
9.
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
10.
Clinton Portis, RB, Washington
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
11.
Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco
Sabino, SI.com
12.
Brandon Jacobs, RB, N.Y. Giants
Fabiano's analysis: To the surprise of no one, Peterson was the top overall selection. Turner went second in this draft, ahead of both Forte and Jones-Drew. Hansen took Jackson with the fifth overall selection, and Ellenport took Tomlinson ninth ahead of Gore and Jacobs. The first round was de-void of quarterbacks and wide receivers, which won't be unusual in most standard drafts. It shows that you'll need to secure your top runner early or pay the consequences late in the draft.
Round 2
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
13.
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
14.
Andre Johnson, WR, Houston
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
15.
Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia
Ellenport, NFL.com
16.
Tom Brady, QB, New England
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
17.
Marion Barber, RB, Dallas
Fabiano, NFL.com
18.
Randy Moss, WR, New England
Engel, RotoExperts.com
19.
Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
20.
Greg Jennings, WR, Green Bay
Doria, Rotowire.com
21.
Steve Smith, WR, Carolina
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
22.
Reggie Wayne, WR, Indianapolis
Minnix, KFFL.com
23.
Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
24.
Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans
Fabiano's analysis: The second round was dominated by wide receivers, as eight were selected overall. Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson were the top two wideouts, with Moss, Calvin Johnson and Jennings going shortly thereafter. The round also saw the first two quarterbacks come off the board, as Brady and Brees were taken. Despite missing all of last season with an injured knee, Brady still went ahead of Brees. Just two runners (Westbrook, Barber) were chosen out of the 12 picks.
Round 3
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
25.
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans
Minnix, KFFL.com
26.
Ronnie Brown, RB, Miami
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
27.
Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit
Doria, Rotowire.com
28.
Ryan Grant, RB, Green Bay
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
29.
Roddy White, WR, Atlanta
Engel, RotoExperts.com
30.
Anquan Boldin, WR, Arizona
Fabiano, NFL.com
31.
Dwayne Bowe, WR, Kansas City
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
32.
Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver
Ellenport, NFL.com
33.
Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
34.
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
35.
Wes Welker, WR, New England
Sabino, SI.com
36.
Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore
Fabiano's analysis: The start of the round saw a run on backs, as Thomas, Brown, Smith and Grant all went in succession. That run ended and a streak of wideouts started, as White, Boldin, Bowe and Marshall came off the board. Manning was the lone non-runner or wideout taken, as Rotter picked him with the No. 34 overall choice. The most surprising selection of the round was Rice, who was taken before Marshawn Lynch, Knowshon Moreno and Joseph Addai.
Round 4
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
37.
Terrell Owens, WR, Buffalo
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
38.
Philip Rivers, QB, San Diego
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
39.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, Seattle
Ellenport, NFL.com
40.
Braylon Edwards, WR, Cleveland
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
41.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo
Fabiano, NFL.com
42.
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver
Engel, RotoExperts.com
43.
Thomas Jones, RB, N.Y. Jets
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
44.
Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans
Doria, Rotowire.com
45.
Chad Ochocinco, WR, Cincinnati
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
46.
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay
Minnix, KFFL.com
47.
Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
48.
Antonio Bryant, WR, Tampa Bay
Fabiano's analysis: Once again, another round is dominated by running backs and wide receivers. Despite a poor 2008 season, Edwards went to Ellenport even with Ochocinco, Jackson, Bryant and Roy E. Williams still available. Lynch, who will miss the first three games due to a league-imposed suspension, fell into the fourth round. Moreno was the first rookie off the board. Rivers and Rodgers, the fourth- and fifth-rated quarterbacks on NFL.com, went to Gonos and Ambrosius.
Round 5
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
49.
Santonio Holmes, WR, Pittsburgh
Minnix, KFFL.com
50.
Larry Johnson, RB, Kansas City
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
51.
Jason Witten, TE, Dallas
Doria, Rotowire.com
52.
Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Indianapolis
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
53.
Eddie Royal, WR, Denver
Engel, RotoExperts.com
54.
Roy E. Williams, WR, Dallas
Fabiano, NFL.com
55.
Joseph Addai, RB, Indianapolis
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
56.
Lee Evans, WR, Buffalo
Ellenport, NFL.com
57.
Bernard Berrian, WR, Minnesota
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
58.
Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
59.
Derrick Ward, RB, Tampa Bay
Sabino, SI.com
60.
Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia
Fabiano's analysis: To prove that you can get good value at running back in the middle rounds, Johnson, Addai and Ward were all still available heading into the fifth stanza. Ambrosius took the first tight end, Witten, with the No. 51 overall pick. Gonzalez, a popular sleeper option, went to Doria one spot later. Williams could be an absolute steal for Engel. Ward could also prove to be a nice bargain for Gonos, who took the Buccaneers running back with the No. 59 overall selection.
Round 6
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
61.
Tony Gonzalez, TE, Atlanta
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
62.
Chris Wells, RB, Arizona
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
63.
Lance Moore, WR, New Orleans
Ellenport, NFL.com
64.
Dallas Clark, TE, Indianapolis
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
65.
Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego
Fabiano, NFL.com
66.
Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona
Engel, RotoExperts.com
67.
Cedric Benson, RB, Cincinnati
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
68.
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina
Doria, Rotowire.com
69.
Kellen Winslow, TE, Tampa Bay
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
70.
LenDale White, RB, Tennessee
Minnix, KFFL.com
71.
Santana Moss, WR, Washington
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
72.
Willie Parker, RB, Pittsburgh
Fabiano's analysis: Gonzalez, not Antonio Gates, was the second tight end taken in the draft. Gates went four picks later to Rosenthal, who could have himself a nice bargain. Wells was the second rookie drafted in a round that saw five runners (Benson, Stewart, White, Parker) come off the board. Warner, a superstar quarterback last season, could be a solid value. His presence at this middle stage of the draft proves you can wait on a quarterback and still get a tremendous starter.
Round 7
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
73.
Greg Olsen, TE, Chicago
Minnix, KFFL.com
74.
Matt Schaub, QB, Houston
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
75.
DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia
Doria, Rotowire.com
76.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
77.
Jay Cutler, QB, Chicago
Engel, RotoExperts.com
78.
Tony Romo, QB, Dallas
Fabiano, NFL.com
79.
Chris Cooley, TE, Washington
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
80.
Donald Brown, RB, Indianapolis
Ellenport, NFL.com
81.
Felix Jones, RB, Dallas
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
82.
Steelers defense
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
83.
Jerricho Cotchery, WR, N.Y. Jets
Sabino, SI.com
84.
Laveranues Coles, WR, Cincinnati
Fabiano's analysis: The value of Olsen is on the rise after the addition of Cutler, as he was the sixth tight end selected. Cutler was one of a trio of quarterbacks to be taken, a list that includes Schaub and Romo. The Cowboys quarterback should be better than his draft position and was a strong value for Engel. Cooley, who has been promised at least six touchdowns by coach Jim Zorn, could also be a bargain. Rotter took the first defensive unit, picking the Steel Curtain.
Round 8
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
85.
Jamal Lewis, RB, Cleveland
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
86.
Darren Sproles, RB, San Diego
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
87.
LeSean McCoy, RB, Philadelphia
Ellenport, NFL.com
88.
Devin Hester, WR, Chicago
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
89.
Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati
Fabiano, NFL.com
90.
Donald Driver, WR, Green Bay
Engel, RotoExperts.com
91.
Donnie Avery, WR, St. Louis
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
92.
Owen Daniels, TE, Houston
Doria, Rotowire.com
93.
Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
94.
Torry Holt, WR, St. Louis
Minnix, KFFL.com
95.
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
96.
Kevin Walter, WR, Houston
Fabiano's analysis: Two of the first three picks in this round were reserve backs, as Sproles went to Gonos and McCoy became a nice handcuff for Rotter. He landed Westbrook in the second round. This stanza also saw two sleeper wideouts (Hester, Avery) and two veteran quarterbacks (Palmer, Roethlisberger) come off the board. Palmer, who is back from an injured elbow, could be a steal for Rosenthal. Ryan, who went to Doria, could also prove to be a strong value pick.
Round 9
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
97.
Mark Clayton, WR, Baltimore
Minnix, KFFL.com
98.
John Carlson, TE, Seattle
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
99.
Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco
Doria, Rotowire.com
100.
Fred Jackson, RB, Buffalo
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
101.
Jamaal Charles, RB, Kansas City
Engel, RotoExperts.com
102.
Julius Jones, RB, Seattle
Fabiano, NFL.com
103.
Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
104.
Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City
Ellenport, NFL.com
105.
Leon Washington, RB, N.Y. Jets
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
106.
Derrick Mason, WR, Baltimore
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
107.
Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Miami
Sabino, SI.com
108.
Percy Harvin, WR, Minnesota
Fabiano's analysis: Clayton's value has risen after the retirement of Mason, as he came off the board with the first pick in the round. Interestingly, though, Rotter took Mason nine spots later in hopes that the veteran will un-retire. Crabtree was the first rookie wideout selected. Low-end sleeper pick Charles was taken with the No. 101 overall selection. Cassel's value with the Chiefs is a serious point of contention, so the fact that he didn't go until this layer round is very notable.
Round 10
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
109.
Nate Washington, WR, Tennessee
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
110.
Willis McGahee, RB, Baltimore
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
111.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle
Ellenport, NFL.com
112.
Domenik Hixon, WR, N.Y. Giants
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
113.
Steve Smith, WR, N.Y. Giants
Fabiano, NFL.com
114.
Tim Hightower, RB, Arizona
Engel, RotoExperts.com
115.
Shonn Greene, RB, N.Y. Jets
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
116.
Chris Chambers, WR, Miami
Doria, Rotowire.com
117.
Miles Austin, WR, Dallas
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
118.
Sammy Morris, RB, New England
Minnix, KFFL.com
119.
Kevin Curtis, WR, Philadelphia
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
120.
Chester Taylor, RB, Minnesota
Fabiano's analysis: McGahee, who was an early-round draft choice last season, fell to the 10th round. Two more veterans with question marks, Hasselbeck and Chambers, also had their names called. Both of the Giants projected starting wideouts, Hixon and Smith, were taken. Hightower could be a decent value if he beats out Wells for the starting job in Arizona. Morris was the first member of the Patriots backfield to be drafted, as Ambrosius took him with the No. 118 overall pick.
Round 11
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
121.
Dustin Keller, TE, N.Y. Jets
Minnix, KFFL.com
122.
Ricky Williams, RB, Miami
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
123.
Eli Manning, QB, N.Y. Giants
Doria, Rotowire.com
124.
Jerious Norwood, RB, Atlanta
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
125.
Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, N.Y. Giants
Engel, RotoExperts.com
126.
Kyle Orton, QB, Denver
Fabiano, NFL.com
127.
Deion Branch, WR, Seattle
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
128.
Mark Bradley, WR, Kansas City
Ellenport, NFL.com
129.
Brett Favre, QB, Free agent
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
130.
Earnest Graham, RB, Tampa Bay
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
131.
Patrick Crayton, WR, Dallas
Sabino, SI.com
132.
Trent Edwards, QB, Buffalo
Fabiano's analysis: This round saw a duo of sleeper quarterbacks, Orton and Edwards, come off the board. It was also littered with projected backup running backs, a list that includes Williams, Norwood, Bradshaw and Graham. Interestingly, Ellenport took Favre with the No. 129 overall pick. If Favre comes out of retirement and plays for the Vikings (as expected), he could turn into a solid bargain. Veteran wideouts Branch, Bradley and Crayton also had their names called in the round.
Round 12
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
133.
T.J. Duckett, RB, Seattle
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
134.
Fred Taylor, RB, New England
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
135.
Jeremy Shockey, TE, New Orleans
Ellenport, NFL.com
136.
Justin Fargas, RB, Oakland
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
137.
Davone Bess, WR, Miami
Fabiano, NFL.com
138.
Correll Buckhalter, RB, Denver
Engel, RotoExperts.com
139.
Nate Burleson, WR, Seattle
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
140.
Le'Ron McClain, RB, Baltimore
Doria, Rotowire.com
141.
Giants defense
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
142.
Josh Morgan, WR, San Francisco
Minnix, KFFL.com
143.
Jeremy Maclin, WR, Philadelphia
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
144.
David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville
Fabiano's analysis: The experts were still looking for sleeper wideouts, as Bess, Morgan and Maclin were selected in the round. Shockey, who should see more targets in the Saints offense, was well worth a look from Rotter at this stage of the draft. Despite the fact that he led all Raven running backs in fantasy points last season, McClain was still drafted after Rice and McGahee. Doria made the Giants the second defense to come off the board with the No. 141 overall choice.
Round 13
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
145.
Laurence Maroney, RB, New England
Minnix, KFFL.com
146.
Michael Bush, RB, Oakland
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
147.
Brent Celek, TE, Philadelphia
Doria, Rotowire.com
148.
Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
149.
Mike Walker, WR, Jacksonville
Engel, RotoExperts.com
150.
Zach Miller, TE, Oakland
Fabiano, NFL.com
151.
Chad Pennington, QB, Miami
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
152.
Tashard Choice, RB, Dallas
Ellenport, NFL.com
153.
Vikings defense
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
154.
Maurice Morris, RB, Detroit
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
155.
Isaac Bruce, WR, San Francisco
Sabino, SI.com
156.
Glen Coffee, RB, San Francisco
Fabiano's analysis: Maroney's value is difficult to predict in a crowded Patriots backfield, but he still had his name called in this late stage. The round saw five reserve running backs taken, three of which (Maroney, Bush, Choice) could wind up third on their respective team's depth chart. Low-end sleepers Bush, Celek and Walker were also taken. Miller, who is a viable fantasy starter in most 12-team leagues, could be a strong value for Engel. Flacco fell a bit after Mason's retirement.
Round 14
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
157.
Garrett Hartley, K, New Orleans
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
158.
Kevin Boss, TE, N.Y. Giants
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
159.
Bobby Engram, WR, Kansas City
Ellenport, NFL.com
160.
Tony Scheffler, TE, Denver
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
161.
Jerome Harrison, RB, Cleveland
Fabiano, NFL.com
162.
Ravens defense
Engel, RotoExperts.com
163.
Earl Bennett, WR, Chicago
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
164.
Jason Campbell, QB, Washington
Doria, Rotowire.com
165.
Hakeem Nicks, WR, N.Y. Giants
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
166.
Eagles defense
Minnix, KFFL.com
167.
Chris Henry, WR, Cincinnati
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
168.
Jets defense
Fabiano's analysis: Sabino made Hartley, a sleeper candidate, the first kicker taken in the draft. Low-end sleepers Boss, Harrison and Bennett also came off the board, as did three different defenses (Ravens, Eagles, Jets). Campbell, who's in a contract year and could be motivated to produce after the Redskins looked to replace him during the offseason, has a chance to be a nice value pick for Hansen. Veterans Engram and Scheffler were also taken in this late round.
Round 15
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
169.
Justin Gage, WR, Tennessee
Minnix, KFFL.com
170.
Chargers defense
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
171.
Kevin Faulk, RB, New England
Doria, Rotowire.com
172.
Stephen Gostkowski, K, New England
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
173.
Cowboys defense
Engel, RotoExperts.com
174.
Titans defense
Fabiano, NFL.com
175.
Heath Miller, TE, Pittsburgh
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
176.
Patriots defense
Ellenport, NFL.com
177.
Muhsin Muhammad, WR, Carolina
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
178.
Brandon Jacobs, RB, N.Y. Giants
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
179.
Mason Crosby, K, Green Bay
Sabino, SI.com
180.
Cardinals defense
Fabiano's analysis: Despite the fact that this unit was waiver-wire fodder in most leagues at the end of last season, the Chargers were still the seventh defense/special teams to come off the board. The Cowboys, Patriots and Cardinals were taken soon thereafter. Doria made Gostkowski the second kicker selected behind Hartley. Miller, who had been considered a viable fantasy starting tight end in the past, fell all the way to the No. 175 overall pick in the draft.
Round 16
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
181.
Matt Leinart, QB, Arizona
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
182.
Bears defense
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
183.
Rob Bironas, K, Tennessee
Ellenport, NFL.com
184.
Jason Elam, K, Atlanta
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
185.
Nate Kaeding, K, San Diego
Fabiano, NFL.com
186.
David Akers, K, Philadelphia
Engel, RotoExperts.com
187.
Jeff Reed, K, Pittsburgh
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
188.
Kris Brown, K, Houston
Doria, Rotowire.com
189.
Joey Galloway, WR, New England
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
190.
Robbie Gould, K, Chicago
Minnix, KFFL.com
191.
Shayne Graham, K, Cincinnati
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
192.
Ryan Longwell, K, Minnesota
Fabiano's analysis: As expected, the final round was filled with kickers. A total of nine booters came off the board, a list that includes Bironas, Elam, Kaeding and Akers. However, the round was led by Leinart, who was drafted despite being firmly behind Warner on the depth chart. Obviously, Sabino thinks Warner will be plagued by injuries and unable to finish the season. Galloway, who could have a few big games with the Patriots, was the final skill position player to be taken.
NFL.com's standard (non-PPR) fantasy football mock draft utilized a standard scoring system and required each owner to select a starting lineup of at least 1 QB, 2 RBs, 3 WRs, 1 FLEX (RB/WR/TE), 1 K and 1 DST. There were no limitations on the number of reserves drafted per position as long as a legal starting lineup was selected. Owners consisted of some of the industry's top experts, including Greg Ambrosius from Krause Publications, Nicholas Minnix from KFFL.com, Adam Caplan from footballinjuries.com, Mike Doria of Rotowire.com, Scott Engel from RotoExperts.com, Craig Ellenport and Michael Fabiano from NFL.com, David Gonos from OPENSports.com, John Hanson from FantasyGuru.com, Gregg Rosenthal from Rotoworld.com and David Sabino from SI.com.
Round 1
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
1.
Adrian Peterson, RB, Minnesota
Minnix, KFFL.com
2.
Michael Turner, RB, Atlanta
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
3.
Maurice Jones-Drew, RB, Jacksonville
Doria, Rotowire.com
4.
Matt Forte, RB, Chicago
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
5.
Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis
Engel, RotoExperts.com
6.
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Carolina
Fabiano, NFL.com
7.
Chris Johnson, RB, Tennessee
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
8.
Steve Slaton, RB, Houston
Ellenport, NFL.com
9.
LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
10.
Clinton Portis, RB, Washington
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
11.
Frank Gore, RB, San Francisco
Sabino, SI.com
12.
Brandon Jacobs, RB, N.Y. Giants
Fabiano's analysis: To the surprise of no one, Peterson was the top overall selection. Turner went second in this draft, ahead of both Forte and Jones-Drew. Hansen took Jackson with the fifth overall selection, and Ellenport took Tomlinson ninth ahead of Gore and Jacobs. The first round was de-void of quarterbacks and wide receivers, which won't be unusual in most standard drafts. It shows that you'll need to secure your top runner early or pay the consequences late in the draft.
Round 2
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
13.
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
14.
Andre Johnson, WR, Houston
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
15.
Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia
Ellenport, NFL.com
16.
Tom Brady, QB, New England
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
17.
Marion Barber, RB, Dallas
Fabiano, NFL.com
18.
Randy Moss, WR, New England
Engel, RotoExperts.com
19.
Calvin Johnson, WR, Detroit
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
20.
Greg Jennings, WR, Green Bay
Doria, Rotowire.com
21.
Steve Smith, WR, Carolina
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
22.
Reggie Wayne, WR, Indianapolis
Minnix, KFFL.com
23.
Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
24.
Drew Brees, QB, New Orleans
Fabiano's analysis: The second round was dominated by wide receivers, as eight were selected overall. Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson were the top two wideouts, with Moss, Calvin Johnson and Jennings going shortly thereafter. The round also saw the first two quarterbacks come off the board, as Brady and Brees were taken. Despite missing all of last season with an injured knee, Brady still went ahead of Brees. Just two runners (Westbrook, Barber) were chosen out of the 12 picks.
Round 3
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
25.
Pierre Thomas, RB, New Orleans
Minnix, KFFL.com
26.
Ronnie Brown, RB, Miami
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
27.
Kevin Smith, RB, Detroit
Doria, Rotowire.com
28.
Ryan Grant, RB, Green Bay
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
29.
Roddy White, WR, Atlanta
Engel, RotoExperts.com
30.
Anquan Boldin, WR, Arizona
Fabiano, NFL.com
31.
Dwayne Bowe, WR, Kansas City
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
32.
Brandon Marshall, WR, Denver
Ellenport, NFL.com
33.
Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
34.
Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
35.
Wes Welker, WR, New England
Sabino, SI.com
36.
Ray Rice, RB, Baltimore
Fabiano's analysis: The start of the round saw a run on backs, as Thomas, Brown, Smith and Grant all went in succession. That run ended and a streak of wideouts started, as White, Boldin, Bowe and Marshall came off the board. Manning was the lone non-runner or wideout taken, as Rotter picked him with the No. 34 overall choice. The most surprising selection of the round was Rice, who was taken before Marshawn Lynch, Knowshon Moreno and Joseph Addai.
Round 4
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
37.
Terrell Owens, WR, Buffalo
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
38.
Philip Rivers, QB, San Diego
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
39.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, WR, Seattle
Ellenport, NFL.com
40.
Braylon Edwards, WR, Cleveland
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
41.
Marshawn Lynch, RB, Buffalo
Fabiano, NFL.com
42.
Knowshon Moreno, RB, Denver
Engel, RotoExperts.com
43.
Thomas Jones, RB, N.Y. Jets
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
44.
Reggie Bush, RB, New Orleans
Doria, Rotowire.com
45.
Chad Ochocinco, WR, Cincinnati
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
46.
Aaron Rodgers, QB, Green Bay
Minnix, KFFL.com
47.
Vincent Jackson, WR, San Diego
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
48.
Antonio Bryant, WR, Tampa Bay
Fabiano's analysis: Once again, another round is dominated by running backs and wide receivers. Despite a poor 2008 season, Edwards went to Ellenport even with Ochocinco, Jackson, Bryant and Roy E. Williams still available. Lynch, who will miss the first three games due to a league-imposed suspension, fell into the fourth round. Moreno was the first rookie off the board. Rivers and Rodgers, the fourth- and fifth-rated quarterbacks on NFL.com, went to Gonos and Ambrosius.
Round 5
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
49.
Santonio Holmes, WR, Pittsburgh
Minnix, KFFL.com
50.
Larry Johnson, RB, Kansas City
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
51.
Jason Witten, TE, Dallas
Doria, Rotowire.com
52.
Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Indianapolis
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
53.
Eddie Royal, WR, Denver
Engel, RotoExperts.com
54.
Roy E. Williams, WR, Dallas
Fabiano, NFL.com
55.
Joseph Addai, RB, Indianapolis
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
56.
Lee Evans, WR, Buffalo
Ellenport, NFL.com
57.
Bernard Berrian, WR, Minnesota
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
58.
Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
59.
Derrick Ward, RB, Tampa Bay
Sabino, SI.com
60.
Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia
Fabiano's analysis: To prove that you can get good value at running back in the middle rounds, Johnson, Addai and Ward were all still available heading into the fifth stanza. Ambrosius took the first tight end, Witten, with the No. 51 overall pick. Gonzalez, a popular sleeper option, went to Doria one spot later. Williams could be an absolute steal for Engel. Ward could also prove to be a nice bargain for Gonos, who took the Buccaneers running back with the No. 59 overall selection.
Round 6
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
61.
Tony Gonzalez, TE, Atlanta
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
62.
Chris Wells, RB, Arizona
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
63.
Lance Moore, WR, New Orleans
Ellenport, NFL.com
64.
Dallas Clark, TE, Indianapolis
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
65.
Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego
Fabiano, NFL.com
66.
Kurt Warner, QB, Arizona
Engel, RotoExperts.com
67.
Cedric Benson, RB, Cincinnati
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
68.
Jonathan Stewart, RB, Carolina
Doria, Rotowire.com
69.
Kellen Winslow, TE, Tampa Bay
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
70.
LenDale White, RB, Tennessee
Minnix, KFFL.com
71.
Santana Moss, WR, Washington
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
72.
Willie Parker, RB, Pittsburgh
Fabiano's analysis: Gonzalez, not Antonio Gates, was the second tight end taken in the draft. Gates went four picks later to Rosenthal, who could have himself a nice bargain. Wells was the second rookie drafted in a round that saw five runners (Benson, Stewart, White, Parker) come off the board. Warner, a superstar quarterback last season, could be a solid value. His presence at this middle stage of the draft proves you can wait on a quarterback and still get a tremendous starter.
Round 7
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
73.
Greg Olsen, TE, Chicago
Minnix, KFFL.com
74.
Matt Schaub, QB, Houston
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
75.
DeSean Jackson, WR, Philadelphia
Doria, Rotowire.com
76.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Pittsburgh
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
77.
Jay Cutler, QB, Chicago
Engel, RotoExperts.com
78.
Tony Romo, QB, Dallas
Fabiano, NFL.com
79.
Chris Cooley, TE, Washington
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
80.
Donald Brown, RB, Indianapolis
Ellenport, NFL.com
81.
Felix Jones, RB, Dallas
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
82.
Steelers defense
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
83.
Jerricho Cotchery, WR, N.Y. Jets
Sabino, SI.com
84.
Laveranues Coles, WR, Cincinnati
Fabiano's analysis: The value of Olsen is on the rise after the addition of Cutler, as he was the sixth tight end selected. Cutler was one of a trio of quarterbacks to be taken, a list that includes Schaub and Romo. The Cowboys quarterback should be better than his draft position and was a strong value for Engel. Cooley, who has been promised at least six touchdowns by coach Jim Zorn, could also be a bargain. Rotter took the first defensive unit, picking the Steel Curtain.
Round 8
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
85.
Jamal Lewis, RB, Cleveland
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
86.
Darren Sproles, RB, San Diego
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
87.
LeSean McCoy, RB, Philadelphia
Ellenport, NFL.com
88.
Devin Hester, WR, Chicago
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
89.
Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati
Fabiano, NFL.com
90.
Donald Driver, WR, Green Bay
Engel, RotoExperts.com
91.
Donnie Avery, WR, St. Louis
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
92.
Owen Daniels, TE, Houston
Doria, Rotowire.com
93.
Matt Ryan, QB, Atlanta
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
94.
Torry Holt, WR, St. Louis
Minnix, KFFL.com
95.
Ben Roethlisberger, QB, Pittsburgh
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
96.
Kevin Walter, WR, Houston
Fabiano's analysis: Two of the first three picks in this round were reserve backs, as Sproles went to Gonos and McCoy became a nice handcuff for Rotter. He landed Westbrook in the second round. This stanza also saw two sleeper wideouts (Hester, Avery) and two veteran quarterbacks (Palmer, Roethlisberger) come off the board. Palmer, who is back from an injured elbow, could be a steal for Rosenthal. Ryan, who went to Doria, could also prove to be a strong value pick.
Round 9
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
97.
Mark Clayton, WR, Baltimore
Minnix, KFFL.com
98.
John Carlson, TE, Seattle
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
99.
Michael Crabtree, WR, San Francisco
Doria, Rotowire.com
100.
Fred Jackson, RB, Buffalo
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
101.
Jamaal Charles, RB, Kansas City
Engel, RotoExperts.com
102.
Julius Jones, RB, Seattle
Fabiano, NFL.com
103.
Steve Breaston, WR, Arizona
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
104.
Matt Cassel, QB, Kansas City
Ellenport, NFL.com
105.
Leon Washington, RB, N.Y. Jets
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
106.
Derrick Mason, WR, Baltimore
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
107.
Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Miami
Sabino, SI.com
108.
Percy Harvin, WR, Minnesota
Fabiano's analysis: Clayton's value has risen after the retirement of Mason, as he came off the board with the first pick in the round. Interestingly, though, Rotter took Mason nine spots later in hopes that the veteran will un-retire. Crabtree was the first rookie wideout selected. Low-end sleeper pick Charles was taken with the No. 101 overall selection. Cassel's value with the Chiefs is a serious point of contention, so the fact that he didn't go until this layer round is very notable.
Round 10
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
109.
Nate Washington, WR, Tennessee
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
110.
Willis McGahee, RB, Baltimore
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
111.
Matt Hasselbeck, QB, Seattle
Ellenport, NFL.com
112.
Domenik Hixon, WR, N.Y. Giants
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
113.
Steve Smith, WR, N.Y. Giants
Fabiano, NFL.com
114.
Tim Hightower, RB, Arizona
Engel, RotoExperts.com
115.
Shonn Greene, RB, N.Y. Jets
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
116.
Chris Chambers, WR, Miami
Doria, Rotowire.com
117.
Miles Austin, WR, Dallas
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
118.
Sammy Morris, RB, New England
Minnix, KFFL.com
119.
Kevin Curtis, WR, Philadelphia
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
120.
Chester Taylor, RB, Minnesota
Fabiano's analysis: McGahee, who was an early-round draft choice last season, fell to the 10th round. Two more veterans with question marks, Hasselbeck and Chambers, also had their names called. Both of the Giants projected starting wideouts, Hixon and Smith, were taken. Hightower could be a decent value if he beats out Wells for the starting job in Arizona. Morris was the first member of the Patriots backfield to be drafted, as Ambrosius took him with the No. 118 overall pick.
Round 11
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
121.
Dustin Keller, TE, N.Y. Jets
Minnix, KFFL.com
122.
Ricky Williams, RB, Miami
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
123.
Eli Manning, QB, N.Y. Giants
Doria, Rotowire.com
124.
Jerious Norwood, RB, Atlanta
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
125.
Ahmad Bradshaw, RB, N.Y. Giants
Engel, RotoExperts.com
126.
Kyle Orton, QB, Denver
Fabiano, NFL.com
127.
Deion Branch, WR, Seattle
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
128.
Mark Bradley, WR, Kansas City
Ellenport, NFL.com
129.
Brett Favre, QB, Free agent
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
130.
Earnest Graham, RB, Tampa Bay
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
131.
Patrick Crayton, WR, Dallas
Sabino, SI.com
132.
Trent Edwards, QB, Buffalo
Fabiano's analysis: This round saw a duo of sleeper quarterbacks, Orton and Edwards, come off the board. It was also littered with projected backup running backs, a list that includes Williams, Norwood, Bradshaw and Graham. Interestingly, Ellenport took Favre with the No. 129 overall pick. If Favre comes out of retirement and plays for the Vikings (as expected), he could turn into a solid bargain. Veteran wideouts Branch, Bradley and Crayton also had their names called in the round.
Round 12
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
133.
T.J. Duckett, RB, Seattle
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
134.
Fred Taylor, RB, New England
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
135.
Jeremy Shockey, TE, New Orleans
Ellenport, NFL.com
136.
Justin Fargas, RB, Oakland
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
137.
Davone Bess, WR, Miami
Fabiano, NFL.com
138.
Correll Buckhalter, RB, Denver
Engel, RotoExperts.com
139.
Nate Burleson, WR, Seattle
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
140.
Le'Ron McClain, RB, Baltimore
Doria, Rotowire.com
141.
Giants defense
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
142.
Josh Morgan, WR, San Francisco
Minnix, KFFL.com
143.
Jeremy Maclin, WR, Philadelphia
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
144.
David Garrard, QB, Jacksonville
Fabiano's analysis: The experts were still looking for sleeper wideouts, as Bess, Morgan and Maclin were selected in the round. Shockey, who should see more targets in the Saints offense, was well worth a look from Rotter at this stage of the draft. Despite the fact that he led all Raven running backs in fantasy points last season, McClain was still drafted after Rice and McGahee. Doria made the Giants the second defense to come off the board with the No. 141 overall choice.
Round 13
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
145.
Laurence Maroney, RB, New England
Minnix, KFFL.com
146.
Michael Bush, RB, Oakland
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
147.
Brent Celek, TE, Philadelphia
Doria, Rotowire.com
148.
Joe Flacco, QB, Baltimore
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
149.
Mike Walker, WR, Jacksonville
Engel, RotoExperts.com
150.
Zach Miller, TE, Oakland
Fabiano, NFL.com
151.
Chad Pennington, QB, Miami
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
152.
Tashard Choice, RB, Dallas
Ellenport, NFL.com
153.
Vikings defense
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
154.
Maurice Morris, RB, Detroit
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
155.
Isaac Bruce, WR, San Francisco
Sabino, SI.com
156.
Glen Coffee, RB, San Francisco
Fabiano's analysis: Maroney's value is difficult to predict in a crowded Patriots backfield, but he still had his name called in this late stage. The round saw five reserve running backs taken, three of which (Maroney, Bush, Choice) could wind up third on their respective team's depth chart. Low-end sleepers Bush, Celek and Walker were also taken. Miller, who is a viable fantasy starter in most 12-team leagues, could be a strong value for Engel. Flacco fell a bit after Mason's retirement.
Round 14
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
157.
Garrett Hartley, K, New Orleans
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
158.
Kevin Boss, TE, N.Y. Giants
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
159.
Bobby Engram, WR, Kansas City
Ellenport, NFL.com
160.
Tony Scheffler, TE, Denver
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
161.
Jerome Harrison, RB, Cleveland
Fabiano, NFL.com
162.
Ravens defense
Engel, RotoExperts.com
163.
Earl Bennett, WR, Chicago
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
164.
Jason Campbell, QB, Washington
Doria, Rotowire.com
165.
Hakeem Nicks, WR, N.Y. Giants
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
166.
Eagles defense
Minnix, KFFL.com
167.
Chris Henry, WR, Cincinnati
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
168.
Jets defense
Fabiano's analysis: Sabino made Hartley, a sleeper candidate, the first kicker taken in the draft. Low-end sleepers Boss, Harrison and Bennett also came off the board, as did three different defenses (Ravens, Eagles, Jets). Campbell, who's in a contract year and could be motivated to produce after the Redskins looked to replace him during the offseason, has a chance to be a nice value pick for Hansen. Veterans Engram and Scheffler were also taken in this late round.
Round 15
Team
Pk
Player
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
169.
Justin Gage, WR, Tennessee
Minnix, KFFL.com
170.
Chargers defense
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
171.
Kevin Faulk, RB, New England
Doria, Rotowire.com
172.
Stephen Gostkowski, K, New England
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
173.
Cowboys defense
Engel, RotoExperts.com
174.
Titans defense
Fabiano, NFL.com
175.
Heath Miller, TE, Pittsburgh
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
176.
Patriots defense
Ellenport, NFL.com
177.
Muhsin Muhammad, WR, Carolina
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
178.
Brandon Jacobs, RB, N.Y. Giants
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
179.
Mason Crosby, K, Green Bay
Sabino, SI.com
180.
Cardinals defense
Fabiano's analysis: Despite the fact that this unit was waiver-wire fodder in most leagues at the end of last season, the Chargers were still the seventh defense/special teams to come off the board. The Cowboys, Patriots and Cardinals were taken soon thereafter. Doria made Gostkowski the second kicker selected behind Hartley. Miller, who had been considered a viable fantasy starting tight end in the past, fell all the way to the No. 175 overall pick in the draft.
Round 16
Team
Pk
Player
Sabino, SI.com
181.
Matt Leinart, QB, Arizona
Gonos, OPEN Sports.com
182.
Bears defense
Rotter, FOX Sports.com
183.
Rob Bironas, K, Tennessee
Ellenport, NFL.com
184.
Jason Elam, K, Atlanta
Rosenthal, Rotoworld.com
185.
Nate Kaeding, K, San Diego
Fabiano, NFL.com
186.
David Akers, K, Philadelphia
Engel, RotoExperts.com
187.
Jeff Reed, K, Pittsburgh
Hansen, FantasyGuru.com
188.
Kris Brown, K, Houston
Doria, Rotowire.com
189.
Joey Galloway, WR, New England
Ambrosius, Krause Publications
190.
Robbie Gould, K, Chicago
Minnix, KFFL.com
191.
Shayne Graham, K, Cincinnati
Caplan, footballinjuries.com
192.
Ryan Longwell, K, Minnesota
Fabiano's analysis: As expected, the final round was filled with kickers. A total of nine booters came off the board, a list that includes Bironas, Elam, Kaeding and Akers. However, the round was led by Leinart, who was drafted despite being firmly behind Warner on the depth chart. Obviously, Sabino thinks Warner will be plagued by injuries and unable to finish the season. Galloway, who could have a few big games with the Patriots, was the final skill position player to be taken.