Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 #22 RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
Round 1 #25 CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
Round 2 #61 TE Martellus Bennett, Texas A&M
Round 4 #122 RB Tashard Choice, Georgia Tech
Round 5 #143 CB Orlando Scandrick, Boise State
Round 6 #167 LB Erik Walden, Middle Tennessee State
Overall Grade: B+
Fantasy Outlook: Last year, the Cowboys were one of the rare teams that possessed two running backs that were taken in the first couple rounds of most fantasy drafts. Dallas still has Marion Barber, but they lost Julius Jones to free agency. They will now ask Felix Jones to split the carries with Barber, which means that Jones warrants strong fantasy consideration as a rookie. Dallas also selected Tashard Choice at running back, but he will likely be utilized on special teams and perhaps short yardage situations. Martellus Bennett is a bit of a project at tight end, but he was a former basketball star, which has been a great attribute for productive NFL tight ends. In 2007, the Cowboys had injury issues to their secondary. Therefore, they drafted Mike Jenkins and Orlando Scandrick. The depth and athleticism that Dallas possesses makes them a strong fantasy defense.
New York Giants
Round 1 #31 S Kenny Phillips, Miami
Round 2 #63 CB Terrell Thomas, USC
Round 3 #95 WR Mario Manningham, Michigan
Round 4 #123 LB Brian Kehl, BYU
Round 5 #165 LB Jonathan Goff, Vanderbilt
Round 6 #198 QB Andre’ Woodson, Kentucky
Round 6 #199 DE Robert Henderson, Southern Miss
Overall Grade: B
Fantasy Outlook: The Giants already had a stellar fantasy defense, but they were able to get the safety they wanted by selecting Kenny Phillips in the first round. Phillips can play the run and the pass well, which should lead to him making some big plays. Speaking of big plays, Mario Manningham made them his entire college career. Manningham may not have the greatest character, or run the best routes, but there is no doubt that he will go up and get the football in traffic. The combination of Manningham and Plaxico Burress should make Eli Manning an even more potent fantasy quarterback. The G-Men opted to draft a quarterback when they took Andre’ Woodson in the sixth round. However, Woodson will need time to develop, but he should benefit from playing behind Manning.
Philadelphia Eagles
Round 2 #47 DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame
Round 2 #49 WR DeSean Jackson, California
Round 3 #80 LB Bryan Smith, McNeese State
Round 4 #109 OT Mike McGlynn, Pittsburgh
Round 4 #131 CB Jack Ikegwuonu, Wisconsin
Round 6 #184 OT Mike Gibson, California
Round 6 #200 LB Joe Mays, North Dakota
Round 6 #203 LB Andy Studebaker, Wheaton
Round 7 #230 OT King Dunlap, Auburn
Overall Grade: B
Fantasy Outlook: The Eagles were able to really target their needs this draft with nine selections. DeSean Jackson should be able to make an immediate impact, and he could develop into the major weapon that Donovan McNabb has not had at his disposal since the departure of Terrell Owens. Therefore, Jackson is worth a look in fantasy, and he is an ideal pick in a keeper league. Philadelphia also added three offensive tackles, and Mike McGlynn will likely be a starter. The Eagles put a high emphasis on defense in this draft, and Trevor Laws, Bryan Smith, Quentin Demps, and Jack Ikegwuonu all figure to become starters on an already solid fantasy defense.
Washington Redskins
Round 2 #34 WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State
Round 2 #48 TE Fred Davis, USC
Round 2 #51 WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
Round 3 #96 OT Chad Rinehart, Northern Iowa
Round 4 #124 CB Justin Tryon, Arizona State
Round 6 #168 P Durant Brooks, Georgia Tech
Round 6 #180 DB Kareem Moore, Nicholls State
Round 7 #242 DE Rob Jackson, Kansas State
Round 7 #249 S Chris Horton, UCLA
Overall Grade: A-
Fantasy Outlook: It seemed like the Kansas City Chiefs had the best first round, and the Redskins had the best second round in the 2008 NFL draft. In that aforementioned second round, Washington snagged three weapons on offense in Devin Thomas, Fred Davis, and Malcolm Kelly. The entire trio warrant strong fantasy consideration in the new-look Jim Zorn offense. Justin Tryon and Kareem Moore can both contribute in the secondary and special teams, but neither figure to be more than nickel corners as rookies. Colt Brennan is a project, and until he can prove he can make the transition into the NFL, he does not warrant any fantasy consideration.
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