Denver Broncos

Round 1 #12 OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
Round 2 #42 WR Eddie Royal, Virginia Tech
Round 4 #108 G Kory Lichtensteiger, Bowling Green
Round 5 #139 RB Ryan Torain, Arizona State
Round 5 #148 DT Carlton Powell, Virginia Tech
Round 6 #183 LB Spencer Larsen, Arizona
Round 7 #220 S Josh Barrett, Arizona State
Round 7 #227 FB Peyton Hills, Arkansas

Overall Grade: B-

Fantasy Outlook: The Broncos got an athletic tackle with their first pick in Clady, and he will fit perfect in their zone blocking scheme. Denver is hoping that Royal will develop into a Steve Smith (Panthers), but his primary role to begin the season will likely be in the return game. However, Royal should get targeted more often as a receiver as the year progresses, which means he deserves a look in fantasy. Torain is a bit of a project at running back, but with the way the Broncos develop that position, he might be a good sleeper in a keeper league. 

Kansas City Chiefs

Round 1 #5 DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
Round 1 #15 OT Branden Albert, Virginia
Round 2 #35 CB Brandon Flowers, Virginia Tech
Round 3 #73 RB Jamaal Charles, Texas
Round 3 #76 TE Brad Cottam, Tennessee
Round 3 #82 S DaJuan Morgan, North Carolina State
Round 4 #105 WR Will Franklin, Missouri
Round 5 #140 CB Brandon Carr, Grand Valley State
Round 6 #170 OT Barry Richardson, Clemson
Round 6 #182 WR Kevin Robinson, Utah State
Round 7 #210 DE Brian Johnson, Gardner-Webb
Round 7 #239 TE Mike Merritt, Central Florida

Overall Grade: A

Fantasy Outlook: The Chiefs took Dorsey with their first pick, and he figures to anchor their defense for several years to come. Even with taking Dorsey, Kansas City was still able to get Albert, which was the tackle they coveted. Albert should help open holes to restore their running game. Speaking of running game, Charles was a steal in the third round. Charles has game breaking speed, which means the Chiefs will find ways to get him touches.  Consequently, he is worth a look in fantasy, especially to owners that take Larry Johnson. 

Oakland Raiders

Round 1 #4 RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas
Round 4 #100 CB Tyvon Branch, Connecticut
Round 4 #125 WR Ahman Shields, Richmond
Round 6 #169 DE Trevor Scott, Buffalo
Round 7 #226 WR Chaz Schilens, San Diego State

Overall Grade: A

Fantasy Outlook: The Raiders may have already been deep at running back, but they did what they had to do and took McFadden in the first round. McFadden has a rare blend of speed, elusiveness, and toughness, attributes in a single player that can sometimes take decades to see again. With the success that Adrian Peterson had last season with Minnesota as a rookie, McFadden will be a hot commodity in fantasy drafts. Branch and Scott will both be major contributors on an already solid fantasy defense.

San Diego Chargers

Round 1 #27 CB Antoine Cason, Arizona
Round 3 #69 FB Jacob Hester, LSU
Round 5 #166 RB Marcus Thomas, Texas-El Paso
Round 6 #192 CB DeJaun Tribble, Boston College
Round 7 #234 OT Corey Clark, Texas A&M

Overall Grade: B+

Fantasy Outlook: Cason will be an instant starter, making them an even more stellar fantasy defense. Hester is a multi-purpose fullback, as he can not only block well, he can also run the ball like a halfback, ala Mike Alstott. Thomas will try to take over the role of LaDainian Tomlinson’s backup now that Michael Turner has left town. Thomas knows what to do with the football when he gets it, and he might be worth a look in a keeper league.