Top 5 Running Backs in the 2008 NFL Draft

The 2008 NFL draft is less than a week away. From a fantasy perspective, the draft produces very few fantasy starters in the first year. However, its important to become familiar with the top players not only for this year's gems, but for future stars as well.

Last year's draft produced a first year RB stud in Adrian Peterson. Here are the top 5 potential running back picks in the 2007 draft.

1. Darren McFadden - Arkansas
   
2. Rashard Mendenhall - Illinois
3. Jonathan Stewart - Oregon
   
4. Felix Jones - Arkansas
   
5. Jamaal Charles -Texas
   

Toughest Schedule in the NFL

The NFL 2008 schedule is out and its time to look at which teams have been dealt the worst hand. This year, the Colts and Steelers have been handed the leagues hardest schedule, while the Chargers and Patriots have the easiest. Expect the latter two teams to battle it out for home field advantage in the AFC while the Colts and Steelers struggle to win their divisions.

Here are the 2008 top 5 toughest and easiest schedules based on 2007 winning percentage.

Toughest:

1. Steelers
2. Colts
3. Jaguars
4. Vikings
5. Ravens

Easiest:

1. Patriots
2. Chargers
3. Raiders
4. Broncos
5. Saints