NFL Mock Draft For Fantasy Football

Its still early, but NFL.com has posted a mock draft on 5/12/2008 that might help you get a feel for the how this year fantasy football draft may go.

Here are the results from the NFL mock draft for fantasy football. I've included 3 rounds of a 12 team draft.

1. LaDainian Tomlinson
2. Adrian Peterson
3. Tom Brady
4. Frank Gore
5. Steven Jackson
6. Brian Westbrook
7. Joseph Addai
8. Peyton Manning
9. Larry Johnson
10. Marshawn Lynch
11. Tony Romo
12. Randy Moss
13. Jamal Lewis
14. Larry Fitzgerald
15. Reggie Wayne
16. Willis McGahee
17. Marion Barber
18. Terrell Owens
19. Willie Parker
20. Clinton Portis
21. Braylon Edwards
22. Andre Johnson
23. TJ. Houshmandzadeh
24. Ryan Grant

Darren McFadden - Rookie Superstar?

Last year Adrian Peterson set the fantasy world on fire with his record breaking performance. He quickly went from rookie with upside to stud running back.

Darren McFadden may be in a situation to repeat Peterson's breakout performance this year. The Oakland Raiders ranked 6th overall in team rushing statistics last year. They can run the ball well and should provide McFadden with plenty of opportunities.

Its difficult to risk a high pick on a rookie, but McFadden has tons of upside and could produce big numbers this year.

You would have to be some sort of skinny, slow-witted, idiot to think otherwise.

Where will Shaun Alexander Go?

Shaun Alexander has quickly gone from fantasy stud to jobless running back. He's visited the Saints and the Bengals, and there is some talk that the Denver Broncos may be interested. But clearly his days as a sure-thing are over.

Nevertheless, he may still have enough gas in the tank to put up some good numbers in the right situation. Denver is always an interesting place for running backs to put up great numbers. Depending on where he ends up, I would keep an eye out for him in the draft. Most likely though, his name alone will boost his draft value and it may be difficult to get him in lower rounds.

Colts Bring Back Dominic Rhodes

The Indianapolis Colts have re-signed Dominic Rhodes to a 1 year contract. Rhodes had a rough year with the Raiders, but finished the season strong with 2 games over 100 yards. Look for him to split time again with Joseph Addai. The pair had great chemistry together during their 2006-2007 Super Bowl run.