Tackles lead all positions in 2008; Guards and centers lacking

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I've been looking around to get an idea of where this draft class is strong and where it's weak (though I'm still trying to find out where it stacks up against previous classes). Anyway this article spells it out for you in the section labeled 2008 Draft Class Rankings. However the articles main purpose is to give you an idea of what this draft class brings to the table in terms of offensive lineman.

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Tackles lead all positions in 2008; Guards and centers lacking

By Steve Muench
Scouts Inc.
(Archive)


Updated: April 21, 2008
No position in this year's draft is deeper or more talented than offensive tackle. Four could come off the board by pick No. 15 with a total of five expected to go in the first round, and that's not counting G Branden Albert, who could play there in the NFL.

2008 Draft Class Rankings
Following is Scouts Inc.'s rankings of the overall draft class at each position.

1. Offensive tackle
2. Defensive end
3. Running back
4. Corner
5. Wide receiver
6. Guard
7. Quarterback
8. Outside linebacker
9. Defensive tackle
10. Tight end
11. Inside linebacker
12. Center
13. Safety

Jake Long has already agreed to a deal with the Dolphins to be the No. 1 overall pick, and he is obviously the headliner at tackle. While Long lacks elite lateral mobility for a franchise left tackle he more than makes up for it with technique, tenacity and strength. Ryan Clady is a 309-pounder who has the foot speed of a tight end and seemingly limitless potential. He