2008 NFL Draft: 1.04 Darren McFadden, RB, Oakland Raiders
RB Darren McFadden and the Raiders were a match made in most mock drafts. He’s a 6′1″, 211 pound runner who runs a 4.33; was there ANY chance Al Davis could pass on him? Ironically, the Raiders have many needs and the RB position wasn’t atop them. However, Davis covets elite, speedy offensive players and McFadden fits that bill.
Fantasy Impact: Darren McFadden will likely be the 1st pick in the majority of rookie dynasty drafts this year; and he certainly will be drafted in the first two or three rounds of redraft leagues, as long as he signs and gets into camp. The Raiders got a career year out of Justin Fargas last year but his contract makes him an excellent 2nd RB; much like the Vikings had with Chester Taylor after drafting Adrian Peterson.
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