2008 NFL Draft: 1.24 Chris Johnson, RB, Tennessee Titans
The first real shocker of the draft. The Titans, with plenty of needs, take a running back that was projected as a 2nd rounder by almost everyone. RB Chris Johnson is a home run hitter; but for as special as his breakaway speed may be, he’s got lots of limitations which make him hard to project as a full-time starter down the road. The Titans got good productivity from Lendale White last year and drafted Chris Henry a season ago. Perhaps the Titans view Johnson’s kickoff ability as something notable.
Fantasy Impact: It just makes a muddy situation muddier. Lendale White is still probably the bellcow here, but now he’s got not one but two other young backs who can earn playing time.
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