NLS Rookie Mock Draft V1 NLS staff and members sat down for a 2 round fantasy football rookie mock draft. Trying to base this on this years rookie players opposed to keeper league players. We found out that it was harder then it looks. ROUND 1 Pick / Member / Player / Position / Team 1. Carnage / Darren McFadden / RB / Oakland Raiders He's the number one in just about every fantasy draft out there. He will be a top 15 back right out of the gate, possibly better. 2. mjsmooth21 / Jonathan Stewart / RB / Carolina Panthers He has the size and speed to be a successful NFL RB, not to mention he runs low to the ground and has great lateral moves when taking on would be tacklers. He will split some carries with Deangelo Williams but Carolina drafted Stewart here to be the primary ball carrier of the two. I believe Carolina is this coming years NFC South rebound team, and Stewart will lead all rookies in 2008 in rushing yardage. 3. JABarwick / Kevin Smith / RB / Detroit Lions Smith is the perfect compliment runner to Tatum Bell. History has shown us that Bell is much better as a #2 or a committee back. Smith will not only be the power runner inside but will also surprise many by how well he catches the ball. You can expect him to be the goal line back as well. He is the clear choice behind McFadden and Stewart. 4. BCZAR / Felix Jones / RB / Dallas Cowboys To start Jones will get playing time from day 1 by Running Back By Committee is going to be the case no matter which rookie you choose but Jones has good speed and a great system. Barber will get the bulk of the TDs at the start but Barber was not the current coaches pick. I think Jones have more home run potential. 5. Canesfootball / Rest of the Draft Here
