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POSTED 4-24-08

This year's draft contains a lot of potential talent and future NFL stars. Among the draftees will be many duds, busts, disappointments and failures, however, there will also be plenty of future fantasy stars. How do you know which players will be what? I'm about to tell you:

1. DARREN MCFADDEN
Arkansas, RB
Comment: McFadden is going to make an immediate impact wherever he goes, but his character issues will make him fit right in if he goes to the Oakland Raiders. Before your fantasy draft next season, it might be a good idea to pick him up. He's a perfect fit for the Silver & Black, who have typically used a running back platoon.

2. RASHARD MENDENHALL
Illinois, RB
Comment: If he winds up with the Detroit Lions, he could be a big time back, helping the passing game excel with a serious ground threat. He could see 25-plus carries a game. If so, his fantasy stock will soar. But given the Lions tendency to air the ball out, Expect Mendenhall to settle in as a No. 3 fantasy back.

3. MATT RYAN
Boston, QB
Comment: Ryan could be the man for the Atlanta Falcons. They're just the kind of team that needs a new leader and face of the franchise. I wasn't sold at first, but I expect Ryan to take over the helms in the Dirty-Dirty in 2008 and make his mark. After the Michael Vick jailing and expectedly bad turns by Joey Harrington & Co., the Falcons need a leader to erase all the bad memories.

4. DEVIN THOMAS
Michigan State, WR
Comment: He moved into the top wide receiver spot after Malcolm Kelly looked like garbage on Pro Day. He's capable of putting up big numbers, especially if he goes to the Buffalo Bills. Keep your eyes peeled next fantast season for this guy.

5. MALCOLM KELLY
Oklahoma, WR
Comment: He ran a terrible 40 and supposedly pined after a thigh injury at Oklahoma. However, his size (6-4, 224 pounds) more than makes up for it. Expect him to be a big-time pass catcher next season wherever he lands.

6. FELIX JONES
Arizona, RB
Comment: The Tennessee Titans needs another back to split carries with LenDale White. Jones could be that back. If he is, expect his fantasy numbers to swell and his production to be plentiful his rookie campaign.

7. DESEAN JACKSON
California, WR
Comment: The Dallas Cowboys have a lot of offensive threats. If a defense focuses in on Terrell Owens or another receiver, Jackson could be the secret weapon that burns the opposition every time. Patrick Crayton hasn't really developed like the Cowboys wanted him to. Could Jackson supplant him.

8. BRIAN BROHM
Lousiville, QB
Comment: With the retirement of Steve McNair, Baltimore needs a new quarterback. Brohm has the talent and toughness to be the next McNair. If he works hard he could be a fantasy owners dream.

9. JONATHAN STEWART
Oregon, RB
Comment: With the departure of Julius Jones, Stewart could split carries, or get some at least, with Marion Barber. Sorry, no Daily Show jokes this time, but look for Stewart to make an impact in your fantasy league next season.

10. LIMAS SWEED
Texas, WR
Comment: He might not be an immediate impact guy, but he has tremendous potential. Look for him to accumulate many yards further on down the road. Although, with San Fran's beat offense he could become a big time player sooner rather than later.



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