2008 NFL Draft: The Hangover

That was probably the weirdest draft I've ever watched. My guess is that everyone knew who was going first, had a real strong clue who was second, and the best player in the draft--Darren McFadden--didn't even crack the top three. Penn State only had two players drafted, but this year's episode was a bit more dramatic for the Nittany Lions on the board.

Dan Connor: ZN Pick, Round 1. Actual Pick, Round 3... Wow. That's all you can say. He was the BEST steal of this draft, period. As one reputable Web site said, Connor could have gone in the first round, and no one would have blinked. But he went almost 50 picks later than anyone expected. The best thing he can do now is make all those other teams feel like crap for not drafting him. Like Paul Posluszny before him--before Poz broke his arm--Connor will win the starting job right away and lead the team in tackles.

Justin King: ZN Pick, Round 4. Actual Pick, Round 4... Not bad, not great. He'll get some playing time on special teams, and maybe turn into a good return man. Depending on how the Rams feel about him, he might turn into a dual-threat player. I know it's very rare in this age of the NFL, but throwing King in on a few offensive plays couldn't hurt the Rams.

Anthony Morelli: ZN Pick, Round 6. Actual Pick, Free Agent to the Cardinals... This might work out better than expected for Morelli. There's a great opportunity for him to win the backup. You knew his arm was too much to pass up.

Rodney Kinlaw: ZN Pick, Free Agent. Actual Pick, nothing yet... I hope this kid gets a shot.

Now, on to the 2008 college football season.