Dolphins Sign Jake Long with #1 Overall Pick

The Miami Dolphins signed Michigan's OT Jake Long with the #1 overall pick that leaves no doubt on their direction in the NFL Draft '08. Long is a very good fit in Miami coupling with veteran Vernon Carey to form a powerful set of bookend tackles. They were also joined by veteran guard Justin Smiley in free agency. Long signed to a 5-year, $57M deal including over $30M in guaranteed dollars. They also hold the #32 overall pick and will focus on other needs most likely staying on the offensive side of the ball.

Photo - QB Matt Ryan - Boston College

The NFL Draft '08 will have six players in attendance this weekend with Jake Long -Michigan, Glenn Dorsey - LSU, Cris Long - Virginia, Darren McFadden - Arkansas, Vernon Gholston - Ohio St and Matt Ryan - Boston College all invited to the infamous Green Room at Radio City Hall in New York. Each prospect carries a top ten rating in this class and they all should avoid a Brady Quinn type situation where the ND star sat and waited until the 22nd overall selection before hearing his name last spring in the NFL Draft '07.