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Every June, fans line up outside Radio City Music Hall for one of the most anticipated sporting events of the year: the NFL Draft. While players like Eli and Peyton Manning have changed the course of their franchises, so have Michael Vick and Ryan Leaf. Drafts traditionally feature early round busts (Tim Couch # 1 in 1999) and late round bargains (Tom Brady # 199 in 2000)

The following is a recount of the 2008 NFL Draft which will surely introduce the superstars and busts of tomorrow.

1 Dolphins Jake Long, OT, Michigan. After a 1-15 season, Bill Parcells expects Long to help rebuild. At 6'7", 315 lbs., Long will solidify Miami's offensive line. All they need is a quarterback for him to protect. Miami also drafted Michigan quarterback Chad Henne.

2 Rams Chris Long, DE, Virginia. Son of Hall of Famer Howie Long, Chris comes from championship pedigree. Although St Louis will need more than Long to keep opponents from scoring, he is a step in the right direction.

3 Falcons Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College. After a turbulent 2007, Falcons fans are eager to embrace their future. Although it's rare for a quarterback to make an immediate impact, the Falcons expect Ryan to eventually become the face of the franchise.

4 Raiders Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas. With JaMarcus Russell, the Raiders have their future quarterback/running tandem back in place. A two-time Heisman runner-up, McFadden's game should translate nicely to the NFL.

5 Chiefs Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU. In a draft loaded with talent at the top, Dorsey is another player that could have been selected number one. At 6'2", 316 lbs., Dorsey was the cornerstone of LSU's national championship team.

6 Jets Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State. In June, Jets fans outnumber Rockettes in Radio City Music Hall. This year was no exception. Gholston played in two national championship games at Ohio State. The Jets also drafted Tennessee quarterback Erik Ainge in the fifth round.

7 Saints Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC. Unable to land Glenn Dorsey, New Orleans opted for Ellis. In the wide open NFC South, the Saints will look to Ellis and newly acquired Jonathan Vilma to keep opposing offenses off the field and Reggie Bush on it.

8 Jaguars Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida. With only two players drafted, Harvey was the pick of the litter for Florida. The Jaguars love their Gators as they also feature Reggie Nelson, Fred Taylor, Mike Peterson and Jeremy Mincey. Playing in the same division as the Colts, the Jags expect Harvey to bolster their pass rush.

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