The NFL draft is here, so 'tis the season for anticipation and optimism for football fans everywhere. Where the wrong personnel move could hinder a team?s development for years to come, the right ones could fortify and provide depth while propelling a team towards the upper echelon of NFL teams. The stakes are high, and in the first round there is a fine line between being the next great draft find and being a million dollar bust. But, at the end, the goal is to win the Lombardi Trophy. Here are my 2008 Stars, Sleepers, and Overrated. Stars Jake Long -OT- Michigan Jake Long is a physical brute that mauls defensive linemen at the point of attack. Long is the best offensive line prospect in this years' draft and is best known for his run blocking. But with 35.6-inch arms and standing at 6 foot-7, 313 pounds, Long is also a very adequate pass blocker. Long is not as agile as last year?s top offensive linemen prospect Joe Thomas. But, with outstanding blocking technique, great hands at the point of attack, and average mobility, Long provides the necessary attributes to become a successful NFL left tackle. Any team that should be fortunate enough to select Long should jump at the chance because franchise left tackles don?t come around often. Glenn Dorsey -DT LSU Simply put, Glenn Dorsey is a beast. Dorsey?s style of play reminds some scouts of Warren Sapp. Equipped with a V-12 playing motor and cat like quickness, Dorsey is the prototypical 4-3 defensive tackle. At 6 foot-1, 297 pounds, Dorsey possesses enough strength to fend off offensive linemen, yet still possesses the agility, quickness and tenacity to track down quarterbacks and running backs. Dorsey may not be the sack master that Sapp was, but his sheer tenacity gets him double team attention, which will free other defensive linemen for more one-on-one and/or sack opportunities. But, there are some durability concerns about that have recently dogged Dorsey. Some scouts are concerned that a stress fracture from 2006 hasn?t properly healed, and Dorsey violent and high intense style of play might lead to some future injuries. But, if your team is a one-gap technique defensive tackle it would be foolish to pass on Dorsey. Sleepers Rashard Mendenhall ?RB Illinois Rashard Mendenhall is the rare combination of power and speed. Mendenhall possesses the power and patience to pound out the tough yards in between the tackles, yet boasts enough speed to break the big run. With all the Darren McFadden hype many pundits have over looked Mendenhall. With a thick lower body and standing at 5 foot-10 and 225 pounds Mendenhall possesses enough size, speed and vision to become an every down back in the NFL. Mendenhall?s best attribute is his ability to generate yards after contact (YAC ). In one year as a fulltime starter Mendenhall rushed for 1,681 yards and 19 touchdowns. But, some scouts have questioned Mendenhall?s durability because of the fact the he has only spent one year as a fulltime starter. In actuality the fact that Mendenhall has only spent one year as a full time starter, could mean his prime football years are ahead of him. An adequate pass catcher out of the backfield and a very powerful runner at the point of attack, Mendenhall?s rare skill set should allow him to become a tremendous NFL running back. Branden Albert -OT Virginia When it?s all said and done the 2008 NFL draft may go down as the year of the offensive tackle, and Branden Albert is one of this year?s top tackles. Albert is very similar to another former University of Virginia offensive tackle, and NFL top pick that Albert learned from, D?Brickashaw Ferguson. Albert?s best asset is his versatility. In college Albert line up at left guard, but his great footwork and athleticism have many scouts believing that Albert could easily make the transition to left tackle. Some scouts question Albert?s initial punch off the line of scrimmage and his overall strength. But at 6 foot-5, and 306 pounds, Albert has the ideal speed, size and height to become the quintessential blind side protector. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie- CB Tennessee State Dominique Rodgers ?Cromartie has got speed to burn. Rodgers-Cromartie is this years small school stud that swiftly ascended up the draft boards. Like prior small school gem DeMarcus Ware (Troy) and Reshean Mathis (Bethune-Cookman), don?t be surprised hear and/or see Rodgers-Cromartie name come off the board early in round one. But, Rodgers-Cromartie?s stock only began to soar after his stellar play at this year?s senior bowl and blazing fast 4.33 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine. At 6 foot-1, Rodgers-Cromartie is a rare combination of size, speed and agility. Rodgers-Cromartie is a ball-hawking playmaker that excels in man coverage. Some scouts have questioned Rodgers-Cromartie?s strength and tackling ability, as well as the fact that he competed at a small school. Like other small school gems Rodgers-Cromartie may struggle to adjust to NFL game speed. However, Rodgers-Cromartie has demonstrated all the necessary attributes and skill sets to become a top-level corner in the NFL. Limas Sweed -WR Texas In a deep class of receivers, Sweed is this year?s best prospect. At 6 foot-3, 215 pounds, Sweed is a rare combination of size, speed, and power. Sweed is extremely fluid and agile for his size unlike most tall receivers. Sweed also possesses extremely soft hands and the rare ability to adjust to balls in the air. Sweed would be mentioned as a potential top 10 pick if weren?t for a wrist injury, which occurred during his senior season, that has scared off some teams. But Sweed has all the attributes to develop into a No. 1 receiver in the NFL. Teams selecting in the lower half of the first round should feel extremely fortunate if Sweed falls to them. At that point Sweed could present excellent value and become this year?s Joseph Addai or Antonio Cromartie, late first round picks who go on to become star NFL players. Jonathan Stewart -RB Oregon Jonathan Stewart is a bigger version of Maurice Jones-Drew. At 5 foot-10, 235 pounds the compact Stewart is a shifty and quick running back that is capable of providing a punch at the point of attack. Stewart also possesses great vision, feet and hands out of the backfield. In 2007 Stewart rushed for 1,722 yards and 13 touchdowns while hauling in 22 catches for 145 receiving yards. In three seasons at Oregon Stewart averaged 28.7 yards a kick return, which should only add to his draft value. But some to teams have removed Stewart form the draft board because of a turf toe injury that Stewart has already had surgical repaired. Scouts have always question Stewart?s durability because he has battled through injury during his three year career at Oregon. If fully recovered from injury Stewart?s name should come off the board anywhere from the middle to late first round. Kenny Phillips -S Miami There are only a few things that are guaranteed in life: Death, taxes and that a University of Miami player will be drafted in the first round of the NFL draft. Kenny Phillips is part of the new wave of safeties that excel in both run support and pass coverage. Phillips is an aggressive hard-hitting safety that isn?t afraid to stick his nose in the point of attack. Phillips is also a more than able defender in pass coverage and will match up well with pass catching NFL tight ends. At 6 foot-2, 212 pounds Phillips has all the tools necessary to become a very good NFL safety. But, many scouts have questioned if Phillips? has the proper motivation and character to excel on the next level. If a team late in the first round were in need of safety help, it would be imprudent to pass on Phillips because he provides top-15 value. Overrated Darren McFadden- RB Arkansas McFadden is this year?s draft darling. McFadden is a one of a kind athlete, but I am afraid the hype about him being a great NFL running back may be superfluous. In the NFL McFadden is better suited for a complementary role, which is illustrated by McFadden only carrying the ball more than 30 times in five games in three seasons at Arkansas. At times McFadden runs upright, which will leave him exposed for big hits on the next level. McFadden runs strong but not powerful, which is exemplified by his paucity of reps (14) on the bench press at his Arkansas pro day. McFadden?s propensity to put the ball on the turf, 23 fumbles in three collegiate seasons, is another red flag that should concern any team planning to select him. Some scouts have questioned McFadden?s lateral quickness and start and stop ability, wondering if he will be able to run in between the tackles on the NFL level. True McFadden is a special athlete, and could impact a team as a complementary part. But, it takes more than athleticism to become a great NFL running back. Teams selecting in the top 10 are in need of impact players, and McFadden hasn?t displayed the ability to become an every down back in the NFL. So any team drafting McFadden in the top 10 shouldn?t ignore those facts and get swept up by McFadden?s collegiate statistical smoke screen.