First Takes
It may take four years to truly grade a draft class, but it takes only two days to make a first impression on Todd McShay. NFC » AFC » Full pick-by-pick analysis » Best undrafted » First Draft 
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LOOK BACK AT PREVIOUS DRAFTS
2008
2007
2006
2005
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- Fish Tale
- Seeing an OT who could anchor its line for years to come, Miami selected Jake Long No. 1 overall.
- 2008 draft coverage »
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- The Big One
- Enticed by a big arm and bigger upside, the Raiders took JaMarcus Russell No. 1 overall.
- 2007 draft coverage »
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- Super Mario
- The Texans surprised everyone by taking DE Mario Williams with the first overall pick.
- 2006 draft coverage »
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- 49ers' Mr. Smith
- San Francisco liked the potential of QB Alex Smith and made him the No. 1 overall pick.
- 2005 draft coverage »
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