Fabiano's analysis: Peterson was the top overall selection, to the suprise of no one. Turner went second in this draft, ahead of both Forte and Jones-Drew. Hansen took Jackson with the fifth overall selection, and Ellenport took Tomlinson ninth ahead of Gore and Jacobs. The first round was de-void of quarterbacks and wide receivers, which won't be unusual in most standard drafts. It shows that you'll need to secure your top runner early or pay the consequences late in the draft.

Fabiano's analysis: Eight receivers were drafted in the second round. Fitzgerald and Andre Johnson were the top two wideouts, with Moss, Calvin Johnson and Jennings going shortly thereafter. The round also saw the first two quarterbacks come off the board, as Brady and Brees were taken. Brady still went ahead of Brees despite missing all of last season with a knee injury. Just two runners (Westbrook, Barber) were chosen out of the 12 picks.

Fabiano's analysis: The start of the round saw a run on backs, as Thomas, Brown, Smith and Grant all went in succession. That run ended and a streak of wideouts started, as White, Boldin, Bowe and Marshall came off the board. Manning was the lone non-runner or wideout taken, as Rotter picked him with the No. 34 overall choice. The most surprising selection of the round was Rice, who was taken before Marshawn Lynch, Knowshon Moreno and Joseph Addai.

Fabiano's analysis: Running backs and wide receivers again dominated this round. Despite a poor 2008 season, Edwards went to Ellenport even with Ochocinco, Jackson, Bryant and Roy E. Williams still available. Lynch, who will miss the first three games due to a league-imposed suspension, fell into the fourth round. Moreno was the first rookie off the board. Rivers and Rodgers, the fourth- and fifth-rated quarterbacks on NFL.com, went to Gonos and Ambrosius.

Fabiano's analysis: Johnson, Addai and Ward were all still available heading into the fifth stanza, proving that running back value still exists in middle rounds. Ambrosius took the first tight end, Witten, with the No. 51 overall pick. Gonzalez, a popular sleeper option, went to Doria one spot later. Williams could be an absolute steal for Engel. Ward could also prove to be a nice bargain for Gonos, who took the Buccaneers running back with the No. 59 overall selection.

Fabiano's analysis: Gonzalez, not Antonio Gates, was the second tight end taken in the draft. Gates went four picks later to Rosenthal, who could have himself a nice bargain. Wells was the second rookie drafted in a round that saw five runners (Benson, Stewart, White, Parker) come off the board. Warner, a superstar quarterback last season, could be a solid value. His presence at this middle stage of the draft proves you can wait on a quarterback and still get a tremendous starter.

Fabiano's analysis: The value of Olsen is on the rise after the addition of Cutler, as he was the sixth tight end selected. Cutler was one of a trio of quarterbacks to be taken, a list that includes Schaub and Romo. The Cowboys quarterback should be better than his draft position and was a strong value for Engel. Cooley, who has been promised at least six touchdowns by coach Jim Zorn, could also be a bargain. Rotter took the first defensive unit, picking the Steel Curtain.

Fabiano's analysis: Two of the first three picks in this round were reserve backs, as Sproles went to Gonos and McCoy became a nice handcuff for Rotter. He landed Westbrook in the second round. This stanza also saw two sleeper wideouts (Hester, Avery) and two veteran quarterbacks (Palmer, Roethlisberger) come off the board. Palmer, who is back from an injured elbow, could be a steal for Rosenthal. Ryan, who went to Doria, could also prove to be a strong value pick.

Fabiano's analysis: Clayton's value has risen after the retirement of Mason, as he came off the board with the first pick in the round. Interestingly, though, Rotter took Mason nine spots later in hopes that the veteran will un-retire. Crabtree was the first rookie wideout selected. Low-end sleeper pick Charles was taken with the No. 101 overall selection. Cassel's value with the Chiefs is a serious point of contention, so the fact that he didn't go until this layer round is very notable.

Fabiano's analysis: McGahee, who was an early-round draft choice last season, fell to the 10th round. Two more veterans with question marks, Hasselbeck and Chambers, also had their names called. Both of the Giants projected starting wideouts, Hixon and Smith, were taken. Hightower could be a decent value if he beats out Wells for the starting job in Arizona. Morris was the first member of the Patriots backfield to be drafted, as Ambrosius took him with the No. 118 overall pick.

Fabiano's analysis: This round saw a duo of sleeper quarterbacks, Orton and Edwards, come off the board. It was also littered with projected backup running backs, a list that includes Williams, Norwood, Bradshaw and Graham. Interestingly, Ellenport took Favre with the No. 129 overall pick. If Favre comes out of retirement and plays for the Vikings (as expected), he could turn into a solid bargain. Veteran wideouts Branch, Bradley and Crayton also had their names called in the round.

Fabiano's analysis: The experts were still looking for sleeper wideouts, as Bess, Morgan and Maclin were selected in the round. Shockey, who should see more targets in the Saints offense, was well worth a look from Rotter at this stage of the draft. Despite the fact that he led all Raven running backs in fantasy points last season, McClain was still drafted after Rice and McGahee. Doria made the Giants the second defense to come off the board with the No. 141 overall choice.

Fabiano's analysis: Maroney's value is difficult to predict in a crowded Patriots backfield, but he still had his name called in this late stage. The round saw five reserve running backs taken, three of which (Maroney, Bush, Choice) could wind up third on their respective team's depth chart. Low-end sleepers Bush, Celek and Walker were also taken. Miller, who is a viable fantasy starter in most 12-team leagues, could be a strong value for Engel. Flacco fell a bit after Mason's retirement.

Fabiano's analysis: Sabino made Hartley, a sleeper candidate, the first kicker taken in the draft. Low-end sleepers Boss, Harrison and Bennett also came off the board, as did three different defenses (Ravens, Eagles, Jets). Campbell, who's in a contract year and could be motivated to produce after the Redskins looked to replace him during the offseason, has a chance to be a nice value pick for Hansen. Veterans Engram and Scheffler were also taken in this late round.

Fabiano's analysis: Despite the fact that this unit was waiver-wire fodder in most leagues at the end of last season, the Chargers were still the seventh defense/special teams to come off the board. The Cowboys, Patriots and Cardinals were taken soon thereafter. Doria made Gostkowski the second kicker selected behind Hartley. Miller, who had been considered a viable fantasy starting tight end in the past, fell all the way to the No. 175 overall pick in the draft.

Fabiano's analysis: As expected, the final round was filled with kickers, with nine coming off the board. However, the round was led by Leinart, who was drafted despite being firmly behind Warner on the depth chart. Obviously, Sabino thinks Warner will be plagued by injuries and unable to finish the season. Galloway, who could have a few big games with the Patriots, was the final skill position player to be taken.