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We have been saying for months in our 2008 Mock NFL Draft’s that a Long will be drafted #1 overall in this years NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Today we found out that the Dolphins signed Michigan Wolverines offensive tackle Jake Long to a 5 year deal worth $57.75 million - not the exact Long we picked but close enough.

Rumors have been flying around about what the Dolphins and head of football operations Bill Parcells would do to right the Dolphins 1-15 ship.  The Dolphins could have easily drafted Chris Long or even taken a flyer on Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan (even though we thought this would have been moronic) . However, in the end the Dolphins will greatly improve their front-line with the addition of Jake Long.

Long who is 6 foot 7 and weighs 313 pounds was the top offensive lineman prospect in the draft and is considered to be NFL ready - which is important considering the Dolphins do not want a project. Long was the Big Ten lineman of the year the last two seasons. The last offensive lineman to be drafted #1 overall in the NFL Draft was former Ohio State tackle Orlando Pace, who the St. Louis rams drafts in 1997.

The Rams are now on the clock…look for them to draft defense with either Chris Long or  Vernon Gholston being the top choices.