We at the DC Sports Page thought it would be fun to run our own mock draft, rotating the picks among the bloggers. We'll be bringing that to you over the next few weeks. So without further ado here's the first pick.

Jake Long, OT Michigan
After an abysmal 2007 the Dolphins have obvious needs across the entire roster, but the offensive line in particular is in shambles heading into the draft. Selecting top offensive tackle prospect Jake Long would give them someone who could likely start immediately and shore up the right tackle spot vacated by the release of LJ Shelton. Besides, none of the other top prospects seem as natural of a fit for Miami as Long. They’ve got decent talent at RB and WR, and although their quarterback situation is a big question mark, it wouldn’t make that much sense to draft another one this early, especially with two young (though largely untested) QB’s already on the roster in Beck and Bramlet. Ryan would be a big reach here.

Parcells has a penchant for drafting defensive players early, so it wouldn’t be a shock to see him target someone from this year’s deep crop of defensive lineman such as Chris Long (especially if the team ends up trading defensive superstar Jason Taylor, as has been rumored) and then draft offensive line help in the later rounds. But the smart money is on Jake Long at number 1.