#4 - Darren McFadden, RB - Oakland Raiders
A season ago the Raiders grabbed their franchise quarterback in JaMarcus Russell. Now, they have the type of workhorse back that makes Madden fans excited to play the silver and black once again. McFadden is the type of elusive and speedy runner that gamers love to use to turn the corner and get up field, but also has the power necessary for goal line play calling and going for 2 points after a touchdown. There are a lot of people, myself included, who like Michael Bush who the Raiders drafted a year ago, but McFadden is of the talent level that is tough to pass on. After seeing what Adrian Peterson did for the Vikings last season, it was hard for any team to pass on McFadden, especially one that needs some excitement on offense. Expect McFadden to hit the game in the high 80s as a running back and be an instant contributor to anyone's team that uses the stud runner.
Impact Rating: 9/10

#5 - Glen Dorsey, DT - Kansas City Chiefs
In Madden NFL 08 the one redeeming factor to the Chiefs was the strength of Larry Johnson. However, in the NFL season he had a significant decline in production from the previous year, so his running numbers will see a slight dip as well. The Chiefs were made difficult to use because of their poor defense, particularly the defensive line. While he is only one man, Glen Dorsey can be an immediate difference maker for the Chiefs. At defensive tackle he won't be a 16-sack kind of player, but he will clog things up for the run and find his way to the quarterback at times. The one thing that will hinder Dorsey's impact is the state of KC's other linemen. Glen Dorsey, like Chris Long, could face a lot of double teams that will minimize his affect on the rest of the game.
Impact Rating: 4/10

#12 - Ryan Clady, OT - Denver Broncos
For people that like the run the ball, there have been few teams better to play with over the past decade of Madden games than the Denver Broncos. The team's zone blocking scheme and talented big men to create holes for elusive backs has made Denver fun to play with in any recent Madden release. In 2007 the Broncos' offense took a step backwards, and with the offseason loss of Javon Walker to Oakland, Jay Cutler's options in the passing game are diminished slightly. To help combat the lack of a break away receiver, Denver either needed to bring in another stud, or give Cutler more time to find the open man. The Broncos opted for the later as they drafted Ryan Clady out of Boise State. Clady is an good combination run and pass blocker. Left Tackle is historically one of the most important positions in the game, and Denver made a good selection here to get a very talented pass blocker.
Impact Rating: 6/10

#13 - Jonathan Stewart, RB - Carolina Panthers
The rush on running backs started at No. 13 and Jonathan Stewart out of Oregon. Stewart was rated by some as the top running back in the draft, ahead of even Darren McFadden. At 235 pounds Stewart is a bruiser who also has solid speed at 4.48 in the 40-yard dash. In Carolina, Stewart will remind many of the Stephen Davis days. On the flip side, Stewart has suffered many minor injuries in his career, and like Davis could prove to be somewhat unreliable if he continues to be plagued by such problems. Stewart will look to take the primary ball carrier role away from DeAngelo Williams who the Panthers drafted in a similar situation just a few years ago.

To compliment the selection of Stewart, the Panthers made another first round selection to benefit the offense in grabbing Jeff Otah at No. 19, a pick attained from the Philadelphia Eagles. Otah is a solid middle first round pick and has as much upside as any player in the draft. The other side to that, is that Otah still hasn't proven he can be dominant at the collegiate level, with only two years of major college experience. That said, Otah has all of the measureables you look for in a franchise offensive tackle (6-6, 325 pounds) and while he is a bit raw, should make a solid contribution to the Panthers attempts to regain offensive continuity.
Impact Rating: 9/10

#14 - Chris Williams, OT - Chicago Bears
It was no mystery going into the draft that the Chicago Bears needed an offensive tackle. With Ryan Clady off the board, the Bears took the next best thing in Chris Williams out of Vanderbilt. Williams is a great pass blocker and has excellent feet for a big man. The Chicago Bears were a popular team in Madden NFL 08, but with a down 2007 campaign, the team will drop from its 91 rating and the offense will be even worse, if EA can find a way to do that. While the measureables will be down, Chris Williams should seal off the left side for the running game, whether that is for Cedric Benson or rookie Matte Forte (RB, Tulane). There are a lot of questions at quarterback for Chicago, and while Rex Grossman has looked sensational at times, he is horrible under pressure. With Williams at left tackle, the line should be much more solidified, and Grossman may have the opportunity to throw passes without too much pressure. This will be a make or break season for Grossman. Bears fans and Madden users alike will be happy to have Williams watching Grossman's back in the upcoming season.
Impact Rating: 8/10