Still shocked that Steven Jackson and Chris Johnson were both available one spot ahead of me in this points-per-reception format, I snared Jackson at No. 8 overall after Johnson went seventh. Veteran commenters Kirby, Juggs, and Captain Obvious from the prior post provided sound analysis, making the decision fairly easy. Aside from Adrian Peterson and Maurice Jones-Drew, no NFL back has as much upside as S-Jax in this setting. He may even have a higher ceiling than Peterson because Chester Taylor dominates third downs in Minnesota.

Jackson is an every-down back in an offense that's upgraded its line with two high-priced Jasons (Brown, Smith) and should benefit from new coordinator Pat Shurmur's ball-control mindset. The Rams are inexperienced at wideout, but have sub-4.3 burners Laurent Robinson and Donnie Avery to keep opposing safeties honest. Keenan Burton is also an intriguing possession prospect. Jackson's health is always a concern, but all running backs are injury risks and Jackson is motivated to stay healthy to hit incentives in his production-based contract.

The Rams have a similar situation to Washington's last year. Like Redskins coach Jim Zorn in '08, Shurmur is installing a West Coast offense. Like Clinton Portis, Jackson will be force fed a heavy dose of carries during the transition period. Let's hope he holds up.

The owner at No. 7's explanation for his pick:

There are several backs still on the board who would be nice here but several have shakier offensive outlook. I like what I hear out of SF regarding Gore and I have hope that Steve Jackson will rebound as will the Rams offense. But neither is a sure thing. Chris Johnson has the skills to be an every down back and while LenDale May vulture some TDs, and Javon Ringer might spell him a bit, Johnson will continue to be an integral part of the Titans offense which they will look to often.

Here's where we are after eight selections: