The 2008 NFL Draft took place from April 26 to April 27, 2008, in New York City. It was the 73rd annual selection meeting for the National Football League (NFL), where teams chose eligible college football players to join their rosters. The first overall pick was Jake Long, an offensive tackle from the University of Michigan, selected by the Miami Dolphins. Other notable players drafted that year included Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, and Chris Johnson, who went on to have successful careers in the NFL.