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1. Houston Texans: Reggie Bush, RB, USC
A game changer from day 1, Bush will give the Texans the home-run threat they need to move up from the bottom of the NFL. Bush has elite speed, amazing change of direction ability and is an excellent receiver out of the backfield. Houston has a lot of holes to fill and they may trade down to get more picks but Bush is more likely a Texan in 2006.

2. New Orleans Saints: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia
With 2 first round choices at each defensive end spot and Brees as the franchise's new QB the Saints need to shore up the O-line. Losing their starting left tackle, Wayne Gandy, put the Saints in need of a solid franchise tackle and Brick is it. He is big, strong, and mobile enough to play either tackle spot.

3. Tennessee Titans: Matt Leinart, QB, USC
Norm Chow used to coach Leinart and is most responsible for Leinart's Heisman Trophy. Now Chow is the Offensive Coordinator for the Titans who are in need of a new QB. The situation with Steve McNair has blown up into a court room affair between the NFL Players Association and the Titans' front office. McNair will be cut. Leinart will be drafted. A big concern is Leinart's average arm strength combined with the Titan's vertical passing attack.

4. New York Jets: Mario Williams, DE, N.C, State
With QB's a plenty (although aging) the Jets will need a replacement for the disgruntly departed John Abraham. Look no further than Williams. Williams is fast enough to get around any tackle in the league and has a nose for the QB. Could be a double digit sack producer for years to come. Need is the big word here with no one worth mentioning playing opposite Shaun Ellis and an aging Kimo von Oelhoffen at DT (did you know he is 35). Franchise End Williams.

5. Green Bay Packers: A.J. Hawk, OLB, Ohio State
The Packers havent had a defensive player with this much talent since the late great Reggie White. While KGB is the big man on D his production hasnt been up to snuff. Hawk is just that, a hawk. He can run from sideline to sideline and never quits. Dissects plays well and hits hard. He will be the Packer's new favorite player.

6. San Francisco 49ers: Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland
Davis had one of the best combine workouts by a tight end in recent memory. Running a blistering 4.38 40yd dash, that would make most wide receivers jealous, his stock is rising fast. The 49ers need a big fast target for Alex Smith to throw to especially in the red zone. Davis looks like the next Shannon Sharpe.

7. Oakland Raiders: Vince Young, QB, Texas
The unorthodox delivery, wonderlic controversy, and questions about dropping back from center and reading defenses has taken its toll on Young's draft stock. But there is no denying this guy knows how to lead and how to win. Young needs a year or two of development, dont expect to see him on the field anytime soon. Brooks is not a franchise QB, if he was he'd still be in New Orleans. Walter is still a project. Al Davis loves to take risk and there is some here but the Raiders cant pass up a player of Young's caliber and marketability.

8. Buffalo Bills: Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon
at 6'4" and nearly 340 this man-beast can plug up holes and make an impact as a rookie. He has the strength to change running plays and can keep up with counters and pulling tackles. Will be a great replacement for Pat Williams and Sam Adams not to mention be a staple of the Bills D for a long time.

9. Detroit Lions: Winston Justice, OT, USC
Justice had one of the best workouts this offseason as a tackle. He has a 39 inch vertical at 6'6" and 320 lbs!! Thats amazing. He can dunk and weighs more than 300lbs. Protected one of the best passing offenses in the NCAA last year and blocked for Reggie Bush. Good strength and great talent with potential to be a franchise tackle. Stock has soared since his USC pro day. The Lions have a poor history in drafts making some dumb, dumb choices. (3 first round wide receivers ? are you on crack ?) but they will get this one right and will have a great tackle for years and years.

10. Arizona Cardinals: Michael Huff, S/CB, Texas
Huff was a game changer at Texas and that wont change in the NFL. Huff has a nose for the ball to compliment his corner speed and good size. Can play either corner or safety. Will be a big play threat on the defensive side of the ball which is something the Cards need badly. Has leadership skills and good instincts. Will make a big impact on the Cards' defensive secondary.

11. St. Louis Rams: Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbuilt
Cutler is a great prospect and will be a good NFL QB with great arm strength and good size. Needs work on his accuracy and needs to learn when to take a sack or throw it away instead of forcing passes. Bit of a gunslinger. Needs to study under a good QB and Bulger fits the bill. Bulger knows how to throw all the throws and be accurate and on time. Cutler will benefit by sitting a year and learning from Bulger and the Rams will have another great QB to throw the ball all over the place.

12. Cleveland Browns: Brodrick Bunkley, DT, Florida St.
If the Bills take Bunkley first at #8 then look for Ngata here but Ngata's stock is high so he will go early. Bunkley has all the talent to be a run stopper especially in a 3-4 scheme. Probably the best 3-4 DT in the draft. Cleveland has been smart this offseason picking up key players like Willie McGinest, Ted Washington. Those veterans should help groom a great defensive player in Bunkley.

13. Baltimore Ravens: Jimmy Williams, DB, Virginia Tech
Plays like a safety but at corner. Has good speed and plays physical which fits right in to the Raven's defensive philosophy. Samari Rolle is getting older and there isnt much depth behind Rolle and McAlister. The loss of Safety Will Demps makes it likely that Williams will play Safety for the Ravens.

14. Philadelphia Eagles: Chad Jackson, WR, Florida
Has mad speed, mad hops, and mad potential. this kid is just plain mad. can jump with the best of 'em despite average size at 6'1" . Will be a major upgrade to the Eagles WR corps. Has been compared to Torry Holt. McNabb doesnt have a soul to throw to and Philly was burned by First Round Bust Fred-Ex and havent seen the production they'd like out of Stinkston. But they will get a winner in Jackson.

15. Denver Broncos (from Atlanta): DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis
The loss of mike anderson and the failed maurice clarett experiment leaves Denver with only injury prone Tatum Bell and Ron Dayne. Need i say more? Denver needs a RB and Williams is a proven workhorse back with good speed and COD despite being only 5'10" or so. Williams was the leading rusher in the NCAA last season. He is tied with Tony Dorsett and Archie Griffin for most 100 yd rushing games in a NCAA career. He was made for Denver's running attack.

16. Miami Dolphins: Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State
The emergence of Chris Chambers as a true #1 option at WR has opened the offense and adding Daunte Culpepper means Nick Saban needs to find more targets for his passing game. Holmes has good speed and runs great routes. Look for him to play the slot with Marty Booker playing #2 WR. Holmes can be a factor in special teams returning punts and kicks.

17. Minnesota Vikings: Donte Whitner, S, Ohio State
The loss of Corey Chavous makes this pick a NEED and not a want. Tank Williams is not getting any younger and Whitner has the size and speed to play anywhere in the secondary. Great tackler and has the instinct for the big play. Can play coverage or up at the line of scrimmage. Immediate impact player.

18. Dallas Cowboys: Kamerion Wimbley, DE, Florida St.
at 6'4" but only 250 lbs Wimbley isnt heavy enough to play at DE. Look for him to move to OLB like Demarcus Ware did last year. Ware turned into a rookie star for the cowboys and they are in need of another strong LB. Wimbley fits the bill well. Excellent pass rusher who is a team player. Parcells loves team players. Wimbley will play special teams just to get a chance at hitting someone. Al Singleton isnt working at the LOLB and could move inside if Wimbley can work himself into the starting lineup.

19. San Diego Chargers: Antonio Cromartie, CB, Florida St.
The Chargers still dont have the type of shutdown corner they'd like and Quetin Jammer was supposed to be. Cromartie is coming off an ACL injury that kept him out of 2005 altogether. But he has a huge upside and is a steal at #19. Has great speed and size at 6'2" with a 4.45 40yd dash speed. He is a little raw but with some work he could be a great all world type corner. People think he could be the next Champ Bailey.

20. Kansas City Chiefs: Tye Hill, CB, Clemson
Blazing speed with a 4.30 40 time. physical athlete who reaches top speed fast. great potential who had an awesome combine workout. The Chiefs need defensive help. Hill is only 5'10" but his speed can't be denied. With the new rule emphasis on illegal contact a speedy corner like Hill will be a blessing to a team that has to go through Indy to reach the super bowl.

21. New England Patriots: Manny Lawson, OLB, N.C. State
Has the ability to play either DE or OLB but probably OLB in the NFL given his size. Has skills to be a great 3-4 OLB and will be a handful for any offensive line. Good speed with a 4.43 40 time. at 6'5" and 241lbs he is a scary LB. Pats need a good LB to replace McGinest and rebuild the core of their D.

22. San Francisco 49ers (from Denver): Chad Greenway, OLB, Iowa
Has seen his stock drop due to a below average combine workout and signs that he isnt dedicated to his off field training. but he has great speed with leadership skills, great instincts and intelligence on the field that makes him into almost a coach. awesome tackler who pursues well and can make the play in the open field. Denver's luxury pick turns into 2 picks later in the draft and the 49ers find themselves with a linebacker with starting talent. Will be a leader and star on a defense that needs talent.

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jason Allen, DB, Tennessee
Allen has seen his stock drop considerably. Had he not dislocated his hip early in 2005 he could be a top 15 pick. has the speed and size to play either safety or corner. Tampa needs some depth behind Ronde Barber, Brian Kelly and no one else. Has starting potential now and is a strong playmaker. good hands for a corner. will get picks.

24. Cincincatti Bengals: Ashton Youboty, CB, Ohio State
Decent speed who has nice hands and is getting better as a tackler. Not physical but will fill out the depth chart for the Bengals. Will be a good starter with some time to polish his technique and learn the game. Still a little raw but will be a good fit.

25. New York Football Giants: Ernie Sims, OLB, Florida State
Doesnt have the type of size most would expect from an OLB. only 5'11" but has great speed and is an excellent tackler. Has a big upside. His size hurts him but his production at State was great against some tough competition. His potential is why he is drafted here. If he can add some bulk and maintain his speed he will be a welcome addition to the Giants LB corps that was stripped thin by injuries late last season.

26. Chicago Bears: Sinorice Moss, WR, Miami
Plenty of speed but not much size. Moss is a good compliment to the possession minded Mushin Muhammad. Moss has big play potential which is something the Bears have lacked in recent years. Moss will do some return work on special teams. the Bears need better targets for Rex Grossman, Kyle Orton, Craig Krenzel or whomever they have playing QB in 06.

27. Carolina Panthers: Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State
Look for Hali to move to OLB in the 4-3 scheme of the Panthers or possible a 3rd down Rush End. Consistent player who wont disappoint. Good speed for a DE. The Panthers need to upgrade their LB corps and Hali could be a tweener that moves from DE to OLB without a drop off in production.

28. Jacksonville Jaguars: DeMeco Ryans, OLB, Alabama
OLB is a major concern for the Jags. Free Agency didnt yield any results so they will look here to fill the hole. Ryans has dropped due to a poor showing at the combine but his numbers from college dont lie. He is a good player with strong skills who can contribute now and stay in the starting lineup for a long time.

29. New York Jets (from Denver): LenDale White, RB, USC
White's stock has dropped alot due to the torn hamstring and poor strength showing at the combine. Not to mention the rumors of him gaining weight and looking soft. But the numbers tell a different story. This guy put up more TD's than Reggie Bush last season. As White moves closer to the end zone he gets hungrier. A punishing runner who will knock down corners and smaller safeties. White will be a good understudy for the aging Curtis Martin. White will be a solid NFL running back.

30. Indianapolis Colts: Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota
Has good speed and reads blocks well. Multi talented back who would fit into the pass oriented offense of the Colts. Maroney can pass block as well as run out of the shotgun and catch passes from the backfield. Will be a solid pick who can start the post-Edge Era in Indy off on the right foot.

31. Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Joseph, CB, South Carolina
Joseph is still raw at this stage and needs time to develop into a strong CB. With Marcus Trufant there to guide him Joseph should be a solid starter in a year or two. Smoking speed at 4.31 40 time. Will add serious depth to the Seahawks secondary and will be a good nickel option early in his career.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers: Bobby Carpenter, OLB, Ohio State
Versatile LB who has all the intangibles. A team player who has the talent to be a long time starter and star for the Steelers. Will fit right into the history of tough guy defenders in the Steel City. A natural leader on the field, Carpenter will have no problem impressing his new teammates as he and Joey Porter become one of the scariest LB duo's in the NFL. Think Peter Boulware and Ray Lewis in their prime.