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2006 Top 32 NFL Draft Prospects
By TFY Draft Preview
Date: May 9, 2005

TFY Draft Preview takes an early look at the possible top-32 NFL 2006 Draft prospects, including many underclassmen projected to turn pro.


1) Mathias Kiwanuka DE Boston College

Comments: Dominant defensive player opponents game plan around.


2) D'Brickashaw Ferguson OT Virginia

Comments: Outstanding left tackle who would’ve been a top ten pick in ’05.


3) * Omar Jacobs QB Bowling Green

Comments: Outstanding athlete with a top arm, progressing almost daily on the field.


4) Haloti Ngata DT Oregon

Comments: Big thumper on the inside with great upside.


5) Matt Leinart QB USC

Comments: Intelligent passer with an adequate arm.


6) * Mario Williams DE North Carolina State

Comments: Explosive defender who could stand up over tackle in a 3-4 defense.


7) * Ahmad Brooks MLB Virginia

Comments: Forceful run defender in the middle, yet a complete linebacker.


8) * Laurence Maroney RB Minnesota

Comments: Game-controlling ball carrier with good speed.


9) Marcus McNeill OT Auburn

Comments: Big, strong blocker with abundant upside.


10) Jimmy Williams DB Virginia Tech

Comments: Dominant defensive back forceful in run defense yet efficient in pass coverage.


11) * Reggie Bush RB USC

Comments: Smallish yet versatile skill player who will thrive in a variety of roles.


12) DeAngelo Williams RB Memphis

Comments: Strong runner who can handle the load.


13) * Devin Hester CB Miami-Fl

Comments: Tremendous athlete turning into a good football player.


14) A.J. Hawk OLB Ohio State

Comments: High-flying linebacker who makes plays sideline-to-sideline.


15) Andrew Whitworth OT LSU

Comments: King-sized blocker who can be used at either the left or right tackle spots.


16) Rod Wright DT Texas

Comments: Athletic tackle who must turn up the intensity.


17) * Lendale White RB USC

Comments: Big, tough ball carrier who can become a feature runner.


18) William Blackmon CB Boston College

Comments: Consistent performer with the ability to shut down opponents.


19) Marcedes Lewis TE UCLA

Comments: Playmaking tight end who causes mismatches in the secondary.


20) Eric Winston OT Miami-Fl

Comments: Coming off a major knee injury and could rate much higher if completely healthy.


21) Loren Howard DE Northwestern

Comments: Speedy edge rusher who makes a lot of plays in the backfield.


22) * Darnell Bing S USC

Comments: Enforcer in the secondary.


23) Martin Nance WR Miami-Oh

Comments: Consistent receiver with terrific size/speed numbers.


24) * Winston Justice OT USC

Comments: Returns from a year on the sidelines but a dominant blocker.


25) Chad Greenway OLB Iowa

Comments: Not a flashy defender yet very solid and consistent.


26) Jason Allen DB Tennessee

Comments: Good coverage prospect who can play safety or corner.


27) Gabriel Watson DT Michigan

Comments: Massive space eater who can be used on the nose.


28) Abdul Hodge OLB Iowa

Comments: Explosive playmaker built for the weakside.


29) Derek Hagan WR Arizona State

Comments: Consistent pass catcher who does not stand out in any single aspect.


30) Kevin Simon LB Tennessee

Comments: Terrific prospect coming off a broken leg.


31) Nate Salley S Ohio State

Comments: Solid centerfielder effective against the run or pass.


32) Bruce Gradkowski QB Toledo

Comments: Solid passer who makes smart decisions in the pocket.