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[SoCalBronco]

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.

[Northman]

7) * Ahmad Brooks MLB Virginia

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

Outstanding player.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

SoCal - What do you hear about Winston's injury situation. He could be the LT some want at the late pick next year, with the Broncs grabbing one of the great DL with the Washington pick.

[Mr. Trout]

I wouldn't mind Darnell Bing with our second pick in the first round.

[SoCalBronco]

Originally Posted by Big Guy

SoCal - What do you hear about Winston's injury situation. He could be the LT some want at the late pick next year, with the Broncs grabbing one of the great DL with the Washington pick.

He's almost ready to go. Held out of the spring practices. He is already an elite pass protector but he needs work in the run game. I agree with you, with the skins pick, likely significantly higher than ours, we should go DLine, hopefully Rodrique Wright. I dont think Winston will be there around 20-22 though, which is where i forsee our pick right now. He will prolly go somewhere around 10-15.

[elsid13]

I also like Winston, since he was college TE, you know he can move. His style of plau would fit this line nicely.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

He's almost ready to go. Held out of the spring practices. He is already an elite pass protector but he needs work in the run game. I agree with you, with the skins pick, likely significantly higher than ours, we should go DLine, hopefully Rodrique Wright. I dont think Winston will be there around 20-22 though, which is where i forsee our pick right now. He will prolly go somewhere around 10-15.

Can you make a few phone calls to insure he has an ingrown toenail or something like that around combine time?

I like Wright, but I always have a preference for the outside rush, so I am hoping for Williams.

[SoCalBronco]

Originally Posted by Big Guy

Can you make a few phone calls to insure he has an ingrown toenail or something like that around combine time?

I like Wright, but I always have a preference for the outside rush, so I am hoping for Williams.

Depending on how Warren does this season and whether we reacquire him, i will want either DE or DT. You know if the Skins do badly enough, we could snag Kiwi. Man that guy is a beast physically. He had like 11.5 sacks last year and well over 20 TFL and he was still called "very raw" so under season under his belt he could replace Trevor as our big threat on the outside.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

Depending on how Warren does this season and whether we reacquire him, i will want either DE or DT. You know if the Skins do badly enough, we could snag Kiwi. Man that guy is a beast physically. He had like 11.5 sacks last year and well over 20 TFL and he was still called "very raw" so under season under his belt he could replace Trevor as our big threat on the outside.

I have a cousin who coaches in Indy where Kiwi is from. He said Kiwi needed to be separated from some of his friends is the reason why he ended up at BC. Not sure what that really means, but hope for his sake it worked.

[BFDD]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

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.

I'd like 1 of these 2

[delany]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/footb...6_x.htm?csp=34

Rank	Pos.	Player	School	Ht.	Wt.	40	Proj. rd
1	QB	Matt Leinart	Southern California	6-5	225	4.82	1
2	OT	D'Brickashaw Ferguson	Virginia	6-5	298	5.08	1
3	DE	Mathias Kiwanuka	Boston College	6-7	261	4.74	1
4	DT	Haloti Ngata	Oregon	6-4	336	5.05	1
5	OT	Marcus McNeill	Auburn	6-8	340	5.23	1
6	ILB	Ahmad Brooks	Virginia	6-4	249	4.64	1
7	OT	Jonathan Scott	Texas	6-7	310	5.18	1
8	OLB	A.J. Hawk	Ohio State	6-2	242	4.52	1
9	CB	Will Blackmon	Boston College	6-0	198	4.45	1
10	DT	Gabe Watson	Michigan	6-4	333	5.19	1
11	FS	Jason Allen	Tennessee	6-2	200	4.36	1
12	OLB	Chad Greenway	Iowa	6-4	239	4.68	1
13	DT	Rodrique Wright	Texas	6-4	317	5.05	1
14	RB	DeAngelo Williams	Memphis	5-9	217	4.48	1
15	ILB	Abdul Hodge	Iowa	6-2	235	4.64	1
16	TE	Marcedes Lewis	UCLA	6-5	256	4.74	1
17	CB	Jimmy Williams	Virginia Tech	6-3	213	4.46	1
18	OG	Max Jean-Gilles	Georgia	6-4	340	5.24	1
19	OT	Eric Winston	Miami (Fla.)	6-7	301	4.85	1
20	WR	Derek Hagan	Arizona State	6-2	192	4.46	1
21	DE	Loren Howard	Northwestern	6-4	280	4.73	1
22	DT	Orien Harris	Miami (Fla.)	6-4	303	4.86	1
23	C	Mike Degory	Florida	6-5	314	5.26	1
24	SS	Greg Threat	Miami (Fla.)	6-2	193	4.52	1
25	OT	Andrew Whitworth	LSU	6-7	325	5.22	1
26	C	Greg Eslinger	Minnesota	6-2	287	5.06	1
27	FS	Michael Huff	Texas	6-1	200	4.47	1
28	CB	Kelly Jennings	Miami (Fla.)	6-0	177	4.42	1
29	ILB	Leon Williams	Miami (Fla.)	6-4	237	4.58	1-2
30	CB	Chijioke Onyenegecha	Oklahoma	6-1	206	4.36	1-2

[Play2win]

a TE being taken before any WRs?!? Yeah, right!

[SoCalBronco]

Leon Williams a first round draft pick?

Hell will freeze over first. More like a 6th round pick.

[Bronco LB 59]

I hope Greg Eslinger drops on the draft board because of his size. He has Denver Broncos offensive lineman written all over him.

[delany]

It will be interesting to see if McNeil or Ferguson improves their draft stock this year.

McNeils size is VERY impressive and I see both players going in the top 10. Maybe even McNeil ahead of Ferguson.

Is it no coincidence that McNeil was blocking for two high #1 picks last year.

[dbroncos31]

Originally Posted by SoCalBronco

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.

some guys i'd like. i cannot wait to see hester destroy the ACC like he destroyed Florida.

[-Slap-]

Is Devin Hester related to former Raider no talent WR Jesse Hester?

[dbroncos31]

Originally Posted by -Slap-

Is Devin Hester related to former Raider no talent WR Jesse Hester?

i hope not. i like DH...

[dustybottoms]

Originally Posted by Bronco LB 52

I hope Greg Eslinger drops on the draft board because of his size. He has Denver Broncos offensive lineman written all over him.

Amen to that