THE SIX KINGS Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Bush, Leinart projected in top two By Mel Kiper Jr. Here's my first-round projection for the 2006 NFL draft. I put this list together by taking a look at the general area where each player should go, then placing the player on a team where he filled one of that particular team's top three needs. In this projection, there are 17 underclassmen in the first round, with Reggie Bush and Vince Young leading the way as the first and third picks of the draft. This is my first projection, but it won't be my last of this season. I will submit another first-round projection after the Senior Bowl, followed by one after the NFL Combine. 2006 Draft Projection * denotes underclassman 1. Houston -- *Reggie Bush, RB, USC 2. New Orleans -- Matt Leinart, QB, USC 3. Tennessee -- *Vince Young, QB, Texas 4. New York Jets -- D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia 5. Green Bay -- *Mario Williams, DE, NC State 6. Oakland -- A.J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State 7. San Francisco -- DeMeco Ryans, LB, Alabama 8. Buffalo -- *Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon 9. Detroit -- Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt 10. Arizona -- DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis 11. St. Louis -- *Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland 12. Cleveland -- Chad Greenway, LB, Iowa 13. Baltimore -- Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State 14. Philadelphia -- *Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State 15. Atlanta -- Michael Huff, DB, Texas 16. Miami -- *Winston Justice, OT, USC 17. Minnesota -- *LenDale White, RB, USC 18. Dallas -- Jimmy Williams, DB, Virginia Tech 19. San Diego -- *Ko Simpson, DB, South Carolina 20. Kansas City -- *Ashton Youboty, CB, Ohio State 21. New England -- Bobby Carpenter, LB, Ohio State 22. Denver (from Wash.) -- Mathias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College 23. Tampa Bay -- Derek Hagan, WR, Arizona State 24. Cincinnati -- Claude Wroten, DT, LSU 25. New York Giants -- *Ernie Sims, LB, Florida State 26. Chicago -- *Leonard Pope, TE, Georgia 27. Carolina -- *Anthony Fasano, TE, Notre Dame 28. Pittsburgh -- *Antonio Cromartie, CB, Florida State 29. Jacksonville -- Thomas Howard, LB, UTEP 30. Indianapolis -- *Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota 31. Denver -- *Darnell Bing, DB, USC 32. Seattle -- *Chad Jackson, WR, Florida Breakdown by positions in first round Quarterbacks -- 3 Running backs -- 4 Wide receivers -- 3 Tight ends -- 3 Offensive linemen -- 2 Defensive linemen -- 5 Linebackers -- 6 Defensive backs -- 6 Most by school in first-round projection USC (5) -- Bush, Leinart, Justice, White, Bing Ohio State (4) -- Hawk, Holmes, Youboty, Carpenter Texas (2) -- Young, Huff Florida State (2) -- Sims, Cromartie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DO Jaded Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I like the fact that he has Seattle beating Denver in the SB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Maroney will not be there when the Colts draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I love a good defensive draft. Just under 100 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebartender Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 I just can't see the Eagles taking a WR in the first round this year. Too many need on the O & D lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borge007 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 Queens hopefully will take Maroney- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Skinman Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 28. Pittsburgh -- *Antonio Cromartie, CB, Florida State Do you think he will still be available for the Steelers at the 32 spot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 (edited) I think Philly, NE, Carolina, Jax and Pittsburgh will be hard pressed to not consider White or Maroney at their picks. Edited January 19, 2006 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 White to the Vikings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 White to the Vikings.... 1276551[/snapback] Lions:WR Vikings:RB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I think Philly, NE, Carolina, Jax and Pittsburgh will be hard pressed to not consider White or Maroney at their picks. 1276540[/snapback] I'd be shocked if Reid takes anything other than a lineman in the 1st. Its just not his style. That said I'd be happy if he did get an everydown back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitem0nkey Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 does anyone know were i can find a list that has the top 20 QBs, RBs, and so on, in a list by Mel Kiper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainHook Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 (edited) I'd be shocked if Reid takes anything other than a lineman in the 1st. Its just not his style. That said I'd be happy if he did get an everydown back. 1276566[/snapback] Yeah, I know. But can you imagine putting LenDale White back there with Westbrook? It would be a great pick. Philly would finally be able to have a running game between the tackles. And let's be honest, Westbrook is not an everydown back that can survive a full NFL season. And they could finally give up on Buckhalter. Edited January 20, 2006 by CaptainHook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE SIX KINGS Posted January 20, 2006 Author Share Posted January 20, 2006 does anyone know were i can find a list that has the top 20 QBs, RBs, and so on, in a list by Mel Kiper? 1276567[/snapback] Top 5 as of 1-12-06 Top 5 players by positionBy Mel Kiper Jr. Jan. 12, 2006 | Now that underclassmen are declaring for the NFL draft, the Top 5 list will take on a different look in the coming weeks. Instead of Top 5 Seniors by Position, it is now Top 5 Players by Position, based on seniors and underclassmen who are involved in the draft process. Expect many more changes in the next few weeks, since underclassmen have until Jan. 15 to declare for April's draft. Quarterbacks 1. Matt Leinart, USC 2. Vince Young, Texas (Junior) 3. Jay Cutler, Vanderbilt 4. Brodie Croyle, Alabama 5. Charlie Whitehurst, Clemson 5a. Omar Jacobs, Bowling Green (Junior) Running Backs 1. Reggie Bush, USC 2. DeAngelo Williams, Memphis 3. LenDale White, USC 4. Laurence Maroney, Minnesota 5. Maurice Drew, UCLA 5a. Joseph Addai, LSU 5b. Brian Calhoun, Wisconsin Fullbacks 1. Lawrence Vickers, Colorado 2. J.D. Runnels, Oklahoma 3. Matt Bernstein, Wisconsin 4. Daccus Turman, South Carolina 5. David Kirtman, USC Wide Receivers 1. Santonio Holmes, Ohio State (Junior) 2. Derek Hagan, Arizona State 3. Sinorice Moss, Miami 4. Chad Jackson, Florida (Junior) 5. Maurice Stovall, Notre Dame 5a. Hank Baskett, New Mexico Tight Ends 1. Vernon Davis, Maryland (Junior) 2. Leonard Pope, Georgia (Junior) 3. Anthony Fasano, Notre Dame (Junior) 4. Dominique Byrd, USC 5. Marcedes Lewis, UCLA 5a. Owen Daniels, Wisconsin 5b. David Thomas, Texas Tackles 1. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Virginia 2. Winston Justice, USC (Junior) 3. Ryan O'Callaghan, California 4. Jeremy Trueblood, Boston College 5. Marcus McNeill, Auburn 5a. Andrew Whitworth, LSU 5b. Eric Winston, Miami Guards 1. Jason Spitz, Louisville 2. Taitusi Lutui, USC 3. Max Jean-Gilles, Georgia 4. Kevin Boothe, Cornell 5. Rob Sims, Ohio State 5a. Davin Joseph, Oklahoma Centers 1. Ryan Cook, New Mexico 2. Nick Mangold, Ohio State 3. Greg Eslinger, Minnesota 4. Mike Degory, Florida 5. Todd Londot, Miami (Ohio) Place Kickers 1. Stephen Gostkowski, Memphis 2. Josh Huston, Ohio State 3. Connor Hughes, Virginia 4. Deric Yaussi, Wyoming 5. Kurt Smith, Virginia Defensive Ends 1. Mario Williams, NC State (Junior) 2. Tamba Hali, Penn State 3. Mathias Kiwanuka, Boston College 4. Kamerion Wimbley, Florida State 5. Manny Lawson, NC State 5a. Elvis Dumervil, Louisville 5b. Ray Edwards, Purdue (Junior) 5c. Jason Hatcher, Grambling Defensive Tackles 1. Haloti Ngata, Oregon 2. Orien Harris, Miami 3. Claude Wroten, LSU 4. Brodrick Bunkley, Florida State 5. Kyle Williams, LSU 5a. Titus Adams, Nebraska Inside Linebackers 1. D'Qwell Jackson, Maryland 2. Abdul Hodge, Iowa 3. Kai Parham, Virginia (Junior) 4. Gerris Wilkinson, Georgia Tech 5. Oliver Hoyte, NC State Outside Linebackers 1. A.J. Hawk, Ohio State 2. DeMeco Ryans, Alabama 3. Chad Greenway, Iowa 4. Ernie Sims, Florida St. (Junior) 5. Bobby Carpenter, Ohio State 5a. Thomas Howard, UTEP 5b. Stephen Tulloch, N.C. State (Junior) 5c. Cameron Vaughn, LSU Cornerbacks 1. Jimmy Williams, Virginia Tech 2. Ashton Youboty, Ohio St. (Junior) 3. Antonio Cromartie, Florida State (Junior) 4. Anwar Phillips, Penn State 5. Johnathan Joseph, South Carolina (Junior) 5a. Kelly Jennings, Miami 5b. Marcus Hudson, NC State 5c. Jason Allen, Tennessee 5d. DeMario Minter, Georgia 5e. Alan Zemaitis, Penn State Safeties 1. Michael Huff, Texas 2. Ko Simpson, South Carolina (Junior) 3. Donte Whitner, Ohio St. (Junior) 4. Anthony Smith, Syracuse 5. Danieal Manning, Abilene Christian (Junior) 5a. Bernard Pollard, Purdue (Junior) 5b. Dwayne Slay, Texas Tech 5c. Daniel Bullocks, Nebraska Punters 1. John Torp, Colorado 2. Steve Weatherford, Illinois 3. Jeff Williams, Adams State (Colo.) 4. Tom Malone, USC 5. Sam Paulescu, Oregon State Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Tight Ends1. Vernon Davis, Maryland (Junior) 2. Leonard Pope, Georgia (Junior) 3. Anthony Fasano, Notre Dame (Junior) 4. Dominique Byrd, USC 5. Marcedes Lewis, UCLA 5a. Owen Daniels, Wisconsin 5b. David Thomas, Texas Totally disagree here. Vernon Davis probably deserves top-billing, but Byrd and others over Marcedes Lewis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Titans will take Vince Young at 1.3 if they dont trade down AND he is there. Other observations: Demeco Ryans is the best Defensive player in this draft. He will be a better player than Hawk at the next level. Jay Cutler will be the best pro QB in this draft. Debrickashaw Ferguson is overated and will be serviceable but not really any better OT than can be had in the 2nd and 3rd rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Totally disagree here. Vernon Davis probably deserves top-billing, but Byrd and others over Marcedes Lewis? 1276593[/snapback] I'd give the nod to Pope over Lewis since he's bigger and a better blocker. Even though the teams may take Lewis hoping for another Gates\"basketball player" type with good hands, I think Pope could be a beast in the red zone. It all depends on if they want a more well-rounded TE or someone with potentially greater athleticism who could stretch the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godtomsatan Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 4. New York Jets -- D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia What happened to naming your kid "Bob" or "Steve" or "Joe"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I posted in a thread a week or to ago, when the Packer Homers were discussing their 1st round draft pick, and it appears MK agrees with me about Mario Williams-trust me Packer Nation, KGB would pay this kid himself to play the other DE, he's going to be an excellent player, and is much more ahead of Peppers at this time in their careers. I'd love to see him fall to Carolina-aint gonna happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 The Panthers are going to resign McRee, so the DT is set. Big Kid (Jenkins) will be back next year as well-hopefully his bad fortunes have come to an end(man the D will be a force with him back). So, the Panthers will go offense in the draft, but I'm not so sure about a TE though, but we shall see in April. I'd like to see another possesion TE brought in via Wesley Walls, as Mangum and Gaines are never going to be Stud TE's. I must confess to not knowing about the Lad from ND-possesion or blocking. Still think TJ Williams from NC State will be the steal at TE in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I'd give the nod to Pope over Lewis since he's bigger and a better blocker. Even though the teams may take Lewis hoping for another Gates\"basketball player" type with good hands, I think Pope could be a beast in the red zone. It all depends on if they want a more well-rounded TE or someone with potentially greater athleticism who could stretch the field. 1276619[/snapback] OK, didn't see enough of Pope this season... but putting Lewis under Byrd is straight-up silly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I'd like to see the Panthers take Derek Hagan, he would be a great fit IMO. Great hands ( unlike Colbert ), and very polished ( unlike Colbert ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no one Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Dallas will take one of these two: Winston Justice, OT, USC Marcus McNeill, OT Auburn One other IF he's still on the board they will consider. Jay Cutler, QB Vanderbilt Dallas will be looking to fix the O-line and get some youth at QB & WR. On defense they will look to add a LB with Dat's career in question and they still need to get a reliable free saftey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Holliday Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 I am hoping my Lions end up with Haloti Ngata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted January 20, 2006 Share Posted January 20, 2006 Why does Kiper have the Rams taking a tight end? They need help on defense. A tight end for the Bears was a reasonable pick before they got Steve Smithed last Sunday. I think da' Bears need to take the best DB available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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