Clark Judge Mock

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Mock Draft: Clark Judge

By Clark Judge
SportsLine.com Senior Writer
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[/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica] Clark Judge predicts the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft, which will be held in New York City on April 29 and 30. (Updated on April 7, 2006) [/FONT]

2006 NFL Mock Draft

1. Houston Texans

Reggie Bush, RB, USC: Texans make commitment to David Carr, take best player in draft.
2. New Orleans Saints

D'Brickashaw Ferguson, T, Virginia: Looking to trade out with someone in search of a quarterback.
3. Tennessee Titans

Matt Leinart, QB, USC: Norm Chow just got lucky, reunites with his favorite quarterback.
4. N.Y. Jets

Mario Williams, DE, N.C. State: Will consider a quarterback here, but looking to replace John Abraham, too.
5. Green Bay Packers

A.J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State: Can't believe he lasted this long; could be best player in draft.
6. San Francisco 49ers

Michael Huff, DB, Texas: Can play cornerback or safety; 49ers need defensive help everywhere.
7. Oakland Raiders

Vince Young, QB, Texas: Raiders hoping he's here; if so, he doesn't get past them.
8. Buffalo Bills

Winston Justice, T, USC: A makeup pick for Mike Williams; Bills need help up front.
9. Detroit Lions

Ernie Sims, LB, Florida State: Lions almost took Demarcus Ware last year; Sims' stock soaring since combine.
10. Arizona Cardinals

Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland: Denny Green can't pass up offense; could be premier player.
11. St. Louis Rams

Tye Hill, CB, Clemson: He's small but might be best pure cover corner in draft.
12. Cleveland Browns

Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon: At his age, Ted Washington won't last long; here's a perfect understudy.
13. Baltimore Ravens

Jimmy Williams, DB, Va. Tech: Can play corner or safety, and Ravens need help at both positions.
14. Philadelphia Eagles

Broderick Bunkley, DT, Florida State: Andy Reid can never have enough defensive linemen.
15. Denver Broncos (from Atlanta)

Chad Jackson, WR, Florida: It's a reach, but Broncos must start addressing life after Rod Smith.
16. Miami Dolphins

Marcus McNeill, T, Auburn: Now that Dolphins have franchise quarterback, they need to protect him.
17. Minnesota Vikings

Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt: Vikes hoped he would last; now they have their QB of the future.
18. Dallas Cowboys

Donte Whitner, S, Ohio State: Fits a need; Cowboys in search of young partner for Roy Williams.
19. San Diego Chargers

Eric Winston, T, Miami: Roman Oben might be finished; Chargers need to protect Philip Rivers.
20. Kansas City Chiefs

Kamerion Wimbley, DE, Florida State: Never enough defense or pass rushers in Kansas City.
21. New England Patriots

Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota: It's time to start thinking of life after Corey Dillon.
22. Denver Broncos (from Washington)

Mathias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College: Lost Trevor Pryce in free agency; can always use help on outside.
23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Antonio Cromartie, CB, Florida State: Injury makes him a risk, but he can sit and learn for a season.
24. Cincinnati Bengals

Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA: Great athlete becomes another target for Carson Palmer.
25. N.Y. Giants

Bobby Carpenter, LB, Ohio State: G-Men learned hard way you never have enough linebackers.
26. Chicago Bears

Jonathan Joseph, CB, South Carolina: Bears looking for someone to complement Nathan Vasher.
27. Carolina Panthers

LenDale White, RB, USC: Panthers lost Stephen Davis and unsure if DeShaun Foster can stay healthy.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars

DeMeco Ryans, LB, Alabama: TE a possibility, too, but need to replace Akin Ayodele.
29. N.Y. Jets (from Denver)

Nick Mangold, C, Ohio State: Lost Kevin Mawae; must start rebuilding offense line.
30. Indianapolis Colts

DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis: Looking to replace Edgerrin James; UCLA's Maurice Drew a possibility.
31. Seattle Seahawks

Jason Allen, DB, Tennessee: Seahawks made huge strides with defense; keep adding to it.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers

Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State: Short at this position; looking to give Hines Ward help.

 

[Rack]

I hate this mock.

 

[Natedawg44]

I'd rather have Wimbley but Whitner is decent value in an area of need.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

I don't care for the mock but I did find this interesting.

9. Detroit Lions Ernie Sims, LB, Florida State: Lions almost took Demarcus Ware last year; Sims' stock soaring since combine.