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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.

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

2. New Orleans Saints

3. Tennessee Titans

4. N.Y. Jets

5. Green Bay Packers

6. San Francisco 49ers

7. Oakland Raiders

8. Buffalo Bills

9. Detroit Lions

10. Arizona Cardinals

11. St. Louis Rams

12. Cleveland Browns

13. Baltimore Ravens

14. Philadelphia Eagles

15. Denver Broncos (from Atlanta)

16. Miami Dolphins

17. Minnesota Vikings

18. Dallas Cowboys

19. San Diego Chargers

20. Kansas City Chiefs

21. New England Patriots

22. Denver Broncos (from Washington)

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

24. Cincinnati Bengals

25. N.Y. Giants

26. Chicago Bears

27. Carolina Panthers

28. Jacksonville Jaguars

29. N.Y. Jets (from Denver)

30. Indianapolis Colts

31. Seattle Seahawks

32. Pittsburgh Steelers
