Gil Brandt's TOP 12 3/5/06 ====== 1. Reggie Bush, RB, Southern Cal: Bush (5-10 7/8, 201) could be the first running back to go No. 1 overall in the draft since 1995. Twenty-three running backs have been picked No. 1 overall in draft history. 2. Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt: Before the 2005 season, Cutler (6-3¼, 226) was not projected to be picked in Round 1. He finished with 21 TDs and 9 INTs. His Combine workout has also improved his draft status. 3. Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland: Davis (6-3¼, 254) ran the fastest time ever for his position at the Combine. He can play at tight end, H-back or wide receiver. 4. D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia: Only one player on the offensive line had longer arms that Ferguson's 35½ inches. The 6-6, 312 Ferguson started four years at Virginia. He missed just two games in 2005 with an injury. He will play for many years. 5. A.J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State: The best way to describe Hawk (6-1, 248) is he will most likely be the next Mike Singletary. He has great traits and leadership qualities. 6. Tye Hill, CB, Clemson: Hill (5-9 5/8, 185) has the speed (4.34 in 40), jumping ability (41-inch vertical and 10-foot-9 long) and great quickness for his position. He had 3 INTs in 2005. 7. Michael Huff, CB/S, Texas: Huff (6-0, 204) can play safety or corner. He started four years at Texas. He had a 40½-inch vertical and a 10-foot-5 long jump. 8. Matt Leinart, QB, Southern Cal: Leinart (6-4 7/8, 223) can start as a rookie. He passed for 99 TDs and 10,683 yards at USC. The team won 37 of 39 games he started. 9. Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota: Maroney (5-11 7/8, 217) can weigh 225 in the NFL. He played three years at Minnesota and rushed for 3,933 yards including 1,355 yards in 2005. He shared time last season with another RB -- Gary Russell -- who also gained over 1,000 yards rushing. 10. Haloti Ngata, DL, Oregon: Ngata (6-4 1/8, 338) is a run stopper with strength (37 reps) and speed (5.12 in the 40). He had three sacks in 2005. 11. Mario Williams, DE, NC State: Williams (6-7, 295) ran under 4.7 (4.66), had 35 lifts and a 40½-inch vertical. The three-year starter had 13 sacks in 2005 and 20 tackles for losses. 12. Vince Young, QB, Texas: Young (6-4 5/8, 229) had 467 yards total offense against Southern Cal in the Rose Bowl. He rallied his team in the fourth quarter at Ohio State. All he does is win, but he needs to learn how to play under center and he will. NFL.com
Until I read that they were in ABC order I thought it would be insanity to rank Hill over Huff. Also Matt Leinart at 7 after he talks about how amazing he was in college would've been stupid. Anyway it is a good top 12 list but value wise I still don't believe Ngata should be in there. Ngata is a workout warrior with a low work ethnic and will probably give whoever he goes to big headaches from taking plays off. Throw Hali or another one of the Williams in there instead...
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!! I know, GH ... the old sage absolutely refuses to come clean with the fans and tell us what he's really thinking Pisses me off too, cause that old man is THE MACK DADDY of all Draft Gurus ... I'd kill to see his actual rankings, but he'll never share them
