Mock Draft: Clark Judge
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 28, 2006)
Who they should take | Who they will take
| 2006 NFL Mock Draft |
| 1. Houston Texans | ||
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Mario Williams, DE, N.C. State: He makes it to the Texans after continuing speculation that Reggie Bush would be the top overall pick. | |
| 2. New Orleans Saints | ||
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Reggie Bush, RB, USC: You don't pass on Gale Sayers. | |
| 3. Tennessee Titans | ||
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Vince Young, QB, Texas: GM Floyd Reese wins tug of war over quarterbacks. | |
| 4. N.Y. Jets | ||
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Matt Leinart, QB, USC: Jets keep insisting they won't draft Leinart; I don't believe them. | |
| 5. Green Bay Packers | ||
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A.J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State: He's a steal at this position; he could be best defender in draft. | |
| 6. San Francisco 49ers | ||
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Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland: Finally, some relief for beleaguered quarterback Alex Smith. | |
| 7. Oakland Raiders | ||
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Michael Huff, CB-S, Texas: Raiders subtract Charles Woodson, add premier DB of draft. | |
| 8. Buffalo Bills | ||
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D'Brickashaw Ferguson, T, Virginia: He slides this far if Jets don't take him at fourth spot. | |
| 9. Detroit Lions | ||
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Ernie Sims, LB, Florida State: Lions might've taken DeMarcus Ware last year; now they recoup. | |
| 10. Arizona Cardinals | ||
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Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt: Finally, a chance to atone for passing on Ben Roethlisberger. | |
| 11. St. Louis Rams | ||
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Tye Hill, CB, Clemson: There's a fight going on at Rams, with Hill the topic of debate. | |
| 12. Cleveland Browns | ||
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Brodrick Bunkley, DT, Florida State: Step 1 in trying to solve Pittsburgh's rushing attack. | |
| 13. Baltimore Ravens | ||
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Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon: The worst-kept secret: Ravens need to secure the middle of defense. | |
| 14. Philadelphia Eagles | ||
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Winston Justice, T, USC: Club starts taking steps to protect Donovan McNabb. | |
| 15. Denver Broncos (from Atlanta) | ||
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Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota: Mike Shanahan knows you can never have enough backs. | |
| 16. Miami Dolphins | ||
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Kamerion Wimbley, DE, Florida State: Would consider WR, T and Manny Lawson, too. | |
| 17. Minnesota Vikings | ||
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Chad Greenway, LB, Iowa: Vikes go for Cutler if he lasts this long; he shouldn't. | |
| 18. Dallas Cowboys | ||
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Manny Lawson, DE, N.C. State: The closest thing to DeMarcus Ware in this year's draft. | |
| 19. San Diego Chargers | ||
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Antonio Cromartie, CB, Florida State: Chargers weighing him vs. South Carolina's Joseph. | |
| 20. Kansas City Chiefs | ||
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Donte Whitner, S, Ohio State: Kansas City can always use speed at a key defensive position. | |
| 21. New England Patriots | ||
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Bobby Carpenter, LB, Ohio State: Might take a RB, too, but how do they pass Mike Vrabel look-alike? | |
| 22. San Francisco 49ers (from Washington through Denver) | ||
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Jimmy Williams, DB, Va. Tech: You name it, they need it; let's start with the best CB available. | |
| 23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ||
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Johnathan Joseph, CB, South Carolina: OL a possibility, with Auburn's Marcus McNeill the best choice here. | |
| 24. Cincinnati Bengals | ||
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Jason Allen, CB-S, Tennessee: Bengals will upgrade their secondary with the versatile Allen. | |
| 25. N.Y. Giants | ||
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Kelly Jennings, DB, Miami: Giants look for secondary help; Jennings could be what they're looking for. | |
| 26. Chicago Bears | ||
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Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA: Time to start adding targets for Rex Grossman. | |
| 27. Carolina Panthers | ||
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LenDale White, RB, USC: Too good a fit for Carolina offense to pass up. | |
| 28. Jacksonville Jaguars | ||
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DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis: The Fred Taylor era is all but over; Jags look for replacement. | |
| 29. N.Y. Jets (from Denver) | ||
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Nick Mangold, C, Ohio State: Rich Braham turns 36; time to find a successor. | |
| 30. Indianapolis Colts | ||
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Joseph Addai, RB, LSU: Need to replace Edgerrin James; here's their best chance. | |
| 31. Seattle Seahawks | ||
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Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State: Loss of Joe Jurevicius puts Seahawks in market for WR. | |
| 32. Pittsburgh Steelers | ||
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Sinorice Moss, WR, Miami: Steelers just found replacement for Antwaan Randle El. | |
