Scouting 2006 draft: Peeking ahead at next year's Top 32

25. Martin Nance, WR, Miami of Ohio: He's 6-5, 210 pounds but can run 4.4 in the 40. That adds up to a heck of a player.

26. Mike Degory, C, Florida: He's the best center in the country, a player adept at blocking for the run and the pass.

27. Derek Hagan, WR, Arizona State: At 6-2, he has good size and speed to become a big-play threat. May miss Andrew Walter some this season.

28. Davin Joseph, G-T, Oklahoma: Joseph has been a powerful guard who excels blocking for the run. The Sooners are moving him to left tackle this season, which will help his stock rise.

29. Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon (Jr.): At 6-5, 345, he has the powerful build to be a run-stuffer on the next level. He also has some quickness to collapse the pocket.

30. Abdul Hodge, LB, Iowa: A South Florida product who has developed into a tackling machine in the Big Ten. At 6-2, 232, he has outstanding speed to get to the football.

31. Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota: Was the Gophers MVP last season even though he shared time with Marion Barber.

32. Michael Huff, FS, Texas: A rangy safety who has started for three years. Huff is a big hitter, but he's good in coverage.

Others to watch: Dallas Sartz, LB/S, Southern California; Kamerian Wimbley, DE, Florida State; Orien Harris, DT, Miami; Greg Eslinger, C, Minnesota; Joseph Addai, RB, LSU; Eric Henderson, DE, Georgia Tech; Pierre Woods, LB, Michigan; Jason Allen, CB, Tennessee; Andrew Whitworth, T, LSU; Max Jean-Gilles, G-T, Georgia; Nate Salley, S, Ohio State; Jarrod Page, S, UCLA.