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The 2005 Fantasy Football season is over for most owners, so it's time to take a look at what we can expect to see in drafts for next season. Obvious events such as trades, free-agent movement and the NFL Draft will alter these results somewhat, but it's still valuable to look ahead and project potential draft position.

This one-man, three-round mock draft is based on a standard-scoring system that rewards one point for each 10 rushing and receiving yards and 25 passing yards, six points for all touchdowns and no penalties for turnovers. One point is also rewarded for receptions regardless of the skill position.

Round One

1. Larry Johnson, RB, Kansas City: The status of RB Priest Holmes could alter Johnson's status as the top overall selection, but at this point it's hard to pass on this talented back. He rushed for 1,150 yards and scored 14 total touchdowns in eight starts after Holmes went down with an injured knee and has 2,000-yard, 30-touchdown potential as a featured back for an entire season.

2. Shaun Alexander, RB, Seattle: Alexander has seen an increase in yards and rushing touchdowns in each of his past three seasons and is one of the league's most durable and explosive backs. The former Alabama standout is a touchdown machine -- he has recorded an incredible 63 total scores from 2003-05 -- and will continue to be the centerpiece of what has become a formidable Seattle offense.

3. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, San Diego: Tomlinson is still one of the league's premiere featured backs, but his lack of production down the stretch this season will cost him the No. 1 overall selection in countless drafts. Still, L.T. should catch 50-60 passes and finish with 1,700-1,800 all-purpose yards and 18-20 total touchdowns and remains an elite choice for owners.

4. Edgerrin James, RB, Indianapolis: James has been one of the league's most consistent backs over the past three seasons, and there's no reason to believe he won't continue to produce 40-50 receptions, 1,700-1,800 yards and 10-15 total touchdowns. There's a chance he won't return to Indianapolis -- he was franchised for this season -- but at this point he's a top-five selection.

5. Tiki Barber, RB, N.Y. Giants: Barber is one of the league's most underrated backs and has emerged as a solid option over the past two seasons. The veteran has recorded better than 2,000 all-purpose yards and double-digit touchdowns in that time and will remain a solid No. 1 back in '06. The fact that Barber will be 31 to start next season aside, it's hard to pass on his level of production.

6. LaMont Jordan, RB, Oakland: Jordan developed into a viable first-round selection after a season with 70 receptions, 1,588 all-purpose yards and 11 total touchdowns as the featured back in Oakland. A versatile athlete even at 5-foot-10 and 230 pounds, Jordan, 27, should continue to find success in silver and black into the foreseeable future.

7. Clinton Portis, RB, Washington: Owners were a bit down on Portis after a "mediocre" first season in Washington, but he bounced back to produce better than 1,400 yards and a double-digit touchdown total. Behind a terrific offensive line and under the guidance of head coach Joe Gibbs, Portis will remain the centerpiece of the team's offense and should have another 1,200-plus yard season.

8. Rudi Johnson, RB, Cincinnati: One of the league's most consistent featured backs, Johnson has rushed for better than 1,400 yards and 12 touchdowns in his first two seasons as Cincinnati's first choice in the backfield. The Auburn product tends to start slow but has scored 18 of his 24 touchdowns in 2003-04 from November to the end of the regular season, which is when owners need him the most.

9. Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis: Jackson recorded better than 40 receptions, 1,300 all-purpose yards and double-digit touchdowns in his first season as the featured back in St. Louis, and he should be able to further improve on those numbers in his third pro season. A versatile athlete who reminds some of Dolphins RB Ricky Williams, Jackson has a bright future ahead for the Rams.

10. Brian Westbrook, RB, Philadelphia: An injured foot has cost Westbrook the final four weeks of the regular season, but he still recorded 61 receptions, 1,233 all-purpose yards and seven total touchdowns. Now that he has a long-term committment and a possible increased role with the expected departure of WR Terrell Owens, Westbrook will be a solid choice in leagues that reward points for receptions.

11. Willis McGahee, RB, Buffalo: McGahee has rushed for 1,134 yards and five touchdowns on the season, but he failed to rush for 100 yards in seven consecutive weeks and was more of a bust in most leagues. However, it's still difficult to look past McGahee's talent and potential to reverse his fortunes and return to the back who rushed for 1,128 yards and 13 touchdowns in 11 starts in his first full season in Buffalo.

12. Terrell Owens, WR, Philadelphia: There's a 99.9 percent chance that Owens will be elsewhere next season and be confined to an incentive-filled contract that will force him to conduct himself in a more professional manner. He remains an enormous gamble without question at this spot in the draft, but it's hard to pass on a wide receiver who produces 80-100 receptions, 1,200-1,400 yards and double-digit touchdowns.

Round Two

13. Peyton Manning, QB, Indianapolis: Manning failed to come close to the 4,557 yards and 49 touchdowns from his record 2004 season, but he's still a durable quarterback with impressive weapons and is a lock to throw for close to 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns as the head of an explosive offensive attack.

14. Carnell Williams, RB, Tampa Bay: The Cadillac has rolled to better than 1,000 yards in his rookie season with the Buccaneers, and there's no question he will continue to improve under the guidance of head coach Jon Gruden. Expect Williams to have 1,200-1,400 yards and eight to 10 touchdowns in 2006.

15. Carson Palmer, QB, Cincinnati: Palmer became the league's most valuable quarterback with close to 4,000 yards and 30-plus touchdowns, and there's no reason to believe he won't continue to produce with athletes like Rudi Johnson and WRs Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh at his disposal.

16. Thomas Jones, RB, Chicago: Jones became the centerpiece of the Chicago offense and recorded career-best numbers across the boards in his second season with the team. The one catch here is the presence of RB Cedric Benson, who could have a chance to unseat him in the preseason.

17. Chad Johnson, WR, Cincinnati: Johnson has developed into one of the most consistent and durable wideouts in the league with at least 90 receptions, 1,274 yards and nine touchdowns over the past three seasons. With Carson Palmer at the helm of a solid offense, Johnson will remain a solid No. 1 wideout.

18. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Arizona: One of the league's top wide receivers, Fitzgerald has incredible skills and the potential to become one of the most productive wideouts to ever grace the gridiron. In an offense that's built to pass and with WR Anquan Boldin at his side, Fitzgerald should be a statistical monster.

19. Antonio Gates, TE, San Diego: Gates, who was suspended for the regular-season opener, has still recorded 86 receptions, 1.078 yards and an impressive 10 touchdowns this season. He's a wide receiver in a tight end's frame and should be considered a solid second-round choice in all formats.

20. Steve Smith, WR, Carolina: Smith is a cinch winner of the Comeback Player of the Year award and has become the best wide receiver in Fantasy Football after a season with better than 1,400 yards and double-digit touchdowns.

21. Samkon Gado, RB, Green Bay: Gado is the favorite to be the Packers' featured back next season, and it's hard to overlook what he did in five full contests (467 yards, 5 TDs). However, his value could fall should the team decide to retain either RBs Ahman Green or Najeh Davenport.

22. Warrick Dunn, RB, Atlanta: Dunn doesn't find the end zone has much as owners would like, but he's still a versatile back who can record 30-40 receptions with better than 1,500 all-purpose yards and five to seven touchdowns.

23. Corey Dillon, RB, New England: Injuries and his extended age (31) are cause for some concern, but Dillon's nose for the end zone and role as the Patriots' featured back make him valuable to owners nonetheless.

24. Torry Holt, WR, St. Louis: Holt has recorded better than 91 receptions and at least 1,302 yards in each of his past three seasons and will continue to be a consistent and productive No. 1 wide receiver in all formats.

Round Three

25. Domanick Davis, RB, Houston: Davis' proneness to injuries and the potential addition of USC RB Reggie Bush are issues to be considered, but at this point he remains a versatile and productive choice.

26. Anquan Boldin, WR, Arizona: Boldin is as talented as his teammate Fitzgerald, but injuries have been a problem over the past two seasons. Still, he should be considered a solid No. 1 FF wideout.

27. Marvin Harrison, WR, Indianapolis: Harrison has finished with 80-plus receptions, 1,100-plus yards and double-digit touchdowns in seven consecutive seasons and remains a solid option at this point in drafts.

28. Deuce McAllister, RB, New Orleans: Featured backs tend to need at least one full season to recover from major knee reconstruction, but it will be hard to pass on McAllister with the 28th overall selection.

29. Randy Moss, WR, Oakland: Injuries and a lack of rapport with QB Kerry Collins cost owners who drafted Moss, but he's still well worth a third-round selectionin most formats.

30. Jamal Lewis, RB, Baltimore: Lewis was an enormous bust this season, but he should return to 100 percent in the offseason and is viable choice at this point regardless of where he lands in 2006.

31. Tony Gonzalez, TE, Kansas City: While his visits to the end zone were more limited than in past seasons, Gonzalez finished with better than 70 receptions and 800-plus yards and remains a nice option.

32. Julius Jones, RB, Dallas: The presence of RB Marion Barber is cause for some concern, but Jones remains a talented back who has the skills to produce 1,200-plus yards and eight to 10 touchdowns.

33. Mike Anderson, RB, Denver: Anderson rushed for 1,000-plus yards and double-digit touchdowns as the featured back in Denver and is solid at this point, though RB Tatum Bell will also be in the mix.

34. Reuben Droughns, RB, Cleveland: Droughns became the first Cleveland back to rush for 1,000 yards since 1985 and is a better receiver out of the backfield than most people think.

35. Donovan McNabb, QB, Philadelphia: McNabb could fall into the fourth or fifth round if the Eagles don't add an impact wide reveiver, but at this point he's still worth the 35th overall selection.

36. Hines Ward, WR, Pittsburgh: Ward was a bit inconsistent overall, but he has still scored double-digit touchdowns in three of the past four seasons.

Mailbag

Dave Spaeth, Atlanta: Which two backs should I start: Larry Johnson, Clinton Portis, Thomas Jones or Dominic Rhodes?

M.F.: Johnson is a no-brainer and Portis should get the nod ahead of Jones because the 'Skins will lean on him in a must-win situation at Philadelphia.

Stan Gilmore, Baltimore: Should I retain Tom Brady or Byron Leftwich?

M.F.: Brady is underrated, durable and productive and a much better choice than Leftwich.

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Michael Fabiano is the champion of the 2005 Gridiron Guru II Experts League.