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NFL Draft preview
In preparation for Saturday and Sunday's NFL Draft, here is a look at who might end up where
Dakota Rubin
Issue date: 4/25/06 Section: Sports
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The two-day, seven round marathon that is the NFL Draft gets underway this Saturday from Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
For the second time in five years the Huston Texans have the coveted, yet treacherous, first pick. USC's superstar Reggie Bush is the best player in the draft and would be the logical pick at number one, but is the running back the right pick for the Texans?
The organization has been feeling a lot of pressure from supporters to bring in homegrown quarterback Vince Young from the University of Texas. The Texans need to withstand the pressure and draft Bush. Some of Bush's mind-blowing stats include his average 8.7 yards per carry and a rushing total of 1658 yards last season. Bush is a special player that only comes along once in a very long time and it would be foolish of the Texans to pass on him.
After Bush is taken the draft gets interesting. It is a well-accepted fact that N.C. State defensive end Mario Williams is the second best player but it is still unclear whether or not he will be taken with the second pick. New Orleans is the owner of that pick and while they could use William's speed and skill a trade may be the best course of action for the Saints.
The other player that will be considered at number two is USC's Matt Leinart. After leading the Trojans to back-to-back championship games and winning the Heisman Trophy in 2004, the quarterback is regarded as the most NFL-ready signal caller. If he is not taken at number two look for the Tennessee Titans to snatch him up with the third pick.
The quarterback position has created one of the most intriguing storylines surrounding the draft. What once was a two horse race for the top quarterback has grown to three in the last couple of weeks.
Leinart and Young have been vying for the top spot since their epic Rose Bowl battle, but Vanderbilt's Jay Cutler has recently jumped into the picture after a meteoric rise in his draft stock.
Leinart is the safest pick of the three. He played in a pro-style system for four years at USC and has proven he is ready for the next level. His arm strength and quickness are question marks but his knowledge of the game gives him an edge over the competition.
For the second time in five years the Huston Texans have the coveted, yet treacherous, first pick. USC's superstar Reggie Bush is the best player in the draft and would be the logical pick at number one, but is the running back the right pick for the Texans?
The organization has been feeling a lot of pressure from supporters to bring in homegrown quarterback Vince Young from the University of Texas. The Texans need to withstand the pressure and draft Bush. Some of Bush's mind-blowing stats include his average 8.7 yards per carry and a rushing total of 1658 yards last season. Bush is a special player that only comes along once in a very long time and it would be foolish of the Texans to pass on him.
After Bush is taken the draft gets interesting. It is a well-accepted fact that N.C. State defensive end Mario Williams is the second best player but it is still unclear whether or not he will be taken with the second pick. New Orleans is the owner of that pick and while they could use William's speed and skill a trade may be the best course of action for the Saints.
The other player that will be considered at number two is USC's Matt Leinart. After leading the Trojans to back-to-back championship games and winning the Heisman Trophy in 2004, the quarterback is regarded as the most NFL-ready signal caller. If he is not taken at number two look for the Tennessee Titans to snatch him up with the third pick.
The quarterback position has created one of the most intriguing storylines surrounding the draft. What once was a two horse race for the top quarterback has grown to three in the last couple of weeks.
Leinart and Young have been vying for the top spot since their epic Rose Bowl battle, but Vanderbilt's Jay Cutler has recently jumped into the picture after a meteoric rise in his draft stock.
Leinart is the safest pick of the three. He played in a pro-style system for four years at USC and has proven he is ready for the next level. His arm strength and quickness are question marks but his knowledge of the game gives him an edge over the competition.
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