NFL DRAFT PREVIEW -- OFFENSE

TOP REMAINING QUARTERBACK PROSPECTS

*--* Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Byron Leftwich Marshall 6-5 241 Tough, bright, fearless , will do whatever it takes to win. (1) Kyle Boller California 6-3 234 Possesse s prototyp e size and mechanic s combined with a major league arm. (1) Rex Grossman Florida 6-0 217 Cocksure and tough, his decision making will test a coach’s patience . (2) Dave Ragone Louisville 6-3 249 Rugged leader excelled despite the Cardinal s’ woeful offensiv e line. (2) SNEAKING UP Kliff Kingsbury Texas Tech 6-3 213 Great student of the game, deadly accurate , uses all his weapons. (4) Brian St. Pierre Boston College 6-2 218 Poised, polished passer could reward a team with patience . (5) Brad Banks Iowa 5-10 201 Still developi ng, a poor man’s Michael Vick. (6) Seneca Wallace Iowa State 5-11 196 Must accept a slash role to play in the NFL. (6) TOP TAILBACK PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Willis McGahee Miami 6-0 223 The most complete back in the draft, but what about that knee? (2) Onterrio Smith Oregon 5-10 220 Strong and agile, can break the long run. (2) Chris Brown Colorado 6-2 220 Great downhill runner, picks up the extra yard. (2) Larry Johnson Penn State 6-0 222 Boom or bust. Alternat ely spectacu lar or pedestri an. (2) Lee Suggs Virginia Tech 6-0 202 Mature player, waits for hole to develop, size might be an issue. (3) SNEAKING UP Musa Smith Georgia 6-1 232 Thick power runner who relishes contact. (3) Quintin Griffin Oklahoma 5-7 195 Mercuria l, third-do wn back will give defensiv e coordina tors a headache . (4) Artose Pinner Kentucky 5-10 229 Big, lumberin g back coming off foot injury. (4) TOP FULLBACK PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Andrew Pinnock South Carolina 5-10 265 Decent all-arou nd ability, capable runner, blocker and receiver . (3) Ovie Mughelli Wake Forest 6-1 255 Sturdy drive blocker, hits the hole hard. (4) Jeremi Johnson Western Kentucky 5-11 260 Human plowhors e, excellen t in short-ya rdage situatio ns. (5) B.J. Askew Michigan 6-3 233 May be the best pure ball carrier among this class of fullback s. (5) Casey Moore Stanford 6-2 240 Likes the rough stuff in the trenches , may need to bulk up. (5) TOP TIGHT END PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Jason Witten Tennessee 6-6 256 Gifted receiver , has all the tools to be a dominant player. (1) Dallas Clark Iowa 6-3 256 Mackey Award winner has the ability to start as a rookie. (2) Bennie Joppru Michigan 6-4 272 Great hands, must improve his route running. (3) Aaron Walker Florida 6-5 252 Big and rangy, tough to overthro w, must refine blocking . (3) Robert Johnson Auburn 6-6 278 Great speed for a big man, causes trouble once he catches the ball. (3) TOP WIDE RECEIVER PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Charles Rogers Michigan State 6-2 202 Big-time playmake r, strong burst off the line, does not get jammed. (1) Andre Johnson Miami 6-2 230 Fast for a player his size, will give opposing defensiv e backs fits. (1) Kelley Washington Tennessee 6-2 223 Big, physical receiver who runs efficien t routes, coming off neck injury. (1) Taylor Jacobs Florida 6-1 205 Blazing speed, but is he another overrate d Gator receiver ? (2) Bryant Johnson Penn State 6-2 214 Doesn’t shy away from crossing routes, fast but not fluid. (2) SNEAKING UP Kareem Kelly USC 5-11 186 Consiste nt, can make the tough catches in traffic. (3) Tryone Calico Middle Tennessee St 6-4 223 Terrific raw prospect , just needs to be molded. (3) Kevin Curtis Utah State 5-11 186 Superb characte r, battles for the ball in coverage , runs discipli ned routes. (3) TOP TACKLE PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Jordan Gross Utah 6-4 300 Martial arts speciali st with quick feet and hands that frustrat e opposing ends. (1) Kwame Harris Stanford 6-7 310 Intellig ent and gifted, has sound techniqu e to go with his great agility. (1) George Foster Georgia 6-5 338 Wide build makes it difficul t for opponent s to turn the corner on him. (1) Wayne Hunter Hawaii 6-5 303 Terrific talent still learning his position . (2) Brett Williams Florida State 6-5 321 Four-yea r starter is ready for the next level. (2) SNEAKING UP Tony Pashos Illinois 6-6 342 Best run blocker in his class. Diligent worker. (3) John Stinchcomb Georgia 6-5 302 Makes up for what he lacks in talent with heart and work ethic. (3) Ben Johnson Wisconsin 6-7 330 Monster physique , looks the part, must work to get quicker. (3) TOP GUARD PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Eric Steinbach Iowa 6-6 298 Former tight end has the athletic ism that could land him at tackle. (1) Vince Manuwai Hawaii 6-2 304 Quick hands make him the best pass blocking guard in the draft. (2) Montrae Holland Florida State 6-1 333 Great run blocker, but must work on his conditio ning. (3) TOP CENTER PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Jeff Faine Notre Dame 6-2 303 Bright, quick off the ball, will not back down. (1) Bruce Nelson Iowa 6-5 301 A mauler, can also play tackle if needed. (2) Al Johnson Wisconsin 6-4 305 Gets leverage under opponent s and ties them up. (2) TOP KICKER PROSPECTS Player School Ht Wt Comment (project ed round) Seth Marler Tulane 6-1 195 Deadly accurate from inside 50, must work on kickoffs . (5) Jonathan Ruffin Cincinnati 6-0 180 Steady, composed , must improve long attempts . (6) Asen Asparuhov Fresno State 6-4 225 Needs coaching in order to develop his talent. (6)

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