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Here is our latest 12-team, 16-round mock draft, using ESPN.com's scoring system for customizable leagues and a starting lineup of one quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, a "flex" player that can be a running back or receiver, one tight end, one kicker and one defensive unit. Seven reserves are permitted. Analysis by ESPN.com Fantasy Writer Scott Engel follows each round. The draft was held in late August.

Round One
1. Larry Johnson, RB, Chiefs
2. Shaun Alexander, RB, Seahawks
3. LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, Chargers
4. Tiki Barber, RB, Giants
5. Edgerrin James, RB, Cardinals
6. Steven Jackson, RB, Rams
7. Rudi Johnson, RB, Bengals
8. Ronnie Brown, RB, Dolphins
9. Carnell Williams, RB, Buccaneers
10. Peyton Manning, QB, Colts
11. LaMont Jordan, RB, Raiders
12. Brian Westbrook, RB, Eagles
Engel's Take: With the offensive line issues in Kansas City, Alexander looks like a safer No. 1 pick than Larry Johnson right now. Rudi Johnson is a bit of a bargain at seventh overall, as he is more proven than Steven Jackson and doesn't have any offensive line concerns like Edgerrin James. Jordan sometimes slips too far, and he's a good value at No. 11 overall. As expected in many drafts, running backs fly off the board quickly. I'm sure the team with the final pick in the round wasn't quite comfortable with the Westbrook pick, but at that point, he was certainly one of the best RBs available, especially with the concerns about Clinton Portis' shoulder dropping him to the second round in some drafts.

Round Two
13. Chad Johnson, WR, Bengals
14. Willis McGahee, RB, Bills
15. Torry Holt, WR, Rams
16. Reggie Bush, RB, Saints
17. Steve Smith, WR, Panthers
18. Clinton Portis, RB, Redskins
19. Willie Parker, RB, Steelers
20. Marvin Harrison, WR, Colts
21. Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Cardinals
22. Reuben Droughns, RB, Browns
23. Kevin Jones, RB, Lions
24. Julius Jones, RB, Cowboys
Engel's Take: The top wide receivers come off the board here, with the notable absence of Terrell Owens, whose stock has started to drop a bit. Team 10 steers clear of taking a RB again, which might not be a wise choice. It's a little early for Parker and Droughns, but obviously, the teams that picked them felt they were the best RBs available. I don't like the Julius Jones pick, as he could be in line to share some carries with other RBs in the Dallas backfield. The first two rounds of this draft are a clear indication of how quickly the best RBs will be gone, even with the elite wide receivers being picked in the second round.

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