Updated: March 29, 2002, 2:30 PM ET

Top five prospects by position

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Jr. By Mel Kiper Jr.
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March 29
Bryant McKinnie or Mike Williams? It's almost a pick 'em between the two standout offensive tackles in the NFL draft. But for now, my choice would be McKinnie.

The Miami (Fla.) standout is once again my top-rated tackle after being ranked behind Williams for more than a month. Although I grade McKinnie and Williams as equals at tackle, McKinnie gets a slight edge due to Williams' knee injury, which is a slight ACL tear. Teams don't view Williams' knee has a major concern, but it's enough to place him behind McKinnie for now.

There is one more change along the offensive line. In a battle of Big 12 prospects, Colorado's Andre Gurode has supplanted Nebraska's Toniu Fonoti as my top offensive guard. Gurode's versatility as a player who can play both guard and center effectively makes him a more attractive prospect, while Fonoti, a punishing run blocker, still needs work in pass protection.

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