Top 5 players by position
A look at Mel Kiper's top five NFL prospects at each position.
Updated: January 20, 2006, 4:42 PM ET
By
Mel Kiper Jr. | Special to ESPN Insider
Jan. 20, 2006 | Now that the Jan. 15 deadline for underclassmen to declare has passed, there won't be a lot of change in the positional breakdowns until the Senior Bowl on Jan. 28.
Quarterbacks
1. Matt Leinart, USC
2. Vince Young, Texas (Junior)
3. Jay Cutler, Vanderbilt
4. Brodie Croyle, Alabama
5. Charlie Whitehurst, Clemson
5a. Omar Jacobs, Bowling Green (Junior)
1. Matt Leinart, USC
2. Vince Young, Texas (Junior)
3. Jay Cutler, Vanderbilt
4. Brodie Croyle, Alabama
5. Charlie Whitehurst, Clemson
5a. Omar Jacobs, Bowling Green (Junior)
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