bigmarc27
09-01-2006, 02:54 PM
5. Calvin Johnson, WR, GT
The best WR in college football, hands down. He makes Randy Moss-like catches in every game, has elite speed, elite height, and elite leaping ability. Johnson runs good routes and always has a knack timing his leaps to catch the ball at its highest possible point. He'll be a top 5 pick in next year's draft and is very comparable to Larry Fitzgerald. If GT has any chance at upsetting ND or winning their division, Calvin will have to do more than any other single player in the nation. He doesn't have a lot of help at QB, but any lob in Johnson's direction is a reception.
Projection: 65 receptions, 1050 yards, 12 TDs
http://atlanta.sundaypaper.com/Portals/0/Images%20112005/Lead_Calvin-Johnson.jpg
4. Paul Posluszny , LB, PSU
If Posluszny comes back healthy after his Orange Bowl injury, he's worthy of being the top defensive player on this list. If there's lingering problems with his leg, he might not live up to this billing. Either way, he's an extreme talent with a knack for finding the ball. He sheds blocks very well and is the surest tackler in the NCAA this season. Posluszny leads the best LB corps in college football and should he come back healthy, will lead Penn State in tackles.
Projection: 110 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 INTs
http://collegefootballnews.com/photos/Penn%20State%20-%20%20Paul%20Posluszny%20HB.gif
3. Troy Smith, QB, OSU
If OSU is to remain at the top of the polls all season, Troy Smith will have to take this team on his shoulders and throw up a good number of points this season. He's mobile, he's got a nice arm, and he generally makes good decisions (on the field). He's going to have to be a Vick or Young-like leader to his team this year because I don't think OSU's defense will be very good this year with how much talent they lost. If Smith can improve upon his '05 season, a big 10 and national title chance could be possible, though.
Projection: 200-310, 2600 yards, 115 rushes, 600 yards. 30 TDs, 10 INTs
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/football/ncaa/specials/bowls/2005/01/02/fiesta.bowl/t1_ts_all.jpg
2. Brady Quinn, QB, ND
The best coached and most NFL ready QB is Brady Quinn, the 4 year starter for the Golden Domers. Quinn doesn't have the physical tools of most of the other top players, but he's extremely smart and very well-coached. I expect even bigger numbers this year with another offseason under Weis' tutelage. If ND is live up to their lofty ranking, Quinn will need to lead that offense to 30+ ppg, because that defense likely won't be very good again. Quinn does have enough weapons to be effective though and ND's offense should thrive under his leadership.
Projection: 300-455, 4000 yards, 31 TDs, 8 INTs
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/050831/050831_quinn_vmed_11a.widec.jpg
1. Adrian Peterson, RB, OU
If healthy, there's no reason to believe that Adrian Peterson won't rush for 2k yards. There's no more Bomar in OU which might make things difficult, but he's got the talent and schedule to put up monster numbers and will be relied heavily upon in the sooner offense. Peterson will likely fight Quinn for the top spot in the next NFL draft, but he wins out on this list because of his capability to take over games on his own. He's got the best vision of any back in the nation, he can block, he's fast, and he runs with power. In short, he's the best player in the nation.
Projection: 345 touches, 2000 yards, 24 TDs
http://www.eyetide.com/content/repository/images/ec/01/53/95/1539532.jpg
The best WR in college football, hands down. He makes Randy Moss-like catches in every game, has elite speed, elite height, and elite leaping ability. Johnson runs good routes and always has a knack timing his leaps to catch the ball at its highest possible point. He'll be a top 5 pick in next year's draft and is very comparable to Larry Fitzgerald. If GT has any chance at upsetting ND or winning their division, Calvin will have to do more than any other single player in the nation. He doesn't have a lot of help at QB, but any lob in Johnson's direction is a reception.
Projection: 65 receptions, 1050 yards, 12 TDs
http://atlanta.sundaypaper.com/Portals/0/Images%20112005/Lead_Calvin-Johnson.jpg
4. Paul Posluszny , LB, PSU
If Posluszny comes back healthy after his Orange Bowl injury, he's worthy of being the top defensive player on this list. If there's lingering problems with his leg, he might not live up to this billing. Either way, he's an extreme talent with a knack for finding the ball. He sheds blocks very well and is the surest tackler in the NCAA this season. Posluszny leads the best LB corps in college football and should he come back healthy, will lead Penn State in tackles.
Projection: 110 tackles, 5 sacks, 2 INTs
http://collegefootballnews.com/photos/Penn%20State%20-%20%20Paul%20Posluszny%20HB.gif
3. Troy Smith, QB, OSU
If OSU is to remain at the top of the polls all season, Troy Smith will have to take this team on his shoulders and throw up a good number of points this season. He's mobile, he's got a nice arm, and he generally makes good decisions (on the field). He's going to have to be a Vick or Young-like leader to his team this year because I don't think OSU's defense will be very good this year with how much talent they lost. If Smith can improve upon his '05 season, a big 10 and national title chance could be possible, though.
Projection: 200-310, 2600 yards, 115 rushes, 600 yards. 30 TDs, 10 INTs
http://i.a.cnn.net/si/2006/football/ncaa/specials/bowls/2005/01/02/fiesta.bowl/t1_ts_all.jpg
2. Brady Quinn, QB, ND
The best coached and most NFL ready QB is Brady Quinn, the 4 year starter for the Golden Domers. Quinn doesn't have the physical tools of most of the other top players, but he's extremely smart and very well-coached. I expect even bigger numbers this year with another offseason under Weis' tutelage. If ND is live up to their lofty ranking, Quinn will need to lead that offense to 30+ ppg, because that defense likely won't be very good again. Quinn does have enough weapons to be effective though and ND's offense should thrive under his leadership.
Projection: 300-455, 4000 yards, 31 TDs, 8 INTs
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/050831/050831_quinn_vmed_11a.widec.jpg
1. Adrian Peterson, RB, OU
If healthy, there's no reason to believe that Adrian Peterson won't rush for 2k yards. There's no more Bomar in OU which might make things difficult, but he's got the talent and schedule to put up monster numbers and will be relied heavily upon in the sooner offense. Peterson will likely fight Quinn for the top spot in the next NFL draft, but he wins out on this list because of his capability to take over games on his own. He's got the best vision of any back in the nation, he can block, he's fast, and he runs with power. In short, he's the best player in the nation.
Projection: 345 touches, 2000 yards, 24 TDs
http://www.eyetide.com/content/repository/images/ec/01/53/95/1539532.jpg