| 1. | Peyton Manning QB, Colts | Will hold every passing record by 2013 |
| 2. | Tom Brady QB, Patriots | New WR toys make for a monster '07 |
| 3. | LaDainian Tomlinson RB, Chargers | Marshall Faulk with more moves |
| 4. | Julius Peppers DE, Panthers | Great rusher also drops into coverage |
| 5. | Jason Taylor DE, Dolphins | Only Tomlinson had a better 2006 |
| 6. | Champ Bailey CB, Broncos | Skins rue Bailey-for-Portis deal, big-time |
| 7. | Brian Urlacher LB, Bears | League's most versatile defensive player |
| 8. | Drew Brees QB, Saints | Lifted a teamand a regionlast year |
| 9. | Carson Palmer QB, Bengals | Among NFL's most talented, least conceited |
| 10. | Walter Jones T, Seahawks | Quick and powerful, a latter-day Munoz |
| 11. | Shawne Merriman LB, Chargers | Must excel to erase steroid tinge |
| 12. | Ed Reed FS, Ravens | B+ cover guy, A+ hitter |
| 13. | Dwight Freeney DE, Colts | Third-most sacks over past five years |
| 14. | Kevin Williams DT, | Vikings Classic disruptive power-slashing tackle |
| 15. | Antonio Gates TE, Chargers | A more muscular Kellen Winslow |
| 16. | Aaron Kampman DE, Packers | Huge '06: 15 1/2 sacks, 89 tackles |
| 17. | Jamal Williams DT, Chargers | Textbook block-of-granite noseman |
| 18. | Marc Bulger QB, Rams | Only eight picks in 588 attempts last season |
| 19. | Reggie Bush RB-KR, Saints | And now he knows the offense ... scary |
| 20. | Matt Hasselbeck QB, Seahawks | Will lift his game with better blocking |
| 21. | Adalius Thomas LB, Patriots | Will be an all-around terror for Pats |
| 22. | Steve Smith WR, Panthers | Still the NFL's most complete receiver |
| 23. | Steve Hutchinson G, Vikings | Look outhe's gotten comfy on this line |
| 24. | Torry Holt WR, Rams | NFL's A-Rod: 289 ca tch es since '04 |
| 25. | Tommie Harris DT, Bears | Hamstring injury crippled Bears late in '06 |
| 26. | Richard Seymour DE, Patriots | You name it: 3-4 end, 4-3 end or tackle |
| 27. | Adrian Wilson SS, Cardinals | Devastating blitzer; 13 sacks in two seasons |
| 28. | Troy Polamalu SS, Steelers | Donnie Shell with a ponytail |
| 29. | Kerry Rhodes SS, Jets | Blitzer with Ronnie Lott-like nose for playmaking |
| 30. | Steven Jackson RB, Rams | Look for another 2,000-plus total yards |
| 31. | Antoine Winfield CB, Vikings | League's most physical cover corner |
| 32. | Aaron Schobel DE, Bills | 14 sacks, 26 pressures last year |
| 33. | Andre Johnson WR, Texans | Best deep threat no one knows |
| 34. | Larry Johnson RB, Chiefs | Has 752 carries in two years; how much is left |
| 35. | Lance Briggs LB, Bears | More tackles, sacks than Urlacher in '06 |
| 36. | Shaun Alexander RB, Seahawks | Showing signs of overuse at 30 |
| 37. | Ty Warren DE, Patriots | Deserves some credit for Seymour's greatness |
| 38. | Philip Rivers QB, Chargers | Spoon-fed early in '06, won games late |
| 39. | Jason Peters T, Bills | Converted college TE with feet like Astaire |
| 40. | Asante Samuel CB, Patriots | Had 12 picks in 18 games last season |
| 41. | Vince Young QB, Titans | May succeed Vick in role of NFL's Jordan |
| 42. | Marvin Harrison WR, Colts | At 35, slipping a bit and not as physical |
| 43. | Tony Gonzalez TE, Chiefs | After 10 years: 721 catches, two games missed |
| 44. | Casey Hampton DT, Steelers | Space eater frees LBs to make plays |
| 45. | Nnamdi Asomugha CB, Raiders | Breakout '06: 8 INTs, 11 passes defensed |
| 46. | Marcus McNeill T, Chargers | Had best rookie season for NFL tackle in years |
| 47. | Rashean Mathis CB, Jaguars | Toughest cover guy Manning faces |
| 48. | Chad Johnson WR, Bengals | Total receiving yards last four years: 5,430 |
| 49. | Nate Clements CB, 49ers | Not worth $80 mil, but a top cover man |
| 50. | Shawn Andrews G, Eagles | Best run-blocking year of any guard in '06 |
| 51. | Shaun Phillips LB, Chargers | Fine speed-rush bookend for Merriman |
| 52. | John Henderson DT, Jaguars | 325 immovable pounds |
| 53. | Bart Scott LB, Ravens | Ferocity, speed of Ray Lewis, circa 2000 |
| 54. | Pat Williams DT, Vikings | Mike Tomlin saved his career in '06 |
| 55. | Brian Dawkins FS, Eagles | Would be higher if he were younger than 33 |
| 56. | Terrell Suggs LB, Ravens | Will have a 20-sack season soon |
| 57. | Willie Anderson T, Bengals | Road grader has 112 straight starts |
| 58. | Larry Fitzgerald WR, Cardinals | Parcells's pick for best WR in NFL |
| 59. | Todd Heap TE, Ravens | Just 12 fewer catches than Gates in '05-06 |
| 60. | Leonard Little DE, Rams | More '06 sacks and hurries than even J. Taylor |
| 61. | Trevor Pryce DE, Ravens | Makes Scott and Suggs premier players |
| 62. | DeMarcus Ware LB, Cowboys | Phillips could make him another Merriman |
| 63. | Calvin Johnson WR, Lions | Too high on this list Don't bet against him |
| 64. | Charles Grant DE, Saints | Deservedly got Dwight Freeney money |
| 65. | Derrick Burgess DE, Raiders | Has 27 sacks over the last two years |
| 66. | Orlando Pace T, Rams | Strong again after tearing triceps |
| 67. | Alan Faneca G, Steelers | Will be great in a salary-drive season |
| 68. | Reggie Wayne WR, Colts | May have bigger impact than Harrison |
| 69. | Devin Hester WR-KR, Bears | Wowseven TDs in 85 touches last year |
| 70. | Keith Bulluck LB, Titans | Nerve center of a rebuilding defense |
| 71. | Frank Gore RB, 49ers | Tiki West with 2,180 total yards in '06 |
| 72. | Donovan McNabb QB, Eagles | Vital season; must prove he's not too brittle |
| 73. | Brian Waters G, Chiefs | Lone Ranger after Roaf, Shields retirements |
| 74. | Terence Newman CB, Cowboys | No stats because no one throws his way |
| 75. | Charles Tillman CB, Bears | Fiesty, physical ... best big corner in football |
| 76. | Jason Witten TE, Cowboys | Will blossom under coordinator Jason Garrett |
| 77. | DeMeco Ryans LB, Texans | NFL's second-leading tackler as a rookie |
| 78. | Julian Peterson LB, Seahawks | Speedy and has great versatility |
| 79. | Kris Dielman G, Chargers | His re-signing a godsend for San Diego |
| 80. | Javon Walker WR, Broncos | Speedy life preserver for green Cutler |
| 81. | Kamerion Wimbley LB, Browns | Poor man's McGinest, and on same team |
| 82. | Antonio Pierce LB, Giants | Self-made, productive playmaker |
| 83. | Kelly Gregg DT, Ravens | Greatest overachiever in the league |
| 84. | Maurice Jones-Drew RB, Jaguars | What a sick '06: 244 touches, 16 TDs |
| 85. | Ben Roethlisberger QB, Steelers | Too good for a replay of his lousy '06 |
| 86. | Ray Lewis LB, Ravens | 80% of classic Ray is still pretty good |
| 87. | Darren Sharper SS, Vikings | Mensa-type secondary leaderand he hits |
| 88. | Chris McAlister CB, Ravens | Must reduce his penalties (16 in '06). |
| 89. | Donald Driver WR, Packers | One fewer catch than Harrison since '04 |
| 90. | Roy Williams WR, Lions | A physical 6'3" and a deep threat |
| 91. | Jay Cutler QB, Broncos | Strong arm, but is he accurate enough? |
| 92. | Chad Clifton T, Packers | Allowed only 15 sacks over seven seasons |
| 93. | Osi Umenyiora DE, Giants | Scouts worship him, but injuries dog him |
| 94. | Hines Ward WR, Steelers | Cowher owes his Super Bowl share to this guy |
| 95. | Ronde Barber CB, Bucs | Cover corner with Tiki's physicality |
| 96. | Brian Westbrook RB, Eagles | Stellar six yards per touch in '06 |
| 97. | Joseph Addai RB, Colts | First back with 0 starts, 1,000 rushing yards |
| 98. | Logan Mankins G, Patriots | Better than guards who just got $7 million a year |
| 99. | Matt Leinart QB, Cardinals | Too good at USC to not become a solid pro |
| 100. | Alge Crumpler TE, Falcons | Sure to be Harrington's security blanket |