Examining FOXSports.com's Top 200 college football players of 2005

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16. OT Marcus McNeill, Sr., Auburn
Let's see... McNeill is 6'9", 337 pounds, and one of the best offensive tackles to come out of the SEC in years (right up there with Shawn Andrews). He was a unanimous choice for first team pre-season All-Southeastern Conference, and he's a pre-season All-American. Much like D'Brickashaw Ferguson, McNeill looks like a can't miss prospect.

17. QB Tyler Palko, Jr., Pittsburgh
Palko came on strong in the second half of last season, but he still has a ways to go to prove that he has the chops to make it as an NFL QB. This season should provide him with that opportunity, though sticking around for his senior year would certainly be in his best interest. Short of a Dan Marino-esque performance, I don't see Palko enhancing his status enough to become a 2006 first round pick.

18. RB DeAngelo Williams, Sr., Memphis
Remember this name. Williams is poised to be a first round pick in 2006, and he has all the potential to be a starter in the NFL as a rookie. The only thing that stopped him from turning pro last year was a broken leg in the GMAC Bowl. He's a two-time Conference USA Player of the Year, and he'll be gunning for a third straight award this year. Barring another injury, he's a pretty strong contender to be a mid-level first round pick.

19. QB Drew Tate, Jr., Iowa
Tate is the prototypical QB who is ideal for the college game, but who would likely not find much success on the pro level. Last year's Big Ten MVP (how did he get that over Braylon Edwards?!?), he carried Iowa to the bulk of its offensive success. But at times he was wildly inaccurate (throwing 14 interceptions), at 6' tall he's shorter than you want a QB to be at the pro level, and his mobility is limited. He does have a strong arm, but he's someone who ranks high on this list who will likely receive nary a sniff when it comes to the high rounds of the NFL draft (presumably in 2007, since coming out early would be disasterous).

20. OT David Joseph, Sr., Oklahoma
Joseph is making the move from guard to left tackle, as Oklahoma lost both amazing right OT Jammal Brown as well as left OT Wes Sims to graduation. For Joseph, a good showing at left tackle could mean extra attention from the NFL. He did benefit from playing right guard last year next to Brown, so perhaps he learned a thing or two from him. Regardless, there are many other offensive line prospects who are ahead of him at this point, but he shouldn't be forgotten going into the season.

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