2006 All-Undrafted Team

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2006 All-Undrafted Team

Unveiling 2006's all-undrafted team

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Year after year, the NFL's annual draft reaffirms the old axiom that college success does little to guarantee an athlete a spot on a pro roster. Production and post-season honors do count for something, but hardly enough to trump a poor 40 time, character concerns or medical red flags.

For these one-time big men on campus, the two-day odyssey of picks and ESPN promos can be an extremely trying and humbling experience that can force a kid and his family to check every few minutes to see if the phone is still on the hook. And while their football careers may be far from over, the next leg of the journey will begin in an unfamiliar spot — at the bottom of the depth chart and as an undrafted rookie free agent.

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Offense

Brett Basanez was signed by Carolina after the NFL Draft was over. (Jonathan Daniel / Getty Images)

QB Brett Basanez, Northwestern — The next stop for the reigning Big Ten offensive player of the year and holder of 30 school records is Carolina, where he'll be looking to earn a spot as the Panthers' third-string quarterback.

Also: Josh Betts (Miami U.), Bruce Eugene (Grambling), Darrell Hackney (UAB), Ryan Hart (Rutgers), Joel Klatt (Colorado), Drew Olson (UCLA), Marcus Vick (Virginia Tech), Paul Pinegar (Fresno State)

RB DonTrell Moore, New Mexico — Moore rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his four seasons and finished his Lobo career with 4,973 yards on the ground and 59 touchdowns. He signed a free-agent contract with the New York Jets Sunday night.

RB Taurean Henderson, Texas Tech — Always a threat on the ground or through the air, Henderson had 5,376 total yards and 69 touchdowns, which is good for No. 3 all-time. He's now a member of the Minnesota Vikings.

Also: Mike Bell (Arizona), Patrick Cobbs (North Texas), Andre Hall (South Florida), Mike Imoh (Virginia Tech), Wendell Mathis (Fresno State), Chris Barclay (Wake Forest), Damien Rhodes (Syracuse), Gerald Riggs (Tennessee), Cory Ross (Nebraska), Terrence Whitehead (Oregon), Jerod Void (Purdue)

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WR Martin Nance, Miami (OH) — Ben Roethlisberger's favorite target in 2003 somehow slipped out of the draft despite possessing great size and a resume that includes 208 receptions and 26 touchdowns. He'll try to prove 31 teams wrong when the Buffalo Bills' mini-camp begins later this month.

WR Greg Lee, Pittsburgh — One of this year's poster boys for staying in school, Pitt's best offensive weapon the last two seasons never heard his name called Sunday afternoon. He'll now join former Panther teammate Larry Fitzgerald in Arizona.

Also: Jovon Bouknight (Wyoming), Dallas Baker (Florida), Hank Baskett (New Mexico), Sean Coffey (Missouri), Erik Davis (Vanderbilt), Jared Ellerson (Minnesota), Nichiren Flowers (Nevada), Ed Hinkel (Iowa), Ben Obomano (Auburn), Drouzon Quillen (UL-Monroe), Charles Sharon (Bowling Green), Clinton Solomon (Iowa)

TE Tim Day, Oregon — A year ago, Day was considered one of the hottest tight end prospects entering their senior seasons. Today, he's one of 13 free agents signed by the Chicago Bears after the draft ended on Sunday.

Also: Troy Bienemann (Washington State), Greg Estandia (UNLV), Ryan Hamby (Ohio State), David Jones (LSU)

OL Travis Leffew, Louisville — A four-year starter on a very good Louisville O-line, Leffew will try to continue his athletic career with the Chicago Bears.

OL Will Allen, Texas — Allen started 41 games for the Longhorns and was third-team All-American in last year's national championship season. The New Orleans Saints quickly inked him to a contract Sunday night.

OL Adam Stenavich, Michigan — Stenavich was a three-year starting tackle for the Wolverines, but will likely play guard for as long as he can stick around with the Carolina Panthers.

OL Mike Degory, Florida — Considered by many to be one of the toughest centers in college football the past two seasons, Degory started 50 games in Gainesville and was named to the All-SEC first team in 2005. He's in St. Louis, where he'll battle fellow free agent Donovan Raiola for a roster spot.

OL Donovan Raiola, Wisconsin — Raiola was a three-year starter and a steadying force at the pivot for the Badgers. He's in St. Louis, where he'll battle fellow free agent Mike Degory for a roster spot.

Also: Na'shan Goodard (South Carolina), Randy Hand (Florida), Jami Hightower (Texas A&M), Jabari Levey (South Carolina), Mark LeVoir (Notre Dame), Albert Toeaina (Tennessee), Lance Butler (Florida), Matt Lentz (Michigan), Nate Livings (LSU), Grayling Love (Arizona State), Rudy Niswanger (LSU), Pat Ross (Boston College)

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Defense

DL Eric Henderson, Georgia Tech — Henderson struggled with injuries in 2004 and 2005, but still racked up 60 tackles for a loss and 25 sacks, good enough for All-ACC honors the last three seasons. The Cincinnati Bengals have signed him to a free agent contract.

DL Garrett McIntyre, Fresno State — A classic overachiever, who walked on to Fresno State and became the most dominant pass-rusher in the WAC, McIntyre will begin climbing the mountain again with the Seattle Seahawks.

DL Ryan Neill, Rutgers — Neil overcame a severe knee injury early in his career to finish with All-Big East honors in 2004 and 2005 and 21.5 tackles for a loss last fall. He'll be mining a spot on the Buffalo Bills roster as either an end or a long snapper.

DL Steve Fifita, Utah — Fifita lacked the prototypical size to get drafted, but that couldn't keep him from being one of the nastiest interior linemen in the country and a perennial choice for Mountain West post-season honors. Fifita will now try to wreak havoc as a member of the Miami Dolphins.

Also: Larry Dibbles (Texas), T.J. Jackson (Auburn), Nick Leaders (Iowa State), Brandon McKinney (Michigan State), Scott Paxson (Penn State), Brandon Villareal (Purdue), Phillip Alexander (Duke), Thomas Carroll (Miami), Mike Kudla (Ohio State), Devan Long (Oregon), Justin Parrish (Kent), Pierre Woods (Michigan)

Spencer Havner hopes to catch on with the Redskins this fall. (Stephen Dunn / Getty Images)

LB Spencer Havner, UCLA — Havner finished his Bruin career with 402 tackles, 42 tackles for loss and 11 interceptions, but statistics alone couldn't land him a spot in one of the draft's seven rounds. He has, however, signed a free-agent deal with the Washington Redskins.

LB Trent Bray, Oregon State — Bray was the starter in the middle for the Beavers the last two years and led the Pac-10 in 2005 with more than 10 tackles per game. The all-league linebacker is now a Miami Dolphin.

LB Nick Reid, Kansas — The former Big 12 defensive player of the year plans to use his draft snub as a source of motivation when he joins the Kansas City Chiefs' mini-camp later this month .

Also: Anthony Trucks (Oregon), Justin London (UCLA), Kai Parham (Virginia), Freddie Roach (Alabama), Dale Robinson (Arizona State), Will Derting (Washington State), Brandon Hoyte (Notre Dame), Ricardo Hurley (South Carolina), William Kershaw (Maryland), Kyle Killion (Indiana), Chris Moore (East Carolina), A.J. Nicholson (Florida State), Moses Osemwegie (Vanderbilt), John Syptak (Rice), Travis Williams (Auburn), Kevis Coley (Southern Miss)

DB Aaron Gipson, Oregon — An undersized corner, Gipson was an unexpected All-American in 2005 after he led the country with seven interceptions.

DB Charles Gordon, Kansas — One of college football's most versatile athletes, Gordon led the Jayhawks in receptions in 2003, interceptions in 2004 and was also a threat on special teams. However, settling for a free-agent deal with Minnesota was evidence he never should have left Lawrence with a year of eligibility remaining.

DB Dwayne Slay, Texas Tech — Slay had a monster senior year, causing eight fumbles and earning the Big 12 defensive player of the year, but it wasn't enough to overcome a pedestrian 40 time. On Monday, he signed a free-agent deal with the Chicago Bears.

DB Darrell Brooks, Arizona — Brooks had four very productive seasons with the ‘Cats and was the emotional leader of a young defense. He's latched on with the Dallas Cowboys in the hopes of continuing his athletic career.

Also: Dion Byrum (Ohio), John Eubanks (Southern Miss), LaMarcus Hicks (Iowa State), Darrell Hunter (Miami U.), Chijioke Onyenegecha (Oklahoma), Anwar Phillips (Penn State), Jahmile Addae (West Virginia), Jaxson Appel (Texas A&M), Brian Iwuh (Colorado), Maurice Lane (Baylor), Mike Lorello (West Virginia), Donnie McCleskey (Cal), Greg Threat (Miami)