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2006 Preseason All-Americans - Centers
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CollegeFootballNews.com
Posted Aug 26, 2006
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2006 CFN All-America
Centers
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Dan Mozes,
Sr. West Virginia
Ryan Kalil, Sr. USC
Leroy Harris, Sr., NC State
Mark Fenton, Sr., Colorado
Kyle Young, Sr. Fresno State
Trevor Rees, Jr. Northwestern
Samson Satele, Sr. Hawaii
Cedric Gagne-Marcoux, Sr. UCF
Tanner Jenkins, Sr. Arkansas State
David Ochoa, Sr. Kansas
Tanner Jenkins, Sr. Arkansas State |
2006 CFN Preseason First Team All-American
Dan
Mozes, Sr. West Virginia
The
290-pound veteran is back in the middle for his fourth straight season.
He's the perfect leader for the line with the experience of seeing a bit
of time at guard along with his duties at center. He has been nicked up
from time to time with a shoulder problem a few years ago and an ankle
issue for a game last season, but he's hardly injury prone. His motor is
always running.
2006 CFN Preseason Second Team All-American
Ryan
Kalil, Sr. USC
Kalil brings the attitude to the Trojan line. He bulked up a bit and
should be even better than last year as the 285-pound anchor of the
line. He doesn't make mistakes.
2006 CFN Honorable Mention All-Americans
(in alphabetical order)
Mark
Fenton, Sr., Colorado
It's Fenton's third season as the starter having grown into one of the
nation's best centers and an All-Big 12 performer. He's a dominant pass
blocker allowing just one sack in his career and should start to earn
All-America status once more recognize his run blocking abilities.The line's most versatile player settled in at left guard
where he earned second-team All-ACC honors despite only getting the
starting nod over the second half of the season. The 6-4, 300-pound
senior is the team's best run blocker and can step in at center and
tackle if needed.
Cedric Gagne-Marcoux, Sr. UCF
Gagne-Marcoux is back for his fourth season as the leader on the line.
He went from being a good starter who had problems with his consistency
to a mistake-free rock and a true anchor up front.Leroy Harris, Sr., NC State
By far the team's best offensive lineman and in the hunt for
All-America honors before he gets a big pay day from the big league next
year, the 6-3, 300-pound senior is a perfect anchor for the line with
devastating run blocking skills and good durability despite missing four
games a few years ago with a shoulder problem. If absolutely needed, he
can move back to guard.
The long-time starter will again be in the hunt for all-star honors in
the middle of a good Duck line. He had a great season after struggling
through 2004 with a thumb injury, and now he's the leader of the line
with 20 career starts. After handling the change to the spread offense
without a problem, he'll be even better making the line calls.Trevor Rees, Jr. Northwestern
Rees is back after missing all of last year due to academic issues, and
he'll instantly upgrade the already solid line allowing Austin Matthews
to move to tackle. Rees started 21 straight games before the off-field
issues and should contend for All-Big Ten honors.Samson Satele, Sr. Hawaii
The versatile 6-3 and 311 pound senior is one of the WAC's best linemen
no matter where he plays. After adding weight, he should be even more
physical starting at either center or guard. He can be a dominant run
blocker and is a next-level caliber pass protector.
Kyle Young, Sr. Fresno State
One of the best centers in America, the 6-6, 330-pound senior has
next-level potential at guard if he doesn't end up earning a ton of
money at center. He's a smart quarterback for the line who's dominant in
all phases. With his size, strength and talent, he's in a salary drive
this year and should end up with several All-America honors.
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