Vick adds name to early entrant list

Marcus Vick decided to turn pro on Saturday, or perhaps the decision was made for him by Virginia Tech. After stomping on the left calf of Louisville All-America DE Elvis Dumervil in the Gator Bowl, the Hokies kicked Vick off the team on Friday. It only took Marcus one day to decide to make the jump. "I am very excited about this opportunity and look forward to proving my athletic ability at the professional level," Vick said in a statement released by his lawyers.

The younger brother of former #1 overall pick Ron Mexico, err Michael, won't go nearly as high as his big brother due to his on and off-the-field antics. Within the last month, his troubles include recently being stopped for driving 38 mph in a 25 mph zone and driving wtih a revoked (or suspended) license. Vick was also kicked out of the program last year after a drug arrest and a conviction for serving alcohol to underage girls.

NFL teams will be intrigued by his skills, bloodline, and college-level results. Vick lead Virginia Tech to and 11-2 record this season and was the first team All-ACC quarterback. A very "high risk high reward" pick in the 2006 draft.

USC running back Reggie Bush hasn't officially declared yet, but that appears a mere formality. All eyes are still on Texas quarterback Vince Young, who should be drafted in the top five should he declare. Also declaring early was UCLA tailback Maurice Drew, an All-America first teamer as an all-purpose player. Drew, who ran for 914 yards and 13 touchdowns this season, has lead the Bruins in rushing the past three seasons.

2006 NFL Draft Early Entrants:

Antonio Cromartie (DB) Florida State
Vernon Davis (TE) Maryland
Maurice Drew (RB/KR) UCLA
Ray Edwards (DE) Purdue
Devin Hester (WR/KR) Miami
Santonio Holmes (WR) Ohio State
Omar Jacobs (QB) Bowling Green
Laurence Maroney (RB) Minnesota
Richard Marshall (CB) Fresno State
Stanley McClover (DE) Auburn
Haloti Ngata (DT) Oregon
Rob Smith (OL) Tennessee
Marcus Vick (QB) Virginia Tech
Mario Williams (DE) NC State

Note: The deadline for underclassmen to delare for the NFL draft is January 15.