Training Camp 2006 Roster

This was taken from this morning's Trib.

Quarterback
Ben Roethlisberger: 6-5, 241Super Bowl champ, 27-4 as a starter. What's next?
Charlie Batch: 6-2, 216Reliable veteran was 2-0 as starter in '05
Omar Jacobs: 6-4, 224Rookie is no Tommy Maddox. Good thing, too.
Shane Boyd: 6-1, 232Good scrambler; tore up NFL Europe on ground.
Tailback
Willie Parker: 5-10, 209One-year wonder or go-to guy? We suspect the latter.
Duce Staley: 5-11, 242Could be great complement to Parker if - big word - healthy.
Verron Haynes: 5-10, 222Coaches love him; can he be more than a third-down back?
Cedric Humes: 6-1, 233Seventh-round draft pick was solid at Va. Tech, but fumbled.
Mike Jemison: 5-11, 216Former Pitt recruit finished career at IUP. Long, longshot.
Fullback
Dan Kreider: 5-11, 255Pulling guard in fullback's clothing. Devastating blocker.
John Kuhn: 6-0, 255Practice squad member in '05, played at Shippensburg.
Doug Easlick: 5-11, 243Played three games for Miami Dolphins in '04.
Branden Joe: 6-0, 242Former Ohio State player can only hope for practice squad.
Wide receiver
Hines Ward: 6-0, 205Super Bowl MVP is the "leader of the wideouts."
Cedrick Wilson: 5-10, 183Can Cedrick be an entertainer in Antwaan Randle El's spot?
Santonio Holmes: 5-11, 189First-round pick from OSU might be the real deal.
Quincy Morgan: 6-1, 215If leg injury is not healed, his time could be up.
Nate Washington: 6-1, 185Starred in minicamp; what can he do at majorcamp?
Willie Reid: 5-10, 186Returner in Randle El mode; can also catch the ball.
Sean Morey: 5-11, 200Special teams demon is on the bubble yet again.
Lee Mays: 6-2, 193Well thought of, but numbers game works against him.
Eugene Baker: 6-1, 167Hasn't caught a pass since rookie year - in 1999.
Walter Young: 6-4, 220Big receiver who hasn't caught on.
Isaac West: 6-0, 187Sprint champ at Furman had 1,000 rec. yds as senior.
Adam Herzing: 6-3, 190You probably don't know him from Adam, nor will you.
Tight end
Heath Miller: 6-5, 257Write it down. He goes to the Pro Bowl in '06.
Jerame Tuman: 6-4, 253More dependable than the U.S. Post Office.
Charles Davis: 6-6, 260That would be "Sir Charles" to you. Former Purdue star could make it.
Isaac Smolko: 6-5, 257That would be "Sir Isaac" to you. Maybe not.
Jon Dekker: 6-5, 250Former Princeton star might need more grooming.
Offensive Tackle
Marvel Smith: 6-5, 321Steelers went 1-2 without the LT last season. Coincidence?
Max Starks: 6-8, 337Three-year vet is still learning RT spot.
Trai Essex: 6-4, 324Versatile enough to backup both tackles. Started 3 games in'05.
Barrett Brooks: 6-5, 32512 years ... and counting?
Willie Colon: 6-3, 315Fourth-round draft pick might end up at guard.
Ulish Booker: 6-6, 319Another season on the practice squad is likely.
Brandon Torrey: 6-6, 277No relation to Joe Torre.
Nick Hagemann: 6-7, 295South Dakota grad will fight for practice squad.
Offensive guard
Alan Faneca: 6-5, 307Future Hall of Famer enters ninth season.
Kendall Simmons: 6-3, 315Up-and-down in '05. Will have many more ups in '06.
Chris Kemoeatu: 6-3, 344Second-year powerhouse will push for playing time.
Grayling Love: 6-3, 296Played center and tackle at ASU, Smith's alma mater.
Center
Jeff Hartings: 6-3, 295Restructured salary after making Pro Bowl. Leader.
Chukky Okobi: 6-1, 305Possible center of the future, signed through '09.
Marvin Philip: 6-1, 307Sixth-round pick was first-team AP All-American
Tim Brown: 6-5, 313Signed to practice squad last October.
Brandon Newton: 6-2, 296Hofstra grad will meet the Turk.
Defensive line
Casey Hampton: 6-1, 325Known as "Big Snack," he devours NFL centers
Aaron Smith: 6-5, 298Unsung member of the Steelers defense.
Brett Keisel: 6-5, 285Making big money to replace Kimo von Oelhoffen.
Chris Hoke: 6-2, 305Proved his worth when Hampton was hurt in '04.
Travis Kirschke: 6-3, 298Provides needed depth now that Keisel is the starter.
Shaun Nua: 6-5, 280Versatile athlete could make a splash soon.
Rodney Bailey: 6-3, 305Journeyman might struggle to make squad.
Orien Harris: 6-3, 302Fourth-round pick will make team, but at who's expense?
Scott Paxson: 6-4, 292Led nation with five blocked kicks in '04.
Lee Vickers 6-6, 270No Lee-way for the former North Alabama player.
Linebacker
Joey Porter: 6-3, 250Offseason knee surgery should not slow him down.
Clark Haggans: 6-4, 243He and Porter form a devastating duo at OLB.
Larry Foote: 6-1, 239Put best Foote forward in '05, leading team with 123 stops.
James Farrior: 6-2, 243Ready for another Pro Bowl season in '06.
James Harrison: 6-3, 241What ever happened to that Browns fan he slammed?
Clint Kriewaldt: 6-1, 248Reliable, dependable, steady .. You get the point.
Andre Frazier: 6-5, 234On the depth chart - Up goes Frazier ... Up goes Frazier.
Rian Wallace: 6-3, 243Second-year player will make his name on special teams.
Arnold Harrison: 6-3, 241Former Georgia star made strides as a rookie in '05.
Ronald Stanley: 6-0, 244Practice squad in '05 ... Practice squad in '06?
Mike Kudla: 6-3, 265OSU rookie benched 225 44 times; 11.5 sacks as senior.
Richard Seigler: 6-2, 238No dice for Vegas native? Practice squad in'05.
Matt Farrior: 6-1, 230Younger brother of James.
Malcolm Postell: 6-1, 231Versatile, but numbers are not on Pitt alum's side.
Cornerbacks
Ike Taylor: 6-1, 191Mel Blount's team-record 11 picks are in jeopardy.
Deshea Townsend: 5-10, 191Stiff-armed the Patriots to return to Steelers.
Bryant McFadden: 6-0, 190Second-year man is ready to be a starter.
Ricardo Colclough: 5-11, 195Make or break year for three-year vet.
Chidi Iwouma: 5-9, 184Special teams star might be a casualty due to numbers game.
Anthony Madison: 5-9, 180Alabama star could be rookie surprise at camp.
Safety
Troy Polamalu: 5-10, 207Best SS in the business ... and getting better.
Ryan Clark: 5-11, 205Offseason acquisition takes over for Chris Hope. Maybe.
Tyrone Carter: 5-8, 195The vet is not out of the running for Hope's spot.
Mike Logan: 6-1, 211Dependable talent, though health is a concern.
Anthony Smith: 5-11, 192Third-round pick is a play-maker.
Mike Lorello: 5-11, 208The bigger the game, the better the WVU alum played in '05.
Zach Baker: 6-2, 212Rookie from East Carolina is big, but not ready.
Jamar Landrom: 6-3, 215Rookie from Tennessee State is big, but not ready.
Kicker
Jeff Reed: 5-11, 22524 of 29 on FGs in '05 and was 18 of 18 inside the 40.
Mark Brubaker: 6-0, 189Rookie from East Stroudsburg can't unseat Reed.
Punter
Chris Gardocki: 6-1, 19216-year vet was strong late in the season
Mike Barr: 6-2, 230Gardocki is the punter, Barr none.
Long snapper
Greg Warren: 6-3, 252His name was barely mentioned in '05; that's a good thing.
Kyle Andrews: 5-11, 254His name won't be mentioned in '06 in Pittsburgh; bad thing.