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Kentucky teammate DeMarcus Cousins was another top-five prospect in the class and arguably has been the nation's second-best freshman.

Top newcomer? John Wall runs away from a talented field 2010

Though Earnhardt has only top-five finishes, he also has only four outside the top 10.

Earnhardt Jr. wrecks in practice, calls Darlington 'a difficult track' 2010

Since 2004, six quarterbacks who were top-five picks went on to both play in the preseason and start as rookies.

Sure, Newton Looked All Right, But… 2011

Among the 86 firms with winners, Standard & Poor's Equity Research sported the greatest number, with 10 top-five finishers.

To the Bullish Went the Spoils Matt Phillips 2011

Now, Sanchez, the first Jets quarterback chosen with a top-five pick since Namath was taken from Alabama in 1965 with the No. 1 pick in the AFL draft, is the new face of a franchise that plays in the nation's biggest market.

N.Y. kind of guy: Jets' Sanchez ready to tackle the Big Apple 2009

Rookie Ratings Here are the rookie-year quarterback ratings for top-five picks since 2004:

Sure, Newton Looked All Right, But… 2011

Auburn went from seeking diamonds in the rough to going after bona fide stars in just one year, as Chizik's class of 32 signees ranked out as a consensus top-five recruiting class on Wednesday's National Signing Day.

Auburn - Team Notes 2010

Last season, he was 25th in points with two top-five finishes and three top-10s, all career worsts.

Return to form for Earnhardt Jr. could rev NASCAR's fortunes 2010

With Mike Shanahan producing a top-10 offense nearly every year he was in Denver, Kyle Shanahan producing the top offense in Houston for the 2009 season, and Donovan McNabb producing top-five numbers in yards and touchdowns countless times in Philly, there is no reason this offense cannot be successful.

Talk about your all-time backfires Box Seats blogger 2010

Barney Harford , Orbitz chief executive, said Eurostar was one of the top-five private-label contracts available in the European travel market and will help drive bookings for hotels in London, Paris and Brussels, the main destinations of the high-speed rail operator.

Orbitz Eyes Rails in Europe Doug Cameron 2011