2010 Tackle Rankings
Helped by an injection of underclassmen talent, the 2010 crop of offensive tackles is top heavy yet offers several quality blind side protectors, which will make NFL decision makers smile. Six tackles could be selected in round one then the talent drops off. A number of third round picks could eventually develop into starters at the next level. (updated: 2/6/2010)
RankRndNameAnalysis
11stRussell Okung
Oklahoma State
Well rounded tackle who stands out in both pass protection and as a run blocker. Strong, moves defenders off the ball and shows terrific footwork off the edge. A lot to like about his game. Top six selection in April.
21stAnthony Davis
Rutgers
Tremendous pass blocking left tackle with outstanding size and growth potential. Possesses great footwork and the ability to slide laterally off the edge. Covers a lot of area on the field and effective blocking in motion. Must add bulk to his frame and improve his run blocking strength yet potentially a very early first round pick in the near future.
31stBruce Campbell
Maryland
Nice sized lineman that gets movement run blocking. Bends his knees, sets with a wide base and strong at the point. Effective pass protector who rides defenders from their angle of attack. Offers a lot of upside and we expect big things from him in
41stBryan Bulaga
Iowa
Solid left tackle prospect with a good upside. Strong and easily controls defenders once engaged at the point. Blocks with a nasty attitude and drives defenders off the ball. Nicely adjusts to defenders. Potential first round pick in the near future.
51-2Charles Brown
USC
Hard working, small area blocker with terrific strength. Gets movement run blocking, turns defenders off the ball and stays with blocks. Struggles against speedy edge rushers. Zipping up draft boards.
61-2Trent Williams
Oklahoma
Strong, athletic blocker that controls opponents at the point and moves well on his feet. Must develop a nasty streak and stay focused. Played terribly this season after moving to left tackle and dropping down draft boards.
73rdRodger Saffold
Indiana
Solid pass protecting left tackle with good footwork and blocking mechanics. Keeps his feet moving, nicely adjusts to defenders and stays square. Stands to improve his base and run blocking strength but offers a decent amount of upside.
83rdJason Fox
Miami-Fl
Solid pass protecting left tackle that does not get the credit he deserves. Keeps his feet moving off the edge, blocks with terrific fundamentals and more than adequate blocking in motion. A lot to like about his game. Legit prospect with starting potential in the NFL.
93rdVladimir Ducasse
Massachusetts
Terrific pass protector with a large degree of upside potential.
104thSelvish Capers
West Virginia
Athletic tackle with nice size. Fluid moving about the field, blocks with good mechanics and strong at the point. Offers potential at either left or right tackle. Well liked in the scouting community.
114-5Ed Wang
Virginia Tech
Adequate pass protecting college left tackle better off in confined quarters. Blocks with good fundamentals, attacks assignments and displays strength at the point. Lacks top footwork and lateral range.
125thKyle Calloway
Iowa
Hard working lineman with limited upsides. Falls off blocks, not light on his feet and shows minimal quickness in his game. Size is his greatest attribute.
135thJared Veldheer
Hillsdale
Big, athletic tackles with a huge upside. Being called this year's version of Sebastian Vollmer in scouting circles.
145thCiron Black
LSU
Adequate tackle prospect that's being overrated at present time. Keeps his feet moving in pass protection and steers defenders from their angle of attack yet lacks top footwork sliding off the hedge, plays with poor balance and cannot finish blocks. Needs a lot of work on his overall game.
155-6Austin Howard
Northern Iowa
166thChris Scott
Tennessee
Strong position blocker who easily seals defenders from the action. Moves much better than he's given credit for yet still lacks great footwork and lateral slide skills.
176thAdam Ulatoski
Texas
Underrated tackle prospect who should be a terrific strong side protector. Large enough to engulf defenders, strong at the point and effectively bends his knees for a tall lineman. Above average skills in pass protection.
186-7Tony Washington
Abilene Christian
Amazingly gifted tackle prospect with great size, athleticism and skill. Off the field issues may keep him from getting drafted.
197thMike Tepper
California
One time highly rated prospect returning from injury. Possible inexpensive utility blocker at the next level.
207thNicholas Howell
USC
Nice sized lineman who rarely saw the field at USC. Developmental prospect with potential at a number of offensive line positions.
21FACole Pemberton
Colorado State
Impressive looking lineman who struggles in anything other than a small area. Works hard yet has limited blocking range and upside.
22FAKyle Jolly
North Carolina
Strong, run blocking tackle that plays with good awareness. Marginal athlete and gets beaten consistently by explosive, nimble opponents.
23FASam Young
Notre Dame
24FABen Ossai
Washington
Strong, small area blocker whose been relatively productive in college. Must improve his balance and position details yet has an upside.
25FADerek Hardman
Eastern Kentucky
26FAThomas Welch
Vanderbilt
Adequate right tackle who moves his feet well yet must significantly improve his strength.
27FAJeraill McCuller
North Carolina State
Nice sized tackle with a decent upside.
28FAWill Barker
Virginia
Tough, small area blocker who plays with good awareness, makes effective use of angles but is exploited by athletic opponents. Strictly a strong side tackle and may even be pushed into guard.
29FANick Stringer
Kansas State
Strong blocker who struggles with his footwork yet shows ability in motion. Must improve his blocking balance yet comes with a decent amount of upside.
30FAAaron Kia
Hawaii
Relatively athletic offensive lineman with a decent upside. Must get strong and add bulk yet worth a look in camp.
31FAChris Dyk
Montana
32FAMarlon Winn
Texas Tech
Somewhat athletic lineman who must improve his blocking strength. Quick, explosive and good initial jolt. Struggles with his balance and footwork.
33FAVince Vance
Georgia
Quick, explosive college tackle that may be better off inside at offensive guard.
34FACalvin Wilson
North Alabama
King sized blocker whose a very good athlete. Easily controls defenders once engaged at the point of attack. Overweight and a real underachiever. Transferred from USM and will be playing at North Alabama this season.
35FARocco Cironi
Michigan State
College left tackle who may be better off on the inside. Must improve his balance and overall strength for any chance to play in the NFL.
36FAJeffrey Linkenbach
Cincinnati
Nice sized lineman who struggles in anything other than a small area.
37FADrew Davis
Alabama
King sized blocker who attacks assignments and plays with terrific fundamentals. Controls opponents at the point of attack. Lacks starting ability in the NFL but potentially a good back-up on the right side.
38FARamon Harewood
Morehouse
39FAChris Thomas
Eastern Washington
40FAAndre Barbour
Eastern Kentucky
41FADennis Landolt
Penn State
Hard working blocker with limited athleticism and marginal strength.
42FANic Richmond
TCU
King sized college tackle with an undeveloped game. Offers potential on the right side if he develops.
43FACasey Knips
South Dakota State
44FAPaul Duncan
Notre Dame
45FADaniel Ryan
Connecticut
Kim sized lineman yet a marginal athlete with limited upside.
46FAMark Ortmann
Michigan
Strong position blocker who displays a lot of quickness in his game. Lacks lateral blocking range and does not get much movement as a run blocker.
47FADevin Tyler
Temple
48FAKarri Kuuttila
Lock Haven
49FACarl Spitale
Florida Atlantic
Size prospect who must elevate his play.
50FAAndy Leavine
Florida International
Solid pass protecting tackle who must improve his strength.
51FAEric Martinear
Lane
52FACory Lambert
Clemson
Updated 2/21
RankRndNamePosYear
11stNdamukong Suh
Nebraska
DT5Sr
21stEric Berry
Tennessee
S3Jr
31stGerald McCoy
Oklahoma
DT4Jr
41stRussell Okung
Oklahoma State
T4Sr
51stJoe Haden
Florida
CB3Jr
61stDez Bryant
Oklahoma State
WR3Jr
71stAnthony Davis
Rutgers
T3Jr
81stJason Pierre-Paul
South Florida
DE3Jr
91stBruce Campbell
Maryland
T3Jr
101stDerrick Morgan
Georgia Tech
DE3Jr
111stBrian Price
UCLA
DT3Jr
121stDamian Williams
USC
WR4Jr
131stRolando McClain
Alabama
ILB3Jr
141stEarl Thomas
Texas
S3So
151stDan Williams
Tennessee
DT5Sr
161stSam Bradford
Oklahoma
QB4Jr
171stSergio Kindle
Texas
OLB4Sr
181-2Mike Iupati
Idaho
G4Sr
191stTaylor Mays
USC
S4Sr
201stBryan Bulaga
Iowa
T3Jr
211-2Demaryius Thomas
Georgia Tech
WR4Jr
221-2Brandon Graham
Michigan
DE4Sr
231stJimmy Clausen
Notre Dame
QB4Jr
241stJared Odrick
Penn State
DT4Sr
251-2Arrelious Benn
Illinois
WR3Jr
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