Height: 6-4
Weight: 305
40: 5.1
Year: 4Sr
Jon Asamoah
School: Illinois
Position: G
Bio: Thee-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Strong, small area blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Blocks with good lean, easily controls defenders at the point of attack, or drives them off the line and opens holes for the running game. Stays square, displays ability as a position blocker, and jolts opponents with good hand punch. Engulfs defenders and works to drive them into the ground. Keeps his head on a swivel, works well with teammates, and picks up stunts or blitzes thrown by the opposition. Keeps his feet moving in pass protection and easily anchors at the point.
Negative: Starts low in his stance, yet gets tall as the play proceeds and does not do a good job blocking with knee bend. Ineffective in motion, struggles redirecting to linebackers on the second level, and lacks footwork in space. Over-extends and reaches into blocks. Suffered a small fracture of his shoulder blade during Senior Bowl practices.
Analysis: Asamoah has been a productive and mostly durable offensive lineman the past two seasons in college. Lacks great bulk but is a solid run blocker and could start for a system that does not ask him to cover a lot of area on the field.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 315
40: 5.14
Year: 5Sr
Thomas Austin
School: Clemson
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at both guard and center. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Tough, slug-it-out small area blocker. Strong at the point, jolts defenders with good hand punch, and turns them from the action. Displays solid blocking vision and works to finish blocks. Stays square and anchors in pass protection. Works to bend his knees and block with leverage.
Negative: Limited athlete effective in just a small area. Over-extends into blocks, struggles to adjust and is exploited by athletic opponents. Not a dominant drive blocker.
Analysis: Highly rated by analysts in the past, Austin is a hard-working lineman yet limited athlete with marginal upside. The ability to play center or guard gives him a chance as an inexpensive backup.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 310
40: 5.32
Year: 5Sr
Zane Beadles
School: Utah
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter used at both guard and left tackle. All-Conference selection since his sophomore season and named to several all-American teams last year.
Positive: Well-sized small area blocker best in confined quarters. Patient in pass protection, stout at the point, and controls defenders once engaged in a block. Quickly gets his hands into defenders, strong in his upper body, and large enough to engulf opponents. Fights hard throughout the action and works to finish blocks. Possesses a wide body and defenders have difficulty getting around him.
Negative: Better-than-average footwork yet does not possess enough blocking range to stay at left tackle. Not a natural knee bender. Lumbers about the field and struggles blocking in motion. Overextends and reaches into blocks, which adversely affects his balance.
Analysis: Beadles is a solid, yet unspectacular, prospect who has the body type and playing style to be used at guard. He needs to improve the details and fundamentals of his game, yet the ability to be used at several positions could make him an enticing backup at the next level.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 292
40: 5.12
Year: 5Sr
Casey Bender
School: South Dakota State
Position: G
Bio: Former tight end broke into the starting lineup as a junior.
Positive: Strong, small-area blocker with marginal upside. Anchors at the point, controls defenders once engaged in a block, and fights hard throughout the action. Stays square and seals opponents from plays with good body positioning and works well with teammates, keeps his head on a swivel, and blocks with a nasty attitude.
Negative: Struggles battling explosive, quick opponents and he lacks overall blocking balance, footwork, and ability in space.
Analysis: Bender played well as a senior after struggling through an injury-plagued junior campaign. He needs time to physically mature and improve the details of his game, yet he has possibilities to develop on a practice squad.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 306
40: 5.17
Year: 5Sr
Dorian Brooks
School: James Madison
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since he junior campaign.
Positive: Effective position blocker who displays ability in space. Quickly sets in pass protection, immediately gets his hands into defenders, and stays square. Bends his knees, adjusts to defenders and displays good footwork sliding laterally. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, seals defenders from the play. Good jolt and explosion at the point of attack. Moves relatively well on his feet, keeps his head on a swivel, and helps out line-mates.
Negative: Lacks a strong base and gets no movement run blocking. Average athlete.
Analysis: Brooks is a small yet very quick lineman with possibilities in a zone-blocking system. He must improve his overall strength yet is a solid developmental prospect who could end up on a practice squad.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 301
40: 5.25
Year: 6Sr
Jeff Byers
School: USC
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons. Originally played with the first team as a true freshman in 2004 but suffered hip and back injuries the following two seasons that kept him on the sidelines.
Positive: Hard-working position blocker who flashes ability on the move. Smart, displays terrific blocking vision, and plays with great awareness. Keeps his head on a swivel, helps out teammates and patient. Fires off the snap, quickly gets to the second level and seals linebackers from the action with body positioning. Redirects to defenders on the move and effective in motion.
Negative: Gets minimal movement as a run blocker and struggles with big opponents. Lacks a dominant base and rarely finishes blocks.
Analysis: Byers is a hard-working lineman who
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 329
40: 5.34
Year: 5Sr
Brandon Carter
School: Texas Tech
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore season.
Positive: Massive small area blocker who easily dominates opponents. Quick off the snap, drives defenders off the line and gets movement run blocking. Strong enough to push opponents to the ground or engulf them altogether. Immediately sets up in pass protection, gets his hands into defenders and effective when he bends his knees and blocks with leverage. Tremendous jolt and pop at the point of attack.
Plays with a nasty attitude, looking to hit as many people as possible during a single play. Keeps his head on a swivel. Surprisingly effective in motion.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender. Rumbles about the field. A bit stiff. Over-extends into blocks and lacks balance.
Analysis: Carter has been a headlining offensive lineman at Texas Tech for a variety of reasons. He offers a large amount of upside potential and could start on the NFL level if he focuses on the task at hand, blocks with consistent fundamentals, and really puts forth good effort.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 281
40: 5.19
Year: 4Sr
Nick Charles
School: Air Force
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign.
Positive: Hard-working and explosive lineman who plays with a nonstop motor. Terrific quickness in his all-around game, plays with good knee bend, and keeps his feet moving on contact. Nimble, easily adjusts to defenders and fluid if asked to kick out or pull across the line of scrimmage. Solid position blocker who stays square and seals opponents from the action.
Negative: Marginally strong at the point of attack and struggles moving defenders off the line of scrimmage. Must improve his blocking balance.
Analysis: Charles is a prototypical zone-blocking lineman best in motion. Possesses the intelligence and toughness to play at the next level if he chooses to do so after his military commitment.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 325
40: 5.12
Year: 5Sr
Chris DeGeare
School: Wake Forest
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter experienced at both guard and left tackle.
Positive: Well-sized, athletic offensive lineman with a large degree of upside. Sets quickly in pass protection, stays square and steers defenders from the action. Displays above average footwork in space, stout at the point and blocks with good lean. Strong, controls opponents once engaged in a block and works to bend his knees.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender, stiff and must improve his blocking balance. Over extends into blocks. Does not correctly place his hands into defenders with consistency.
Analysis: DeGeare has been a solid lineman and possesses the size and skill to play at the next level. Better off at guard, he needs to improve the details of his game and consistently play with solid fundamentals. He has an opportunity to back up at a number of positions.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 320
40: 5.4
Year: 4Sr
Mike Diaz
School: Arizona
Position: G
Bio: Junior college transfer who became a full-time starter at left tackle as a senior. Saw part-time starting duty at right guard the prior season.
Positive: Nice-sized, wide-bodied offensive lineman best in confined quarters. Quickly sets in pass protection, gets his hands into defenders and stays with blocks. Keeps his feet moving on contact and works hard until the whistle blows.
Negative: Lacks blocking balance, struggles to adjust and cannot slide his feet in pass protection. Gets minimal movement run blocking.
Analysis: Diaz has shown flashes the past two seasons, but at this point, he is more of a size prospect who really needs to develop a complete game.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 292
40: 5.1
Year: 5Sr
Zipp Duncan
School: Kentucky
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at guard who began his college career at tight end.
Positive: Strong small-area blocker who fights hard until the whistle blows. Stays square, works his hands throughout the action, and keeps his feet moving in pass protection. Jolts defenders with good punch, controls him once engaged in a block, and works hard until the whistle blows. Solid position blocker who turns defenders off the line and then seals them from the action.
Negative: Lacks flexibility and has difficulty handling speedy, athletic opponents. Lacks lateral blocking range. Bends at the waist and extends into blocks.
Analysis: Duncan is a hard-working prospect who offers growth potential and has a slight chance to make it as a backup guard.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.29
Year: 5Sr
Alonzo Durham
School: Nevada
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his junior and senior seasons.
Positive: College tackle who projects to either guard or center at the next level. Quickly sets up in pass protection, immediately gets his hands into defenders and blocks with leverage. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, stays square and punched defenders at the point of attack. Better than average footwork sliding off the edge and shows ability in space.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base and gets minimal movement as a run blocker. Inconsistent pad level and does get a bit tall at times.
Analysis: Durham is a solid position blocker and wide-bodied lineman with long-term potential. His ability to quickly assimilate to a new position will dictate his future at the next level.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 305
40: 5.31
Year: 5Sr
Kurtis Gregory
School: Missouri
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at guard awarded All-Conference honors last season.
Positive: Strong, small-area blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Stays square, easily controls defenders at the point of attack, and gets movement run blocking. Works hard and looks to take out as many defenders as possible off a single snap. Blocks with a wide base, keeps his head on a swivel, and works well with teammates. Easily out-positions defenders and seals them from the action.
Negative: Struggles to adjust and displays no footwork in space. Ineffective blocking on the move and lumbers about the field.
Analysis: Gregory is a tough, slug-it-out lineman who would be best in a power running offense. Possesses solid size yet also offers growth potential, which is added value to his game.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 290
40: 5.42
Year: 5Sr
Jeff Hansen
School: Montana State
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter experienced at both center and guard. All-Conference an All-American selection since his junior season.
Positive: Fundamentally sound finesse blocker who plays with great awareness. Quick off the snap, blocks with good leverage and stays square, keeping defenders from the action. Jolts opponents with good hand punch, blocks with superb technique throughout the action, and keeps his head on a swivel.
Negative: He
Analysis: Hansen has been durable and productive on the college level but offers marginal size and athleticism for the next level. He possesses limited upside yet he has the ability to play several positions on the offensive line, which would make him enticing as an inexpensive utility blocker.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 299
40: 5.31
Year: 5Sr
Kevin Haslam
School: Rutgers
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter experienced at every position on the offensive line except center.
Positive: Solid pass protecting lineman with a nice degree of upside potential. Moves well on his feet, displays solid footwork sliding out to protect the edge and blocks with good fundamentals. Fights with his hands throughout the action, makes effective use of body positioning and seals defenders from the action.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base, struggles with his blocking balance all too often on the field. Bends at the waist and gets pushed back into the pocket, often holding on to defenders to slow them down.
Analysis: Haslam is a college prospect who
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 297
40: 5.21
Year: 4Sr
Joseph Hawley
School: UNLV
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at both guard and center. All-Conference selection as a sophomore.
Positive: Nice-sized blocker best in a small area. Plays with good lean, explosive at the point, and really attacks assignments. Stays square, strong, and turns defenders off the ball. Keeps his head on a swivel, picks up stunts or twists thrown by the opponent, and works hard to finish blocks.
Negative: Struggles to adjust, and lacks agility. Slow if asked to kick out or block in motion. Tends to steer opponents rather than finish blocks.
Analysis: Hawley is a well-sized lineman who's been productive on the college level. He's not a great athlete yet could be an effective backup with the ability to be used at center or guard.
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 321
40: 5.4
Year: 5Sr
Mike Hicks
School: Connecticut
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter at Connecticut who spent most of his time at right tackle.
Positive: Big, strong blocker best in confined quarters. Works to bend his knees, quickly gets his hands into defenders, and plays with a nasty attitude. Stays square, controls opponents at the point of attack and makes effective use of blocking angles. Better than average skill getting out to the second level to engage linebackers.
Negative: Stiff, struggles to adjust and displays poor footwork in pass protection. Not a dominant drive blocking lineman.
Analysis: Hicks has been productive and durable at Connecticut and is a college tackle better off at guard in the NFL. does not possess the great upside yet the ability to be used at several positions on the line makes him an inexpensive utility blocker for an NFL team.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 311
40: 5.21
Year: 5Sr
Terran Hillesland
School: Montana
Position: G
Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons after seeing sporadic action with the first team as a freshman and sophomore. Experienced at both guard positions.
Positive: Strong, nasty blocker only effective in a small area. Works well with teammates, displays good blocking vision, and works hard until the whistle blows. Drives defenders off the line as a run blocker, attacks assignments, and keeps his feet moving throughout the action.
Negative: Not light on his feet or effective in motion. Gets lazy with his hands and struggles to adjust.
Analysis: Hillesland has the size and strength to be used as a backup guard at the next level yet must improve the consistency of his fundamentals to make it out camp this summer.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 296
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr
Robert Lyle Hitt
School: LSU
Position: G
Bio: Former defensive tackle who move to the offensive line as a sophomore and then started the next three seasons.
Positive: Dependable and durable college offensive lineman with limited upside for the next level. Stays square, keeps his feet moving throughout the action, and blocks with good knee bend. Solid position blocker who effectively seals defenders from the action. Displays good jolt and pop at the point of attack.
Negative: Not light on his feet and lumbers about the field. Lacks a strong lower body, footwork in space, and struggles to control defenders.
Analysis: Hitt was a productive lineman three years running for LSU, yet lacks the size and skill to be anything other than a ninth offensive lineman at the next level.
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 317
40: 5.45
Year: 5Sr
Levi Horn
School: Montana
Position: G
Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons. Experienced at both left tackle and guard. Began his college career at Oregon.
Positive: Strong, well-sized blocker with a degree of upside. Patient in pass protection, strong in his upper body, and easily controls opponents once engaged at the point of attack. Plays with a nasty attitude and attacks blocking assignments. Works well with teammates.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender, lumbers about the field and is exploited by nimble opponents. Lacks agility, balance and struggles adjusting to pick up blitzes.
Analysis: Horn has displays flashes of skill in college yet never really elevated his game nor played up to the expectations of NFL scouts. Horn must pick up the intensity of his game and improve of his fundamentals, but he offers potential as a utility lineman.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 289
40: 5.41
Year: 5Sr
Cord Howard
School: Georgia Tech
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter who saw action at guard and right tackle.
Positive: Undersized college offensive lineman who shows ability blocking in motion. Quick off the snap, fluid out to the second level, and adjusts to defenders in motion. Gets his hands up into opponents and works them throughout the action. Stays square and seals defenders from the play.
Negative: Must improve his overall blocking balance. Marginally strong and struggles to finish.
Analysis: Howard
Height: 6-5
Weight: 331
40: 5.24
Year: 4Sr
Mike Iupati
School: Idaho
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Large, athletic blocker with a tremendous amount of upside potential. Quickly gets into blocks, immediately gets his hands up, and easily anchors at the point of attack. Blocks with good lean, gets underneath defenders and turns them off the line or gets movement run blocking. Fluid in motion, gets out to the second level and easily adjusts to hit moving targets. Keeps his feet moving, displays the ability to slide laterally, and effective in space. Stays square and keeps opponents in front of him. Overwhelms defenders driving them off the line or engulfs them altogether. Effectively picks up stunts or blitzes and works well with teammates. Easily handles quick or athletic opponents.
Negative: Must improve his blocking balance. Tends to do too much thinking or tries to out-guess defenders.
Analysis: Iupati is a terrific prospect whose best football is ahead of him. He's been a dominant guard yet has the body type to get consideration for one of two tackle positions. Time may be needed for Iupati to get accustomed to the NFL, yet he has legitimate starting potential at the next level.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 328
40: 5.16
Year: 4Sr
John Jerry
School: Mississippi
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter experienced at both the right guard and right tackle positions. All-Conference selection the prior two years.
Positive: Large, small-area blocker best in confined quarters. Stays square, possesses a wide body, and opponents struggle to get around him. Blocks with a wide base, bends his knees, and easily controls defenders at the point of attack. Pushes defenders off the ball and works blocks until the whistle blows. Lacks flexibility, agility, and struggles to finish blocks. Does too much leaning on defenders or over-extending. Cannot slide out off the edge and possesses poor footwork.
Negative: Lacks flexibility, agility, and struggles to finish blocks. Does too much leaning on defenders or over-extending. Cannot slide out off the edge and possesses poor footwork.
Analysis: Jerry is a powerful offensive lineman whose size and style are best suited to play in a small area. Could eventually develop into a starting guard if he improves and blocks more consistently with sound mechanics.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 312
40: 5.37
Year: 4Sr
Mike Johnson
School: Alabama
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons and named as an All-American last year.
Positive: Tough, hard working blocker with a nice feel for the position. Bends his knees, quickly gets his hands into opponents and blocks with terrific fundamentals. Explosive, jolts defenders at the point of attack and turns them off the line. Better than average skills blocking in motion and quickly gets out to the second level then redirects to linebackers. Keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates. Makes great use of body positioning to seal opponents from the action.
Negative: Average strength in his base and really does not get much movement run blocking. Not a great athlete and may struggle in a zone-blocking scheme.
Analysis: Johnson is a well-sized lineman who's been productive and durable on the college level. He offers growth potential and could eventually develop into a starter for an offense that limits his responsibilities blocking in motion.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 305
40: 5.31
Year: 5Sr
Dennis Landolt
School: Penn State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Marginally athletic college tackle who projects to guard in the NFL. Works his hands throughout the action, makes terrific use of blocking angles, and seals defenders from plays. Works hard until the whistle blows, moves his feet throughout the action and keeps his head on a swivel. Picks up stunts or blitzes and works well with teammates.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base and gets limited movement run blocking. Displays marginal quickness and explosion into blocks. Must improve his blocking balance and ineffective in motion.
Analysis: Landolt has been productive and durable at Penn State yet lacks any real upside for the next level. His experience at several positions on the offensive line could help him catch on as a utility lineman.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 315
40: 5.22
Year: 5Sr
Shawn Lauvao
School: Arizona State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at both tackle spots as well as left guard. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Athletic offensive line prospect who possesses a large degree of upside potential. Blocks with a wide base, bends his knees, and always plays with leverage. Quickly gets off the line, explosive at the point, and a solid position blocker who turns defenders from the action and then seals them from the play. Displays top footwork in pass protection, keeps his feet moving, and extends his hands into opponents, anchoring at the point of attack. Displays good lateral blocking range, and is effective in motion. Quick out to the second level, adjusts to defenders, and can hit a moving target. Works well with teammates. Plays with a nasty attitude and always looking for someone to hit.
Negative: Must improve his overall strength and learn to finish blocks. Ran hot and cold at the Senior Bowl when matched against top talent.
Analysis: Lauvao has been a terrific college lineman the past two years, and he
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 317
40: 4.81
Year: 5Sr
Laupepa Letuli
School: Hawaii
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter experienced at both left and right tackle as well as guard. Played three games as a senior a for a knee injury cut his season short.
Positive: Strong, small-area blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Quickly gets into blocks, moves defenders off the ball, and controls them at the point of attack. Keeps his feet moving, gets his hands up, and always looks for someone to hit. Works well with teammates.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender. Struggles to adjust and limit it to confined quarters.
Analysis: Letuli is a nice-sized offensive lineman with the power necessary to play in a power running system. The versatility to be used at several positions gives him a chance at the next level.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 285
40: 5.22
Year: 4Sr
John Malecki
School: Pittsburgh
Position: G
Bio: Former defensive lineman who moved to offensive guard as a junior and then started the next two seasons. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Undersized yet hard-working lineman still learning his position. Explodes off the snap of the ball, keeps his feet moving, and works his hands throughout the action. Plays heads-up football, works well with teammates, and fights hard until the whistle blows. Stays square and turns opponents off the line of scrimmage.
Negative: Limited athlete who struggles to adjust. Lacks bulk and cannot finish blocks. Overrun by large opponents.
Analysis: Malecki did a solid job since moving to the offensive line as a junior in 2008. He has size limitations yet should be given looks as a backup in a zone-blocking system.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 328
40: 5.67
Year: 5Sr
Gabriel Manns
School: North Carolina Central
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter experienced at both guard and left tackle.
Positive: King-sized blocker who towered over the opposition on a small school level. Stays square, quickly gets his hands into defenders and effectively steers them from the action. Solid position blocker who seals opponents from plays with his mammoth frame. Displays a good degree of quickness in his all-around game.
Negative: Bends at the waist, not a natural knee bender, and he lacks balance. Must develop a nasty streak in his blocking. Haphazard in his movement and usually ends up on the ground.
Analysis: Manns is a size prospect who must improve almost every aspect of his game. Worth bringing in to camp this summer, and could end up a practice squad if he shows the ability to play at a higher level of competition.
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.35
Year: 5Sr
Chris Marinelli
School: Stanford
Position: G
Bio: Three -year starter at right tackle awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his sophomore season.
Positive: Tall, fluid offensive lineman who moves well on his feet. Quickly sets up off the snap, stays square and then seals defenders from the action with good body positioning. Fast out to the second level, nicely redirects to linebackers and shows ability blocking on the move. Fights with his hands throughout the action, blocks with good leverage, and plays with great explosion. Makes effective use of blocking angles and jolts defenders with good hand punch. Easily adjusts to defenders and effectively picks up blitzes thrown by opponents.
Negative: Must improve the strength of his base, gets minimal movement run blocking and struggles to finish blocks. Better-than-average skill sliding out to protect the edge, yet he still must improve his overall pass protection skill.
Analysis: Marinelli has been a productive college tackle and is a prospect with good size as well as upside potential. Lacking the strength to play on the edge, he is better off inside at guard for a zone-blocking system. Marinelli may need time to physically mature, yet he is a solid developmental prospect worth the investment of a late round choice.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 288
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr
Adrian Martinez
School: Colorado State
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter used at both guard and right tackle.
Positive: Strong, small-area blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Quickly gets his hands into defenders, strong in his upper body, and turns opponents from the action. Uses good body positioning to seal defenders from plays. Keeps his head on a swivel, shows good awareness, and is always looking for someone to hit. Blocks down well on opponents. Really goes after blocks and attacks assignments.
Negative: Lacks flexibility, not a natural knee bender, and struggles to finish blocks. Ineffective in space and only good in confined quarters.
Analysis: Martinez is a solid straight ahead blocker who plays bigger than his listed size. His versatility to be used at several positions will give him a chance as an inexpensive utility lineman for an NFL team.
Height: 6-6
Weight: 300
40: 5.32
Year: 5Sr
Tim McAvoy
School: Michigan
Position: G
Bio: Former starter who missed much of his senior season with a knee injury.
Positive: Underrated college lineman with nice size and skill. Solid position blocker who bends his knees, gets leverage on opponents, and stays square. Fluid moving on his feet, stays with the action and works blocks hard.
Negative: Better in a small area and struggles to adjust. Not a dominant drive blocker. Marginally productive in college.
Analysis: McAvoy looked like an up-and-coming prospect after his junior season but was sideline last year with a knee injury. He possesses good size, growth potential, and is a solid developmental prospect with the ability to be used in a variety of systems.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 292
40: 5.31
Year: 5Sr
Matt McCracken
School: Richmond
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference and All-American honors since his sophomore campaign.
Positive: Strong blocker best in a small area. Keeps his head on a swivel, plays with a nasty attitude, and works hard to finish off defenders. Keeps his feet moving, strong at the point of attack, and pushes defenders from the play. Patient in pass protection, bends his knees and blocks with leverage. Strikes opponents with violent hand punch and pushes them from the action. Displays good overall awareness.
Negative: Stiff, struggles in anything other than a small area and slow getting out to the second level. Lumbers about the field and not light on his feet.
Analysis: McCracken has been productive and durable on the small school level yet is limited in size and athleticism. He's experienced at several positions on the line, and his approach to the game could help him catch on as an inexpensive backup.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 296
40: 5.29
Year: 5Sr
Nick McDonald
School: Grand Valley State
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his junior campaign. Played left tackle as a senior after manning the right guard spot the prior year.
Positive: Patient position blocker who plays with good fundamentals. Bends his knees, stays square, and quickly gets his hands into defenders. Makes good use of blocking angles, body positioning to seal defenders from the action. Jolts defenders with good punch and effective in pass protection. Keeps his head on a swivel, works well with teammates, and nicely picks up stunts or twists.
Negative: Struggles in motion and not effective hitting a moving target. Lacks top footwork sliding out to protect the edge. Must improve his overall body strength.
Analysis: McDonald is a fundamentally sound blocker best in a smaller area. He's a finesse lineman who could eventually develop into a backup for a zone-blocking system.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 295
40: 5.41
Year: 5Sr
David Moosman
School: Michigan
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at guard and center.
Positive: Strong, versatile small-area blocker. Quick off the snap, stays square and rides defenders from their angle of attack. Effective position that blocker seals opponents from the action. Anchors in pass protection and blocks with good lean.
Negative: Lacks agility and overall blocking range. Struggles to adjust, has difficulty picking up the blitz, and exploited by athletic opponents. Not a natural knee bender.
Analysis: Moosman is a limited athlete with marginal upside for the next level yet the versatility to play any of the three interior line positions could help him catch on as inexpensive utility lineman.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 319
40: 4.99
Year: 4Sr
Marshall Newhouse
School: TCU
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at left tackle awarded All-Conference honors after his senior in junior campaigns.
Positive: Relatively athletic college tackle who projects to guard at the next level. Plays low to the ground, makes good use of blocking angles, as well as body positioning. Stays square, keeps defenders in front of hi, and controls them once engaged at the point of attack. Shows strength in his upper body and good hand punch. Quickly sets in pass protection and above-average skill sliding out off the edge. Gets after blocks, very aware of assignments, and works well with teammates. Easily adjusts or redirects to defenders and effectively picks up the blitz.
Negative: Lacks overall balance. Exploited by nimble, past opponents. Not a true finisher.
Analysis: Newhouse has been a very productive college tackle with the skills necessary to play guard on the NFL level. He must tighten up his frame and add strength to his lower body, yet he has potential in a variety of systems at the next level.
Height: 6-0.5
Weight: 305
40: 5.38
Year: 4Sr
Jason Onyebuagu
School: Northern Illinois
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter who also saw extensive action with the first team as a freshman. All-Conference selection the past two years.
Positive: Strong, explosive blocker who moves well on his feet. Turns defenders off the ball, stays square and seals them from the action with good body positioning. Fluid, quick if asked to kick out or pull and displays skills blocking in motion with the ability to hit a moving target.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base and looks as though he's a bit top-heavy. Does not play with a nasty attitude nor always work to finish blocks. Struggles to pick up blitzes. Lacks the height most teams want in offensive lineman.
Analysis: Onyebuagu has been a solid college lineman who showed a lot of skill the past three seasons. His lack of height is a limiting factor yet he's a wide bodied blocker effective on the move and will catch the eye of a zone blocking team.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 309
40: 5.12
Year: 4Sr
Alex Parsons
School: USC
Position: G
Bio: Former defensive tackle who started the past two seasons at offensive guard.
Positive: Nice-sized prospect who plays with a good degree of athleticism. Blocks with good lean, displays quickness in his overall game, and is effective in motion. Fluid if asked to pull across the line of scrimmage, gets in the secondary, nicely redirects to linebackers. Keeps his head on a swivel, picks up stunts or blitzes, and anchors at the point. Works well with teammates. Jolts opponents with good hand punch.
Negative: Must improve his blocking balance. Average strength and not a dominant drive blocker.
Analysis: Parsons is one of the more underrated offensive line prospects in this draft and a player with a good degree of upside potential. He's assimilated into his new position well, and he will only get better in the coming years as he sees more playing action.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 292
40: 5.45
Year: 5Sr
Gregg Peat
School: Oregon State
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Tough, hard-working lineman with limited upside. Blocks with a wide base, stays square and steers opponents from the action. Keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates. Plays with a nasty attitude.
Negative: Works to bend his knees yet does not consistently get leverage on opponents. Undersized and pushed off the line by strong opponents. Lacks footwork and ineffective in space.
Analysis: Peat is undersized and a limited athlete yet has an outside chance to make a roster due to his knowledge and approach to the game.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 310
40: 5.12
Year: 5Sr
Mitch Petrus
School: Arkansas
Position: G
Bio: Former fullback who moved to offensive guard as a sophomore and then started during his junior and senior seasons, winning All-Conference honors both years.
Positive: Athletic blocker with a nice size and terrific upside potential. Explosive off the line, quick out to the second level, and effective blocking in motion. Plays with a nasty attitude, displays outstanding vision, and attacks assignments. Jolts defenders at the point of attack and stays square, keeping defenders in front of him. Quickly sets in pass protection, keeps his feet moving, and is a solid position blocker who seals defenders from the action. Displays footwork in space and the ability to hit a moving target blocking in motion. Completed 45 repetitions on the bench press during his combine workout.
Negative: Lacks dominant lower body power and gets pushed off the line by bigger, strong defensive tackles. Must learn to finish blocks.
Analysis: Petrus really took to the offensive guard position and is a player with a bright future. Must physically mature and learn the details of the position, but he will eventually develop into a starter at the next level.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 305
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr
Moses Punzal
School: Portland State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a junior. Struggled with an ankle injury during his senior season.
Positive: Fundamentally sound blocker with a good feel for the position. Bends his knees, blocks with leverage and gets underneath defenders. Quickly gets his hands up, stays square, and makes great use of body positioning to keep opponents away. Keeps his feet moving, anchors in pass protection and shows the ability to adjust. Works well with teammates. He blocks with a nasty attitude and is always looking to hit someone.
Negative: Must improve his overall strength. Rarely gets movement run blocking and marginally effective in motion.
Analysis: Punzal had a solid college career and offers enough size to be given a look in camp this summer.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 300
40: 5.32
Year: 4Sr
Sergio Render
School: Virginia Tech
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter at the guard position awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Fundamentally sound lineman best in pass protection. Plays with good knee bend, keeps his feet moving, and blocks with a wide base. Keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates. Correctly places his hands into defenders, extends them, and jolts opponents with good punch. Plays with a nasty attitude and always looking to hit someone. Displays quickness if asked to pull across the line of scrimmage and shows ability blocking in motion.
Negative: Marginal run blocker who gets minimal movement. Displays stiffness in his game and struggles adjust to defenders on the blitz.
Analysis: Render has been a productive and durable college lineman who started 52 games at Virginia Tech. He's a limited athlete and does not possess great upside, yet he has a relatively polished game and could be effective backing up at the next level.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 320
40: 5.76
Year: 5Sr
Dace Richardson
School: Iowa
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at both tackle positions as well is left guard.
Positive: Large, powerful lineman who made a successful return from injury last season. Blocks with good leverage, displays the ability to adjust, and strong at the point. Gets his hands up, correctly places them into defenders, and easily anchors at the point of attack or controls opponents once engaged in a block. Displays the ability to adjust and steer opponents from their angle of attack. Turns defenders off the line, and opens holes for the running game.
Negative: Must improve his blocking balance. Not effective in motion. Has a long injury history that includes a broken leg toward the end of the 2009 season as well as knee surgery in 2007.
Analysis: Richardson is a big, thick offensive blocker best in confined quarters. Highly rated before his knee injury of 2007, he did well in his comeback last season before being sidelined with a broken leg. Offers potential as an inexpensive backup who can be used at guard or potentially right tackle.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 318
40: 5.35
Year: 4Sr
Nicholas Royal
School: Hampton
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter who began his career on the defensive line.
Positive: Large, small area blocker strong at the point of attack. Stays square, jolts opponents with good hand punch, and controls them once engaged the point of attack. Gets movement as a run blocker, anchors in pass protection, and is very explosive at the point of attack. Works blocks hard.
Negative: Lumbers about the field and not light on his feet. Does not consistently extend his hands and does too much catching of the opponent rather than actual blocking.
Analysis: Royal is a size prospect still learning the offensive line position. He is a developmental prospect for a power running offense and has the ability to make a practice squad.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 300
40: 5.03
Year: 5Sr
Shelley Smith
School: Colorado State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a junior.
Positive: Athletic lineman who possesses a good degree of upside potential. Quick off the snap, moves well on his feet, and shows skill blocking in motion. Redirects to linebackers on the second level, and can hit a moving target. Strong in his upper body, shows ability as a position blocker, and rides defenders from their angle of attack.
Negative: Lacks balance, bends at the waist, and does too much catching of opponents rather than finishing blocks. Gets tall in his stance as the play proceeds. Struggled with injuries part of the past two seasons.
Analysis: Smith is a nice-sized athlete, who has the basic tools to play on the NFL level. He must improve his strength, block with better knee bend, and stay healthy to ever make a final roster.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 292
40: 5.41
Year: 6Sr
Allen Smith
School: Stanford
Position: G
Bio: Broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore in 2005 when he played eight games with the first team at right tackle. Started 12 games the next season on the left side. Tore his patella tendon three games into the 2007 season, which ended his campaign.
Positive: One-time highly rated offensive lineman still trying to make his way back from injury. Athletic, strong at the point of attack, and gets movement run blocking. Engulfs defenders at the point of attack, removes them from the action and works hard to finish blocks. Sized well and uses his frame as an advantage.
Negative: Haphazard in his movement, and lacks footwork sliding out to protect the edge. Bends at the waist, blocks with a narrow base, and lacks balance.
Analysis: Early in his Stanford career, Smith was highly considered by NFL scouts before he was set back with injury. Offers possibilities at guard if he is healthy and improves his overall blocking mechanics.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 336
40: 5.52
Year: 5Sr
Reggie Stephens
School: Iowa State
Position: G
Bio: Full-time starter the past three seasons at both left and right guard as well a center.
Positive: Wide-bodied interior lineman that's been durable and versatile throughout his college career. Quickly gets into blocks, strong at the point and turns defenders off the line. Plays with a nasty attitude, gets his hands into defenders, and jolts them with good punch. Flashes ability in motion and uses his large frame to seal defenders from the action. Stout and anchors in pass protection.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender and rarely blocks with leverage. Does not display footwork in space. More of an arm wrestler and must improve his balance.
Analysis: Stephens is an underrated interior blocking prospect who's shown a lot of flashes on the college level. He's a wide-bodied lineman with above-average athleticism and could easily back up in a number of different systems at the next level.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 305
40: 5.26
Year: 5Sr
Charlie Tanner
School: Texas
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at left guard awarded All-Conference honors as a junior and sophomore.
Positive: Hard-working lineman who plays with a good degree of quickness. Bends his knees, sets with a wide base, and gets leverage on opponents. Explodes off the line into blocks. Keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates. Solid position blocker who turns defenders from the action then seals them from plays.
Negative: Must improve his blocking balance. Marginally effective in motion. Does not get much movement run blocking.
Analysis: Tanner has been a solid player at Texas and offers adequate size as well as growth potential. He must get stronger yet does hold a degree of upside potential.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 322
40: 5.31
Year: 6Sr
Chet Teofilo
School: California
Position: G
Bio: Former defensive lineman who saw starting action at left and right tackle during his sophomore and junior seasons.
Positive: Highly considered offense lineman who struggled as a senior in 2009. Bends his knees, blocks with leverage, and keeps his feet moving. Immediately gets his hands into opponents, stays square, and jolts defenders with good hand punch. Makes solid use of blocking angles, and anchors at the point of attack. Fights hard throughout the action.
Negative: Stiff, lacks balance and struggles to finish. Nonexistent as a senior and barely saw the field.
Analysis: Teofilo displayed flashes of ability after moving to the offensive line prior to his sophomore season. He has the size and skill to play in confined quarters at guard if he gets his game back on track.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 300
40: 5.31
Year: 4Sr
Joe Thomas
School: Pittsburgh
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter experienced at both guard and tackle.
Positive: Nice-sized blocker coming off a terrific senior campaign. Displays good quickness in his overall game, jolts defenders at the point of attack, and blocks with good lean. Stays square, strong, and controls opponents once engaged in a block. Quick getting out to second level and works hard to finish blocks.
Negative: Lacks blocking balance and tends to overextend or reach into blocks. Not a true finisher.
Analysis: Thomas moved from offensive tackle into guard as a senior and looked much more at home. He had a terrific college career and offers possibilities as a backup interior.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 290
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr
A.J. Trump
School: Miami-Fl
Position: G
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup as a senior after being a reserve the prior three years.
Positive: Versatile lineman who can be used at center or guard. Blocks with good knee bend and leverage, keeps his head on a swivel, and plays with intelligence. Helps out teammates and works hard until the whistle blows.
Negative: Lacks footwork in space and effective only in a small area. Must improve his shotgun snaps. Not a dominant blocker who gets much movement.
Analysis: Trump is a limited athlete with marginal size, yet the ability to effectively back up at a number of positions gives him a real opportunity at the next level.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 293
40: 5.35
Year: 4Sr
James Williams
School: Harvard
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference and all American honors since his sophomore season.
Positive: Nice-sized, athletic college tackle who projects the guard at the next level. Displays good footwork in pass protection, fluid sliding out off the edge, and blocks with leverage. Effectively adjusts to defenders, can hit a moving target, and keeps his head on a swivel. Gets his hands up and extends them into opponents to keep defenders away.
Negative: Overextends into blocks and loses balance. Lacks the dominant base and must improve his overall body strength.
Analysis: Williams is a well-sized blocker with growth potential for the next level. More of a finesse blocker, he must get a nastier and stronger, but he is a solid developmental prospect.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 301
40: 5.31
Year: 4Sr
Marlon Winn
School: Texas Tech
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at right tackle who also played on the left side as a freshman.
Positive: Productive college lineman with limited upside for the next level. Quickly sets in pass protection, immediately gets his hands into defenders and makes good use of blocking angles. Bends his knees, jolts opponents with good hand punch, and keeps his head on a swivel. Plays with a good degree of explosion.
Negative: Lacks a dominant base and gets pushed back off the line. Displays poor footwork trying to slide off the edge in pass protection.
Analysis: Winn flashed abilities the past three seasons and is better in confined quarters. He'll offer possibilities as a reserve offensive guard.