2011 Guard Reports
Height: 6-3
Weight: 329
40: 5.34
Year: 5Sr
Dominic Alford
School: Minnesota
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter used at both left and right tackle. Struggled with an injury as a senior and was also suspended for a game.
Positive: Wide-bodied college tackle who projects as a guard in the NFL. Patient in pass protection, fights hard throughout the action, and uses his hands well. Slows defenders at the point of attack, stays square, and seals opponents from the action. Blocks with good lean and rarely gives up an inch of movement. Easily steers defenders from their angle of attack once he gets his hands on them.
Negative: Displays solid footwork yet lacks great lateral blocking range off the edge. Struggles to adjust.
Analysis: Alford has been a productive college lineman whose game was on the upswing prior to his senior season. He's fallen down draft boards yet is a legitimate prospect who could make it as an inexpensive utility lineman if he gets his game back on track.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.31
Year: 5Sr
David Arkin
School: Missouri State
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter at guard and left tackle. All-Conference selection since his freshman season and named an All-American after his senior campaign.
Positive: Strong position blocker who is best in a small area. Has a thick build, stays square, and makes terrific use of angles. Keeps his feet moving, patient in pass protection, and strong at the point of attack. Easily controls defenders once engaged in a block and turns them off the line. Works to bend his knees and blocks with a wide base.
Negative: Looks stiff, ineffective in motion, and does not possess the footwork necessary to slide out and protect the edge. Struggles to adjust.
Analysis: Arkin is a large lineman with growth potential and next level skill. He has the potential to back-up at several positions and could eventually develop into a starter.
Height: 6-7
Weight: 328
40: 5.32
Year: 5Sr
John Bender
School: Nevada
Position: G
Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons after seeing extensive action with the first team during his freshman and sophomore campaigns. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Massive lineman most effective blocking for the run. Quickly sets up off the snap, immediately gets his hands into defenders and extends to keeps opponents away. Stays square, strong and turns opponents off the line or controls them once engaged in a block. Solid run blocker and moves defenders off the line.
Negative: Lumbers about the field and is not light his feet. Struggles to adjust and is not a natural knee bender.
Analysis: Bender was a solid lineman on the college level and has the size to play in the NFL. He's more of a developmental prospect who must improve his flexibility to have any chance of making an active roster.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 319
40: 5.45
Year: 5Sr
Mike Berry
School: Auburn
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at guard.
Positive: Large blocker who mauls defenders once engaged at the point of attack. Blocks with good lean, effective when he stays square, and strong at the point of attack. Explosive, easily knocks defenders from their angle of attack, and works blocks hard.
Negative: Rumbles about the field and is ineffective in motion. Cannot adjust to defenders and can be exploited by quick or athletic opponents. Gets tall as the play proceeds.
Analysis: Berry possesses the size and strength to be used in a power running offense yet lacks the flexibility and athleticism to be anything other than a practice squad player.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 348
40: 5.64
Year: 4Sr
Michael Booker
School: Northwestern State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter who began his career at Oklahoma State. All-Conference and all-American selection as a senior.
Positive: Massive offensive lineman who is best in a small area. Quick off the snap, explosive at the point, and does a nice job picking up stunts and twists. Immediately gets his hands into defenders and extends them. Possesses violent hand punch and easily knocks defenders from their angle of attack. Better than average skills moving on his feet.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender and gets tall in his stance. Lacks overall blocking balance.
Analysis: Booker has shown a lot of skill the past three seasons and moves well for such a large lineman. He offers ability as a backup and can be used in several blocking systems if he conditions himself properly.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 304
40: 4.84
Year: 6Sr
Cameron Bradfield
School: Grand Valley State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at tackle awarded all-Conference and All-American honors the last two years.
Positive: Athletic small school blocker with good upside for the next level. Blocks with good lean, keeps his feet moving, and effectively seals defenders from the action. Gets his hands into pass rushers and knocks them from their angle of attack. Strong at the point and turns defenders off the ball run blocking. Sized well and displays good movement skills. Keeps his head on a swivel and blocks with a nasty attitude.
Negative: Tends to get tall out of his stance and does not consistently block with good knee bend. Lacks overall range and footwork at left tackle.
Analysis: Alford has been a productive college lineman whose game was on the upswing prior to his senior season. He's fallen down draft boards yet is a legitimate prospect who could make it as an inexpensive utility lineman if he gets his game back on track.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 310
40: 5.55
Year: 5Sr
Bryant Browning
School: Ohio State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter experienced at both tackle and guard.
Positive: Relatively athletic, wide-bodied lineman who is best in pass protection. Quickly sets up off the snap, stays square, and seals opponents from the action. Immediately gets his hands into defenders and jolts defenders at the point of attack. Keeps his feet moving, works to bend his knees, and keeps his head on a swivel.
Negative: Narrow based blocker who lacks balance. Rarely finishes blocks or gets movement run blocking. Seems tentative blocking in motion.
Analysis: Browning possesses NFL size and the body type to be used as an interior lineman at the next level. Must improve his blocking mechanics and run blocking skills but has a chance.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 307
40: 5.35
Year: 5Sr
B.J. Cabbell
School: Virginia
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter for Virginia at right guard.
Positive: Small-area blocker who is best run blocking. Plays with good quickness, jolts defenders at the point of attack, and stays square. Plays with good lean and is a wide-bodied blocker that easily turns defenders from the angle of attack.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender. Struggles blocking in motion. Bends at the waist, ducks his head, and does not display blocking range. Must be more effective with his hands.
Analysis: Cabbell has been durable on the college level and blocks with a nasty attitude. He's a size prospect with potential to contribute in a power running game if he learns to play with proper fundamentals.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 310
40: 5.34
Year: 5Sr
Brandon Campbell
School: Marshall
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at left tackle.
Positive: Wide bodied blocker best in confined quarters. Bends his knees, blocks wide base and stays square. Flashes strength at the point of attack, keeps his feet moving and turns defenders off the ball.
Negative: Marginal athlete with limited skills blocking in motion. Lack blocking balance. Late with his hands.
Analysis: Campbell was an adequate college tackle and offers the size and body type to be used in a power running system at the next level if he improves his game.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 350
40: 5.28
Year: 5Sr
Marcus Cannon
School: TCU
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors the past two-years. Experienced at both tackle positions.
Positive: Large, athletic blocker who easily controls defenders once engaged the point of attack. Blocks with good lean, shows the ability to adjust, and stays square. Quickly gets his hands into defenders, rides opponents from their angle of attack, and keeps his feet moving. Gets movement run blocking and effectively blocks with his legs. Solid footwork sliding out off the edge. Large enough to engulf opponents. Moves well on his feet.
Negative: Must properly condition himself, as he E(TM)s too big. Played upwards of 375 pounds as a senior.
Analysis: At the top of his game, Cannon is a blocking prospect who can be a dominant force at several positions up front. He comes with starting potential once he smoothes out the rough edges of his game and commits himself to proper conditioning off the field.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 312
40: 5.32
Year: 4Sr
Garrett Chisolm
School: South Carolina
Position: G
Bio: Former walk-on who became a full-time starter last season and was awarded all-Conference honors.
Positive: Strong blocker most effective in the running game. Stays with the action, works hard until the whistle blows, and easily steers opponents from the play. Opens up running lanes for ball carriers, gets movement, and controls defenders once he gets his hands on them. Correctly places his hands into opponents, stays with the action, and resilient.
Negative: Lumbers about the field and effective in just a small area. Limited athlete. Lacks agility and struggles to adjust.
Analysis: Chisolm is a late-developing lineman with terrific size and run blocking strength. He's a slug-it-out blocker on the inside who is a solid developmental prospect and should get consideration for a practice squad.
Height: 6.-1.5
Weight: 333
40: 5.45
Year: 5Sr
Thomas Claiborne
School: Boston College
Position: G
Bio: Former defensive lineman who moved to guard as a sophomore and started there the next three seasons. All-Conference choice in 2008.
Positive: Strong, well-built lineman who dominates the opposition when focused on the task at hand. Quickly gets off the line into blocks, stays square, and easily turns defenders from their angle of attack. Built low to the ground, blocks with an exceptionally wide base, and gets leverage on opponents. Displays strength in his all-around game, moves relatively well, and flashes the ability to block in motion. Gets his hands up into defenders, correctly places them, and easily controls opponents once engaged in a block.
Negative: Overextends and reaches into blocks, which affects his balance. Slow recognizing stunts and twists. Does not block with a nasty attitude and doesn E(TM)t always work hard to finish. Has been branded lazy by scouts.
Analysis: Claiborne has flashed dominance the past three years and possesses the physical build and the tools to start at the next level. He's a prospect who's gotten by on natural ability yet must show he's willing to do the little things necessary to make football a priority.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 350
40: 5.52
Year: 4Sr
Devan Cunningham
School: Fresno State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at guard for Fresno State.
Positive: Massive offensive lineman who easily controls opponents once engaged in a block. Fires off the snap, strong at the point and gets movement run blocking. Moves his feet well, stays square, and anchors in pass protection. Jolts opponents with good hand punch and easily knocks them from their angle of attack. Looks imposing on the field.
Negative: Stiff, struggles to adjust, and does not always finish blocks. Lacks top footwork in space. Must do a better job bending his knees and blocking with leverage.
Analysis: Cunningham has shown himself to be a dominant blocker who flashes athleticism for such a large lineman. He offers next-level size and adequate movement skills but must properly conditioned himself to have any chance at a career in the NFL.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 334
40: 5.45
Year: 5Sr
Ray Dominguez
School: Arkansas
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter who lined up at both guard and tackle.
Positive: Large, wide-bodied lineman who is best in a small area. Keeps his feet moving, remains patient, and immediately gets his hands into opponents. Stays square, strong at the point of attack, and keeps defenders away from the action. Controls defenders and completely removes them from the action. Built low to the ground and blocks with good lean and pad level.
Negative: Inconsistent; looks terrific at times but also rather ordinary on occasions. Lacks great footwork sliding out to protect the edge. Ineffective in motion and lumbers around the field. Must improve his blocking balance.
Analysis: Dominguez was productive and durable on the college level and is best suited to play guard. Possesses the physical skills necessary to play in a system that does not require him to cover much area.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 310
40: 5.26
Year: 5Sr
Elias Eliades
School: Penn State
Position: G
Bio: Part of the starting lineup the past two seasons after primarily paying special teams as a sophomore. Suffered a season ending knee injury four games into his senior season.
Positive: Hard-working small area right tackle with limited upside. Goes after assignments, blocks with good lean, and works until the whistle blows. Keeps his feet moving and controls defenders once engaged at the point.
Negative: More for an arm wrestler and does not correctly places hands into defenders. Not light on his feet and looks unathletic at times.
Analysis: Ellis has the size to play the next level yet has been an average college tackle who really never took his game to another level.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 316
40: 5.11
Year: 5Sr
Orlando Franklin
School: Miami-Fl
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter who also saw limited action with the first team as a freshman. All-Conference selection as a senior. Played both left tackle and left guard for the Hurricanes.
Positive: Big offensive lineman who's shown flashes of ability the past three years. Quickly sets up off the snap, keeps his feet moving, and makes terrific use of body positioning. Stays square, controls defenders once engaged at the point of attack, and anchors in pass protection. Strong enough to ride oncoming rushers from the play.
Negative: Does too much leaning on opponents and rarely finishes blocks. Ineffective with his hands and displays marginal strength. Played left tackle yet does not possess the footwork necessary to block the edge. Slow if asked to kick out or pull and shows no skill in motion.
Analysis: Franklin is a size prospect who has been productive on the college level but has not been the consistent force many thought possible. His technique is still rough around the edges, but his size alone gives him good upside. He's likely to be over-drafted and may take a while to develop.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 265
40: 5.23
Year: 4Sr
Sam Griffin
School: Cincinnati
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter with experience at both left and right tackle.
Positive: Quick, small area blocker with limited upside. Blocks with a wide base, gets his hands into opponents and controls defenders once engaged in a block. Anchors in pass protection and works until the whistle blows.
Negative: Rumbles around the field and isn E(TM)t light on his feet. Bends at the waist or over extends into blocks. Struggles with edge rushers and not a dominant run blocker.
Analysis: Griffin is an adequate offensive line prospect with possibilities as an inexpensive utility blocker at the guard position if he fills out his frame and improves his playing strength.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 309
40: 5.35
Year: 5Sr
Brandon Harper
School: Duke
Position: G
Bio: Full-time starter as a senior after playing five games with the first team the prior year.
Positive: Strong, small-area blocker always looking for someone to hit. Stays square, keeps the opponent in front of him, and jolts defenders with good hand punch. Attacks assignments, turns opponents off the line, and keeps his feet moving.
Negative: Must improve his blocking balance. Struggles to hit moving targets on the second level.
Analysis: Harper displayed improvement as a senior and has the body type to make it as a backup guard at the next level.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 282
40: 5.27
Year: 5Sr
Joshua Harrison
School: South Carolina State
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at right tackle awarded all-Conference honors the last two years.
Positive: Strong run blocking lineman who plays with a nasty attitude. Stays square, works hard until the whistle blows, and turns defenders off the line of scrimmage. Jolts opponents with good punch, controls one-on-one blocking assignments, and keeps his head on a swivel.
Negative: Rumbles around the field, inflexible, and bends at the waist. Lacks footwork sliding out off the edge. Not a natural knee bender.
Analysis: Harrison is an adequately sized blocker who is best in a small area. He possesses growth potential and should only improve as he adds bulk to his frame.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 308
40: 5.68
Year: 5Sr
Richard Henry
School: Nebraska
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at right guard awarded all-Conference honors last season. Began his college career at North Dakota State.
Positive: Strong, nasty lineman with adequate size. Quickly gets into blocks, stays square, and fights hard until the whistle blows. Solid position blocker and seals defenders from the action with his wide frame. Moves relatively well on his feet and has some ability blocking on the second level. Works to bend his knees. Good initial jolt at the point of attack and has solid hand punch.
Negative: Struggles to adjust. Not effective far off the line of scrimmage. Not a dominant drive blocker.
Analysis: Since transferring to Nebraska and moving into the starting lineup two seasons ago, Henry has shown improvement in his game. He offers some skill as a zone blocking guard, though he's likely to be a career backup at the next level.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 299
40: 5.27
Year: 5Sr
Rodney Hudson
School: Florida State
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign and named an All-American player after his senior and junior seasons. Winner of the ACC Jacobs Blocking Award as the league's top offensive lineman in 2009.
Positive: Undersized yet athletic lineman who enters the draft as the top zone blocker. Built low to the ground, plays with good pad level, and gets underneath defenders blocking with leverage. Quickly gets his hands into opponents, stays with the action, and displays outstanding movement skills. Quick out to the second level, smooth moving about the field, and easily hits moving targets. Explodes off the snap and is a solid position blocker who seals opponents from the action.
Negative: Tends to get tall as the play proceeds. Lacks strength at the point of attack and rarely moves opponents off the ball or finishes blocks. Seems like he's holding on for dear life at times.
Analysis: Hudson has been a sensational lineman on the college level, and despite his lack of natural size and bulk, he projects well as a zone blocking lineman in the NFL. His limited size may force a move to center, but Hudson will succeed in the right system.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 320
40: 5.45
Year: 4Sr
Michael Huey
School: Texas
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at both left and right guard.
Positive: Durable lineman who gets the most from his ability. Quickly sets up in pass protection, immediately gets his hands into defenders, and blocks with good lean. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, stays square, and is a solid position blocker who seals defenders from the action. Explosive at the point and works hard.
Negative: Lacks quick footwork in space. Does not play to his size, display strength at the point of attack and rarely finishes blocks.
Analysis: Huey is a limited athlete who was good on the college level but lacks upside for the next level. He's a size prospect who will be brought into camp and can make a practice roster if he impresses this summer.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 317
40: 5.31
Year: 5Sr
Kevin Hughes
School: Southeastern Louisiana
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at both left and right tackle. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Fundamentally sound college left tackle who projects to guard in the NFL. Bends his knees, blocks with good pad level and stays square. Quickly gets his hands into defenders, keeps his feet moving, and has good quickness. Keeps his head on a swivel, works blocks hard, and gets after assignments. Adequate footwork in space.
Negative: Lacks strength at the point of attack and will be pushed off the line by opponents. Marginally effective in motion.
Analysis: Hughes was a solid offensive lineman on the small school level and has the skills necessary to be a reserve in the NFL. His ability to line up at several positions on the offensive line is an added bonus.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 307
40: 5.51
Year: 5Sr
Randall Hunt
School: Illinois
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at Illinois.
Positive: Nice-sized position blocker who displays strength at the point of attack. Blocks with good lean, quickly gets his hands up, and turns defenders from the action. Seals opponents from plays with good body positioning and controls them once engaged at the point of attack. Jolts defenders with terrific punch.
Negative: Must improve his blocking balance. Rumbles about the field, not fluid on his feet, and only effective in a small area.
Analysis: Hunt did a solid job the past two seasons showing progress yet is a limited athlete with marginal upside. He could make the two deep for a power running offense.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 317
40: 5.25
Year: 4Sr
Rod Huntley
School: UTEP
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a junior.
Positive: Stout small-area blocker who displays strength at the point of attack. Stays square, controls defenders once he gets his hands on them, and seals opponents from the action. Possesses a terrific lineman's build and works well with teammates.
Negative: Does not explode off the line into blocks. Not a natural knee bender and struggles to adjust.
Analysis: Hunt did a solid job the past two seasons showing progress yet is a limited athlete with marginal upside. He could make the two deep for a power running offense.
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 316
40: 5.34
Year: 5Sr
Zach Hurd
School: Connecticut
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors after his senior and junior campaigns.
Positive: Massive blocker who is well thought of in scouting circles. Works his hands throughout the action, displays terrific jolt at the point of attack, and blocks with a nasty attitude. Stays square, attacks assignments, and is large enough to engulf defenders. Quick in his head, picks up stunts or twists, and works well with teammates. Displays a degree of quickness in his game and the ability to drive opponents off the line of scrimmage.
Negative: Lumbers about the field and possesses marginal skills blocking in motion. Overextends into blocks and gets a bit straight legged. Struggles sliding in pass protection and lacks fluid footwork.
Analysis: Hurd has been a terrific blocker on the college level and possesses NFL type size and strength. He does not display the athleticism necessary to be used in a zone blocking system yet will be very effective for a team that reduces his area assignments and asks him to go straight ahead.
Height: 6-2.5
Weight: 318
40: 5.32
Year: 5Sr
Maurice Hurt
School: Florida
Position: G
Bio: Full-time starter as a senior after seeing limited action with the first team the prior year.
Positive: Explosive, wide-bodied lineman who is best in a small area. Quick off the snap, stays square, and blocks with good knee bend and pad level. Gets movement run blocking, keeps his feet moving, and shows the ability to pick up stunts or twists thrown by the opponent. Strong and controls opponents once engaged at the point.
Negative: Does not consistently finish blocks. Bends at the waist. Ineffective in motion.
Analysis: Hurt is a solid college player who developed late in his career. He offers the size and skills for the next level and could be a surprise starter two or three years down the road.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 317
40: 5.32
Year: 4Sr
Ben Ijalana
School: Villanova
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore season and named an All-American last year.
Positive: Large, powerful college left tackle that projects to the right side in the NFL. Big bodied lineman with the size and strength to swallow or engulf defenders at the point of attack. Extends his hands, keeps his feet moving, and is patient in pass protection. Keeps his head on a swivel, shows good awareness, and easily controls opponents at the point of attack. Blocks with a wide base, uses his entire frame, and is effective when he bends his knees. Gets movement in run blocking and easily turns defenders from the action.
Negative: Lacks agility, struggles to adjust, and ineffective in motion. Lumbers about the field and does not display top footwork sliding out at left tackle. Exploited by speedy rushers. Struggled in the pre-draft process recovering from sports hernia surgery.
Analysis: Ijalana been productive throughout his college career and possesses enough size and strength to be used at right tackle or guard in the NFL. He improved his game as a senior when he was more diligent with his mechanics, and he will be productive in the NFL if he does the little things well on a consistent basis.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 310
40: 5.52
Year: 5Sr
Pat Illig
School: Wofford
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors the past two seasons and named All-American as a senior.
Positive: Wide-bodied blocker who flashes quickness and explosiveness in his game. Strong at the point of attack and gets his hands into defenders then turns them from the action. Does an adequate job bending his knees, quick if asked to pull across the line of scrimmage, and explosive at the point of attack. Has a wide build that defenders have difficulty getting around.
Negative: Blocks with a narrow base, which affects his balance. Not a dominant run blocker and more of a position lineman who seals defenders from the action. Really not light on his feet.
Analysis: Illig has been productive on the small school level and possesses the body type to play in the NFL but must improve his fundamentals and run blocking strength.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 307
40: 5.15
Year: 5Sr
Byron Isom
School: Auburn
Position: G
Bio: Started at guard the last three years.
Positive: Smallish yet fluid lineman effective in motion. Quick off the snap, immediately gets his hands into defenders, and plays with explosiveness. Effective pulling across the line of scrimmage, displays good movement skills, and has the ability to get out on the second level and block in motion. Squares into defenders and takes them from the action. Blocks with good knee bend.
Negative: Marginally strong at the point and struggles to finish blocks. Does not play with a nasty attitude.
Analysis: Isom is an adequately sized lineman whose ability to block in motion stands out on film. He offers the tools to be a reserve in a zone blocking scheme at the next level if he improves his playing strength.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 299
40: 5.27
Year: 5Sr
Andrew Jackson
School: Fresno State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors after his sophomore and junior seasons. Missed almost his entire senior campaign with an ankle injury.
Positive: Adequately sized lineman who shows ability as a position blocker. Stays square, jolts defenders at the point of attack, and seals them from the action. Keeps his head on a swivel. Bends his knees and gets leverage on opponents, controlling them once engaged at the point of attack.
Negative: Marginally effective in motion. Not a dominant lineman and must improve his playing strength.
Analysis: Jackson was highly rated coming into the season, but an ankle injury kept him on the sidelines for most of the year. He lacks great athleticism but has enough skill to backup at the next level.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 361
40: 5.4
Year: 5Sr
Carl Johnson
School: Florida
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter who also saw action with the first team as a sophomore.
Positive: Massive lineman best blocking for the running game. Stays square, keeps his feet moving, and makes good use of angles. Works well with teammates. Strong at the point, seals defenders from the action, and drives them off the line. Displays good punch with his hands and the ability to knock defenders from their angle of attack.
Negative: Rumbles around the field and is not light on his feet. Not a natural knee bender. Lacks ability in space.
Analysis: Johnson is a big prospect who has shown potential throughout his college career. Playing a variety of offensive line positions for the Gators, he projects well as a utility blocker for an NFL team and will be effective at the next level if he properly conditions himself and learns to play with consistent fundamentals.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 312
40: 5.21
Year: 5Sr
DJ Jones
School: Nebraska
Position: G
Bio: Started 14 games at right tackle for Nebraska last season after playing three games with the first team the prior year.
Positive: Big lineman who is still rough around the edges. Blocks with good lean, keeps his feet moving, and quickly gets his hands into defenders. Solid position blocker with the ability to turn defenders off the line of scrimmage. Moves relatively well on his feet and flashes skill in space. Plays with good quickness and shows footwork off the edge in pass protection. Works to bend his knees and block with leverage.
Negative: Must make better use of angles and does not display great awareness. Struggles to adjust to blitzers off the corners. Overextends into blocks and lacks balance. Does not properly places hands into defenders on a consistent basis.
Analysis: Jones is a size prospect who has shown flashes of skill the past two seasons. A tackle for Nebraska, Jones is better off inside at guard in the NFL.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 300
40: 5.45
Year: 5Sr
C.E. Kaiser
School: Oregon
Position: G
Bio: Rotated with the first team as a senior after starting at right tackle the prior two years. Saw extensive action at guard during the 2010 campaign.
Positive: Hardworking but limited lineman best in a small area. Stays square, strong at the point and controls defenders once he gets his hands on them. Immediately picks up assignments and works blocks hard. Sets with a wide base.
Negative: Stiff, struggles to adjust, and has difficulty handling oncoming blitzers. Lacks footwork in space.
Analysis: Kaiser was effective on the college level but is a limited athlete with marginal upside for the next level.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 324
40: 5.51
Year: 5Sr
Micah Kia
School: UCLA
Position: G
Bio: Rotational starter since his sophomore season. Experienced at both tackles positions and left guard.
Positive: Well-sized small-area blocker with marginal upside. Bends his knees, blocks with leverage and is patient in pass protection. Displays good quickness, immediately gets his hands up, and plays with a nasty attitude. Keeps his head on a swivel and works hard.
Negative: Must improve his blocking balance. Stiff and struggles to adjust. Overextends and reaches into blocks.
Analysis: Kia is a size prospect with the versatility to be a backup at several positions on the offensive line.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 308
40: 5.28
Year: 5Sr
Daniel Kilgore
School: Appalachian State
Position: G
Bio: All-Conference and All-American recipient as a senior when he started at guard and tackle. Suffered an ankle injury prior to his junior campaign and was shuffled in and out of the starting lineup. Started 14 games at right guard as a sophomore.
Positive: Nasty small-area blocker who attacks assignments. Quick off the snap, sets with a wide base, and bends his knees. Gets underneath opponents, jolts them with terrific pop at the point of attack, and blocks with great leverage. Powerful and finishes run blocks. Keeps his feet moving, turns defenders off the line, and attacks assignments. Plays with great quickness and explosiveness.
Negative: Lacks the height, agility, and footwork to stay at the left tackle spot. Must do a better job getting his hands into defenders and extending them. Must improve his overall blocking balance.
Analysis: Kilgore impressed scouts as a senior with his approach to the game and competitiveness. He's better off in confined quarters and will have a future in the NFL if he improves the details of his position and learns the block with consistent balance.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 277
40: 5.18
Year: 4Sr
Michael Lamphear
School: Western Illinois
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter used at both left and right tackle.
Positive: Athletic, weak side offensive lineman who displays ability in space. Blocks with a wide base, stays square, and controls opponents once engaged at the point of attack. Shows skill blocking in motion, can adjust to linebackers and hit a moving target. Gets his hands into opponents, correctly places them, and has adequate strength at the point of attack. Makes good use of body positioning to seal opponents from the action.
Negative: Lacks dominant strength in his base and cannot finish blocks. Average footwork sliding out off the edge. Overextends into blocks and lacks balance.
Analysis: Lamphear was productive and durable on the college level, playing a number of offensive line positions. He has the underlying skills to be a backup guard in the NFL if he improves his run blocking strength while also keeping his agile style.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 317
40: 4.81
Year: 6Sr
Laupepa Letuli
School: Hawaii
Position: G
Bio: Three year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior. Experienced at both left and right tackle. Started the first games of the '09 campaign before suffering a season ending knee injury.
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: 6-4.5
Weight: 315
40: 5.18
Year: 5Sr
DeMarcus Love
School: Arkansas
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter who's lined up at both tackle positions as well as guard. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Adequate college lineman whose next level ability is overrated in many circles. Strong at the point, stays square, and works to finish blocks. Adequately adjusts to defenders, keeps his feet moving, and flashes ability in motion. Fights with his hands, controls opponents at the point of attack, and keeps his head on a swivel.
Negative: Gets tall as the play proceeds. Must improve his blocking balance. Does not get much movement run blocking. Lacks top footwork off the edge.
Analysis: Coming into the season, Love was rated as one of the better tackle prospects in the senior class, but his play last season was unspectacular and his performance during the Senior Bowl was poor. He lacks the fundamentals and balance to stay at the tackle position and must improve his overall game to ever break into a starting line-up in the NFL.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 320
40: 5.35
Year: 5Sr
Jeff Maddux
School: Central Michigan
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter experienced at both the left and right guard positions. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Positive: Large, nasty blocker who plays with terrific power. Bends his knees, gets leverage on opponents, and is very strong in his all-around game. Controls defenders once engaged at the point of attack, easily turns them off the line, and drives them into the ground. Keeps his head on a swivel, works well with teammates, and stays square.
Negative: Stiff and ineffective in motion. Only good in a very small area.
Analysis: Maddux has been a terrific lineman at Central Michigan the past two seasons and is a strong blocker who would fit well as a backup in a power running offense.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 327
40: 5.21
Year: 5Sr
Colin Madison
School: Temple
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter who was awarded all-Conference honors as a senior. Used at both left and right guard for Temple.
Positive: Large, powerful run blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Blocks with good lean, bends his knees, and immediately gets his hands into defenders. Possesses terrific overall body strength, drives defenders off the line, and opens the running lanes. Goes after opponents, shows terrific punch at the point of attack, and is patient in pass protection. Keeps his head on a swivel and helps out teammates.
Negative: Bends at the waist and overextends into defenders, which adversely affects his ability to finish blocks. Gets tall at times. Stiff and minimally effective blocking in motion.
Analysis: Madison has an NFL build and the strength to be used in a power running offense. He must improve his flexibility but is a practice squad player who could make a two deep for an NFL team.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 339
40: 5.51
Year: 5Sr
Kenneth Mayfield
School: Kansas State
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at Kansas State.
Positive: Large, powerful lineman who easily controls defenders at the point of attack. Plays with good quickness, possesses a wide body, and easily out-positions defenders from the action. Keeps his feet moving throughout the play, blocks down on opponents well, and shows terrific punch with his hands.
Negative: Lumbers about the field and ineffective in motion. Not a natural knee bender and gets tall as the play proceeds.
Analysis: Mayfield is a size prospect who would be best in a system that confines him to a very small area. He needs a lot of work on his game but may be worth stashing on a practice squad as a developmental prospect.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 319
40: 5.51
Year: 5Sr
John Moffitt
School: Wisconsin
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter who also saw action with the first team as a freshman. All-Conference selection the past two years and named to several All-American teams as a senior. Experience at both guard and center.
Positive: Strong, small-area blocker with both size and growth potential. Plays with decent quickness, explosive at the point, and blocks with a nasty attitude. Anchors in pass protection, turns defenders off the ball as a run blocker, and opens up running lanes. Sets with a wide base, jolts defenders with good hand punch, and works hard until the whistle blows. Keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates.
Negative: Stiff, struggles to adjust, and ineffective blocking in motion. Lacks a truly dominant base.
Analysis: Moffitt was a solid college lineman for Wisconsin and has the ability to start at either center or guard for a power running offense in the NFL.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 306
40: 5.25
Year: 4Sr
Matt Murphy
School: UNLV
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter at left tackle.
Positive: Fundamentally sound lineman who gets the most from his ability. Bends his knees, stays square, and quickly gets his hands into defenders. Keeps his feet moving, shows the ability to adjust, and makes outstanding use of blocking angles. Possesses solid footwork in pass protection, knocks defenders from their angle of attack, and works to finish blocks.
Negative: Gets minimal movement run blocking. Shows marginal skill in motion.
Analysis: Murphy is an underrated lineman who plays fundamentally sound football. He must add bulk and strength to his frame but has enough skill to be stashed on a practice squad as a developmental prospect.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 311
40: 5.45
Year: 5Sr
Bill Nagy
School: Wisconsin
Position: G
Bio: Part-time starter the past three years primarily at guard while also lining up as a blocking tight end during his senior season.
Positive: Explosive small-area blocker with limited upside. Stays square, plays with good pad level, and is strong at the point. Fires off the snap and seals defenders from the action. Keeps his head on a swivel and works hard.
Negative: Ineffective in motion and very stiff. Lacks a dominant base and struggles finishing blocks.
Analysis: Nagy was a solid college lineman at Wisconsin but is a marginal athlete with limitations. Can be kept on the roster as an eight offensive lineman or as someone placed on the field at tight end in short-yardage situations.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 286
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr
Russell Nennon
School: Wake Forest
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter used at both center and guard.
Positive: Tough, hardworking lineman with limited upside. Smart, keeps his head on a swivel, and works well with teammates. Keeps his feet moving, stays with the action, and works to bend his knees. Shows terrific awareness and gives effort.
Negative: Lacks bulk and strength and does not get much movement as a run blocker. Gets a bit tall out of his stance and is ineffective blocking in motion.
Analysis: Nennon has been a terrific lineman on the college level, and his ability to play any of the three interior blocking positions will give him an opportunity as an inexpensive utility lineman.
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 329
40: 5.29
Year: 4Sr
Corey O'Daniel
School: Gardner Webb
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore season.
Positive: King-sized guard who is best in a small area. Blocks with a nasty attitude, quickly gets his hands into defenders, and controls them at the point of attack. Keeps his head on a swivel and picks up stunts or blitzes. Jolts defenders, stays with the action, and explosive at the point of attack. Quickly gets into his blocks and works to stays square.
Negative: Does not bend his knees and is more of an arm wrestler than anything else. Cannot adjust and struggles to hit a moving target and pick up defenders on the blitz.
Analysis: Daniels was a terrific lineman at Gardner Webb yet lacks the true athleticism to be anything other than a camp body this year.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 308
40: 5.41
Year: 4Sr
Alan Pelc
School: North Carolina
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at both guard positions.
Positive: Hardworking lineman with limited upside. Stays square, works to bend his knees, and keeps his head on a swivel. Fights with his hands throughout the action and is strong at the point of attack. Controls opponents once engaged in a block.
Negative: Lumbers around the field and is not light on his feet. Struggles to adjust. Lacks good footwork in space.
Analysis: Pelc was productive and durable on the college level yet is a marginal athlete who lacks the physical skills for the next level. Getting the most from his abilities, he could make it as an inexpensive backup based on his versatility to play either guard spot.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 305
40: 5.32
Year: 5Sr
Andrew Phillips
School: Stanford
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter used at both guard spots on the offensive line.
Positive: Adequately sized college blocker with limited athleticism. Sets with a wide base, works to bend his knees, and strong at the point. Immediately gets his hands up, keeps his feet moving, and shows ability as a position blocker. Plays with a nasty attitude and works hard until the whistle blows. Keeps his head on a swivel and helps out teammates.
Negative: Lacks footwork, struggles to adjust, and can be exploited by speed rushers. Must improve his playing balance. Not effective blocking in motion.
Analysis: Phillips is a small-area lineman who is best as a run blocker. He does not have much upside, but his size and versatility could make him an attractive utility backup.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 303
40: 5.12
Year: 4Sr
Michael Pouncey
School: Florida
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at guard before moving to center as a senior. All-Conference selection in 2010. Brother Maurkice was selected in the first round of the 2009 draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Positive: Tough, powerful interior blocker best in a small area. Explosive in all his actions, quickly gets his hands into defenders then removes them from the action. Keeps his feet moving, keeps his head on a swivel, and plays with a nasty attitude. Flashes the ability to adjust and easily knocks defenders from their angle of attack. Stays square, bends his knees, and controls opponents once engaged at the point of attack.
Negative: Struggled with snaps for most of last season when he played center. Ineffective in motion and not light on his feet. Lacks balance off the line of scrimmage.
Analysis: Pouncey is well-built and strong at the point of attack with the ability to annihilate defenders in one-on-one blocking. He does not possess the movement skills of his brother but will be a very productive in a system that limits his area responsibilities.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 309
40: 5.21
Year: 4Sr
Will Rackley
School: Lehigh
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign.
Positive: Fundamentally sound college tackle who projects to guard at the next level. Bends his knees, blocks with a wide base, and gets leverage on opponents. Patient in pass protection, works his hands, and stays square. Keeps defenders in front of him, shuffles his feet, and quickly gets off the edge. Makes exceptional use of angles and body positioning. Keeps his head on a swivel and shows good overall awareness. Shows the ability to adjust against defenders and is terrific in pass protection.
Negative: Initially moves defenders off the line but cannot finish blocks. Lacks classic footwork for a left tackle. Not light on his feet blocking in motion.
Analysis: Rackley has been a consistent performer on the college level and offers potential at guard in the NFL. He has the size, growth potential, and skill to eventually develop into a starter at the next level.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 301
40: 5.21
Year: 5Sr
Christopher Riley
School: Illinois State
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter used at both left and right tackle.
Positive: Solid pass-protecting college tackle with marginal athleticism for the next level. Sets with a wide base, keeps his feet moving, and effectively uses his hands. Stays square, makes good use of blocking angles, and strong at the point of attack. Keeps his head on a swivel and knocks defenders from the action with good punch.
Negative: Marginal run blocker who does not get much movement. Not a natural knee bender and does not block with leverage.
Analysis: Riley was a solid college offensive lineman and projects as a practice squad player for the next level. He must improve his run blocking to make an active roster.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 308
40: 5.18
Year: 5Sr
Steve Schilling
School: Michigan
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter who broke into the lineup as a freshman, when he played right tackle. Awarded varying degrees of all-Conference and All-American honors in 2007.
Positive: Competitive, hard-working lineman with limited athleticism and upside. Sets with a wide base, bends his knees, and is a solid position blocker who seals defenders from the action. Better than average skill pulling across the line of scrimmage, very quick off the snap, and explosive at the point of attack. Keeps his feet moving, anchors in pass protection, and turns defenders from the action as a run blocker. Works well with teammates and remains very alert.
Negative: Stiff, gets marginal movement as a run blocker, and really struggles to finish off opponents. Lacks great footwork in pass protection.
Analysis: Schilling has been very productive on the college level and is a blocker who does the little things well. He lacks great upside but possesses the ability to play several positions on the line, which could prove invaluable in the NFL.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 305
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr
Caleb Schlauderaff
School: Utah
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter at left guard. All-Conference selection the past two-years.
Positive: Explosive small-area blocker who's been productive on the college level. Quickly sets up off the snap, stays square, and turns defenders from the action. Bends his knees, blocks with leverage, and keeps his feet moving throughout the action. Shows the ability to adjust and effectively knock defenders from their angle of attack with good punch. Keeps his head on a swivel, plays with a nasty attitude, and will hit multiple defenders off a single snap. Uses good body positioning to seal defenders from the action.
Negative: Gets minimal movement run blocking. Lumbers about the field and ineffective in motion.
Analysis: Schlauderaff was a solid college lineman with adequate upside for the next level. He has enough skill and versatility to be a backup in a system that does not ask him to block in motion.
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 297
40: 5.04
Year: 5Sr
David Scott
School: East Carolina
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter used at both right tackle and guard.
Positive: Large, strong offensive lineman who is best in a small area. Stays square, keeps his feet moving, and controls defenders once engaged at the point of attack. Immediately gets his hands up, anchors in pass protection, and works hard. Makes good use of angles and shows strength as a run blocker.
Negative: Heavy footed, lumbering lineman who E(TM)s ineffective in motion. Not a natural knee bender.
Analysis: Scott possesses terrific size/speed numbers yet does not play to that athleticism on the field. He is a stiff lineman only effective in confined quarters, but he has a chance to be a backup based on the ability to line up at numerous line positions.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 330
40: 5.51
Year: 5Sr
Jarrod Shaw
School: Tennessee
Position: G
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup on a full-time basis as a senior after playing three games with the first team the prior year.
Positive: Wide-bodied blocker who is only effective in a small area. Stout the point, gets his hands into opponents, and controls them once engaged in a block. Strong enough to turn defenders from the action and open running lanes.
Negative: Lacks balance and movement skills and struggles to adjust. Not a natural knee bender.
Analysis: A small-area mauler, Shaw is a size prospect with enticing strength, but a lineman that does not do the little things well.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 299
40: 5.46
Year: 5Sr
Theo Sherman
School: James Madison
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Fluid college offensive tackle who projects to guard in the NFL. Moves well on his feet, quick to the second level and seals off linebackers from the action with good body positioning. Quick in all aspects of the game, blocks with good lean, and bends his knees. Blocks with a nasty attitude and gets after assignments. Good jolt and pop at the point of attack with his hands. Displays the ability to slide off the edge in pass protection.
Negative: Narrow-based blocker with limited strength in his lower body. Ducks his head at times. Does not get movement run blocking.
Analysis: Sherman has the size and athleticism to be a practice squad player and is a developmental prospect for a zone blocking system.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 354
40: 5.45
Year: 5Sr
Chris Stewart
School: Notre Dame
Position: G
Bio: Former defensive lineman who moved to the offensive side of the ball then started the next three seasons at both guard and tackle.
Positive: Strong, wide-bodied blocker who has displayed the ability to dominate the opposition. Gets his hands into defenders, easily anchors in pass protection, and gets movement run blocking. Stays square, turns opponents off the ball, and blocks with a nasty attitude. Displays violent punch with his hands and is tough to get around. Keeps his head on a swivel.
Negative: Lacks agility and footwork in space. Not a natural knee bender.
Analysis: Stewart possesses outstanding size and offers the strength to match. He's a wide-bodied blocker who can control the opposition once he gets his hands on them. He must learn to do the little things well, properly condition himself, and play hard for sixty minutes to have any chance of making an NFL roster.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 291
40: 5.15
Year: 5Sr
Michael Switzer
School: Ball State
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter who made 51 consecutive starts at Ball State.
Positive: Smart, durable blocker best in a small area. Blocks with a wide base, displays strength at the point of attack, and works hard to finish off opponents. Attacks assignments, keeps his feet moving, and makes good use of angles and body positioning. Seals defenders from the action and stays square.
Negative: Ineffective in motion and plays stiff. Lumbers about the field. Bends at the waist, which adversely affects his balance.
Analysis: Switzer has been a productive lineman for Ball State since stepping on the field as a true freshman. He's a limited athlete with poor size/speed numbers, but the ability to handle multiple positions on the offensive line could help catch on as an inexpensive backup.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 300
40: 6
Year: 5Sr
Isaiah Thompson
School: Houston
Position: G
Bio: All-Conference selection as a senior after moving from the defensive side of the ball. Former starting nose tackle during a sophomore and junior seasons.
Positive: Well-built, small area blocker that shows terrific strength at the point of attack. Quickly gets into blocks, moves well on his feet and keeps his head on a swivel. Plays with good lean, works to bends his knees and sets with a wide base. Strong, anchors in pass protection and moves defenders off the line with good hand punch.
Negative: Must improve his balance, flexibility and over extends into blocks on occasion. Marginal footwork in space.
Analysis: After lining up on the defensive line early in his college career, Thompson showed flashes of ability at his new position last year. He's still rough around the edges yet offers size, growth potential and is a prospect with possibilities in several blocking schemes.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 309
40: 5.25
Year: 5Sr
Brad Thorson
School: Kansas
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at right guard and tackle. Began his college career at Wisconsin.
Positive: Productive college lineman who is best in a small area. Bends his knees, makes good use of body positioning, and stays square to seal defenders from the action. Patient in pass protection, quickly gets his hands up, and correctly places them into defenders, knocking opponents from their angle of attack. Has good quickness and controls opponents once engaged in a block.
Negative: Gets tall in his stance as the play proceeds. Lacks footwork in pass protection and can be exploited by speed rushers. Struggles to adjust and does not display great agility.
Analysis: Thorson possesses good size for the next level and has shown flashes of ability. He's best playing inside at guard, where he can serve as a backup.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 330
40: 5.54
Year: 4Sr
Andrew Tiller
School: Syracuse
Position: G
Bio: Junior college transfer who moved into the starting lineup as a senior.
Positive: Strong small-area blocker who improved last season. Stays square, extends his hands into defenders, and anchors in pass protection. Gets movement run blocking, explosive at the point, and works blocks hard.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender and plays stiff. Ineffective in motion.
Analysis: Tiller did a solid job after moving into the starting unit as a senior and has the size as well as upside potential to make a practice squad and potentially develop into an active roster player.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 291
40: 5.32
Year: 5Sr
Ryan Tolar
School: Washington
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter used at center and guard.
Positive: Strong, small-area blocker with limited upside. Stays square, keeps defenders in front of him, and blocks with good lean. Has a nasty attitude and looks to hit as many opponents off the snap as possible. Solid overall body strength and controls defenders once engaged at the point of attack. Keeps his head on a swivel and works with teammates.
Negative: Lumbers around the field, lacks blocking balance and struggles to adjust. Poor agility hampers his ability to finish blocks.
Analysis: Toler is a big lineman and potential backup at the next level in a power running offense.
Height: 6-2
Weight: 301
40: 5.12
Year: 5Sr
Julian Vandervelde
School: Iowa
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Fundamentally sound position blocker who uses all his skills to keep defenders away from the action. Stays square, bends his knees, and gets leverage on opponents. Quickly gets his hands up, keeps his head on a swivel, and is stout at the point of attack. Anchors in pass protection, fights hard, and works until the whistle blows.
Negative: Struggles to adjust. Not a big-bodied lineman and will be overwhelmed by larger opponents.
Analysis: Vandervelde has been consistent on the college level and really showed himself to be a pro prospect last season. He's a solid lineman who projects as a backup at both guard spots.
Height: 6-1.5
Weight: 323
40: 5.41
Year: 4Sr
Justin Walker
School: Bloomsburg
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter who was awarded all-Conference honors as a senior.
Positive: Quick, explosive lineman who flashes ability blocking in motion. Plays with good lean, gets his hands into defenders, and fights with them throughout the action. Explosive at the point, plays with a nasty attitude, and keeps his head on a swivel. Adjusts to linebackers on the second level, controls them at the point of attack, and is large enough to engulf opponents.
Negative: Gets tall as the play proceeds and does not do a good job consistently blocking with leverage. Limited lateral blocking range and does not show good footwork in space. Not as dominant as he should be.
Analysis: Walker has the build to play guard in the NFL and has shown an array of skills the past four years in college. He must start to do the little things well and consistently play with proper fundamentals to have any chance of getting out of camp next summer.
Height: 6-3.5
Weight: 310
40: 5.36
Year: 4Sr
Danny Watkins
School: Baylor
Position: G
Bio: Junior college transfer awarded all-Conference honors as a senior. Started two-years at left tackle for Baylor. Originally a hockey player from Canada who was also a volunteer firefighter.
Positive: Fundamentally sound blocker who uses all his assets well. Bends his knees, blocks with leverage, and is patient in pass protection. Makes terrific use of angles, stays square, and seals defenders from the action with good body positioning. Quickly gets his hands up, extends them into defenders, and turns opponents from the action. Plays with great quickness, can adjust to opponents, and knocks them from their angle of attack. Works hard until the whistle blows.
Negative: Average strength and does not get much movement run blocking. Will be 27 years old in November.
Analysis: Watkins is a tremendous story who has played solid football the past two-years. He's a hard-working lineman who is NFL ready at a variety of positions and is a quick learner who should immediately break into a starting lineup this September at guard or tackle.
Height: 6-4.4
Weight: 313
40: 5.35
Year: 4Sr
Roy Watts
School: Houston
Position: G
Bio: Junior college transfer that started the past two seasons at left tackle.
Positive: Hard-working, small area blocker with marginal upside. Blocks with good lean, stays square and keeps defenders in front of him. Solid position blocker who seals defenders from the action. Keeps his head on a swivel and plays with a good degree of awareness. Quick off the snap and blocks down well on opponents.
Negative: Must improve his overall strength at the point. Lacks footwork in space. On the ground too much and must improve his balance.
Analysis: Watt is a well sized blocking prospect who showed flashes the past two seasons yet is still very raw in his overall game. He has enough skill to be placed on a practice squad but would be better off moving from his college position of tackle inside to guard.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 318
40: 5.28
Year: 5Sr
Keith Williams
School: Nebraska
Position: G
Bio: Three-year starter at guard.
Positive: Small-area blocker who works hard. Attacks assignments, explosive in all his actions, and plays with a nasty attitude. Keeps his head on a swivel, shows good blocking vision, and works to bend his knees. Stays square and effectively turns defenders off the line. Does not give up an inch in pass protection.
Negative: Stiff, struggles to adjust, and marginally effective in motion. Not a natural knee bender and more of an arm wrestler.
Analysis: Williams was solid on the college level but is a marginal athlete with limited upside who may struggle to make a roster this season.
Height: 6-6.5
Weight: 390
40: 5.81
Year: 4Sr
Terrael Williams
School: Jackson State
Position: G
Bio: Two-year starter at tackle who spent time on the left side.
Positive: Massive lineman who is best in confined quarters. Keeps his feet moving, does a solid job bending his knees, and works to block with leverage. Stays square, easily controls defenders at the point of attack, and wide enough that opponents take a while to get around him.
Negative: Heavy-footed and lumbers about the field. Steps out off the edge rather than sliding his feet. Immobile.
Analysis: Williams is a size prospect who's probably too large for the next level. He's worth bringing into camp and possibly stashing on a practice squad with the hopes of developing him in an NFL weight training program.
Height: 6-4.5
Weight: 297
40: 5.15
Year: 5Sr
Corey Woods
School: Akron
Position: G
Bio: Four-year starter at Akron who E(TM)s been used at both left and right tackle.
Positive: Durable and productive college blocker with minimal upside for the next level. Displays a strong base, keeps his feet moving, and controls defenders once engaged at the point. Patient in pass protection, stays square, and is a solid position blocker who seals defenders from the action. Jolts defenders at the point of attack and blocks with a nasty attitude.
Negative: Lacks footwork sliding out to protect the edge and is exploited by speed rushers. Struggles to adjust and is stiff.
Analysis: Woods has done terrific job since stepping on the field as a freshman at Akron, but he has minimal upside for the next level. Possessing guard size, he lacks the footwork to be used on the blind side and the pure run blocking strength to play on the strong side. The versatility to be used at several offensive line positions will give him a chance to make a roster as an inexpensive backup.
Updated 2/20
| Rank | Rnd | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st | Andrew Luck Stanford | QB |
| 2 | 1st | Matt Kalil USC | T |
| 3 | 1st | Trent Richardson Alabama | RB |
| 4 | 1st | Robert Griffin III Baylor | QB |
| 5 | 1st | Quinton Coples North Carolina | DE |
| 6 | 1st | Justin Blackmon Oklahoma State | WR |
| 7 | 1st | Morris Claiborne LSU | CB |
| 8 | 1st | Riley Reiff Iowa | T |
| 9 | 1st | Kendall Wright Baylor | WR |
| 10 | 1st | Melvin Ingram South Carolina | DE |
| 11 | 1st | David DeCastro Stanford | G |
| 12 | 1st | Michael Brockers LSU | DT |
| 13 | 1st | Dre Kirkpatrick Alabama | CB |
| 14 | 1st | Fletcher Cox Mississippi State | DT |
| 15 | 1st | Courtney Upshaw Alabama | OLB |
| 16 | 1st | Michael Floyd Notre Dame | WR |
| 17 | 1st | Mike Adams Ohio State | T |
| 18 | 1st | Zach Brown North Carolina | OLB |
| 19 | 1st | Jonathan Martin Stanford | T |
| 20 | 1st | Nick Perry USC | OLB |
| 21 | 1st | Devon Still Penn State | DT |
| 22 | 1st | Luke Kuechly Boston College | ILB |
| 23 | 1-2 | Peter Konz Wisconsin | C |
| 24 | 1st | Don'ta Hightower Alabama | ILB |
| 25 | 1st | Mark Barron Alabama | S |
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