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With the draft coming here soon many believe and rightfully so that we will upgrade and get a couple young big o-linemen in this draft and he is an overview of their talents.
Tackles
Jake Long, Michigan: A polished technician with size and strength, Long has all of the tools to be a premier tackle on the next level. He not only possesses the might to move defenders off the ball in a power running scheme, but he has enough agility to be an effective blocker on the move. Long's ability to short set, strike and mirror rushers in pass protection is unmatched by any other tackle prospect in this years' draft.
Ryan Clady, Boise State: An athletic tackle prospect with outstanding balance, body control and quickness, Clady has all of the movement skills to be an outstanding pass protector as a pro. Plus, he possesses the length to keep rushers from taking the short corner off the edge. Although Clady needs to play with better leverage against bull rushers but is projected at a pro bowler by many scouts.
Chris Williams, Vanderbilt: An All-SEC selection and possess outstanding athleticism, body control and lateral quickness. He has natural ability as a space player and is one of the few tackle prospects capable of playing right or left tackle due to his athleticism. Though some scouts question his aggressiveness, Williams is viewed as an outstanding tackle prospect due to his athleticism, intelligence and consistency.
Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh: is a BIG tackle prospect who displays surprising athleticism and agility for his size. Otah, who has only played five years of organized football, is an emerging talent ideally suited to play in a power based running scheme. He overpowers defenders at the point of attack and shows surprising athleticism working to the second level. Otah is not quite as polished in pass protection, but displays enough lateral quickness and body control to be a quality performer at right tackle.
Sam Baker, USC: The three-time All-America has slipped on some boards due to an injury-plagued senior year and a disappointing week at the Senior Bowl. But Baker is regarded as a technically sound player who overcomes his physical limitations (size and strength) by effectively playing angles at the line of scrimmage.
Carl Nicks, Nebraska: Nicks has excellent size, strength, and quickness, and even though he's an extremely raw prospect, has a great deal of potential and upside, which is why he has been rated an early pick.
Anthony Collins, Kansas: A very athletic, long-armed tackle. Plays with great balance. Has above-average recovery ability. Has some great upside. Lacks foot quickness. Doesn't have very good technique. Should have stayed in college for his senior season. Doesn't have great awareness against the blitz. And it may be a typo but was a DE at the combine
Guards/Centers
Branden Albert, Virginia, OG: An All-ACC selection with outstanding size, athleticism and movement skills, Albert is a dominating player along the middle of the line. He displays enough strength to move defenders off the ball and is athletic enough to make solid blocks on the second level. Though Albert is listed as an interior player, several scouts are intrigued by his potential to play tackle as a pro. Albert, who played two games at left tackle this season, has the agility and length to pose problems for speed rushers off the edge.
Mike Pollak, Arizona State, C: The All-Pac-10 selection has a nice combination of size, strength and toughness. He plays well with his hands and does a good job finishing his blocks in the running game. While Pollak occasionally struggles with quicker defensive tackles in pass protection, he effectively uses angles and body help to solidify the interior.
Robert Schuening, Oregon State, OG: The Beavers' team leader finished his career with 50 consecutive starts. Best described a "mauler," Schuening overpowers defenders with his size and strength. Although Schuening isn't effective as a movement blocker, scouts think highly of his ability to control the middle of the line in the running game.
Robert Felton, Arkansas, OG: As one of the few linemen with experience at four of the positions along the line, Felton is attractive to several teams as a potential swing player up front. Possessing surprising short-area quickness and better-than-average lower-body strength, Felton is most effective as a drive blocker in the running game. In spite of his struggles in pass protection against quickness, Felton displays enough ability to be a serviceable guard on the next level.
Drew Radovich, USC, OG: The unheralded guard prospect raised his profile with his strong performance at the Senior Bowl; Radovich displayed a toughness and grit that scouts found impressive during the week of practice. In spite of his athletic limitations, many view Radovich as a player with intriguing potential due to his ability to anchor against stout interior players.
Seeing this i would like to pick up two of these guys some of the tackles are actually projected as guards in the NFL so that could help us but looking at the depth in this years draft i see no reason why we shouldn't pick up two new guys for the line. Unless of course we make a trade or pick up a player prior to the draft.
Tackles
Jake Long, Michigan: A polished technician with size and strength, Long has all of the tools to be a premier tackle on the next level. He not only possesses the might to move defenders off the ball in a power running scheme, but he has enough agility to be an effective blocker on the move. Long's ability to short set, strike and mirror rushers in pass protection is unmatched by any other tackle prospect in this years' draft.
Ryan Clady, Boise State: An athletic tackle prospect with outstanding balance, body control and quickness, Clady has all of the movement skills to be an outstanding pass protector as a pro. Plus, he possesses the length to keep rushers from taking the short corner off the edge. Although Clady needs to play with better leverage against bull rushers but is projected at a pro bowler by many scouts.
Chris Williams, Vanderbilt: An All-SEC selection and possess outstanding athleticism, body control and lateral quickness. He has natural ability as a space player and is one of the few tackle prospects capable of playing right or left tackle due to his athleticism. Though some scouts question his aggressiveness, Williams is viewed as an outstanding tackle prospect due to his athleticism, intelligence and consistency.
Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh: is a BIG tackle prospect who displays surprising athleticism and agility for his size. Otah, who has only played five years of organized football, is an emerging talent ideally suited to play in a power based running scheme. He overpowers defenders at the point of attack and shows surprising athleticism working to the second level. Otah is not quite as polished in pass protection, but displays enough lateral quickness and body control to be a quality performer at right tackle.
Sam Baker, USC: The three-time All-America has slipped on some boards due to an injury-plagued senior year and a disappointing week at the Senior Bowl. But Baker is regarded as a technically sound player who overcomes his physical limitations (size and strength) by effectively playing angles at the line of scrimmage.
Carl Nicks, Nebraska: Nicks has excellent size, strength, and quickness, and even though he's an extremely raw prospect, has a great deal of potential and upside, which is why he has been rated an early pick.
Anthony Collins, Kansas: A very athletic, long-armed tackle. Plays with great balance. Has above-average recovery ability. Has some great upside. Lacks foot quickness. Doesn't have very good technique. Should have stayed in college for his senior season. Doesn't have great awareness against the blitz. And it may be a typo but was a DE at the combine
Guards/Centers
Branden Albert, Virginia, OG: An All-ACC selection with outstanding size, athleticism and movement skills, Albert is a dominating player along the middle of the line. He displays enough strength to move defenders off the ball and is athletic enough to make solid blocks on the second level. Though Albert is listed as an interior player, several scouts are intrigued by his potential to play tackle as a pro. Albert, who played two games at left tackle this season, has the agility and length to pose problems for speed rushers off the edge.
Mike Pollak, Arizona State, C: The All-Pac-10 selection has a nice combination of size, strength and toughness. He plays well with his hands and does a good job finishing his blocks in the running game. While Pollak occasionally struggles with quicker defensive tackles in pass protection, he effectively uses angles and body help to solidify the interior.
Robert Schuening, Oregon State, OG: The Beavers' team leader finished his career with 50 consecutive starts. Best described a "mauler," Schuening overpowers defenders with his size and strength. Although Schuening isn't effective as a movement blocker, scouts think highly of his ability to control the middle of the line in the running game.
Robert Felton, Arkansas, OG: As one of the few linemen with experience at four of the positions along the line, Felton is attractive to several teams as a potential swing player up front. Possessing surprising short-area quickness and better-than-average lower-body strength, Felton is most effective as a drive blocker in the running game. In spite of his struggles in pass protection against quickness, Felton displays enough ability to be a serviceable guard on the next level.
Drew Radovich, USC, OG: The unheralded guard prospect raised his profile with his strong performance at the Senior Bowl; Radovich displayed a toughness and grit that scouts found impressive during the week of practice. In spite of his athletic limitations, many view Radovich as a player with intriguing potential due to his ability to anchor against stout interior players.
Seeing this i would like to pick up two of these guys some of the tackles are actually projected as guards in the NFL so that could help us but looking at the depth in this years draft i see no reason why we shouldn't pick up two new guys for the line. Unless of course we make a trade or pick up a player prior to the draft.
