Arizona Cardinals 2010 Draft - Offensive Tackles

BRS (Gollin) -
You can draft any the top four OT prospects and come out a winner, Okong is a better pass blocker than run blocker.

Pro Day - checked in at 6-foot-5, 310 pounds. He stood on his workout numbers from the combine, and ran positional drills,

The Sporting News War Room -
Elite athlete with the height, long arms and pass-blocking skill rare for a left tackle. Far from a polished prospect (especially needs technique work as a run blocker) but is for sure a first-round prospect. He'll wow NFL coaches and personnel men and could move into the top half of the first round. Reminds us of Ryan Clady.

Must improve run blocking. Gets out of stance quickly, enabling him to lock onto defensive linemen and seal them out of the play when maintaining good balance.However, not a fire-off-the-snap sort of run blocker; but more of a "catch blocker," who can be jolted and driven backward by aggressive defenders. (especially noticeable in short-yardage situations). Does not slide or use hands well to neutralize defenders who crash inside him.An impressive open-field blocker with the athleticism to maintain balance and adjust to moving targets.

Is an elite pass blocker. Easily slides outside to cut-off explosive edge rushers. Once locked up on pass rushers, eliminates them. Bends knees well and sinks hips to block with good leverage. Has the quickness and agility to easily re-direct and adjust to double-moves.Long armed and when using hand punch aggressively can stop his man in his tracks, but is inconsistent in this area and sometimes gets jolted and driven back into the QB.

Anticipates the snap well to get out of stance quickly.Enough initial quickness, speed and athleticism to pull and lead perimeter runs.

Good natural strength, but doesn't always use it effectively. Has the natural strength to physically dominate his man when using good technique, blocking aggressively and working to the whistle.

Has the elite athleticism and mobility NFL coaches drool over. Can lead on perimeter runs or get through the line of scrimmage to block linebackers on the second level. In pass pro, can handle speed rushers and negate the quick double-moves to the inside

ESPN Scouts, Inc.

Prototypical left tackle height and bulk and great straight-line speed for his size. 34 consecutive starts heading into the 2009 season. ard worker with good leadership skills. A consistent performer throughout his career.

Adequate-to-good awareness. Picks up blitzes and stunts. Finds his assignment as a second-level run blocker. Will provide help to the inside when he can. Knows how to hand off defenders when flowing to one side as a zone blocker.

Impressive toughness. Works to the whistle and plays with a mean streak. A mauler mentality in the run game.

Pass blocks with great balance, mirror-and-slide ability and awareness in pass pro. Feet are a notch below elite. Gets set quickly in pass pro. Consistently gets set wide and shuts down the perimeter versus speed rushers.

Takes solid angles and shows good initial pop in the run game. Long arms and a strong upper body to control defenders. A big fella with above-average strength as a drive blocker. Consistently reaches the second level on time and can hit the moving target.

Trent Williams*

Oklahaoma

6-4

314

4.88

3-Cone

20S

60S

34.5

9-5

7.40

4.40

Wun

1.73

2.88

BRS (Gollin) -
Of the Top 2, when you compare Williams with Okong, he's the better run blocker Okung is the better pass blocker. At the Combine he cut nearly a half-second off his forty time.
Pro Day - (6-4, 314), /had an outstanding combine, was timed, but just in the 20-yard shuttle (4.4 seconds) and three-cone drill (7.40). He stood on his combine times for the rest of the events. And why not after posting the second-fastest 40 among offensive linemen (4.88), the top vertical jump, and the third-longest broad jump.
The Sporting News War Room - Grows on you with every film evaluated because few big tackles move so easily and are able to physically dominate defenders. Sometimes he does not play like a top athlete because of lapsing technique, but his ability to twist his body and adjust to moving targets is impressive. Reminds us a lot of Jammal Brown. Projects as a starting left or right tackle.

Competitive run blocker who stays with his block to the whistle. Fires down the line aggressively on side blocks, delivering a violent blow to defensive lineman to open a huge hole. Does not fire-off the snap on straight-ahead runs, but is a fine blocker. Uses good leverage, locks up on defenders and uses strength to turn and seal his man -- is especially effective turning and pinning defensive ends inside to set the corner for the running back. Can get through the line of scrimmage quickly to block linebackers on the second level, maintaining good balance in the open field.

Occasionally struggles vs. bull rushers when not using hand punch in pass protection. Otherwise, shows good strength. Keeps knees bent to block with good leverage and maximize his strength.Mobility: Consistently gets through the LOS and maintains balance to block linebackers. Can pull and block effectively in the open field. Is surprisingly adept at twisting body at the last moment to block late-moving targets. Slides back and forth well to counter quick pass-rush moves.

Inconsistent pass blocking technique. When he keeps knees bent to block with leverage,he's quick enough to slide outside to cut off edge rushers. Strong enough to tie up and eliminate his man when maintaining good balance. When he has good leverage, shows the agility to re-direct and slide quickly in the other direction to counter quick pass-rush moves -- adept at neutralizing moves back underneath. Strong enough to stop bull rushers when aggressively using hands. Will sometime stop his shuffle after contact,cross s over and chase the defensive end around the corner. Does not always use hand punch in pass pro to negate bull rush. Has the quick footwork to move quickly when anticipating the snap. Does not consistently anticipate the snap and can be a beat late out of stance and not slide outside in time to block edge rushers. Doesn't always start moving quickly on run blocks.

ESPN Scouts, Inc.

Prototypical height. Lacks ideal bulk but certainly adequate in that department and has room to add some bulk to frame. No glaring injuries. Some versatility and willingness to put team ahead of self. No off the field issues to our knowledge.

Footwork needs some polishing but his overall instincts and awareness are above average. Has a feel for defenders trying to set him up. Does a great job of getting helping inside initially and then picking up the oncoming wide defender in slide protection

One of the toughest offensive linemen we evaluated in this year's class. Lacks elite power but is strong and tough enough to matchup effectively in the phone booth with any defender. Clearly plays with a mean streak. Fights to finish.

Not an elite athlete but shows better-than-average feet, balance and lateral agility in pass pro. Gets set quickly in pass pro. Mirrors and slides versus quicker DEs. Aggressive in short set. A bit inconsistent with his footwork.

Run blocking angles are a bit inconsistent. Adequate-to-good initial quickness. Has the foot quickness to establish great positioning as a run blocker so long as his first step and angle are proper. Initial pop is good but not elite. Strong enough to drive opponent back.

Bryan Bulaga*

Iowa

6-5½

314

5.23

3-Cone

20S

60S

27½

8-2

7.70

4.76

Wun

1.80

3.04

(Pro Day - 6-foot-5 3/8, 316 pounds) may have been the headline at Iowa’s pro day on Monday, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t several other elite prospects on hand to work out indoors on FieldTurf. Bulaga certainly did his part, nailing position drills and looking very impressive to the 27 team representatives on hand.Chose to stand on his workout numbers from the NFL Scouting Combine.

BRS (Gollin) -
Rep is generally, "less athletic than the othe members of the Top 4, but the more polished and most fundamentally sound."

The Sporting News War Room -
Has a good frame with decent arm length and definite growth potential. An exceptional athlete with explosive quickness, fluid hip movement and great balance. His weaknesses are correctable with time and physical maturation. Could start as a rookie because of his size, smarts, athletic ability and flexibility (but could have used another year in school to improve technique and get stronger). A late first-round prospect.

Quick, position run-blocker with the quickness, leverage and flexibility to gain good position. Can swivel hips into the hole, sealing defenders from the ball. Inconsistent hand placement, sometimes getting them outside the frame of his man. Lacks the strength and lower-body strength to consistently drive defenders off the line at POA. Tough and works to the whistle, but lacks a nasty disposition.

Strong pass blocker. Quickly kicks outside and gets good depth on pass drops to neutralize speed rushers. Has the footwork, flexibility and balance to mirror pass rushers' moves. Struggles at times to shift back inside to deny counter moves. Can get knocked backward some by bull rushers.

Explosive out of stance. Exceptional quickness and lower-body flexibility.

Has functional strength, but there's room to improve. Lacks the dominant lower-body strength and power to drive defenders off the line and the great upper-body strength to jolt defenders with hand punch.

Moves easily, like all great athletes at this position. Smooth / does not seem to exert himself while moving quickly. Adept at pulling and leading perimeter runs. Has the rare ability to adjust and sustain blocks and the athletic ability, range and quickness to be an elite guard, if called upon.

ESPN

Prototypical height, weight and speed for a left tackle prospect. Missed three games with a thyroid condition (2009) and undergoes monthly checkup to monitor the situation. Shoulder surgery (2008). One of four juniors named to Leadership Group.

Communicates well with guard. Stays poised in pass pro and does an adequate job of picking up blitz. Can recognize line stunts and pass defensive linemen off but is a bit inconsistent. Can be a step late sliding off combo block and covering up

Not a mauler but plays with an edge and finishes blocks. Works from the snap until the whistle and gives same effort when plays go to the opposite side. Short-term memory / doesn't appear to dwell on mistakes.

Gets set quickly in pass pro, locks out arms and can ride explosive edge rushers past the pocket.Excellent body control and footwork when forced to redirect. Active and strong hands. Rarely loses a battle once in position and locked...

As a run blocker, he creates cutback lanes by sealing the backside. Drives legs after contact and gets adequate push but doesn't roll hips into blocks or provide great initial surge. Lower body strength appears just adequate on film. Leans into defenders and can lose balance....

Edwin Veldheer

Hillsdale

6-8

312

5.09

3-Cone

20S

60S

33.5

9-1

7.40

4.51

Wun

Pro Day - He has emerged as a good prospect, and is generating plenty of interest.He had outstanding workout numbers at the NFL Scouting Combine, finishing among the top offensive line performers in the 40-yard dash, the bench press, the vertical jump, the broad jump, the three-cone drill and the short shuttle.He stood on those numbers at Hillsdale’s pro day, but did position drills. Offensive line coaches from Seattle and Baltimore were on hand to see him, and he has more workouts planned with the Chiefs, Rams, Eagles and Raiders.How did such a physically impressive prospect end up at Hillsdale you ask? Well, his brother played basketball at Hillsdale, and in February of his senior year in high school he accepted a football scholarship to join his brother.

BRS (Gollin) -
I'm hearing good buzz from the NFL Network guys. Small college lineman with a workd of "po."

The Sporting News War Room -
One of the best small-school prospects and has the physical tools NFL teams seek. An extremely tall tackle with long arms and surprising athleticism, which has enabled him to block his man consistently at the small-school level despite not consistently using good technique or blocking aggressively. Bends knees and sinks hips to block with base and leverage (uncommon for such a tall tackle).Will need a lot of work on technique but has the talent to become a starter if everything goes perfectly in his development. Fourth-round talent who will need to perform well in spring workouts to get drafted that high.

Tall, well-built / looks the part and stands out in terms of size and physique. Surprisingly quick feet for such a big tackle, enabling him to slide out to the corner in time to cut off speed rushers and get to the second level quickly to block linebackers. Has the flexibility to bend knees and sink hips in order to pass block with good base and leverage.Can slide side to side to stay on and maintain pass blocks. Good natural strength; when he locks onto a defender, he has shown the strength to take man off his feet. Adept at sealing and driving linemen down the line on angle run blocks. Quicks and speed to block effectively on screens. Can adjust to block a moving target surprisingly well.

A competitive blocker but not a consistently aggressive one. Not a fire-off-the-ball in-line run blocker but more of a positional one. Does not use his hands to punch pass rushers; tends to grab outside the shoulders, which leaves his chest open to an aggressive pass rusher. Stops sliding his feet at times as a pass blocker and will try to lean and reach. A better athlete than football player and needs to improve his technique and footwork to reach his potential

ESPN - No info to date.

Bruce Campbell

Maryland

6-6½

314

4.85

3-Cone

20S

60S

32.0

8-5

7.58

4.69

Wun

1.72

2.85

BRS (Gollin) -
Liked him even before he knocked the socks off the scouts at the Combine. CW is that there's a slight drop off in talent after the Top 4 but that the overall pool of quality O-linemen is deep. Campbell belongs at the top of the next grouping.
Pro Day - Campbell had nothing left to prove after running the 40-yard dash in an impressive 4.85 seconds and bench-pressing 225 pounds 34 times last month in Indianapolis at the NFL combine. The 6-foot-7, 310-pounder is projected to be a first-round pick in the draft.
The Sporting News War Room - Among the draft's most athletically gifted players regardless of position. Should make an immediate impact. At his best setting the edge in pass pro and is sound in run blocking. Will need seasoning. Struggled to stay on the field in college because of nagging injuries and sometimes lost his focus, but his upside makes him a definite first-round pick with the talent to become a regular Pro Bowl participant if he continues to improve.

Not a dominant run blocker, but uses quickness to reach defenders and control them. Struggles to bend knees and gain proper leverage; doesn't get a great push off the line. Best at creating seal blocks. Will stop moving feet upon contact, and does not drive defenders off the line.A finesse blocker who lacks nastiness. Plays to whistle.

Among the best pass blocking prospects. . Prototypical size and strength; effective against bull rushers. Uses athleticism and quick footwork to dominate speed rushers. Fluid hip movements to counter secondary moves. Could struggle against shorter speed rushers unless he improves ability to bend knees. Must improve hand punch; needs to be more violent and jolting

Good at getting on defenders when firing off the snap. Has speed to reach linebackers and box out safeties on the second level. Gets set quickly in pass pro , before defenders can take second or third step. When misses with hands, he has the agility to recover in time to protect his QB.

Can be dominant at POA, but must use strength more often. Must learn how to use his ability; when he does, could become a top tackle in run and pass blocking. Must play with a mean streak and intimidate defenders on every play. Has huge upside. Should be able to build his frame to be even stronger.

Has elite mobility. Works well in the open field; gets downfield to make blocks for big gains. Knows when to release from defenders to lead on screen passes. Must improve on getting pad level down to keep safeties from getting around him. Must learn not to get his feet too close together on open-field blocks. Has uncanny speed but raw fundamentals.

ESPN

Elite measurables and is expected to turn heads during pre-draft workouts. 2009: Misses two games with turf toe and another game with a medial collateral ligament injury. 2008: Underwent 'minor' brain surgery to drain fluid

Keeps head up and on a swivel before and after the snap. Makes sound pre-snap reads and recognizes pressure coming off the edge. Above-average poise / good at passing off stunting defensive linemen. Takes poor angles to downfield blocks.

Violent punch and can finish blocks but inconsistent in this area and too much of a finesse blocker. Gets lazy with footwork

Gets set quickly in pass pro.,Effective kick-step / can prevent edge rushers from turning the corner. Excellent lateral agility, redirects with relative ease and can counter double moves. Long arms and can stop pass rushers in tracks...

Quick enough to get into sound initial positionto run block and wall defenders off but legs frequently go dead on contact and doesn't get great push. Can seal the edge when asked to zone block and collapse defensive tackles inside when asked to down block.

Charles Brown

USC

6-5 ½

303

5.19

3-Cone

20S

60S

31.5

Wun

BRS (Gollin) -
Comes across as solid but not elite..

The Sporting News War Room -
Does not jump off the film but has the athleticism, consistency and production to play in the NFL. Big, unfilled frame / must add weight and learn to use his hands more aggressively to avoid being pushed around. An ideal mid-round pick because he has starter's talent and just needs to improve his technique to become a solid right or left tackle. Lack of bulk, strength and inconsistent hand usage make him much better suited to tackle than guard, because he would struggle inside against bigger, stronger defensive tackles.

Good height, long arms and athleticism.Quick enough to slide outside and cut-off speed rushers. When maintaining good balance and leverage in pass protection, slides well side-to-side to neutralize secondary pass-rush moves. Works well with guard to neutralize line stunts. Locks up on head-up defensive linemen on in-line run blocks. Reaches the second level to seal linebackers

Not aggressive / gets beaten more than he should. Lacks ideal bulk; vulnerable to being jolted and driven backward by bull rushers. Struggles to drive defensive linemen off the line; more of a tie-up, seal type of run blocker. Can't get around shaded defensive lineman to make "reach" blocks. Bad habit of stopping shuffle after contact with speed rushers. Will cross over and wind up up chasing pass rusher around the corner.

ESPN

Undersized but has the frame to add bulk without sacrificing agility or endurance. Adequate top-end speed. Recruited as a tight end andhas above-average athleticism for the position. Has lined up at right and left tackle.

Does a nice job of helping guard with inside hand while keeping head on a swivel and looking for blitzes. Quickly diagnoses line stunts but tends to stay with defensive end for a split second too long.

We would like to see more of a mean streak / not a mauler but fights to sustain blocks and finish.

In pass pro, he naturally bends at the knees. Has agility and footwork necessary to hold up on an island at the NFL level. Powerful and compact punch but needs to sit back on heels at times. Can lunge and is susceptible to double moves.

Quick first step as a run blocker / gets into sound position. Does not provide a strong initial surge but can sink hips and regain leverage. Has the lateral quickness to scoop defensive tackles and hook defensive ends. Questionable balance.

Anthony Davis*

Rutgers

6-5

323

5.38

3-Cone

20S

60S

33.0

8-3

8.17

4.97

Wun

1.82

3.08

BRS (Gollin) -
Warning label. In just about every game we saw him play, there would be glowing comments about him by the announcers, but he'd miss an assignment here and get flagged there. Came out early, has great athletism and will no doubt be drafted high on potential. The potential may be warranted, but I wouldn't go overboard on the kid just yet.

Pro Day - Did not work out at the school’s pro day Wednesday

The Sporting News War Room -
On-field production is more like that of a second- or third-rounder, but he is a young player with great physical talent who has improved every year at Rutgers. While his lack of aggressiveness is an issue, we have no doubt about his competitiveness (areas of inconsistency will improve as he matures). Combination of elite athleticism, excellent natural strength and inconsistent production reminds us of Michael Oher, and we believe Davis can eventually become an even better NFL tackle.

Has the size and playing strength to be a dominant in-line run blocker when he uses good leverage and aggressiveness. Can jolt the DL on angle blocks; gets initial movement and can eliminate man from the play. Not nearly as effective on straight-ahead run blocks because he does not fire off the ball aggressively and tends to be an upright catch blocker.Fast getting through theLOS to the second level; delivers a good initial blow to LB, stays over feet and physically dominates man to eliminate him from the play. Quick and athletic enough to pull and lead-block effectively on outside runs. Uncommon ability to adjust to block a moving target in space. Must block more aggressively and use better technique more consistently.

As a pass blocker with such a thick lower body, he's shockingly quick out of his stance when sliding out to corner to cut off explosive edge rushers. Very strong hands - when he gets them on the pass rusher quickly can use his strength to keep man tied up and eliminated from play. Does not punch consistently in pass pro (which allows aggressive pass rushers to get into his chest and knock him backwards). Fortunately, has the uncommon playing strength and athleticism to reset and anchor after being jolted backwards. When punching aggressively, he's strong enough to jolt pass rusher upright and backwards and keep him pinned on the line of scrimmage. Can redirect and slide quickly in other direction to handle quick COD pass-rush moves, but needs to be more aggressive with inside hand to hold ground. Works well with the OG to switch against stunts and loops.

Very quick getting out of stance in pass pro and most run blocks. Gets through the line of scrimmage so fast that blocking on the second level seems too easy for him. Can get out of stance and slide out to cut off edge rusher with surprising ease.Quick off ball to set up on angle blocks quickly with good technique. Consistently late off ball only when he has to make reach blocks on shaded defensive linemen.

Has the natural strength to be dominant but only controls man when he blocks aggressively and uses good technique. Gets jolted backwards by aggressive pass rushers too often because he does not consistently punch in pass protection and leaves his chest wide open. Very good strength driving defensive lineman down the LOS on down/side blocks and can knock defender off feet when he blocks out in space

Excellent mobility, which enables him to be a highly productive blocker in space despite having such a thick lower body. Quick through the line of scrimmage / gets to the second level fast. Stays over feet to maintain blocks well in space.

ESPN

Prototypical height, a solid build and average overall mobility. Durability is not an issue. Sat out the 2008 Morgan State game for violating team rules. Came into 2009 fall camp overweight and was demoted to the second team for the first week of practice. Also was suspended for the first quarter of the 2009 Army game for being late to a team lunch.

Strong awareness in protection. Keeps head on a swivel in sets with good peripheral vision to pick up blitzes from the second and third levels. Has the discipline to stay home and avoid chasing defensive ends inside against twists.

Brute strength both upstairs and down low. Mean streak. But needs to show more aggression and finish on a more consistent basis.

Pass protection is by far his biggest asset. Light on his feet / gets into sets quickly. Uses long armsl to ride speed rushers pass pocket.Good lateral movement / can shuffle-and-mirror to stay in front of double moves.

Not a dominating run blocker but adequate. Some inconsistency with footwork, especially with first step. Uses size and strength to engulf defenders when getting into position but could get more push when engaged in phone booth situations.

Tony Washington

Abilene Christian

6-6

311

5.25

3-Cone

20S

60S

29.5

9-6

7.52

4.85

Wun

1.76

3.03

BRS (Gollin) -
Better pass protector than mauler, but that's what the Cards may be looking for in a LT. Talented but raw- perhaps ideal for Russ Grimm to mold into a Pro Bowler.,

The Sporting News War Room -
Has ideal athleticism, long arms and the size to be an NFL left tackle. Reminds us of Michael Roos (an elite LT)and Seth Wand (out of the league). Washington could go either way. An intriguing prospect because of his potential, but there is no doubt he is a project. Could be a future starter, but off-field issues will prevent him from being drafted.

Quick enough to slide outside and cut off speed rushers. Long arms and uses an aggressive hand punch to jolt defensive ends and lock them up. Has the footwork and athleticism to come off a block and slide quickly in the other direction to negate line stunts and blitzes.Has enough speed to pull and lead inside runs.Quick enough to seal shaded defensive linemen, inside or outside.

Raw. Must improve footwork and technique to maximize physical skills. Doesn't block with good leverage; tends to block upright and straight-legged, greatly hindering his strength. Doesn't use hand punch enough, allowing too many pass rushers to get into his chest and drive him backward. Does not a fire off the snap in the running game; is more of a stand, grab and push blocker who does not get movement on in-line runs.

ESPN (Scouts Inc.) -

Above-average height and adequate top-end speed. Bulk is only decent but he is well-proportioned and has room on his frame to get bigger. Durability is not a concern to our knowledge.

Better awareness in pass pro than in space as a run blocker. Will pick up the blitz and stunts but looks lost when working on the second level as a run blocker. Also seems to struggle on screens.

Feisty /plays with a mean streak. Would like to see more attention to detail for four quarters, though.

Impressive quickness in his pass pro set. Rarely gets beaten by speed off the edge. Explosive punch /d can jar the defender. Has long arms and can lock out effectively.Capable of anchoring versus strong bull rush when he plays with leverage.

Good first step as a run blocker. Typically gets in position in the short area. Ppowerful punch/ can neutralize the DL initially. Big frame / good at walling the DL off. Must improve his lower-body strength...

Dennis Landolt T/G

Penn State

6-4 ½

308

5.01

3-Cone

20S

60S

28½

9-1

7.49

4.46

Wun

Pro Day - (6-4 5/8, 306) ran a 5.01 and 5.03 in the 40, had a 28 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 9-1 broad jump, a 4.46 short shuttle, a 7.49 three-cone drill and 24 bench press reps

BRS (Gollin) -
This is where the negatives start sifting in. Landholt might be better suited inside. Pro Day numbers were better than expected.

The Sporting News War Room -
Played out of position at left tackle in college but will have to move inside in the NFL. More of a position run blocker who rarely blows his man off the line. A developmental left guard who'll need to improve his strength and consistency.

Good frame and adequate arm length to play left guard in the NFL. Good athletic ability, quickness and lower-body flexibility. Solid job sustaining blocks when pulling to his right. Can reach and sustain blocks on the second level.Physical and tough / works past the whistle. Footwork and flexibility to mirror pass rushers' moves.

Lacks the size and length to play tackle in the NFL. Lacks the bulk or power to consistently drive block on runs or hold his ground against bull rushers in pass protection. Has a bad habit of lifting a leg off the ground.

ESPN - No info to date.

Kyle Calloway

Iowa

6-6 ½

323

5.52

3-Cone

20S

60S

23½

7-7

7.96

4.87

Wun

1.92

3.21

Pro Day - (6-6 1/2, 323) ran a 5.53 and 5.57 in the 40 and did 24 bench press reps

BRS (Gollin) -
Problem with guys "suited to play RT" is that - if that's the only place on the line they can play, most teams won't want to waste a roster-spot on a prospect who can't fill in as a backup at G or C or LT.

The Sporting News War Room -
Began his college career at guard and also has experience at left tackle, but he fits best at right tackle. Functional athlete in tight spaces but lacks the quickness and flexibility to play on the left side.

StHas the size to be an NFL right tackle. Good balance from a wide base. Most effective in the running game.Strong and physical, / always works to the whistle. Has a vice grip in the running game, and shows a strong punch in pass pro. Good instincts. Gets set quickly in pass pron. Is durable and productive.

Poor hip flexibility and marginal lateral quickness to recover and neutralize double-moves. Below-average arm length and little explosiveness in his movements. Inconsistent hand placement to sustain blocks on the move. Will get his hands outside of defender at times and get called for holding. Lacks the quickness and arm length to execute "reach" blocks or counter pass rushers' double-moves. Lacks the lower-body flexibility to execute cut blocks.

ESPN (Scouts Inc.) - No info to date.

Ed Wang

Va Tech

6-4 ¾

314

5.09

3-Cone

20S

60S

8-7

7.94

4.72

Wun

1.79

3.01

Pro Day - (6-4 7/8, 318), who is looking to become the NFL’s first Chinese player. Wang, who also worked out at the NFL Scouting Combine, could find his way into the first round of the draft. He ran the 40 in 5.09 and 5.12, had a 28-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot, 7-inch broad jump, a 4.72-second short shuttle, a 7.94-second three-cone drill and his arms measured in at 33 7/8 inches.

No Senior Bowl Comments Noted

The Sporting News War Room -
Frustrating prospect. Has the physical talent to be a productive NFL starter, but his inconsistent technique and effort drives coaches batty. Sure to look good in pre-draft workouts, but is a risky pick because of his questionable production on film. Will be drafted higher than we have him graded, based solely on his natural athleticism, but prospects lacking in intensity rarely find the desire in the pros.

Well built. Quick enough to slide outside to cutoff most speed rushers when keeping knees bent. Good strength to eliminate pass rushers once he gets hands on them. Gets through the line to easily block linebackers on the second level, maintaining good balance. Can seal defensive ends to set the corner for running backs. Has the strength to torque his man off his feet.

Inconsistent technique. Could struggle to block NFL edge pass rushers. Rarely uses hand punch in pass pro, leaving his chest open and& getting driven backward by bull rushers. Tends to pass block with straight legs, struggling to re-direct and counter secondary pass-rush moves. Does not fire off the snap in the running game, and can be jolted backward.

ESPN (Scouts Inc.) -

Prototypical height, weight and top-end speed. Misses the first six games of the 2007 season after breaking his fibula. Won the 2009 Don Williams TEAM UNITED Award, presented to an offensive and defensive player who put the team first during spring workouts

Sells pass and turns defensive ends upfield on draws. Good feel for line stunts and does a good job of passing the end off to the guard when the end shoots inside.But, can be too quick to help out guards when no one comes.

Finesse blocker who competes but doesn't play with enough of an edge /could do a better job of finishing blocks.

Gets set quickly to pass block / gets adequate hand placement and locks arms out so he can ride edge rushers past the pocket. Changes directions well for his size and can slide with ends when they redirect inside, but footwork is a little inconsistent at this point.

Athletic enough to hook 7-techniques and scoop 3-techniques when footwork is sound, but the amount of false steps he takes is a concern. Doesn't appear to have the necessary lower-body strength to drive five-techniques off the ball.

Adam Ulatoski

Texas

6-5½

300

5.53

3-Cone

20S

60S

7-10

7.99

4.98

Wun

1.85

3.16

The Sporting News War Room -
One of the more disappointing players we have evaluated so far this year.We expected a better athlete and more consistently productive blocker, but he is not a good athlete and struggled to consistently protect the corner in pass pro. A smart OL with all the intangibles but somewhat of a "tweener" because he lacks the ideal athleticism of an NFL OT but does not use his hands aggressively enough to handle big NFL DTs if he slides inside to play guard. Llikely to be drafted higher than we have him rated because of his size, natural strength and starting experience, but in the long run, he will likely end up being a good backup OT who can also fill in at OG for short stretches of games.

Highly competitive blocker who consistently stays after the block until the whistle. Smart and aware; can come off double-team pass block to pick up delayed blitzer. Can bend knees to pass block with good leverage and when he does can slow straight-line pass rushers and keep them tied up. Good at sealing DL inside to open the corner for the RB. Can ride DL down the line of scrimmage on down/side run blocks. Can make the short pull to kick out the contain defender as long as the man he has to block is on his track.

But he's a limited athlete. Lacks foot quickness and agility. Struggles to slide out to the corner in time to cut off explosive edge rushers. Cannot redirect and slide back inside quickly enough to stop the quick pass-rush moves back underneath. Has a bad habit of stopping his shuffle after he makes contact in pass pro and ends up crossing over and chasing pass rusher around the corner. Frequently fails to be aggressive with his hands in pass pro; usually tries to grab outside the DE's shoulders, leaving his chest wide open for pass rushers to jolt him and drive him backwards.Upright when blocking in the open field. Struggles to adjust well on the move to block defenders off his track. Tends to bend at the waist on in-line run blocks; leans, reaches and ends up over-extending and falling off block.

ESPN

Massive frame and very good size potential. Must add some bulk to his frame but has room to do so. Decent straight-line speed for the position. No off-the-field issues. Has shown toughness battling through lingering injuries during his career. Very good student;

Generally shows good awareness in pass pro. Works well with his OG and occasionally his TE. Clearly an intelligent player. Overall instincts are good but not elite.

Could be a bit more ferocious but by no means would we describe him as soft. Has shown toughness playing through injury.Mean streak / good worker. Does not have great feet or a powerful upper body.

Gets set quickly in pass pro and uses long arms to protect the edge versus speed rushers. Nice job with his hands. Occasionally jars DE with initial punch but needs to be more consistent in that area. Limited athletically.

Good first step run blocking. Takes solid angles and shows good awareness. Uses long arms to lock out the defender. Good effort to sustain /generally executes his assignment when he is able to establish position...

Ciron Black

LSU

6-4½

327

5.58

3-Cone

20S

60S

7-7

8.05

4.94

Wun

1.87

3.24

Pro Day - (6-4 1/4, 327) had a 26-inch vertical, a 7-7 broad jump, a 4.94 short shuttle, a 8.05 three-cone drill and did position drills

Various Senior Bowl Comments -- Appeared heavy-footed and was slow coming out of his stance. Struggled with lateral movement, had trouble with reach blocks when trying to hook the edge and was not fluid in space when trying to get to the second level. His lack of athletic ability was exposed during one-on-one drills when Antonio Coleman used an outside-in double move and Black was unable to reset his feet and recover in time to prevent the defender from turning the corner. Looked top-heavy at the weigh-in and the questions about his overall athleticism have only been magnified. The competitive fire he's shown this week is appreciated by scouts, but this week is about showing NFL teams something more.

The Sporting News War Room -
Highly publicized prospect, but it sure doesn't show on the field. Has the quickness and athleticism to be an NFL starter, but his production warrents only a late-round gamble. Sure to impress in postseason workouts because of his athleticism. No doubt will be drafted much higher than he should because some coach will become convinced he can tap into his natural talent.

Quick and athletic and can be as good as he wants to be.Quicks to slide outside and cut-off explosive edge rushers when maintaining good balance and keeping his feet moving. Speed to get outside and lead block on screen passes. Quick to reach the second level and -- when keeping knees bent and maintaining balance -- eliminating linebackers. Could be a dominant side blocker, driving his man down the line and collapsing the entire side of the defense to create huge holes.

But he's highly inconsistent. Gets beaten way more than a player with his talent should. Lazy technique. A leaner and reacher instead of moving his feet and bending at the wais. Overextends and whiffs. In pass pro;, consistently stops his shuffle once he makes contact and gets beaten inside or outside way too easily

ESPN

Adequate height for and NFL tackle. A wide body with lots of bulk/ could stand to turn some fat into muscle. Straight-line speed is below average, even for his size. Extremely durable. Comes from a steady family. Hard worker with discipline. Shows a good motor and continues to improve leadership skills.

Excellent game experience at the highest collegiate level. Very good overall awareness.Clear understanding of his assignments. Better-than-average job of picking up blitzes and stunts.

Clearly gives a good effort and works to finish.Does not play with a consistent chip on his shoulder an dis not as explosive as we'd like to see. But overall, he displays above-average toughness.

Only adequate quickness in his pass pro set. At his best in shorter sets when he can lock on to defenders and ride them wide. Very effective use of hands. Good awareness in pass pro / keeps head on a swivel. Plays a bit too high at times.

Typically takes solid angles and does a nice job with his first step. Technically sound in the run game and can be extremely efficient when working in limited space. Range as a second-level blocker is limited. Struggles to keep his balance in spac.e.

Paul Duncan

Notre Dame

6-6½

322

5.39

3-Cone

20S

60S

Wun

The Sporting News War Room -
Quick-footed OT who can slide out to protect the corner against explosive speed rushers, but he needs to be more aggressive with his hands in pass pro to avoid being beaten by aggressive pass rushers. Looks the part and is a better blocker and NFL prospect than his more heralded teammate, Sam Young.Struggles changing directions would make him better suited to playing RT...lack of playing strength would keep him from being productive at guard. Will likely be a fifth- or sixth-round pick. If he can improve his playing strength and hand use, he could become a solid starting RT, but he's unlikely to be more than a quality backup.

Strengths: Smart and instinctive blocker who communicates well with guard; switches well with guard to handle DL stunts. Adjusts well to pick up delayed blitzes. Quick feet / can slide out to the corner to cut off speed rusher. After tying up DE, he can usually keep rusher from getting corner and pressuring the QB. Can get through the line of scrimmage to seal block LB on second level. Good at making contact with shaded DL quickly; maintains contact while he works around man and can seal him out of play on reach block. If bull rusher's initial charge is handled, he usually is able to tie him up and keep him from pressuring the QB.

Not an aggressive blocker. Does not use his hands aggressively in pass pro n; does not punch and just tries to grab outside the DE's shoulders, which allows bull rushers to drive him backwards too easily. Does not change directions well to adjust and block quick pass-rush moves back inside.A high, grab run blocker who struggles to get movement on in-line run blocks; gets stood up at the line of scrimmage on straight-ahead run blocks.

ESPN - No info to date.

Sam Young

Notre Dame

6-7 ¾

316

5.25

3-Cone

20S

60S

29.5

9-1

7.74

4.86

Wun

1.77

3.03

Pro Day - (6-7 7/8, 315) had a 9-foot, 1-inch broad jump and did position drills, but stood on the rest of his combine numbers.

Various Senior Bowl Comments) - Highly touted prep athlete. Despite operating exclusively at right tackle, his lack of foot quickness and flexibility was quickly exposed by the speed of Senior Bowl DE's this week. Even worse - at 6-8 he's too tall to move inside to guard.

Tall with a big frame but is also somewhat stiff/struggled to play low and anchor against bull-rushers. Also failed to get good push in the running game. Because of his frame Young could be drafted in the fourth or fifth round,but he doesn't have much in the way of developmental qualities.

There is nothing wrong with Young's effort. He fights to stay in position and finishes every drill in practice. However, his 6-foot-7¾ frame makes it hard for him to redirect in pass protection, and he has difficulty getting under defenders' pads as a run-blocker.Has very long arms (34½ inches) but this seems to make it hard for him to be quick with his hands. We saw that show up on Day 4 when Young was working DE Tyson Alualu. who used his explosive hands and strong upper body to slap Young's arms down. (Young did not have the hand quickness to recover and it was over at that point). His size also seems to make Young sluggish and he has a hard time staying balanced. Didn't play as expected- Projection: Fifth Round

The Sporting News War Room -
Expected to become a star OT at Notre Dame. Started a ton of games but never became more than just a good college OT, / not a top NFL prospect. Not thickly built and lacks the playing strength to physically dominate his man. Lacks the foot quickness and athleticism to protect the corner at OT, & lacks the strength and power to be effective playing guard. Overall, he'll will probably be drafted lower than most people expect, and he will struggle to become more than a backup OTTall and linear OT with the long arms NFL teams like.

Very competitive blocker, which helps him keep his man from making play even when he is nearly beaten. Gets off ball quickly to deliver a blow to inside DE on seal block to open up outside hole. When uncovered, can step through the line of scrimmage quickly to seal block LB inside. When using hands aggressively to punch DE in pass pro, he can slow pass rusher's initial rush, get a hold of him and usually prevent him from pressuring the QB.

But not a quick-footed athlete / cannot slide out to the corner in time to cut off explosive speed rushers. Pass blocks upright and high; struggles to change directions and block pass-rush moves to the inside. Often lazy with hands in pass pro and lallows aggressive pass rushers to drive him backwards. Not an aggressive in-line run blocker / struggles to get movement on straight-ahead run blocks; too often bends at the waist, leans and reaches to make contact. Lacks good playing strength; if the DL can get a hold of him, he can be tossed off his feet.

ESPN (Scouts Inc.) -

Elite bulk and height but marginal top-end speed. Three-year starter who has appeared in every game of career.

Keeps head on a swivel, stays alert in pass protection and can adjust to line stunts/blitzes.Adequate angles to downfield blocks but doesn't show the same instincts when run blocking

Plays with an edge but legs can go dead on contact and doesn't always finish blocks as well as a player his size should.

Gets set quickly in pass pro, re-sets hands well and uses long arms to ride edge rushers past the pocket. Size allows him to hold ground working against bull rushers most of the time but doesn't do a great job of sinking his hips and can get driven back on occasion.

As a run blocker, he rarely takes false steps and can get into position quickly. Plays with a wide base and can sustain once locked on.Uses an effective punch but doesn't always keep elbows tight to frame so hand placement is inconsistent.

Selvish Capers

West Virginia

6-5

308

5.08

3-Cone

20S

60S

8-11

7.44

4.51

Wun

1.76

2.98

Pro Day - (6-5, 306) ran the 40 in 5.08 and 5.10, had a 31-inch vertical jump, 8-11 broad jump, 4.51 short shuttle, 7.44 three-cone drill, 34 3/4-inch arms and did 22 bench presses.

BRS (Gollin) - I'm downgrading him dramatically. Boom or bust type. OK OK - he may be a potentially talented OT when developed but be wary of rolling the dice too early on upside potential. Maybe worth a flyer late on the final day (assuming other priorities have been addressed, but I have bad feelings about linemen who are clearly outmatched in the here & now and can't get it done. Capers looked untrustworthy enough in the "now" to pin all our hopes on the possibility he'll blossom in the "then."

Various Senior Bowl Comments - Set up too high in pass protection and was driven backward too easily by bull rushers. Failed to keep his feet moving in pass pro and was beaten too easily by quick moves.

While blessed with quick feet and rare body control for a 300-pound man, Capers proved to scouts that he has a long way to go before being a trustworthy pass blocker. Operating at his customary right tackle and left, Capers was beaten inside and out. Has the athleticism to eventually star in a zone-blocking scheme, but he may be a year or two away...

Struggled against speed and power while playing left tackle, Tuesday. (To be fair, he's a former TE whose experience along the West Virginia offensive line was exclusively at RT). Has good quickness out of his stance for pass protection, but doesn't keep his feet moving. As a result, C.J. Wilson and Brandon Lang were able to cross his face, catch him leaning and burst back inside for easy penetrations. Also plays too high, making himself susceptible to bull-rushes. However, he offers intriguing upside - athletic v-shaped frame and rare straight-line speed. Might be the quickest tackle in the country in getting to the second level. His struggles with the added physicality suggest he may not be able to make an immediate impact in the NFL.

Best offensive lineman on the South team on Day 2, showing good mobility when getting to the second linebacker as a run blocker. Also played with balance and showed good lateral mobility with his feet. During 1-on-1 drills, he anchored well and held his ground, at one point just erasing C.J. Wilson on consecutive plays. Not overly explosive and will have trouble at times with bigger bull rushers...must get stronger in the lower body, but he will be a good fit for a zone blocking scheme in which the emphasis is on getting into space and taking sound angles to defenders because he plays under control and has good feet.

The Sporting News War Room -
Has the needed athleticism to start at right tackle but will need time to develop his skills. Best attribute is his mobility to block in the open field. Raw / does not play up to his talent, but he is sure to impress at the Senior Bowl and Combine. Likely to be drafted much higher than we have him rated.

Terrific quickness to pull and lead perimeter runs. Bends knees nicely to gain leverage and drive defenders off the line. Reaches the second level well to block linebackers. Has the agility to block speed rushers or blitzing defensive backs. Nice hip flexibility. Good leadership skills.

A bit raw, with a slender frame. Lacks the versatility to play on the left side. Must get bigger and stronger to better handle bull rushers. Plays undisciplined at times; tends to stop moving his feet upon contact. Must play with more consistent leverage and improve hand punch.

ESPN (Scouts Inc.) -

Adequate height and bulk and good top-end speed. Durability is not a concern to our knowledge. Initially didn't want to make the move to tackle but has grown to like the position.

Keeps head on a swivel in protection and does a good job of adjusting to line stunts, but appears hesitant at times. Some problems locating assignments when asked to zone block.

Competes but not nearly nasty enough and needs to be far more aggressive at times. Catches defenders instead of jarring with a violent initial punch. Doesn't always finish the block.

Lacks ideal bulk and doesn't get great knee bend in his pass set, but does play with a wide base and does an adequate job of absorbing bull rushers. Quick kick step and locks arms out so he can ride edge rushers past the pocket.

Won't drive many defenders off the ball. Plays far too high and legs can go dead on contact. On the other hand, he has above-average athletic ability. Can scoop 3-techniques and seal 5- and 7- techniques inside. Doesn't always take sound angles.

Austin Howard

No. Iowa

6-7

317

5.61

3-Cone

20S

60S

Wun

The Sporting News War Room - No info to date.

ESPN - No info to date.

Jim Cordle

Ohio State

6-4

297

5.20

3-Cone

20S

60S

Wun

The Sporting News War Room -
Has played just about everywhere. Fits best at right tackle or guard, although he doesn't figure to have a long NFL career.Not as good of a prospect as Doug Datish and Kirk Barton. Smart and versatile, having played four of the five line positions in college. Decent size with adequate athletic ability. Decent effort to finish blocks.

But is simply too slow, weak and inflexible. Jack-of-all-trades type who isn't great at anything.Terrible at center with his shotgun snaps in '08. Lacks good lower-body flexibility and balance to sustain run blocks and pass blocks. Lacks explosion and recovery ability to negate quick pass-rush moves.

ESPN - No info to date.

Zane Beadles

Utah

6-4¼

307

5.31

3-Cone

20S

60S

Wun

Pro Day- Zane Beadles (6-4 1/8, 307) had 30 repetitions in the bench press and participated in position drills.

Various Senior Bowl Comments) - While we still have concerns about Beadles' ability to handle speed off the edge, he did get off to a good start here. Showed good hip explosion and a violent punch during individual drills, and impressive leg drive when he moved DT D'Anthony Smith off the ball in drills. Most impressive, though, was his ability to keep his feet beneath him and stay balanced both as a run blocker and a pass blocker. Strong at POA in the running game and at the top of his pass sets. Might be forced to move to guard because of a lack of ideal athletic ability, but s looked good here on Day 1.

One of the offensive linemen getting worked over by Carrington. Can run-block from the right tackle spot, but he appears to work best inside (at both left and right guard) and performs much better in tight quarters than out on an island.

Scouts knew he lacked the balance and quick feet to remain at left tackle, but his lack of upper-body strength makes his conversion to guard a much more formidable one than scouts had anticipated. Odrick ran Beadles ragged all week. Beadles struggled badly today at right guard. He hasn't shown quick enough feet or strong enough hands to handle a strong rotation at defensive tackle that included Jared Odrick and D'Anthony Smith. Odrick, in particular, owned Beadles on this day.

The Sporting News War Room - No info to date.

ESPN (Scouts Inc.) -

Prototypical bulk and good height but top-end speed is average at best. Missed one game with a sprained knee in 2008. Sustained a concussion during the 2006 season and missed some practice time. Named Utah's Top Offensive Lineman. Academic all-MWC

Strong grasp of protection schemes shows up on film . Nice job of staying at home when defensive line stunts. However, can be a step late getting into position to pick up the blitz.

A mauler. Plays with a nasty attitude and works extremely hard to finish blocks.

Strong pass blocker / can stop edge rushers in their tracks. Plays with a wide base and can sink hips working against bull rushers. Footwork needs refining. Lacks ideal length and will have a tougher time riding edge rushers in the NFL.

Quick first step as a run blocker. Uses leverage and brute strength to drive defenders off the ball. Uses hands well. Can reach defenders lined up over outside shoulder. However, doesn't always take sound angles to downfield blocks and has some problems getting into position

Dwayne Welsch

Vanderbilt

6-6½

307

5.41

3-Cone

20S

60S

29.0

8-9

7.68

4.81

Wun

1.83

3.12

No Comments Logged From the Senior Bowl

The Sporting News War Room -
Very good athlete who can play both tackle positions. Has the foot quickness and flexibility NFL executives look for. Must keep his weight up and increase his strength, but is the type of developmental prospect a team drafts late and hides on the back of the roster or on the practice squad for a year while working on his deficiencies. With some technique work and strength, he could be a player by the second year of his NFL career

Good foot quickness for a man his size. Good movement skills in space/ bends well for a taller player. Quick kick off the snap in pass pro and uses his flexibility as an asset against double moves. Uses his hands intelligently in pass protection. Has good lateral quickness.

Must improve his playing strength, especially as a run blocker. Lacks short-area explosion. Has the foot quickness to make blocks in space but struggles to sustain them in the open field. Lacks lower-body power to be very effective in his drive blocking.

ESPN - No info to date.

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Chris Scott G/T

Tennessee

6-4½

319

5.54

3-Cone

20S

60S

22½

4-6???

8.25

5.02

Wun

1.93

3.210

Pro Day - (6-4 5/8, 320) did position drills

Various Senior Bowl Comments -- We came into the week with questions about Scott's ability to handle speed off the edge and thought he might be a better fit at guard, but he failed to show the power necessary to move inside. At one point CJ Wilson delivered a strong punch, locked on to Scott's frame and controlled him from there. Later, Troy DE Brandon Lang threw a slap move at Scott and knocked him to the ground. Not only does that raise questions about his core strength, it also shows that balance and footwork could be problems for Scott.

Played right tackle on Tuesday & struggled to redirect and slide quickly in pass protection.Also consistently stopped his feet after contact in pass protection and ended up leaning and reaching. Also tended to overextend on run blocks.

The Sporting News War Room -
A player you want to write-off because of his struggles athletically, but clearly he has a number of the tools to make it in the NFL. For a guard, he shows good height, long arms and strength; he just needs to improve his technique and be more aggressive. Might not get drafted because it could take some time to develop. Projects as a quality backup guard/center and emergency tackle.

Good quickness to get out of his stance and sets up to block quickly. Reaches linebackers on the second level with surprising ease. Gets set quickly in pass pro, and shows the strength to hold his ground against bull rushers when using hands aggressively.Will lock up on head up defensive linemen on in-line run blocks. Has the footwork to seal his man on inside runs. Surprisingly effectively pulling and leading on screen passes.

Played tackle in college, but lacks the height and athleticism to protect the corner against NFL pass rushers. Tends to get upright on run blocks, struggling to move the pile on straight-ahead runs. Lacks the quickness to get around shaded defensive linemen execute reach blocks. Tends to pass block upright, hindering ability to re-direct quickly and adjust to quick pass-rush moves.

ESPN - No info to date.

Devin Tyler

Temple

6-8

308

3-Cone

20S

60S

Wun

ASFN
Again, what a prospect at his size, athleticism, 33 3/4 inch arms, and strength (34 reps at 225). One of his best games was against Penn. St. where he earned a 90% grade, so he's got some talent to go with his impressive size.

Biography: Four-year starter at left tackle awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.

Positives: King-sized blocker who displays ability in pass protection. Quick off the snap, stays square, and makes good use of body positioning. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, adjusts to defenders, and jolts opponents with good hand punch. Moves well on his feet and displays skill blocking in motion. Easily turns defenders off the ball and controls on once engaged in a block.

Negatives: Must improve the strength of his base and learn to finish blocks. Shows average awareness and seems to get lost on the field.

Analysis: Tyler is a size prospect and a developmental player with a high upside. He should only improve as he physically matures and gets stronger. The ability to block on the move will make him and enticing player in camp this summer.

Projection: FA

The Sporting News War Room - No info to date

ESPN - No info to date.

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