BRS (Gollin) - Cardinal fan favorite as BPA at #13. Fans could be right, but it would go against the CW that "you never draft a guard high in the 1st round.".

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  LG with rare blend of power, athleticism and balance. Far and away the top interior lineman available. A complete blocker who will fit in a number of schemes. Seems a lock to make multiple Pro Bowl appearances

From nfl.com - An extremely polished, disciplined NFL-ready player who likely will demand a starting spot immediately through his play. Could be one of the highest draft picks at the guard position in recent years, and could easily go in the top 10.

A technician on the field and beautiful to watch. Very quick off the ball to get into his block. Shuffles nicely to avoid trash when pulling or down-blocking and, once engaged, is very strong to his ground. Good snap on contact / is usually the one providing the drive-back pressure on his man. Once locked on his man, he can drive and maneuver him at will using his very strong upper body. Extremely controlled in his movements, with body control and overall balance that is rare for a man his size. Decastro isVery athletic on the move and can key in and adjust on his moving target well. It's nearly impossible to find many weak points in his play, and he could easily be the best lineman on his team as a rookie.

He could be more consistent when finishing run blocks downfield & keeping his hands engaged on his man. There are some slight hitches in his bending and footwork when engaged in contact and moving downfield that can cause him to fall off slightly. Not a very violent puncher but that’s OK, being the technician that he is.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Sets up quickly in pass pro with a wide base. Strong initial punch and good initial hand placement. Usually patients in sets but can lunge at times (which can get him into trouble). Above-average short-area lateral quickness / can slide to stay in front of quicker rushers. Solid core strength / can sink to anchor against bull rush attempts.

Adequate first step quickness in the run game. Takes sound initial angles and works to get proper hat placement. Adequate inline power base /keeps feet moving on contact. Works to sustain blocks but will sometimes lunge instead of using hands. Exceptional second level and space blocker. Adept at keeping pads square working combo block to second level. Plays under control and in balance to adjust on the move and cover up targets.

Field awareness is a strong point. Good instincts and overall awareness. Assignment-sound in the run / quickly identifies and locates targets on the move. Can post up with one arm in protection while keeping eyes on swivel / using opposite arm to help out fellow linemen in the other direction. Good awareness of defensive line twists and pressure from the second level.

Takes pride in craft / works to finish assignment. Mean streak evident but could be  more consistent. Will chase play downfield and looks to clean up piles. Plays with the necessary grinder’s mentality for the position.

BRS (Gollin) – All though I (& many other Cardinal fans) have seen enough of DeCastro to peg him a possible #13 in our mocks (extremely high for  an OG), I like Glenn’s write-up better. If we don’t draft an OT or DeCastro at #13, I wouldn’t be upset if we traded down to regain the 2^nd round pick we gave up for Kolb and somehow wound up with Glenn.

PFW Scout's Candid Comment - "I was surprised at how well he played at the Senior Bowl. He might be able to stick at tackle."

Pro Football  Draft Guide – (as a guard)  A safe choice to be a quality starter. Could play in a number of schemes inside and maybe even some RT.  Massive college LT more likely to move inside or RT. Elite natural strength; must keep weight in check..

From nfl.com - Played tackle and was a stalwart whether lined up there or at guard – Versatility could enable him to go as early as the 3rd round..

An athletic big man fluid when pulling and who gets up-field with ease. Effective mirror blocker who uses good technique to sit into his base and control defenders.Aware of stunts and blitzes and usually picks them up with ease. He is a big body who has been a durable starter.

Somewhat of a tweener who would struggle against NFL pass rushers at tackle. Could stand to lose some weight.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Tall OG with long arms. Tough to get around big, long frame. Some athletic limitations / adequate but not great mirror-and-slide skills (that's why he's a better fit at OG than OT). The only time we see him getting in trouble is when he starts to lean and gets his helmet out over his feet. But when he stays balanced he rarely loses. Adept at locking out his arms and sustaining. Can resink his hips after initial contact and has little trouble anchoring.

"Massive wide-body OG. One of the better run blockers in college football today. Fires off the ball with very good initial pop. Does a nice job with his first step and almost always is in solid initial positioning. Play a bit high at times but is “country strong.” Has strong hands and upper body to steer defenders once locked on / keeps his legs driving while engaged. Works hard to get out on pulls and second-level blocks. Not a great athlete but takes good angles, generally stays under control and does a better than average job of hitting moving targets.

Above average overall awareness. Keeps his head on a swivel in pass pro. Knows his assignments. Works inside-out when uncovered with good discipline. Gives his OC and OT a lot of help in pass pro. Good at handing off defenders before peeling off to his next assignment. Good natural instincts dealing with delayed action (blitzes, stunts, twists, etc). "

Road grader with an attitude. Type of player that grows on you the more you study tape of him. Not a hothead but definitely plays with a mean streak. Stays with his blocks and does a great job of finishing. Is tough and physical. Won't lose many phone booth battles.

PFW Scout's Candid Comment - "I love Zeitler. I think he's a first-round can't-miss guy. He is a guard only. He is big and tough. I would not take him in the first but someone will take him there.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  Low upside but also low risk. Has the temperament and physical skills  to be a serviceable starter; particularly in  a zone scheme.

From nfl.com - All of his linemates have been considered professional run blockers with the size to match, and he is no different. Well coached and technical in his pass-set. He has second- or third-round value..

Has very quick movement off the line and gets into his blocks quickly. Can blow a defender back and also drive his legs to sustain throughout run plays. Stands out in his work at the second level, where he can bend his knees and engage linebackers. He can quickly pull from his spot off the line. \

A  big man with heavy legs who at times labors to get moving when he needs to get out of his set and pull. Body control can be inconsistent at times, (he will occasionally whiff on linebackers). Slower than desirable and is better off working in a phone booth.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Initial quickness is just average /can get beat off the snap when footwork isn't sound. Quick hands in sets / can get into defenders pads and lock on. Can shuffle and mirror to stay in front of rushers once engaged. But can get caught lunging at times. Does not panic when getting knocked off balance initially and is able to recover and get back into position. Can sink and anchor to neutralize bull rush attempt.

Sound initial fit (What does that mean?) more times than not as a run blocker/ can wall off assignment. Quick and compact hands to lock on to defenders. Drives legs once in position and will drive defenders when staying low and generating leverage. But plays too high on occasion and lacks an elite inline power base to overcome this and get adequate movement when pad level raises up. Shuffles feet well on contact to stay engaged with blocks. Plays under control and takes good angles in space or climbing to the second level. Can adjust on the move to cover up targets in space.

Above-average instincts and football I.Q. More instinctive as run blocker than in pass pro at this point. Generally assignment-sound in the run game. Locates targets pre-snap and executes assignments. Good at identifying targets at the second and third level on the move. Keeps head on a swivel in pass pro. Can be step late getting into position when picking up pressure from the second and third level.

Plays with an edge and can deliver the big block when he catches defenders off guard. Must become more of a finisher. Does not back down from challenges but we’d like to see more of mean streak.

Combine: Didn't Run. | 26 Reps. | Didn't participate in other drills |

Pro Day  - Looney couldn’t work out because of an ankle injury, but he did do 26 strength reps. He could still be a mid-round pick if he can get healthy enough to work out before the draft.

PFW Scout's Candid Comment - "He's smart, competitive and really tough. He can move and bend. He really heated up as a senior. He can play a couple of positions. He'll play a long time in the league."

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  No write up

From nfl.com - A strong interior lineman -  an athletic mover who blocks well in the run game and has great size. Has fourth-round value based on his production and ability to be inserted right away.

Quick off the ball to engage with D-linemen and get movement. Good technique in his sets and very polished using his hands. Can get upfield to hit linebackers and effective when pulling or sealing the edge. Reliable and durable - the go-to man to run behind throughout his career.

But he can struggle in his pass set at times. He has the feet to get there but will get aggressive and lose his balance on blockers. Must learn to sit in his base better and can be more effective here at the next level, but needs a good coach.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Has a wide frame and nimble feet. Gets into sets quickly and can slide and mirror to stay in front of rushers. Powerful initial punch and strong hands to latch on and control rushers once in position. Can sink hips and anchor against bull rush attempts. Only time he gets into trouble is when he lunges and eyes go to the ground making him susceptible to quicker rushers. (Flaws are all correctable with proper coaching).

Quick first step and above-average lateral agility to get into strong initial position in the run game.Strong inline power base /can get adequate movement on defenders when locked in phone booth. Ankles a bit stiff which can affect his balance. Excellent second level and in-space skills. Takes proper angles and is good at cutting off linebackers. Moves well in space and can adjust on the move to cover up targets.

Overall instincts are solid. More aware in pass pro than as a run blocker. Quickly recognizes and reacts to twist and stunts along the defensive line. Adept at locating pressure from the second and third level. Consistently identifies and locates targets at the second level when climbing or pulling down the LOS, but can be a step late adjusting on the fly to defensive line movement when run blocking.

Plays hard and takes pride in his craft. Will finish when given the opportunity. Has a mean streak but must show it more consistently.

BRS (Gollin) - Lots of impressive takes on this guy, and I plan to take a closer look at him.

PFW Scout's Candid Comment - (as a tackle) "The Iowa State kid has the most talent of all the tackles. You have to see if you can control him. I won't know until we sit down and put him through the ringer. He's 6-7 (Ed Note- 6-5½) 323 and young."

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  There’s some risk but Osemele could be developed into a very good guard for a power-blocking team if he’s coached up properly.

From nfl.com - His potential as a go-to run blocker for the next decade could find him selected as early as the first round. Will need strong coaching and guidance, but if he finds his way and becomes a consistent player, he stands to be a dominant lineman at the next level. He has great athletic ability and gets off the line very quickly. Understands blocking with angles and within a scheme/ has the natural upper strength to keep on his blocks once he gets to them. When using technique, he is one of the more powerful and dominant blockers in the country. Very rarely do defenders release themselves from his blocks, and if he can learn to get to the block sooner at the NFL level, he can be a stalwart for years to come.

An extremely strong, natural run blocker. Explosive off the line / can visibly jolt defenders back either with a strong arm -- extension or a ferocious uncoiling of his hips. Once engaged, he can ignite a powerful, high-kneed leg drive to keep defenders at bay. If he can learn to play with consistency and channel his explosiveness, he could be an overwhelming blocker who is dominant at the next level. His natural ability is apparent in his play.

However, he is somewhat of a raw player and can disappear for stretches. Highly effective once engaged, but has had trouble sticking onto blocks vs. more athletic players. Must take better angles to his blocks on the second level. Not a pure tackle and may have more value at guard. Somewhat of a risk to take in the front end of the draft, despite the physical abilities that will likely land him there.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Lined up at left tackle at Iowa State but hasn’t proved trustworthy as protector of the blindside. Average initial quickness /xplosive edge rushers can turn the corner against him. Average hand fighter / upper body technique needs work. But he moves well enough laterally and has enough balance to hold up at RT if needed. Can stay in front of defensive ends when they redirect or shoot inside. Best fit is at guard where he has the foot speed to hold up one-on-one. Waist bender, but is massive and plays with a wide base so rarely gives ground to bull rushers.

Upper and lower body strength jumps out on film. Engulfs and drives smaller defenders off the ball. Effective zone blocker when technique is sound but he’s inconsistent in this area. Ducks head and lunges too much. Takes adequate angles to downfield blocks and can flat-back linebackers with punch. Enough range to get around the corner and lead the way if asked to pull.

Better awareness in pass protection than as a run blocker. Keeps head on a swivel. Picks up line stunts and blitzes. Can get into position at second level and cut off backside as a run blocker but has some problems adjusting and locating assignment when the defensive front shifts at the snap. Doesn't always locate and pick up LB on combo blocks.

Doesn't play with the same sense of urgency on every snap and could be more aggressive in pass pro. Endurance also a concern. A mauler, but appears to wear down late in games; however, overall effort is above average. Blocks through the whistle as a run blocker. Can bury defender and then get in his face.

Combine: 5.52 Forty| 21 Reps | 25.0 VJ  101.0" BJ | 4.58 20Sh |

BRS (Gollin) - Available Players Above Him on Board When Drafted - 3 (J Brown OG, Iloka S & Carder LB). Solid pick that makes those of us concerned about the Cardinal offensive line a bit more hopeful. More of a lunchpail guy who plays with an edge but who will need a lot of coaching, but has potential blocking in space. Listed as an OT when drafted, but probably more suited to play inside.

 Pro Football  Draft Guide –  At least a year away from contributing, but has a nice upside and could be a quality starting guard if coached properly.

From nfl.com - Teams will debate whether to leave him outside or move him in to guard, and he could project better there since he is a bit short for the tackle position. Look for him to be taken in the fifth round to a team in need of line depth.

Athletic - especially for a lineman who could potentially be playing on the interior. Comes off the ball fast and consistently puts himself in good positions for blocks. Will stay with his blocks for the duration of running plays and is good at using his feet to maneuver himself in the right position when pulling and sealing. Working up to the second level, he gets in good position to get his big body in front of linebackers. Uses his hands well.

Kelemete still has technique issues with his pass -set when working from the tackle position. Tends to set his base a bit slowly and get off balance and beaten to the outside. ( another reason to move him inside)?

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Gets into sets quickly to establish strong initial position in pass pro, but does not bend extremely well. Anchor is just average / can be rocked back initially by effective power moves. Can sink and reset though. Strong punch and hands /can control rushers once he’s able to latch on. Can slide and mirror once he gets into position. But can lunge and is susceptible to effective double or push/pull moves.

Not a smooth athlete but has enough short-area quickness to establish position as a zone blocker. Inline power base is just average / does not get great movement at POA. Will have problems with more massive and powerful interior defenders at the NFL level. Transitions well to the second level to cover up LBs. Good at covering up targets down field when pulling around edge. "

More instinctive in the run game than in pass pro. Locates and identifies targets quickly in the run game. Stays patient vs. defensive line twists in pass pro. But can be a second late recognizing and reacting to pressure from the second and third line of defense.

Not a great athlete but scrappy and tough. Clearly works hard and gives good effort to sustain blocks. Plays with an edge, but not a consistent finisher yet.

Combine: 5.27 Forty. | 32 Reps | 28.0 VJ | 100.0" B | 4.78 20Sh |

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  There’s a lot to like about his physical package but Miller is a tweener without a true position.

From nfl.com - Given Miller's solid athletic ability and size, a move to the outside seems imminent. He would need to learn the position after spending the past two years inside, but he could transition well with his talent and versatility. Look for him to be selected early as a result of his size, athletic ability and versatility on the line -  he could go as early as the late first round, but most likely will settle in nicely in the second round.

Did everything well on the front line since he is able to come off the ball quickly and bend well despite his immense height. As a tackle, he sustained his blocks well and often finishes through the play.

Some will consider him a tweener and wonder if there is a hidden aspect that made him play inside despite prototypical tackle size. He is a bit of a slow mover and will take some time to develop if moved outside to tackle.

 ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - Long framed / plays with a wide base. Strong upper body / can latch on and control defenders when he gets proper hands placement. Lacks elite balance and is vulnerable to effective push/pull moves. Some stiffness in lower body /struggles when having to quickly move laterally. Can play too high and get rocked back initially, but is able to sink and reset.

Quick enough to establish position as a run blocker/ massive frame allows him to swallow up smaller defenders. Strong upper / when he plays with proper pad level, he flashes good inline power and can get movement on defenders. But height might an issue/ doesn't always play with adequate pad level which can affect his POA skills. Limited athlete which puts a lid on his ability to play in space. Struggles adjusting to cover up targets downfield. "

Overall instincts are adequate but inconsistent. More awareness as a run blocker than in pass pro. Assignment sound in the run game. Good timing coming off of combo blocks and /identifies targets at the second level. Can be a second late recognizing pressure from the second level in his pass sets. Recognizes defensive line stunts but can be a quarter count late reacting.

Good toughness/ works to the whistle. Has an edge to his game and the strength to finish when given the opportunity.

Combine: 5.43 Forty | 28 Reps | 31.5 VJ | 107.0" BJ | 4.87 20 Sh |

BRS (Gollin) – By no means ready for prime time but has the athleticism and temperament that coaches love when they set out to “build themselves a starting OG.” Could turn out to be an excellent mid-draft steal.

Pro Football  Draft Guide –  A worthwhile developmental  prospect who, 3 years from now, could be a quality starter in a power scheme.

From nfl.com - A large, athletic interior lineman who can smother his opponents and consistently sustain his blocks through the end of plays. Comes from a small school like Midwestern State facing little competition, so he will have a far greater adjustment period than for other linemen as he enters the pros. It is likely that a team will want to move him from his college position of tackle to inside, where his height will be more serviceable and he can use his athletic ability to get up field more often in the run game. His greatest attribute is his footwork - he is quick off the LOS  and an active puller who can get outside, move up field and locate his blocks to quickly engage. Lacks great leverage & explosiveness in his play but has many strong assets for an interior lineman, giving him early second-round value to a team with the patience to develop him into a starter.

A quick athlete for a man of his stature and gets off the line with a noticeable quickness. He is urgent in his play, and once engaged with a defender, can keep him covered up for an extended period of time. A leg-driver who doesn't get a lot of movement but keeps his man occupied. Extremely mobile and an active puller who can get outside, move up field and locate his blocks to quickly engage. Can slide well in pass pro  at tackle but will likely be a guard who can sit and stop rushers in their tracks in the pass game at the next level. A shield blocker who rarely lets a man behind him.

But he’s not an explosive blocker,s and his limited time at guard will likely slow his transition to the next level. Can be over-aggressive at times and whiff on blocks. Will have to play with more discipline at the next level.

ESPN (Scouts, Inc.) - May not be long enough to stay at OT. Footwork is inconsistent but he’s an above average athlete with good initial quickness and balance. Ability to redirect a notch below elite. Ability to sink hips and absorb power rushers is above average. Upper body strength appears above average - can knock defenders off balance with punch.

Didn't have to play with sound technique to dominate Division II and has developed some bad habits. Inconsistent first step /overextends at times. But he has the physical tools and mean streak to become a very good run blocker. Quick and agile for size. Drives legs and generates adequate push when he stays low. Adequate angles to second level blocks. Above average body control and can adjust to moving targets. Smooth pivot and above average range when asked to pull.

Late picking up some blitzes in pass pro and as a run blocker/ struggles to adjust on the fly when defensive front shifts at the snap. But keeps head on a swivel and looks to help out in pass pro when no one comes to him. Plays under control and picks up line stunts. Above average at locating and getting to second level assignments when asked to pull. "

Mean streak /will finish one-on-one. Lowers shoulder and delivers blow when asked to kick out defensive ends. Will flat -back linebackers. Blocks through the whistle on most plays and doesn't back down but doesn't play every snap with the same level of tenacity.