Rankings & Reports:  Offensive Line

 

Tackles

 

P-Rank	Round	Full Name	School
1	1A	Jake Long	Michigan
2	1A	Ryan Clady	Boise State
3	1B	Chris Williams	Vanderbilt
4	1B	Jeff Otah	Pittsburgh
5	1C	Gosder Cherilus	Boston College
6	2A	Anthony Collins	Kansas
7	2B	Carl Nicks	Nebraska
8	2C	Sam Baker	USC
9	3A	Duane Brown	Virginia Tech
10	5B	Breno Giacomini	Louisville
11	5C	Barry Richardson	Clemson
12	6A	Kirk Barton	Ohio State
13	6B	Thaddeus Coleman	Mississippi Valley State
14	6C	Geoff Schwartz	Oregon
15	6C	Tony Hills	Texas
16	7A	David Hale	Weber State
17	7A	Tyler Polumbus	Colorado
18	7B	Franklin Dunbar	Middle Tennessee
19	7C	Demetrius Bell	Northwestern State
20	FA	King Dunlap	Auburn
21	FA	Dylan Thiry	Northwestern
22	FA	Carnell Stewart	LSU
23	FA	Tyler Luellen	Missouri
24	FA	Charlie Norden	Miami-Oh
25	FA	Floyd Headon	West Texas A&M
26	FA	Akim Millington	Illinois
27	FA	Peter Graniello	Arizona
28	FA	Carlton Medder	Florida
29	FA	Peder Jensen	Montana State
30	FA	David Overmeyer	Florida State

 

 

Full Name:    Jake Long                   School:    Michigan                              Pos:      T

Ht:    6-7             Wt:    313             40:     5.25                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Three-year starter who began his career at right tackle before moving to the left side as a junior.  Awarded All-Conference and All-American honors the past two years.

Pos:

Massive blocker who has possibilities at both tackle positions.  Terrific pass protector who displays better-than-average footwork and outstanding fundamentals.  Quickly gets his hands up and makes good use of blocking angles and body positioning.  Slides out protecting the edge, fights throughout the action, and always looking to hit someone.  Turns defenders off the line and shows the ability to adjust.  Controls defenders once engaged at the point and plays with a nasty streak.  Looks to annihilate opponents.

Neg:

Not a dominant drive-blocker who gets a lot of movement off the line.  Marginally

effective on the second level.

Analysis:

Long is an outstanding college lineman with good potential for the next level.  He

plays with power and a large degree of intelligence.  A natural right tackle at the

next level, do not dismiss his ability to protect the blindside.

 

Full Name:    Ryan Clady                 School:    Boise State                          Pos:      T

Ht:    6-6             Wt:    309             40:     5.09                 Year:       4Jr

Bio:

Three-year starter used at both left and right tackle.  Awarded varying degrees of

All-Conference and All-American honors since his freshman campaign.

Pos:

Athletic blocker with terrific size and athleticism.  Displays good movement skills on the field, slides laterally to protect the edge, and effective blocking in motion.  Jolts defenders at the point, clears the running lanes, and flashes a nasty attitude.  Redirects to linebackers on the second level, can hit a moving target, and shows outstanding blocking range.  Strong, gets movement from run-blocks, and engulfs defenders.  Blocks with terrific fundamentals and shows outstanding footwork.  Above-average awareness picking up the blitz.  Makes good use of angles and body positioning.

Neg:

At times inconsistent and gets lazy.  Considered indecisive and not a take-charge person.

Analysis:

Clady is an exceptional football player with abundant upside potential.  He will be

a productive starting tackle in the NFL if his priorities are in order and he commit himself to the game.

 

Full Name:    Chris Williams             School:    Vanderbilt                             Pos:      T

Ht:    6-6             Wt:    315             40:     5.18                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Three-year starter who played left guard as a sophomore before moving to tackle

the following season.  All-Conference selection the past two years.

Pos:

Smart, athletic lineman with terrific size.  Blocks with good lean, flashes power and turns defenders off the ball.  Technically sound with his hands, jolts opponents with good punch and strong at the point.  Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, seals the edge with good body positioning and patient in pass protection.  Makes terrific use of angles and displays above-average lateral blocking range with the ability to protect the blindside.

Neg:

More of a finesse blocker and does not play with a nasty attitude.  Does not

present himself as a dominant drive blocking lineman.

Analysis:

Williams has shown terrific progress the past two years and comes off an

outstanding post-season performing well at both the Senior Bowl and combine.  He

 offers terrific upside and has the ability to quickly develop into a starter at the

next level.  Williams is first round material and the arrow is pointing north for him.

 

 

 

Guards

 

P-Rank	Round	Full Name	School
1	1B	Brandon Albert	Virginia
2	2C	Jeremy Zuttah	Rutgers
4	3C	Roy Schuening	Oregon State
5	4A	Oniel Cousins	UTEP
6	4B	Drew Radovich	USC
7	4B	John Greco	Toledo
8	4C	Brandon Keith	Northern Iowa
9	5A	Chilo Rachal	USC
3	5B	Eric Young	Tennessee
10	5C	Robert Felton	Arkansas
11	6A	Donald Thomas	Connecticut
12	6B	Mike McGlynn	Pittsburgh
13	6C	Pedro Sosa	Rutgers
14	6C	Mike Gibson	California
15	7A	John Booker	San Jose State
16	7A	Devin Clark	New Mexico
17	7B	Chad Rinehart	Northern Iowa
18	7B	William Robinson	San Diego State
19	7C	James Blair	Western Michigan
20	7C	Brandon Barnes	Grand Valley State
21	FA	Hercules Satele	Hawaii
22	FA	Kerry Brown	Appalachian State
23	FA	Shannon Tevaga	UCLA
24	FA	Andrew Crummey	Maryland
25	FA	James Lee	South Carolina State
26	FA	Shannon Boatman	Florida State
27	FA	Mike Fladell	Rutgers
28	FA	Corey Clark	Texas A&M
29	FA	Chris McDuffie	Clemson
30	FA	Shawn Murphy	Utah State
31	FA	Adam Krause	Michigan
32	FA	Ian-Yates Cunningham	Virginia
33	FA	Marshal Ausberry	Liberty
34	FA	Isaac Harris	Mars Hill
35	FA	Brennen Carvalho	Portland State
36	FA	Shawn McMackin	Hofstra
37	FA	Charles Manu	Nevada
38	FA	Brandon Rodd	Arizona State
39	FA	Jordan Grimes	Purdue
40	FA	Justin Britt	Alabama
41	FA	Edwin Harrison	Colorado
42	FA	Stephen Sene	Liberty
43	FA	Derrick Morse	Miami-Fl
44	FA	Jacky Claude	Florida State
45	FA	Josh Sitton	Central Florida
46	FA	Chris Acevedo	Northern Illinois
47	FA	Matty Lindner	TCU
48	FA	Chester Adams	Georgia
49	FA	Nathan McManus	Georgia Tech
50	FA	Andrew Bain	Miami-Fl
51	FA	L.J. Anderson	Central Florida
52	FA	Josh Coffman	East Carolina
53	FA	Tad Miller	Boise State
54	FA	Matt Miller	Ohio
55	FA	Brian Stamper	Vanderbilt
56	FA	Darren Marquez	Southern Illinois
57	FA	Matt Alfred	Eastern Washington
58	FA	Kirk Elder	Texas A&M
59	FA	Charlie Emerson	Indiana
60	FA	David Koenig	Oklahoma State
61	FA	Walter Walker	South Florida
62	FA	Kenard Burley	SMU
63	FA	Cornillious Tables	Jacksonville State
64	FA	Martin O'Donnell	Illinois
65	FA	Nate Safe	North Dakota State
66	FA	Jesse Padilla	Lafayette
67	FA	Brandon Dombrowski	San Diego State
68	FA	Cody Balogh	Montana
69	FA	Glenn Bujnoch	Cincinnati
70	FA	Eric Tunney	Central Michigan
71	FA	Jason Boone	Utah

 

 

 

Full Name:    Brandon Albert             School:    Virginia                                Pos:      G

Ht:    6-5.5          Wt:    309             40:     5.20                 Year:       3Jr

Bio:

Three-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his

freshman campaign.

Pos:

Large, dominant blocker who easily handles opponents at the point of attack.  Terrific position blocker who seals defenders from the action or engulfs them altogether.  Drives defenders off the line, plays with a good degree of explosion, and flashes a nasty attitude.  Jolts defenders with violent hand-punch and takes out several defenders in a single play.  Possesses better-than-average movement skills, flashes ability blocking in motion, and annihilates linebackers on the second level.

Neg:

Struggles to adjust and does not always block with balance.  Occasionally late with his hands.  Gets tall in his stance.  Does not consistently play with a nasty attitude.

Analysis:

Albert is a solid athlete and an imposing blocker who plays to his size.  Albert will

have a long and productive NFL career if he continues to improve and smoothes

out the rough edges of his game.

 

 

Full Name:    Jeremy Zuttah              School:    Rutgers                                Pos:      G

Ht:    6-3.5          Wt:    303             40:     5.02                 Year:       4Sr

Bio:

Three-year starter used at both tackle positions as well as left guard. 

All-Conference selection the past two seasons.

Pos:

Competitive blocker who gets the most from his abilities.  Effective with his hands, jolts opponents at the point, and anchors in pass protection.  Quick out to the second level and effectively seals defenders from the action with good body positioning.  Redirects well to linebackers and can hit a moving target.  Stays with assignments, quick-thinking, and picks up blitzes.  Solid overall blocking strength.

Neg:

Bends at the waist and overextends into blocks.  Not a dominant drive-blocker.

Analysis:

Zuttah is a competitive lineman known for his work ethic and athleticism.  He has

solid size and plays with great intangibles.  One of the more underrated blockers

in this draft, he could find a home as a guard or a center at the next level.

Full Name:    Roy Schuening            School:    Oregon State                        Pos:      G

Ht:    6-3.5          Wt:    306             40:     5.33                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons.  Started

51 games during his college career.

Pos:

Tough, durable small-area blocker who makes the most of his abilities.  Quickly

gets into blocks, explosive at the point, and plays with a nasty attitude.  Jolts

defenders with good-punch, anchors at the point, and plays hard until the whistle

blows.  Effective position blocker who stays square and seals defenders from the

action.  Intelligent, keeps his head on a swivel, and works well with teammates.

Neg:

Played right tackle during his senior season, but did not show enough footwork or

lateral blocking range to protect the edge.  Sets with a narrow base and not a

dominant drive-blocker who turns defenders off the ball.

Analysis:

Schuening has been an outstanding player on the college level and he projects

well to the NFL.  He's a hard-working lineman who does the little things well and

understands his position.  He may never develop into a Pro Bowl player, yet he

could have a long and prosperous professional career as a starter.

 

Full Name:    Oniel Cousins              School:    UTEP                                   Pos:      G

Ht:    6-3.5          Wt:    308             40:     5.21                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Former defensive lineman who started at tackle the past two seasons. 

All-Conference selection as a senior.

Pos:

Developing college blocker who’s at his best on the inside at guard.  Plays with

excellent pad level, bends his knees, and strong at the point.  Patient in pass

protection, fights with his hands throughout action, and controls opponents once

engaged in a block.  Plays with a nasty attitude and works to finish blocks.  Quick

out to the second level, jolts defenders at the point, and easily knocks them from

their angle of attack.  Keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates.

Neg:

Not a dominant run-blocker who drives defenders off the ball.  Gets tall as the play

 proceeds.  Lacks lateral blocking range and agility.

Analysis:

Cousins made major strides in his game the past two seasons and he offers good

size, growth potential, and upside for the next level.  He is not a finished product,

yet he could be a surprise starter two years down the road.

 

Full Name:    Drew Radovich             School:    USC                                    Pos:      G

Ht:    6-4.5          Wt:    301             40:     5.39                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Two-year starter used at right tackle as a senior after manning the left guard spot

as a junior.

Pos:

Hard-working small-area blocker who displayed a lot of improvement last season.

 Strong, plays with a nasty attitude, and rarely gives up an inch of ground.  Keeps

his hands active throughout action, stay square, and blocks with good lean. 

Patient, quick in his head, and immediately recognizes assignments.

Neg:

Marginally athletic, struggles blocking in motion, and not a natural knee-bender. 

Lacks footwork and ability in space.

Analysis:

Radovich displayed progress and consistency as a senior and improved his draft

grade the past eight months.  He may ultimately be kicked back inside to guard,

but he has the potential to start at the next level.

 

 

 

Full Name:    John Greco                  School:    Toledo                                  Pos:      G

Ht:    6-4.5          Wt:    305             40:     5.35                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter who played the past three seasons at left tackle. 

All-Conference lineman since his sophomore campaign.

Pos:

Strong small-area college tackle who projects to guard.  Powerful run-blocker who

moves opponents off the ball.  Terrific pass protector who easily anchors at the

point and seals defenders from the play with good body positioning.  Blocks with

good lean, keeps his feet moving, and shows good awareness.  Quickly gets his

hands into opponents, correctly places them, and shows good hand-punch.

Neg:

Not light on his feet or effective on the move.  Displays average footwork in space.

Analysis:

Greco is a large and powerful lineman who plays with a nasty streak.  He must

improve the details of his position, yet he has the make-up and nature to develop

into a starter at the next level.

 

 

 

Full Name:    Brandon Keith              School:    Northern Iowa                       Pos:      G

Ht:    6-5.5          Wt:    343             40:     5.29                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Junior-college transfer awarded All-Conference honors last season.  Began his

college career at Oklahoma.

Pos:

Strong, explosive offensive tackle in college who projects to guard.  Fires off the snap, strong at the point, and gets movement from run-blocks, driving defenders off the line.  Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, displays the ability to slide laterally, and plays with good pad level.  Jolts defenders with good hand-punch or completely engulfs them at the point of attack.  Stays with the action and rarely gives up an inch.

Neg:

Does not consistently play with a sense of urgency and slow recognizing the

action.  Stiff, lacks top blocking balance, and overextends into opponents.

Analysis:

Keith is a well-traveled prospect who finally got his feet underneath him last

season.  Improved with more playing time and shows terrific upside potential for

the next level.  Possesses the size and athleticism to surprise a lot of people.

 

 

 

Full Name:    Jeff Otah                     School:    Pittsburgh                            Pos:      T

Ht:    6-6             Wt:    322             40:     5.43                 Year:       4Sr

Bio:

Two-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.  Began his college

career at Valley Forge Military Academy.

Pos:

Athletic blocker with terrific size and movement skills.  Blocks with good pad level, slides laterally in pass protection, and displays above-average blocking range.  Quickly gets his hands into defenders, jolts them at the point, and walls opponents from the action.  Strong, gets movement from run-blocks, and plays with a good degree of explosion.  Fluid moving about the field, quickly gets out to the second level, and redirects to linebackers.  Can adjust in space and hit a moving target.

Neg:

Bends at the waist or overextends into blocks, which hurts his ability to finish. 

Struggled with an ankle injury late in his senior season which hampered him

through pre-draft scouting events.

Analysis:

Otah is an outstanding prospect with a large amount of upside potential.  He displayed a good deal of progress as a senior and the arrow is pointing north for him.  He must refine the details of his game, yet he is a first-round pick with starting potential at the next level.

Full Name:    Gosder Cherilus           School:    Boston College                     Pos:      T

Ht:    6-6.5          Wt:    313             40:     5.19                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.  Used at right

tackle his first three seasons in the program before moving to the left side as a

senior.  Started 51 games at Boston College.

Pos:

Powerful, king-sized tackle who projects to the strong side.  Keeps his feet and hands active throughout the action, plays with a nasty attitude, and annihilates opponents.  Always looking for someone to hit, dominant at the point, and easily removes defenders from the action or engulfs them altogether.  Makes good use of angles, jolts defenders with good hand-punch, and keeps his head on a swivel.  Picks up stunts and blitzes.  Gets a lot of movement from run-blocks and anchors at the point in pass protection.

Neg:

Lacks footwork and lateral blocking range and exploited by speedy edge-rushers. 

Not light on his feet, lacks adjustment, and ineffective in motion.

Analysis:

Cherilus has been a durable and dominant blocker on the college level.  He showed flashes of ability on the blindside last season, yet for the most part he looked out of position and he was handled on more than one occasion.  His size, growth potential, and strength will help him find a starting job at right tackle in the NFL.

 

Full Name:    Anthony Collins           School:    Kansas                                Pos:      T

Ht:    6-5             Wt:    317             40:     5.32                 Year:       4Jr

Bio:

Two-year starter used at both left and right tackle.  First-team All-Conference

selection last year as a junior.

Pos:

Well-sized pass-blocking left tackle with growth potential.  Strong at the point,

immediately gets his hands into defenders off the snap, and controls them at the

line.  Bends his knees, blocks with leverage, and makes good use of blocking

angles and body positioning.  Displays adequate footwork sliding out to protect

the edge and easily knocks pass-rushers from their angle of attack.

Neg:

Lacks blocking balance, bends at the waist, and struggles to adjust.  Marginally

athletic, not light on his feet, and not effective in motion.

Analysis:

Collins is a solid prospect who could be used at several spots on the offensive line.  He offers a good degree of upside and could develop into a starter at the next level if he steps up the intensity of his game and learns to improve the details of his position.

 

Full Name:    Carl Nicks                   School:    Nebraska                             Pos:      T

Ht:    6-5             Wt:    341             40:     5.25                 Year:       4Sr

Bio:

Junior-college transfer who began his career at New Mexico State.  Full-time

starter last season who earned All-Conference honors.

Pos:

Big, athletic tackle with a large degree of upside potential.  Strong at the point,

anchors in pass protection, and easily controls defenders.  Keeps his feet moving,

 displays the ability to slide laterally, and blocks with good pad level.  Jolts

opponents with good hand-punch and works to finish blocks.  Better-than-average

 agility and can adjust to knock pass-rushers from their angle of attack.

Neg:

Lacks balance, haphazard in his movements, and on the ground too much.

Analysis:

Nicks is a well-sized blocker with intriguing athleticism.  He offers a good amount

of upside and could start in the NFL if he improves the details of his game.

 

 

Full Name:    Sam Baker                  School:    USC                                    Pos:      T

Ht:    6-4.5          Wt:    309             40:     5.25                 Year:       4Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign.

Pos:

Underrated pass-blocking tackle who gets the most out of his abilities.  Stay square, immediately gets his hands into defenders, and jolts them at the point of attack.  Keeps his feet moving, makes outstanding use of angles, and seals the edge with good body positioning.  Quick in all aspects of the game and flashes a nasty streak.  Strong enough to turn defenders off the line and anchors in pass protection.

Neg:

Does not consistently play with good balance.  Ineffective in motion or on the

second level.  Lacks top footwork and lateral blocking range.

Analysis:

Baker has been a productive college tackle and projects well to the next level.  He

 lacks top upside potential, yet he is polished and smart enough to find a starting

job at one of several offensive line spots.

 

 

Full Name:    Duane Brown               School:    Virginia Tech                        Pos:      T

Ht:    6-4             Wt:    315             40:     5.09                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Former tight end who moved to offensive tackle as a sophomore then started the

next three seasons.  All-Conference selection after his junior and senior

campaigns.  Used on both the left and right side.

Pos:

Athletic college tackle who’s at his best in confined quarters.  Blocks with a wide

base, shows good knee-bend, and effective with his hands.  Jolts opponents with a

 violent hand-punch, stays square, and seals the edge with good body positioning.

  Gets out to the second level and annihilates linebackers.  Patient in pass

protection, can adjust to opponents, and keeps his feet moving.  Does enough to

ride defenders from their angle of attack.

Neg:

Lacks top lateral blocking range.  At times lazy with his hands.

Analysis:

Brown is a well-built blocker who has displayed a variety of skills the past three

years.  He offers potential in a zone blocking scheme, yet he could also thrive in a

power-running offense when he physically matures.

 

 

P-Rank	Round	Full Name	School
1	2C	Mike Pollak	Arizona State
2	3C	John Sullivan	Notre Dame
3	4B	Steven Justice	Wake Forest
4	5B	Kory Lichtensteiger	Bowling Green
5	5C	Fernando Velasco	Georgia
6	6C	Cody Wallace	Texas A&M
7	7A	Drew Miller	Florida
8	7B	Doug Legursky	Marshall
9	7C	Ryan Wendell	Fresno State
10	7C	Jamey Richard	Buffalo
11	FA	Matt Spanos	USC
12	FA	Marcus Coleman	Wisconsin
13	FA	Kyle DeVan	Oregon State
14	FA	Kevin Tuminello	Georgia Tech
15	FA	Adam Spieker	Missouri
16	FA	John Masters	Michigan State
17	FA	Marcus Lipsey	Virginia
18	FA	Rory Thomas	Indiana-Pa
19	FA	Tony Brinkhaus	Minnesota
20	FA	Jeff Cavender	Boise State
21	FA	Christian Morton	South Dakota
22	FA	Jake Gable	Northern Colorado
23	FA	Tim Mattran	Stanford
24	FA	Eric Scott	Kentucky
25	FA	Brett Byford	Nebraska

 

 

 

Full Name:    Mike Pollak                 School:    Arizona State                       Pos:      C

Ht:    6-3.5          Wt:    301             40:     5.03                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Full-time starter the past two seasons after seeing extensive action with the first

team during his freshman and sophomore campaigns.  All-Conference selection

after his junior and senior seasons.

Pos:

Athletic center who’s swiftly moving up draft boards.  Plays with terrific quickness, effective in motion, and can hit a moving target.  Redirects to linebackers well on the second level, plays with a nasty attitude, and fundamentally sound.  Terrific position blocker and anchors at the point.  Seals holes open in the middle of the line and works well with teammates.  Intelligent and always keeps his head on a swivel.

Neg:

Must improve the consistency of his shotgun snaps.  Lacks the classic size and

can be run over in the middle of the field.  Average footwork in pass protection.

Analysis:

Pollak's game has been on the upswing the past year and he is a good prospect

with a large degree of upside.  He must improve his overall playing strength, yet

he is a solid fit in a zone blocking scheme that puts its offensive linemen in

motion.  Should be the first center drafted.

 

 

Full Name:    John Sullivan               School:    Notre Dame                          Pos:      C

Ht:    6-3.5          Wt:    301             40:     5.42                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter who played 45 games with the first team in college.

Pos:

Durable, competitive blocker coming off a disappointing season.  Quickly sets up

off the snap, plays with good lean, and immediately gets into blocks.  Effective

with his hands, makes good use of body positioning, and seals defenders from the

action.  Blocks with leverage and keeps his head on a swivel.

Neg:

Does not play with great balance or strength.  Gets little movement in the middle

of the line and overwhelmed by large defenders.

Analysis:

Sullivan has been a solid player for Notre Dame, yet he failed to meet

expectations last season.  He will be selected during the late rounds of the draft,

yet he has starting potential if he gets his game back on track.

 

Full Name:    Steven Justice             School:    Wake Forest                        Pos:      C

Ht:    6-3.5          Wt:    293             40:     5.27                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors after his junior and senior seasons.

Pos:

Tough, intelligent center who’s a great leader on the field.  Blocks with good lean,

quick with his hands, and shows explosion in his all-around game.  Plays with a

nasty attitude, always looking for someone to hit, and does a good job

quarterbacking the offensive line.  Solid position blocker who seals opponents

from the action.  Effective with shotgun snap.  Shows the ability to slide laterally. 

Effective on the second level and can hit a moving target.

Neg:

Lacks the dominant base and does not drive opponents off the ball.  Struggles

handling larger opponents.

Analysis:

Justice is a competitive blocker with a terrific understanding of his position.  His

potential at the next level is in a zone blocking system.

 

Full Name:    Kory Lichtensteiger      School:    Bowling Green                      Pos:      C

Ht:    6-2.5          Wt:    298             40:     5.33                 Year:       5Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter who began his career at guard before moving to center as a

junior.  All-Conference selection the past three years.

Pos:

Tough interior blocker with an outstanding head for the game.  Feisty, blocks with a nasty attitude, and works well with teammates.  Smart, quarterbacks the offensive line, and does the little things well.  Quickly gets his hands into defenders, jolts them with good punch, and easily rides them from their angle of attack.  Effective in pass protection, showing the ability to slide in a small area then seal defenders from the action with good body positioning.  Keeps his head on a swivel, picks up blitzes, and makes great use of angles.

Neg:

Average run-blocker who does not drive opponents off the line.  Slightly stiff and

must improve his agility.  Had surgery late in February to repair a torn labrum and

may not be 100% in time for camp.

Analysis:

Lichtensteiger is a savvy blocker who's been productive since his early college

days.  Possesses the skills, smarts, and motivation to compete for a job at any of

the interior blocking positions.