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2007 Rookie Profiles: Offensive Guards
Posted:
5/07
Courtesy of the
TFY Draft Preview
Full Name: Andy Alleman School: Akron Ht: 6-4 Wt: 305 40: 5.05 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Former Pittsburgh transfer who began his college career at defensive end. Two-year starter at offensive guard.
Pos: Strong, dominant interior blocker with a good amount of upside. Quick off the snap, immediately gets into blocks and holds the point of attack. Stays square, blocks with a wide base and bends his knees. Jolts opponents with good hand punch, seals defenders from the action and is fundamentally sound. Plays with a nasty attitude, going hard until the whistle blows. Works well with teammates.
Neg: Lacks lateral blocking range. Must improve his balance and learn to consistently finish blocks.
Analysis: Continually improving his game, Alleman has made terrific strides the past two years. Has the ability to add bulk and strength to his frame, and could develop into a starter at the next level.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 300 40: 4.89 Year: 4Sr
Bio: Moved into the starting lineup midway through his freshman season. Awarded All-Conference honors after his junior and senior campaigns and was an All-American last year.
Pos: Athletic pass-protecting blocker with a good amount of upside. Patient, effectively uses angles and slides his feet laterally. Strong at the point, seals defenders from the action and plays with leverage. Flashes power as a run blocker and plays with a nasty attitude. Lacks top lateral range, yet does enough to block the edge.
Neg: Late with his hands. Not fluid and struggles to adjust.
Analysis: A productive small-school blocker with the tools to play at the next level, Barbre is a developmental prospect who could start at either a guard or tackle in two seasons.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 310 40: 5.40 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Pos: Powerful, small-area blocker who has displayed outstanding durability. Stays square, plays with good lean and quickly gets into blocks. Explosive at the point, turns defenders off the ball and opens holes for the running game. Anchors in pass protection and controls defenders once engaged in a block.
Neg: Does not show much flexibility, lumbers about the field and ineffective on the second level. Lacks playing balance and falls off blocks.
Analysis: A productive collegiate blocker who has flown under the radar screen, Batiste is a limited athlete who does not possess great upside. His combination of size, strength and durability will get him consideration as an inexpensive utility blocker.
Ht: 6-1.5 Wt: 315 40: 5.44 Year: 5Sr
Bio: All-Conference choice the past two seasons and named as an All-American after his senior campaign. Started extensively at both guard and center last year.
Pos: Explosive, thick-bodied blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Quick off the snap, gets his hands into defenders and fights hard throughout the action. Built low to the ground and plays with natural leverage. Solid position blocker who controls opponents and walls them from the action. Picks up blitzes, helps out teammates and works hard until the whistle blows.
Neg: Not dominant in the middle of the field, and must learn to finish blocks. Does not play with great balance.
Analysis: A durable lineman with the versatility to be used at several interior blocking positions, Beekman offers starting potential at the next level.
Ht: 6-4.5 Wt: 316 40: 5.69 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Full-time starter the past three seasons after seeing extensive action with the first team as a freshman.
Pos: Durable and nasty blocker who opens big holes for the running game. Attacks assignments, jolts defenders with his hands and drives them off the line. Displays explosion at the point, always looks for someone to hit and plays hard until the whistle blows. Smart, keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates.
Neg: Lacks adjustment, is not effective in motion and struggles in space.
Analysis: An intelligent lineman who annihilates the opposition in confined quarters, Bennett is one of the more underrated blockers in this draft. Should be a very good fit in a power running offense.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 330 40: 5.32 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Three-year starter who primarily played guard in college, occasionally filling in for duty at right tackle. Suffered a season-ending knee injury midway through his senior campaign.
Pos: Nice-sized small-area blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Strong at the point, anchors in pass protection and controls opponents once engaged in a block. Stays square, displays good hand punch and helps out teammates. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action.
Neg: Gets tall as the play proceeds and struggles to adjust. Lacks footwork and ability in space.
Analysis: A well-built blocker coming off a knee injury, Berg is practice squad material who could be an inexpensive backup at the next level.
Ht: 6-3.5 Wt: 320 40: 5.21 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign. Used at both right tackle and right guard last year.
Pos: Stout, wide-bodied blocker who dominates the opposition. Possesses big, powerful hands, turns defenders off the ball and opens holes for the running game. Quick off the snap, jolts defenders at the point and engulfs them altogether. Stays square, blocks with solid fundamentals and plays with a good degree of intelligence.
Neg: Lacks lateral blocking range. Marginally effective in motion.
Analysis: A versatile strong-side blocker, Blalock has immediate starting potential at the next level. Better off at guard, but offers possibilities at the right tackle position.
Ht: 6-4.5 Wt: 301 40: 5.45 Year: 6Sr
Bio: Three-year starter at left tackle.
Pos: Hard-working, small-area blocker with potential as a backup. Strong at the point, turns defenders off the ball and displays skill as a run-blocker. Plays with a nasty attitude, jolts opponents and always looks for someone to hit. Quick in his head and stays with assignments.
Neg: Lacks agility and adjustment, and struggles sliding laterally. Cannot block in motion.
Analysis: An efficient prospect who was reasonably effective on the college level, Chacos offers possibilities on the right side at either tackle or guard.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 300 40: 5.31 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Three-year starter used at both guard and center.
Pos: Hard-working interior blocker who is best in a small area. Patient, explosive at the point and works to play with leverage. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action and works hard. Immediately gets his hands into defenders and works them throughout the play.
Neg: Lacks footwork and overall ability in space. Struggles getting to the spot laterally to pick up blitzes. Not dominant and more of an arm wrestler than leverage blocker.
Analysis: A durable college lineman, Cook is a versatile blocker with limited upside. Likely practice squad material at the next level.
Full Name: Stanley Daniel School: Washington Ht: 6-3 Wt: 322 40: 5.32 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Three-year starter who began his career on the defensive line.
Pos: Good-sized interior blocker with natural strength. Blocks with lean, stays square and stout at the point. Flashes quickness and the ability to block on the move. Turns defenders off the ball and seals them from the action.
Neg: Does not block with much balance and consistently on the ground. Lacks adjustment and footwork.
Analysis: Possessing a solid build, Daniel improved his game as a senior yet must take it up several more notches to have any chance of making an NFL roster.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 298 40: 5.37 Year: 4Sr
Bio: Three-year starter awarded varying degrees of All-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign. Has lined up at both guard positions.
Pos: Hard-working interior blocker with a great work ethic. Strong at the point, moves opponents off the line and shows ability as a position blocker. Stays square and anchors in pass protection. Effectively works his hands throughout the action and displays good punch.
Neg: Lacks adjustment ability in space, and is ineffective blocking in motion. Cannot slide laterally and struggles with his footwork.
Analysis: An undersized blocker with marginal athleticism, Daniels’ mental skills and competitiveness will give him an opportunity to make a practice squad.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 323 40: 5.54 Year: 4Sr
Bio: Four-year starter who’s been used at both the tackle and guard positions. All-Conference selection after his junior and senior campaigns, and was named All-American last year.
Pos: Wide-bodied, powerful blocker who works best on the inside. Stays square, blocks with good lean and displays outstanding overall body strength. Controls opponents at the point or turns them off the line, and opens holes for the running game. Solid position blocker who seals defenders from the action. Works hard until the whistle blows. Makes effective use of angles, blocks with solid fundamentals and remains alert.
Neg: Lacks flexibility, balance and adjustment, which adversely affects his ability to finish blocks. Marginal footwork in space and does not display top lateral range.
Analysis: Possessing the size and strength to play at the next level, Davis must improve the finer points of his position to reach his potential. Could develop into a starter two or three years down the road.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 299 40: 5.21 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Three-year starter at both the guard and tackle positions.
Pos: Explosive, small-area blocker who plays with a nasty attitude. Quickly gets off the line, attacks assignments and plays with good pad level. Stays square, works his hands throughout the action and is strong at the point. Anchors in pass protection or gets movement from run blocks. Keeps his head on a swivel and remains aware.
Neg: Struggles in space, is not effective on the second level and has difficulty adjusting to pick up blitzes. Tends to fall off blocks and is not a true finisher.
Analysis: A blue-collar lineman who uses all his assets to their maximum, Day is a marginal athlete with limited upside.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 292 40: 5.21 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Three-year starter at both guard positions. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Pos: Marginally athletic blocker who gets the most out of his abilities. Quick off the snap, effectively works his hands and stays with assignments. Blocks with a wide base, jolts opponents at the point of attack and keeps his head on a swivel, remaining alert.
Neg: Lacks balance and adjustment, and beaten by speedy opponents. Late getting his hands into defenders. Cannot block on the move.
Analysis: An overachiever with limited upside, the ability to be used at both guard positions gives Downing an outside chance to make a roster.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 306 40: 5.45 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Former defensive lineman who moved to the offensive line as a sophomore. Awarded All-Conference honors the past two seasons.
Pos: Strong, small-area blocker who works hard. Explodes into blocks, has a nasty attitude and removes opponents from the action. Works to play with leverage, stays square and anchors at the point in pass protection. Keeps his feet moving and turns defenders off the ball.
Neg: Struggles blocking on the move. Not light on his feet and lumbers about the field. Lacks adjustment and footwork in space.
Analysis: A tough but heavy-legged blocker limited to confined quarters, Duckworth would be best as a backup in a power running offense.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 306 40: 5.11 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Former All-Academic performer who moved into a starting role as a senior. Pos: Hard-working, small-area lineman with limited upside. Plays with a nasty attitude, jolts defenders with good hand punch and turns them off the ball. Stays square, gets movement from run blocks and anchors in pass protection.
Neg: Lacks lateral blocking range, struggles to adjust and shows virtually no skill blocking in motion. Lumbers about the field and is not light on his feet.
Analysis: Effectively taking over the starting duties at right tackle this season, Dyakowski is a marginal athlete better suited to play in confined space at guard.
Ht: 6-3.5 Wt: 312 40: 5.22 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Three-year starter at left tackle awarded All-Conference honors since his sophomore campaign.
Pos: Finesse college tackle who projects to guard at the next level. Blocks with terrific fundamentals and gets leverage on opponents. Makes effective use of angles, stays square and jolts opponents with good hand punch. Patient in pass protection, keeps his head on a swivel and works well with teammates. Seals defenders from the action with good body positioning and remains mentally alert.
Neg: Marginally strong at the point and does not finish blocks. Did a lot of waist bending and leaning on opponents as a senior. Does not show top footwork or ability in space.
Analysis: A productive and durable college lineman, Esera is fairly athletic prospect and could develop into a utility lineman at the next level.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 311 40: 5.52 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Four-year starter used primarily at right tackle. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Pos: Big, thick blocker who controls opponents at the line of scrimmage. Possesses excellent overall body strength, gets movement from run blocks and is explosive at the point. Patient in pass protection, seals defenders from the action and stays with plays until the whistle blows. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action.
Neg: Over-extends into blocks, lacks balance and bends at the waist. Marginal footwork sliding out to protect the edge and gets beat by speedy opponents.
Analysis: A strong wide-bodied tackle in college, Franklin has potential inside at guard if he learns to play with better fundamentals and improves his balance.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 301 40: 5.13 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Former reserve who moved into the starting lineup as a senior. Began his college career at defensive end.
Pos: Athletic prospect with a good degree of upside. Blocks with leverage, keeps his feet moving throughout the action and is strong at the point of attack. Gets his hands into opponents, stays square and rides defenders from their angle of attack. Good jolt and pop at the point. Always working to hit as many defenders as possible.
Neg: Stiff and not effective on the second level. Loses a sense of where he is on the field and must make better use of blocking angles. Does not finish blocks.
Analysis: A developing prospect who was out of position at left tackle last season, Frye offers a lot of possibilities at guard. Needs time to develop his game, yet is worth the investment of a late-round choice.
Ht: 6-2.5 Wt: 323 40: 5.65 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Junior college transfer who moved into the starting lineup upon arriving at New Mexico two years ago.
Pos: Wide-bodied blocker who works best in a small area. Explodes off the snap, is strong at the point and easily turns defenders off the ball. Blocks with good lean, stays square and gets his hands into defenders. Works well with teammates and always looks for someone to hit.
Neg: Not light on his feet and rumbles around the field. Lacks blocking balance and is on the ground too much.
Analysis: Offering outstanding size and NFL playing strength, Greer must improve his conditioning and balance to have any chance of making it at the next level.
Ht: 6-2.5 Wt: 311 40: 5.22 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior. Began his college career playing on the defensive line and at tight end.
Pos: Athletic blocker who displays a lot of skill in motion. Quick off the snap, fluid pulling across the line of scrimmage and immediately gets out to the second level, removing linebackers from the action. Jolts opponents with good hand punch, plays with a large degree of explosion and works hard throughout the action. Can adjust to pick up blitzes or when blocking on the move.
Neg: Not a dominant blocker who gets much movement at the point. Lacks top fundamentals, which hampers his ability to finish blocks.
Analysis: A natural blocker on the inside who has shown consistent improvement the past three seasons, Grubbs is a perfect fit in a zone blocking scheme. Will only get better as he physically matures, which could help him eventually develop into a starter at the next level.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 313 40: 4.94 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Two-year starter who began his college career at tight end.
Pos: Nice-sized blocker who significantly improved his game last year. Strong, effective with his hands and controls opponents at the point. Gets movement from run blocks and a solid position blocker who walls opponents from the action.
Neg: Bends at the waist, ducks his head and falls off blocks. Not a natural knee bender. Lacks overall balance in his play.
Analysis: A college tackle who showed potential the past two years, Hall projects inside at the next level. A developmental prospect who could find a home as a utility blocker.
Ht: 6-3.5 Wt: 312 40: 5.35 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Full-time starter the past two seasons after seeing significant action with the first team as a sophomore. Has been used at both guard positions as well as right tackle.
Pos: Versatile position blocker who works best in a small area. Quick off the snap, blocks with good pad level and shows a nasty streak. Effectively fights with his hands, jolts defenders at the point and stays square. Turns defenders off the line then seals them from the action.
Neg: Struggles moving in space, is slow to adjust and does not block with good balance. Tends to do too much steering of opponents.
Analysis: A big-bodied lineman with a good degree of potential, Johnson has yet to show a willingness to take his game to the next level. Could surprise if he kicks it into gear.
Full Name: Mike Jones School: Iowa Ht: 6-5 Wt: 309 40: 5.46 Year: 4Sr
Bio: Three-year starter at both tackle and guard. All-Conference selection after his senior and sophomore campaigns.
Pos: Strong, durable lineman who could be used at a variety of positions. Explosive at the point, stays square and drives defenders off the line, opening holes for the running game. Anchors in pass protection, controls defenders and is always looking for someone to hit. Quickly picks up stunts or twists and plays within himself.
Neg: Lacks footwork, lateral range and is not effective far off the line of scrimmage. Struggles adjusting to pick up the blitz.
Analysis: A hard-working lineman who takes well to coaching, Jones offers the versatility to be used as a backup for several blocking positions.
Ht: 6-4.5 Wt: 290 40: 5.19 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Two-year starter at both the right guard and right tackle positions. Began his college career on the defensive line.
Pos: Strong, small-area blocker who opens holes for the running game. Plays with good lean, turns opponents off the line, then seals them from the action with good body positioning. Blocks with a wide base, keeps his feet moving throughout the action and displays above-average footwork.
Neg: Lacks playing balance, haphazard in his movement and falls off blocks.
Analysis: An underrated lineman who competes hard, Keenan is coming off a solid senior campaign. Possesses size, growth potential and versatility which will be enough to keep him around as a developmental prospect.
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 306 40: 5.19 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two years.
Pos: Strong, small-area blocker who attacks assignments. Explosive off the snap, jolts opponents at the point and gets movement from run blocks. Stays square, plays with leverage and uses all his assets to their maximum. Fights hard and has a nasty streak.
Neg: Marginal athlete, not effective in space or out on the second level. Over-extends into blocks, which hurts his balance.
Analysis: A competitive and hard-working blocker, Lineberry could back up for an offense that minimizes his area responsibilities.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 319 40: 5.93 Year: 4Sr
Bio: Junior college transfer who started the past two seasons. All-Conference selection as a senior.
Pos: Nice-sized, nasty lineman who gets after blocks. Explosive at the point, strong, and jolt opponents with good hand punch. Keeps his feet moving throughout the action, works well with teammates and picks up assignments. Plays with good lean and works to finish blocks.
Neg: Plays tall and is not a leverage blocker. Lacks footwork in space and rumbles around the field.
Analysis: Offering outstanding size, Ma Sun is a solid prospect with an undeveloped game. Must learn to play to his size on an every-down level but measurables alone will get him consideration in the late rounds.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 365 40: 5.42 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Two-year starter who previously was awarded All-Conference honors.
Pos: Large, dominant blocker who controls defenders once engaged. Quick off the snap, gets his hands into defenders and seals them from the action. Jolts opponents at the point and stays after blocks. Moves relatively well and works hard to finish.
Neg: Lacks balance and falls off blocks. At times haphazard with his movement. Does not consistently finish blocks and not effective on the second level.
Analysis: A prospect with tremendous size, Markray must do a better job conditioning himself and improve the details of his position to have any chance at the next level.
Ht: 6-4.5 Wt: 305 40: 5.36 Year: 6Sr
Bio: Started two years at Wyoming before being declared academically ineligible prior to the ‘04 season. Sat out the next two seasons before starting at Abilene Christian last year.
Pos: Strong, small area blocker best in confined quarters. Quick off the snap, stays square and anchors at the point. Turns defenders off the ball. Works well with his hands. Flashes a nasty streak.
Neg: Lacks adjustment and ineffective in space. Beaten by speedy rushers and has limited blocking range.
Analysis: A marginal athlete whose flashed ability throughout his college career, Morales offers nice size which will get him into camp this year.
Ht: 6-5 Wt: 305 40: 5.30 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors as a senior.
Pos: Hard-working, small-area blocker with a strong upper body. Stays square, blocks with a wide base and controls opponents at the point. Solid position blocker who seals defenders from the action. Keeps his head on a swivel and helps out teammates.
Neg: Gets tall as the play proceeds and cannot finish blocks. Lacks footwork, adjustment and ability in space.
Analysis: A nice-sized lineman who’s been durable on the college level, Moran could be an inexpensive utility backup for several positions on the offensive line.
Ht: 6-3.5 Wt: 304 40: 5.32 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Four-year starter used at both center and guard.
Pos: Underrated, small-area blocker who fights hard throughout the action. Displays outstanding hand technique, stays square and anchors at the point of attack. Blocks with good lean and turns defenders off the ball. Flashes the ability to block on the move.
Neg: Lacks adjustment, balance and footwork in space. Not a true finisher.
Analysis: A durable lineman with the versatility to be used at several blocking positions, Morton could easily find a home as an inexpensive utility lineman in the NFL.
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 325 40: 5.47 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Two-year starter who came to college as a defensive tackle. Suspended in ‘05 after breaking the jaw of his teammate during a fight.
Pos: Solid small-area blocker with good strength at the point. Explosive, jolts defenders and gets movement from run blocks. Plays with a wide base and easily anchors at the point. Solid position blocker who seals defenders from the action. Plays with a nasty attitude and is always looking for someone to hit.
Neg: Lacks adjustment and beaten by athletic opponents. Over-extends into blocks and is not effective on the move.
Analysis: After missing a year due to a suspension, Nwaneri made a successful return to the field last year. Consistent in all areas of the game and could start at the next level for a team that keeps his area responsibilities to a minimum.
Ht: 6-4.5 Wt: 317 40: 5.21 Year: 5Sr
Bio: Former reserve guard who moved into the starting lineup at tackle last season.
Pos: Nice-sized blocker who works best in a small area. Flashes strength at the point of attack and has the ability to control defenders.
Neg: Lacks blocking balance, adjustments and is constantly on the ground. Bends at the waist and cannot finish blocks. Struggles sliding out to protect the edge.
Analysis: A big, versatile blocker, Palmer is an underachiever who never took advantage of his opportunities at Auburn. Offers size as well as growth potential, yet must quickly turn up the intensity of his game.
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