A great specimen with size and growth potential, Bender is a terrific developmental prospect. Offers a lot of upside and could reap big dividends for a team who is patient.

Full Name: Chris Bowser School: UNLV

Ht: 6-6 Wt: 290 40: 5.32 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Three-year starter used at both left and right tackle.

Pos:

Nice-sized, high-effort lineman who stands out in pass protection. Blocks

with good lean, gets leverage on opponents and makes effective use of

angles. Fundamentally sound, stays square and seals opponents from the

action. Keeps his feet moving and nicely adjusts to knock opponents from

their angle of attack. Effectively fights with his hands and always looks for someone to hit.

Neg:

Possesses marginal run-blocking strength. Not effective on the second

level or in motion. Has a history of shoulder injuries.

Analysis:

Coming off a solid senior campaign, Bowser is a nice prospect who offers a

good degree of upside. Must fill out his frame and stay healthy but could be

stashed on a practice squad.

Full Name: Aaron Brant School: Iowa State

Ht: 6-7 Wt: 320 40: 5.45 Year: 4Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter who saw action at tackle and guard. All-Conference

selection the past two years.

Pos:

King-sized blocker who is best in a small area. Intelligent lineman who also

shows a nasty streak and gets after blocks. Fights with his hands

throughout the action, jolts opponents at the point of attack and keeps his

feet moving. Solid position blocker who walls opponents from the action.

Neg:

Lacks flexibility and struggles to finish blocks. Lumbers about the field and

lacks lateral blocking range.

Analysis:

A wide-bodied blocker who controls opponents once he gets his hands on

them, Brant lacks the great upside but his enticing measurables will get him

long looks in camp this summer.

Full Name: Levi Brown School: Penn State

Ht: 6-5.5 Wt: 325 40: 5.43 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Former defensive lineman who switched to offense as a freshman and then

started at tackle the next four years. All-Conference choice after his junior

and senior campaigns.

Pos:

Nice-sized pass-protecting lineman with a good understanding of his

position. Blocks with leverage, immediately gets hands into defenders,

then controls them at the point of attack. Strong, easily holds his ground

and rarely gives up an inch of room. Makes outstanding use of angles and

body positioning, and effectively seals the edge. Flashes power and blocks with solid fundamentals.

Neg:

Lacks adjustment and overall blocking range. Does not consistently play

with a nasty attitude.

Analysis:

More of a finesse lineman, Brown has the physical, mechanical and

intellectual tools to be a starting tackle at the next level. Must develop

some consistent fire to his game, which will help him be a top-notch blocker.

Full Name: Jermon Bushrod School: Towson

Ht: 6-4 Wt: 320 40: 5.29 Year: 4Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter at the left tackle position. All-Conference selection the

past two years.

Pos:

Productive small-school blocker who could be used in a variety of

positions. Moves relatively well, displays solid footwork and makes

effective use of blocking angles. Stays square, has long arms and punches

opponents from their angle of attack. Plays heads-up football, displaying good recognition.

Neg:

Over-extends into run blocks, which hurts his balance. Must learn to finish.

Steers opponents at times rather than trying to drive them off the line.

Analysis:

Flashing the ability to play at the next level, Bushrod has enough size and

athletic ability to make it as an eighth offensive lineman.

Full Name: Jason Capizzi School: Indiana-Pa

Ht: 6-9 Wt: 317 40: 5.25 Year: 6Sr

Bio:

Former Pittsburgh transfer and three-year starter awarded All-American

and All-Conference honors as a senior.

Pos:

King-sized, finesse blocker with tremendous growth potential. Quick off the

snap, strong at the point and plays with a wide base. Patient in pass

protection, makes good use of angles and seals opponents from the action.

Stays square, plays with leverage and holds the point. Works well with

teammates and keeps his head on a swivel.

Neg:

Over-extends and bends at the waist. Not a dominant lineman who finishes

blocks. Does not play to his size. Lacks overall footwork.

Analysis:

After seeing very little action at Pittsburgh due in part to off-the-field

incidents, Capizzi did not dominate on the small-school level. Must get

stronger, develop a nasty attitude and play to his size to make it at the next level.

Full Name: Andrew Carnahan School: Arizona State

Ht: 6-7 Wt: 306 40: 5.15 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter at right tackle awarded All-Conference honors after his

sophomore campaign. Missed half his senior season after a major knee injury.

Pos:

Big, strong right tackle prospect with both size and growth potential. Stout

at the point, controls opponents with his hands and displays good punch.

Keeps his feet moving, makes effective use of blocking angles and engulfs

opponents. Intelligent, keeps his head on a swivel and stays with blocking

assignments. Flashes some nastiness and attacks assignments.

Neg:

Struggles adjusting, lacks lateral blocking range and has difficulty stopping

speedy pass rushers. Late off the snap into blocks, not light on his feet and

marginally effective in space.

Analysis:

A hard-working strong-side tackle prospect, Carnahan must physically fill

out and start to show some durability to have any chance of succeeding.

Full Name: Joel Clinger School: Missouri

Ht: 6-5 Wt: 315 40: 5.25 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Two-year starter at right tackle, awarded All-Conference honors last year.

Pos:

Nice-sized blocker who is best in a very small area. Strong at the point,

plays with a nasty attitude and works to finish blocks. Effective position

blocker who makes good use of angles and seals defenders from the play.

Keeps his feet moving throughout the action and is large enough to engulf defenders.

Neg:

Gets tall, bends at the waist and lacks adjustment. Marginal footwork and

cannot slide in space.

Analysis:

A hard-working lineman who has shown improvement the past two seasons,

Clinger�s size will get him looks as a backup.

Full Name: Brandon Cox School: La-Lafayette

Ht: 6-6 Wt: 330 40: 5.54 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter who�s been used at both the left and right tackle

positions. All-Conference selection as a senior.

Pos:

Large blocker who works best in a small area. Blocks with good lean,

moves opponents off the line and stays with assignments. Effective with

his hands and jolts opponents with good punch. Holds the point or engulfs opponents.

Neg:

Lacks top footwork and overall blocking range. Leans on opponents and

does not consistently work to finish blocks. Lacks agility, adjustment and

can be beaten by nimble opponents.

Analysis:

Possessing outstanding size, Cox has shown flashes of dominance the past

two years. Productive and durable on the college level, he must take his

game to the next level to have any chance of making an NFL roster.

Full Name: Chris Denman School: Fresno State

Ht: 6-6.5 Wt: 315 40: 5.63 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter at the right tackle position. All-Conference selection as a senior.

Pos:

Large, underrated blocker with tremendous upside. Blocks with leverage,

patient and remains alert throughout the action. Strong at the point, gets

movement from run blocks and seals defenders from the action. Jolts

opponents with good hand punch, possesses a thick build and easily anchors.

Neg:

Over-extends into blocks and loses balance. Struggles with speedy edge

rushers and lacks adjustment.

Analysis:

One of the most underrated offensive linemen in this draft, Denman is a

fundamentally sound blocker with size and growth potential. Offering

starting potential in the NFL, he also possesses the versatility to be used

on either the left or right side.

Full Name: Scott Fisher School: Iowa State

Ht: 6-7.5 Wt: 332 40: 5.71 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Junior college transfer who began his career at BYU. Started the past two

seasons at Iowa State.

Pos:

Massive lineman who works best in a small area. Quickly sets up in pass

protection, keeps his feet moving and anchors at the point. Makes terrific

use of angles, picks up assignments and recognizes blitzes. Strong and

controls opponents once engaged in a block.

Neg:

Gets tall as the play proceeds, lacks footwork sliding out and struggles to

adjust. Will be 26 years old at the start of the NFL season.

Analysis:

A marginal athlete who struggles in space, Fisher has enough size and

growth potential to get looks at the right tackle position.

Full Name: Courtney Ford School: Eastern Michigan

Ht: 6-5 Wt: 305 40: 5.30 Year: 4Sr

Bio:

Former defensive lineman who moved to the offensive side of the ball as a

junior and has started at tackle ever since.

Pos:

A nice-sized lineman who flashes ability. Quick setting in pass protection,

effectively fights with his hands and makes good use of blocking angles.

Slides his feet laterally, stays square and knocks opponents from their

angle of attack. Patient, picks up stunts or blitzes and works hard.

Neg:

Marginal athlete with average run-blocking strength. Plays with a narrow

base, lacks balance and falls off blocks.

Analysis:

Still learning the position, Ford is a developmental prospect with practice

squad potential.

Full Name: Renardo Foster School: Louisville

Ht: 6-5.5 Wt: 323 40: 5.17 Year: 4Sr

Bio:

All-Conference selection last year after starting every game. Played two

games as a junior before suffering a season-ending back injury. Started the

first four games of his sophomore campaign before being sidelined with a torn knee ligament.

Pos:

Large, king-sized blocker with growth potential. Quick off the snap, gets his

hands into opponents and displays explosion at the point of attack.

Patient in pass protection, stays square and seals opponents from the

action. Blocks with a wide base and nice leverage.

Neg:

Lacks agility and is not a true finisher. Struggles with his footwork in space

and over-extends into blocks. Seems unsure of himself at times.

Analysis:

At one time an outstanding prospect, Foster had his college career

interrupted by major injuries. Came back strong as a senior and will get

long looks in camp this summer at right tackle.

Full Name: Doug Free School: Northern Illinois

Ht: 6-6.5 Wt: 324 40: 5.24 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter awarded All-Conference honors each of the last three seasons.

Pos:

Smart, alert lineman who stands out in pass protection. Displays a lot of

quickness, recognizes blitzes and is an outstanding position blocker who

makes effective use of angles. Stays square, keeps defenders in front of

him and fights with his hands. Strong in pass protection and anchors at the

point. Turns defenders from their angle of attack and keeps his feet moving on contact.

Neg:

Not a dominant run blocker nor a true finisher. More of a finesse lineman

than an outright mauler. Suffered a stress fracture in his foot early last

season that hampered his play all year.

Analysis:

Formerly a tight end, Free has grown into a terrific offensive tackle. Offers

a lot of upside for the next level yet may be incorrectly evaluated because

of his injury last season. Possesses starting potential and is a bargain during the draft�s second day.

Full Name: Jared Gaither School: Maryland

Ht: 6-8 Wt: 350 40: 5.25 Year: 2So

Bio:

Two-year starter who has played both offensive tackle positions. Attended

Hargrave Military Academy upon graduating from high school.

Pos:

King-sized blocker with an immense upside. Powerful at the point, turns

defenders off the line or engulfs them altogether. Effectively places his

hands into defenders, jolts them at the point and anchors in pass

protection. Solid athlete who easily moves about the field. Displays solid

footwork and the surprising ability to slide out off the edge.

Neg:

Over-extends into blocks and must improve his playing balance. Not a

natural knee bender. Does not show much adjustment.

Analysis:

Possessing the size and strength to annihilate opponents, Gaither can be a

dominant force at the tackle position. Still very raw in many areas of the

game, he made a mistake entering the draft and is a project who needs a

good amount of work.

Full Name: Eric Graham School: East Carolina

Ht: 6-5.5 Wt: 313 40: 5.41 Year: 5Sr

Bio:

Three-year starter who has played both tackle positions as well as guard.

All-Conference selection as a senior.

Pos:

Strong, small-area blocker with good size. Plays with good lean, seals

opponents from the action and anchors at the point. Stays square and

flashes the ability to drive opponents off the ball.

Neg:

Plays with a narrow base, over-extends into blocks and struggles in space.

Lacks lateral range and footwork.

Analysis:

Possessing size and growth potential, Graham has been a productive and

durable lineman in college. Needs to improve his blocking mechanics and

increase his flexibility to have any chance at the next level.

Full Name: Lance Hancock School: Sam Houston State

Ht: 6-5.5 Wt: 290 40: 5.35 Year: 4Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter and an All-Conference selection the past two years.

Pos:

Tall, patient blocker who is best in a small area. Strong at the point,

displays good hand punch and gets movement from run blocks. Stays

square, keeping opponents in front of him, and fights hard throughout the

action. Quick off the snap, explosive at the point and easily turns defenders off the line.

Neg:

Not light on his feet and lacks lateral blocking range. Struggles the larger

the area he is asked to cover.

Analysis:

A good-sized prospect with limited athleticism, Hancock is a solid run

blocker who should only get better as he physically matures and adds bulk.

Full Name: Charles Harris School: Washington State

Ht: 6-5.5 Wt: 322 40: 5.32 Year: 6Sr

Bio:

Full-time starter the past two seasons. Received All-Conference mention

as a senior.

Pos:

Nice-sized blocker who flashes ability. Quick with his hands and knocks

opponents from their angle of attack. Keeps his head on a swivel, picks up

blitzes and works well with teammates. Shows the ability to kick out or

block on the move in a small area.

Neg:

Not a natural knee bender, bends at the waist and does too much leaning on

opponents. Not a dominant blocker who plays to his size.

Analysis:

A better-than-average athlete who flashes footwork, Harris offers size and

potential for the next level. Needs to improve his overall fundamentals and

develop a nasty streak.

Full Name: Ryan Harris School: Notre Dame

Ht: 6-4.5 Wt: 305 40: 5.13 Year: 4Sr

Bio:

Four-year starter at left tackle.

Pos:

Athletic, quick-footed blocker with outstanding range. Solid pass protector

who makes effective use of angles, effectively works his hands, and plays

with leverage. Displays good punch, jolts opponents and possesses solid quickness.

Neg:

Has average size and strength. Marginally effective in motion. Gets beaten

at times when he should not. Struggled with disappointing play last year.

Analysis:

Harris has the tools necessary to play either guard or left tackle in the NFL

but must first improve his strength and consistently play to a high level.

Full Name: Mario Henderson School: Florida State

Ht: 6-6.5 Wt: 302 40: 5.17 Year: 4Sr

Bio:

Full-time starter as a senior at left tackle. Used at right tackle and tight

end early in his Florida State career.

Pos:

Athletic blocker with terrific size. Quickly gets hands into defenders,

adjusts in pass protection and controls opponents at the point. Keeps his

feet moving, blocks with leverage and displays the ability to slide laterally.

Shows some smarts to his game yet also plays with a nasty attitude, working to finish blocks.

Neg:

Lacks the dominant base and is just an average run-blocker. Stands to

improve his playing balance.

Analysis:

Possessing terrific upside, Henderson blocks with solid fundamentals and

has an understanding of the position. Needs to improve his playing

strength and iron out the rough edges of his game, yet offers starting

possibilities in the NFL after a few years of development.

Full Name: Stephon Heyer School: Maryland