2010 DRAFT - OFFENSIVE RANKINGS & CAPSULES - LINEMEN
With just six days to the draft, the time has come to give you my version of a draft cheat sheet. I'll begin with offensive linemen today. The skill position players will come tomorrow.
Offensive Tackle
1. Russell Okung--6' 5 1/4" 307--Oklahoma State--non-stop motor, mean streak, dedicated practice player, super citizen & 4-yr starter. Excellent footwork & extremely long arms, Okung is ready right now.
2. Bryan Bulaga--6' 5 3/8" 315--Iowa--Bad game vs. Michigan's Brandon Graham, superior game in Orange Bowl Vs Ga. Tech's Derrick Morgan. Superior footwork, mean streak, best punch but only 23-game starter.
3. Trent Williams--6' 4 5/8" 315--Oklahoma--Versatile, has played both OT's & C. Very athletic & quick but not overly strong, would be better in a zone blocking scheme. Was beaten a little too often to suit me.
4. Anthony Davis--6' 5" 323--Rutgers--Jr. who has great upside but also high risk because of questionable commitment to the game. Superior footwork, a leaner on running downs & needs conditioning work, flabby.
5. Rodger Saffold--6' 4 5/8" 315--Indiana--Athletic & versatile, had a great East-West Shrine Game. Wish he was more aggressive, doesn't blow anyone off the line but has excellent footwork in passing game.
6. Charles Brown--6' 5 3/8" 303--USC--Converted tight end that needs more mass, muscle & mean. Long arms & huge hands but packs very little punch. Very good footwork & if he gets bigger, big, big upside.
7. Bruce Campbell--6' 6 3/8" 314--Maryland--Ridiculously athletic for size, but those talents don't transfer to the field, right now, he's not a very good football player. Lost in open spaces, on the ground too often.
8. Jared Veldheer--6' 8" 312--Hillsdale(Mich.)--only behind Trent Williams in combine performance, great athlete for his size. Excellent footwork, completely dominated at Div.II level, zero sacks in 4 years.
9. Tony Washington--6' 6" 311--Abeline Christian--Another small school prospect. Near perfect size with very long arms, good strength, excellent footwork. Convicted sex offender as a teen, needs mentoring.
10.Kyle Calloway--6' 6 1/2" 323--Iowa--Slow-footed, under-powered right tackle. Needs a year on the practice squad spent in the weight room. Decent techniques but just not strong or mean enough.
Centers & Guards
1. Mike Iupati--6'5" 331--Idaho--This Samoan is the best G to be drafted since Steve Hutchinson in '01. Superior strength, intensity, effort & versatility. Could eventually play anywhere but center. A monster.
2. Markice Pouncey--6' 4 1/2" 304--Florida--Just slightly behind Iupati, he's very strong & tough, played against the best 2 NT's in the nation. Very high football IQ, can play either C or G right now.
3. Vladimir Ducasse--6' 4 3/8" 332--UMass--Haitian born, could play G or RT, long, strong arms, powerful hands & plenty tough. Big upside with patient coaching, will only get better & is highly motivated.
4. John Jerry--6' 5 3/8" 328--Ole Miss--Weight down from 350, A G who could play RT in a pinch. Excellent run blocker but very average pass blocker tho I think he will be better with weight loss. Strong & tough.
5. Jon Asamoah--6' 4" 305--Illinois--Little upside, he might be as good as he can be. Limited size-wise & short arms. But he's very smart, tough, mean & nasty. Game is important to him & might be a better C.
6. Mike Johnson--6' 5" 312--Alabama--Limited athletically, lacks enough functional playing strength. Is a push, shove & steer blocker, doesn't overpower anybody. Assignment sound tho & shows a mean streak.
7. Zane Beadles--6' 4" 310--Utah--Slow-footed, underpowered former LT. Projects inside to guard or center. Might not be aggressive or mean enough to play inside, pushed around too much.
8. J.D. Walton--6' 2 1/2" 300--Baylor--Strong, tough & aware, he could be a starter right now in a zone-blocking scheme. Moves his feet well & pass blocks very well with excellent blitz awareness.
9. Shawn Lauvao--6' 2 7/8" 315--Arizona State--Played both G & LT. Projects inside with excellent functional strength & decent footwork. Plays too high & gets stood up too often. Quick & agile.
10.Joe Hawley--6' 3" 297--UNLV--Started at both guard & center last 3 seasons. Powerful upper body & tough short area blocker, powerful punch. Looks kinda dumpy but he gets it done, play after play.
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Offensive Tackle
1. Russell Okung--6' 5 1/4" 307--Oklahoma State--non-stop motor, mean streak, dedicated practice player, super citizen & 4-yr starter. Excellent footwork & extremely long arms, Okung is ready right now.
2. Bryan Bulaga--6' 5 3/8" 315--Iowa--Bad game vs. Michigan's Brandon Graham, superior game in Orange Bowl Vs Ga. Tech's Derrick Morgan. Superior footwork, mean streak, best punch but only 23-game starter.
3. Trent Williams--6' 4 5/8" 315--Oklahoma--Versatile, has played both OT's & C. Very athletic & quick but not overly strong, would be better in a zone blocking scheme. Was beaten a little too often to suit me.
4. Anthony Davis--6' 5" 323--Rutgers--Jr. who has great upside but also high risk because of questionable commitment to the game. Superior footwork, a leaner on running downs & needs conditioning work, flabby.
5. Rodger Saffold--6' 4 5/8" 315--Indiana--Athletic & versatile, had a great East-West Shrine Game. Wish he was more aggressive, doesn't blow anyone off the line but has excellent footwork in passing game.
6. Charles Brown--6' 5 3/8" 303--USC--Converted tight end that needs more mass, muscle & mean. Long arms & huge hands but packs very little punch. Very good footwork & if he gets bigger, big, big upside.
7. Bruce Campbell--6' 6 3/8" 314--Maryland--Ridiculously athletic for size, but those talents don't transfer to the field, right now, he's not a very good football player. Lost in open spaces, on the ground too often.
8. Jared Veldheer--6' 8" 312--Hillsdale(Mich.)--only behind Trent Williams in combine performance, great athlete for his size. Excellent footwork, completely dominated at Div.II level, zero sacks in 4 years.
9. Tony Washington--6' 6" 311--Abeline Christian--Another small school prospect. Near perfect size with very long arms, good strength, excellent footwork. Convicted sex offender as a teen, needs mentoring.
10.Kyle Calloway--6' 6 1/2" 323--Iowa--Slow-footed, under-powered right tackle. Needs a year on the practice squad spent in the weight room. Decent techniques but just not strong or mean enough.
Centers & Guards
1. Mike Iupati--6'5" 331--Idaho--This Samoan is the best G to be drafted since Steve Hutchinson in '01. Superior strength, intensity, effort & versatility. Could eventually play anywhere but center. A monster.
2. Markice Pouncey--6' 4 1/2" 304--Florida--Just slightly behind Iupati, he's very strong & tough, played against the best 2 NT's in the nation. Very high football IQ, can play either C or G right now.
3. Vladimir Ducasse--6' 4 3/8" 332--UMass--Haitian born, could play G or RT, long, strong arms, powerful hands & plenty tough. Big upside with patient coaching, will only get better & is highly motivated.
4. John Jerry--6' 5 3/8" 328--Ole Miss--Weight down from 350, A G who could play RT in a pinch. Excellent run blocker but very average pass blocker tho I think he will be better with weight loss. Strong & tough.
5. Jon Asamoah--6' 4" 305--Illinois--Little upside, he might be as good as he can be. Limited size-wise & short arms. But he's very smart, tough, mean & nasty. Game is important to him & might be a better C.
6. Mike Johnson--6' 5" 312--Alabama--Limited athletically, lacks enough functional playing strength. Is a push, shove & steer blocker, doesn't overpower anybody. Assignment sound tho & shows a mean streak.
7. Zane Beadles--6' 4" 310--Utah--Slow-footed, underpowered former LT. Projects inside to guard or center. Might not be aggressive or mean enough to play inside, pushed around too much.
8. J.D. Walton--6' 2 1/2" 300--Baylor--Strong, tough & aware, he could be a starter right now in a zone-blocking scheme. Moves his feet well & pass blocks very well with excellent blitz awareness.
9. Shawn Lauvao--6' 2 7/8" 315--Arizona State--Played both G & LT. Projects inside with excellent functional strength & decent footwork. Plays too high & gets stood up too often. Quick & agile.
10.Joe Hawley--6' 3" 297--UNLV--Started at both guard & center last 3 seasons. Powerful upper body & tough short area blocker, powerful punch. Looks kinda dumpy but he gets it done, play after play.
Comments or questions? Please submit any comments at the end of any article or you can send your thoughts in an email to: rich@richsfootballreport.com
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