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1997 Draft Prospects: Offensive Tackles |
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1997 Draft Prospects: Offensive Tackles |
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PLAYER / COMMENTS |
SCHOOL |
HEIGHT |
WEIGHT |
40 |
REPS |
RD |
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Orlando Pace Massive junior ready for senior circuit. Best in years. Wears brace on left knee, refused MRI. |
Ohio St. |
6-6 7/8 |
334 |
5.20 |
25 |
1 |
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Walter Jones Smooth, fast (has 4.8 in 40), powerful base, arms. JC transfer could develop into one of NFL's best. |
Florida St. |
6-4 7/8 |
301 |
5.06 |
NA |
1 |
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Tarik Glenn Quick-footed big baby (21 in May). Losing weight (338 on April 2), gaining interest. |
California |
6-5 1/4 |
354 |
5.72 |
20 |
1 |
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Gerald Wunsch Projects to RT or even OG. Better power blocker than pass protector. |
Wisconsin |
6-5 7/8 |
327 |
5.26 |
25 |
1 |
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Juan Roque Tallest draft prospect protected "Snake's" blind side well, but pros see him on strong side, maybe OG. |
Arizona St. |
6-8 |
333 |
5.54 |
30 |
2 |
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Paul Wiggins Wide-based behemoth seems built for pro OG. Left knee scoped in January. |
Oregon |
6-3 1/4 |
303 |
5.20 |
33 |
2 |
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Scott Sanderson Experienced LT added 25 lbs, which is good if he retains foot quickness. |
Washington St. |
6-6 1/8 |
290 |
5.26 |
18 |
2 |
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Jamie Nails Played at 340, ballooned to almost 390. Good junior, might have been great senior. |
Florida A&M |
6-6 1/8 |
387 |
5.79 |
37 |
3 |
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Jerome Daniels Just beginning to show he can play as good as he is big. Impressive Shrine workouts. |
Northeastern |
6-5 1/8 |
356 |
5.55 |
25 |
3 |
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Tim Kohn Explosive (has 35 VJ), showed consistency in 96, has smarts to keep improving. |
Iowa St. |
6-5 1/4 |
313 |
5.23 |
25 |
3 |
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Ben Bordelon Former OG just starting to learn outside pass block footwork. |
LSU |
6-5 1/8 |
298 |
5.41 |
22 |
4 |
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Raleigh Roundtree Athleticism, technique worked in small school, but needs strength for NFL. |
S. Carolina St. |
6-4 5/8 |
295 |
5.39 |
14 |
4 |
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Scott Rehberg Mammoth man just beginning to show pro ability, but lacks natural footwork. |
C. Michigan |
6-7 3/4 |
324 |
5.16 |
26 |
4 |
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Allen DeGraffenreid Great size, weight speed don't equal results on field often enough. |
Vanderbilt |
6-4 1/4 |
298 |
5.22 |
27 |
4 |
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Adam Meadows Prep TE great still has speed but needs girth to grapple with power rushers. |
Georgia |
6-4 7/8 |
297 |
5.01 |
NA |
5 |
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Scott Whittaker Needs: power for RT, technique for LT, attitude that fits in. |
Kansas |
6-6 5/8 |
302 |
5.29 |
NA |
5 |
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Tony Ramirez Looks the part in shorts. Played the part in Div. II. Must make big step. |
No. Colorado |
6-5 7/8 |
296 |
5.10 |
29 |
5 |
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Winston Alderson Sheer size worked in SEC. Needs to show strength, intensity vs. pros. |
Arkansas |
6-4 1/8 |
344 |
5.60 |
NA |
5 |
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Kerry Jenkins LSU transfer likes to battle, but needs bulk, better footwork. |
Troy St. |
6-5 5/8 |
296 |
5.33 |
15 |
6 |
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Todd Perkins Small School standout with short arms, wide body. Possible OG. |
Texas A&I |
6-3 1/2 |
292 |
5.27 |
27 |
6 |
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Adam Treu Prep hoop star has quick feet and can help as long snapper. |
Nebraska |
6-5 3/8 |
302 |
5.17 |
17 |
6 |
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Jay Hagood Appears more athletic than he plays. Lacks ballast to power block. |
VPI |
6-4 3/8 |
312 |
5.35 |
16 |
6 |
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Shea Little Big guy, small school couldn't perform at Indy because of broken foot. |
E. Oregon |
6-6 1/8 |
292 |
5.36 |
NA |
7 |
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Todd Fordham Good on the attack, but can't fend off aggressive power rushers. |
Florida St. |
6-5 5/8 |
307 |
5.22 |
25 |
7 |
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Todd Stewart Mr. Reliability (34 consecutive starts) rates a shot, but must bulk up and step up. |
California |
6-5 1/8 |
294 |
5.22 |
19 |
7 |
