Draft Scout - Prep to Pro - College Football thru the NFL Draft, Since 2001

2008

ROUND	TEAM	POSITION	COLLEGE

Quick Jump -> [ROUND 1] [ROUND 2] [ROUND 3] [ROUND 4] [ROUND 5] [ROUND 6] [ROUND 7]

There were (25) OT's Drafted in 2008

TEAM	RND	PICK	OVR PICK	PLAYER	POS	COLLEGE	TRADE NOTES
	1	1	1	Jake Long	OT	Michigan
Draft Scout Says: The decision to take an offensive tackle rather than a pass rusher was counter to the strategy that Bill Parcells has utilized throughout his Hall of Fame career. Citing the historic success of drafting offensive linemen in the first round, however, the Dolphins added arguably the draft's safest prospect and filled their biggest need.
	1	12	12	*Ryan Clady	OT	Boise State
Draft Scout Says: With only two offensive tackles on the roster, the Broncos were expected to focus up front at some point in the draft, though not necessarily in the first round. Clady was just too good of a fit for the Broncos at #12, considering his athleticism and experience in the zone blocking scheme preferred at both Boise State and Denver.
	1	14	14	Chris Williams	OT	Vanderbilt
Draft Scout Says: With only two offensive tackles on the roster the Bears were ecstatic to have their choice between Virginia's Branden Albert and Williams with the 14th pick. Williams, a pure left tackle, offers more immediate help for an offensive front needing youth and athleticism.
	1	17	17	Gosder Cherilus	OT	Boston College	(From Chiefs who acquired pick, two 3rds, and a 6th round pick in 2008 draft with Vikings in exchange for DE Jared Allen and a 6th round pick, April 23, 2008.)
Draft Scout Says: The Lions may have been surprised to see Tennessee linebacker Jerod Mayo taken ahead of them, but they regrouped quickly in dropping down a few spots, adding to their picks in the 3rd and 5th round, and still addressing their longtime greatest need -- the offensive line. Cherilus lacks the footwork to play at left tackle, but his size and physicality makes him a perfect candidate for right tackle.
	1	19	19	Jeff Otah	OT	Pittsburgh	(From Eagles)
Draft Scout Says: With Jonathan Stewart already acquired, the Panthers took their next step towards improving their running game with by aggressively trading back into the first round for Otah. Otah, rawer than the other first round linemen due to his only playing organized football for five years, nevertheless has spectacular upside. While he played left tackle at Pitt, Otah will slide in at right tackle for Carolina.
	1	21	21	Sam Baker	OT	Southern Cal	(From Redskins)
Draft Scout Says: Throughout Atlanta's recently completed mini-camp, Pat McCoy, an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2006, lined up at the all-important left tackle position. With a significant drop-off after Baker the Falcons were forced to trade up and, ultimately, reach a bit to assure securing a legitimate talent to protect Matt Ryan's blindside.
	1	26	26	Duane Brown	OT	Virginia Tech	(From Jaguars through Ravens)
Draft Scout Says: When Kevin Colbert, the Pittsburgh Steelers Personnel Director told the media at the Combine that this was the best offensive tackle class he'd ever seen, he wasn't exaggerating. In selecting Duane Brown with the 26th pick, the Texans took the 7th offensive tackle of the first round -- a number that hasn't been matched in modern history.
	3	2	65	John Greco	OT	Toledo
Draft Scout Says: With concerns up and down their offensive line, the Rams added Greco, a player who favorably compares to former Toledo mainstay Nick Kaczur, now a starter for the Patriots. Like Kaczur, Greco's durability, toughness, and technique make up for a lack of prototype athleticism.
	3	20	83	Jeremy Zuttah	OT	Rutgers
	3	36	99	Oniel Cousins	OT	Texas-El Paso	(Compensatory)
Draft Scout Says: With young tackles Adam Terry and Jared Gaither already on the roster, the Ravens nonetheless added another young tackle to develop in the late third round with Cousins. With limited experience at the position and less strength in his upper body than you'd prefer, Cousins needs development, but he has the tools to warrant it.
	4	13	112	*Anthony Collins	OT	Kansas
Draft Scout Says: With Willie Anderson getting up there in age, the Bengals may have found his replacement at right tackle in Anthony Collins. He does not have great straight-line speed, but moves well laterally. He also has the long arms and mean streak teams love.
	4	32	130	Tony Hills	OT	Texas	(From Giants)
	4	35	133	David Hale	OT	Weber State	(Compensatory)
	4	37	135	Josh Sitton	OT	Central Florida	(Compensatory)
	5	8	142	Jared Gaither	OT	Maryland	(Ravens exercised pick in supplemental draft for OT Jared Gaither.)
	5	17	150	Breno Giacomini	OT	Louisville	(From Vikings)
	5	31	164	Carl Nicks	OT	Nebraska	(From Patriots)
	6	4	170	Barry Richardson	OT	Clemson
	7	4	211	Nate Garner	OT	Arkansas
	7	12	219	Demetrius Bell	OT	Northwestern State (LA)
	7	18	225	Brandon Keith	OT	Northern Iowa
	7	23	230	King Dunlap	OT	Auburn	(Eagles acquired pick from Seahawks for FB Josh Parry, September 2, 2006.)
	7	27	234	Corey Clark	OT	Texas A&M
	7	34	241	Geoff Schwartz	OT	Oregon	(Compensatory)
	7	40	247	Kirk Barton	OT	Ohio State	(Compensatory)