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Draft Prospect Notes: O-Line

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly have done their homework on all the prospects in this year's NFL Draft. Now, you can download the actual notes they took on all the top players, broken down by position for your convenience. Today's report breaks down offensive line.

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TACKLES

Rank Player School Ht. Wt. 40
1 Nate Solder Colorado 6-8 319 4.96
Notes:[Andy Hart] Skinny former TE. Athletic. Plays high. Lets defenders get to him and under pads. Potential. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
2 Tyron Smith USC 6-5 307 5.08
Notes:[Andy Hart] Lean build. Long. Uses hands well. Not great power, but good feet. College RT. Move LT? [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
3 Derek Sherrod Mississippi State 6-5 305 5.22
Notes:[Andy Hart] Thick build. Uses hands. Engulfs guys but gets stood up occasionaly. Good tech. Avg athlete. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
4 Anthony Costonzo Boston College 6-7 308 5.06
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
5 Gabe Carimi Wisconsin 6-7 327 5.12
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
 
THE REST:
Player School Ht. Wt. 40
DeMarcus Love Arkansas 6-4 315 5.18
Notes:[Andy Hart] Physical and nasty. Not overly athletic, slow feet. Can be pushed around. Guard?. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Benjamin Ijalana Villanova 6-4 317 5.34
Notes:[Andy Hart] Man among boys, played under control. Doesn't always finish plays. Uses hands well. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Orlando Franklin Miami 6-5 316 5.11
Notes:[Andy Hart] Slow feet, slow off snap but can move people. Can be beat on edge. Guard?. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Jason Pinkston Pittsburgh 6-3 317 5.39
Notes:[Andy Hart] Stands up on snap. Catches guys. Not great feet. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Danny Watkins Baylor 6-3 310 5.36
Notes:[Andy Hart] Lot of Mankins. Finishes plays. Not elite athlete or power. Nasty streak. LT to move to G?. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Marcus Cannon TCU 6-5 358 5.26
Notes:[Andy Hart] Huge. Athletic for size. Can move people, but can be beat by speed. Guard projection?. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Marcus Gilbert Florida 6-6 330 5.53
Notes:[Andy Hart] Plays little high and not overly athletic. Good size. Passes off well. Not as strong as size. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Lee Ziemba Auburn 6-6 317 5.50
Notes:[Andy Hart] Mauler. Not quick or great athlete. Plays little high and gets stood up too much. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
James Carpenter Alabama 6-5 300 5.36
Notes:[Andy Hart] Walls people off. Can pull and get out in front. Not elite feet. Moves people. More RT or G than LT. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Joseph Barksdale LSU 6-4 325 5.31
Notes:[Andy Hart] Lunges and overextends. Can get stood up, but also moves guys and finishes blocks. Not great feet. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Chris Hairston Clemson 6-6 326 5.38
Notes:[Andy Hart] Top heavy. Good athlete for size. Can pull and run bit. Catches more than punches at times. G? [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Derek Newton Arkansas State 6-5 311 5.00
Notes:[Andy Hart] Gets beat off edge. Not quick. More patty caker than mauler. Lunges but also catches people. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
James Brewer Indiana 6-6 323 5.21
Notes:[Andy Hart] More of a finesse blocker. Long arms. Upside. Stays pretty balanced and moves well for size. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Derek Hall Stanford 6-5 305 5.24
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Mike Person Montana State 6-5 295 5.32
Notes:[Andy Hart] Short arms. Good project. G? . [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Eric Mensik Oklahoma 6-5 290 4.90
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Rich Lapham Boston College 6-8 323 5.34
Notes:[Andy Hart] Too slow for tackle too tall for guard?. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Bo Thran Oregon 6-5 284 5.23
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo*] No Comments.

GUARDS

Rank Player School Ht. Wt. 40
1 Mike Pouncey Florida 6-4 310 5.12
Notes:[Andy Hart] Moves well and changes direction. Pulls. Strong and stout enough. Stays with blocks. Good, solid player. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
2 Rodney Hudson Florida State 6-2 299 5.27
Notes:[Andy Hart] Zone guy. Technician. Locks on to people. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
3 John Moffitt Wisconsin 6-4 323 5.26
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
4 Stephen Schilling Michigan 6-5 308 5.14
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
5 Clint Boling Georgia 6-5 308 5.28
Notes:[Andy Hart] Played G and T. FB Smart. Locks guys up. Solid feet. Not a great athlete, but solid player. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
 
THE REST:
Player School Ht. Wt. 40
William Rackley Lehigh 6-3 309 5.39
Notes:[Andy Hart] Good technique and killed people at lower level. Good bubble and base. Uses hands well.Finishes blocks and gets to the second level. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Zach Hurd Connecticut 6-6 316 5.28
Notes:[Andy Hart] Whiffs in space. Size to drive people. Too high when pulling. Seems to lack instincts despite 39 starts. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
David Arkin Missouri State 6-5 302 5.24
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Justin Boren Ohio State 6-3 320 5.24
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Bryant Browning Ohio State 6-3 319 5.42
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Keith Williams Nebraska 6-4 320 5.28
Notes:[Andy Hart] Pops up at snap. Big and thick. Pulls OK. Gets to second level. Lickes to cut second level and backside. Lets guys get to his body. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Andrew Jackson Fresno State 6-5 303 5.42
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Ricky Henry Nebraska 6-3 305 5.28
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Chris Stewart Notre Dame 6-4 350 5.4
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Julian Vandervelde Iowa 6-2 300 5.22
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Thomas Claiborne Boston College 6-2 332 5.38
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Greg Niland Massachusetts 6-5 305 5.3
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

CENTERS

Rank Player School Ht. Wt. 40
1 Stefen Wisniewski Penn State 6-3 313 5.29
Notes:[Andy Hart] G. Smart, solid, good base. Good experience. Confident in athletcism at second level. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
2 Kris O'Dowd USC 6-4 300 5.16
Notes:[Andy Hart] Lot injuries. Good size and athleticism. Zone guy. More tech than power. Doesn't always finish blocks. Gets pushed around and seems to hold a lot. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
3 Kevin Kowalski Toledo 6-3 299 5.19
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
4 Alex Linnenkohl Oregon State 6-2 304 5.36
Notes:[Andy Hart] Solid tech. Needs to get stronger, play with more power. Doesn't run or pull well. Stays on blocks. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
5 Tim Barnes Missouri 6-4 298 5.14
Notes:[Andy Hart] Avg athlete with solid fundamentals. Doesn't always finish blocks. Good tech, passes off well. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
 
THE REST:
Player School Ht. Wt. 40
Jake Kirkpatrick TCU 6-2 300 5.32
Notes:[Andy Hart] Moves well laterally. Finishes blocks/plays. More finesse than power. Lot of gun. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Brandon Fusco Slippery Rock 6-4 306 5.18
Notes:[Andy Hart] Can pull and block out in space. Locks on. Not overpowering, but good tech. Good size. Avg athlete. Developmental prospect. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Jason Kelce Cincinnati 6-3 280 4.89
Notes:[Andy Hart] Zone guy. Tough. Good footwork. Finishes blocks. Undersized, will need to develop. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Ryan Bartholomew Syracuse 6-1 300 4.95
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Zane Taylor Utah 6-2 309 5.19
Notes:[Andy Hart] OK strength and good toughness. Thick base. Not great athlete. Not good in space. . [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Chase Beeler Stanford 6-3 285 5.26
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.
Zach Williams Washington State 6-3 307 5.14
Notes:[Andy Hart] No Comments. [Erik Scalavino] No Comments. [Paul Perillo] No Comments.

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