Maurkice Pouncey OC Ourlads All-Rookie Team 2010

Maurkice Pouncey was drafted by the Steelers with the 18th pick of the first round. He did not disappoint as he earned a Pro Bowl spot after a being the first center drafted by the Steelers since 1937. He was unable to play in the Super Bowl due to a high ankle spain he suffered in the AFC Championship game vs the Jets. What Ourlads Guide to the NFL Draft said about Pouncey:

Pouncey, Maurkice Florida 6044 304 5.27
Junior entry. Three-year starter that is a good athlete and plays
with a good base. Exhibits impact, pop, and surge. Gets some
movement on short yardage and goal-line run plays. A knee
bender with leg drive. Has the ability to regain body control and
balance in pass pro. Plays with attitude and aggression. Can
shadow pass rushers. Quick to react and recover to blitz pickup.
Light feet and works to finish. Has the ability to quick position
a defender with base leverage to run his feet on contact in the
run game. Functional play strength and balance. Power in his
hips and legs. Can block a moving target on pulls. Good lateral
agility and quickness. Rimingon Award winner in 2009. In a nutshell,
he is smart, tough, motivated, and has a passion for the game. OSR:
34/40. First/Second round. (A-32 1/2, H-10, BP-26, 10-1.80).