Draft Rewind 2006 - Jeremy Trueblood - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about JEREMY TRUEBLOOD: Boston College, 6080 316 5.25. Three-year starter. Tall and angular physical tackle with long limbs. He has big hands and a good punch to control the defender. More of a tough and nasty player than an athletic one. A tall tackle that plays tall and struggles as a run blocker. Position/wall off type blocker. Mirrors defender but appears awkward and hop slides in protection. Struggles with power and quick defensive ends. Raw ability that needs to be refined. Works to finish his blocks. In the Senior Bowl he didn’t appear to play with power and lacked an explosive punch. Struggled to anchor and was leveraged by most defensive ends. Didn’t secure the edge well against speed. Did a lot of holding, both in the drills and in the game. Was in the bottom 25 percent of the athletic workouts at the Combine. Needs to consciously work to bend his knees. Will always struggle to play low. He’s about effort and toughness. Third or fourth round. (A-33 1/2, H-10 1/8, BP-20, 10-1.86).

Draft Rewind 2006 - Mathias Kiwanuka - New York Giants

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MATHIAS KIWANUKA: Boston College, 6056 268 4.70. Three-year starter. Build like Jason Taylor. Long arms and a smooth athlete. Backside chase player. Has the talent and tools to rush the passer, but needs to get stronger at the point. Sudden off the edge. Needs to get bigger and stronger. Usually draws a double team. Somewhat of a long first step off the snap at times. Above average lateral quickness. Can turn the corner and get down the line and make plays. Struggles to make plays at him because he is so tall. Wrap tackler. Out of control as a pass rusher at times and can be faked out. Could improve his hand strength to control and stack blockers. Must work to play low and bend his knees because he is so high cut. Can be man-handled if he doesn’t play with leverage. Appears to have a problem putting on and keeping good weight. First/second round. (A-34 3/4, H-9 7/8, BP-17, 10-1.63).

Draft Rewind 2009 - BJ Raji - Green Bay Packers

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about BJ RAJI: Boston College, 6014 334 5.15. Three-year starter. Big hands. Shorter arms than ideal. Strong inside presence with first step and lateral quickness. Power player with good athletic ability if he plays low. Wide bodied grass grabber with good balance. Bull rusher that can push the pocket. Tackle to tackle player that lacks the zest to pursue the ball. Lacks stamina and effort. A two gap tackle. Quick but has difficulty disengaging. Tried to power rush too often. Has nimble feet. Not hard to tie up. Slow to disengage and make the tackle. Can neutralize the block, but has inconsistent use of hands to separate from block. Lacks the ability to explode and unlock his hips with force. Flashes some punch, but lacks the ability to control his opponent with effective hand use. Makes his plays when he’s not blocked. Picks his spots to flash. Not a pass rusher. A high maintenance player that needs discipline. Not a self motivator. Will always struggle with his weight. A career underachiever that missed the 2007 season because he was academically ineligible. Did well in shorts the first two days of the Senior Bowl practices. He reverted back to his normal play in full gear during the Senior Bowl game. Boom or bust. OSR:5/ 20. First round. (A-32, H-10 3/8, BP-33, 10-1.72).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Gosder Cherilus - Detroit Lions

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about GOSDER CHERILUS: Boston College, 6065 313 5.14. Four-year starter. Three-year starter at right tackle. Long arms and big hands to control defenders. Has a frame to carry more weight. Typical Boston College lineman – physical, tough, and competitive. Not always pretty, but effective in doing his job. Feet are more deliberate than quick because of his height. Long limbs. His average foot quickness is a concern in pass protection against speed pass rushers. Has the strength to stop a charge and anchor a bull rush. Can position and wall off in the run game. Can stun a defender and control him with his hands. Gets high at times on pull and fold blocks. Average to recover and redirect in pass pro. Came to the United States from Haiti when he was 14 years old. Probable starting right tackle on Sundays. Played left tackle in 2007 where he was out of position. Can bend his knees and demonstrates good flexibility. Needs work on edge speed and his ability to redirect against two move defenders. Can improve on punching target more than reaching in pass protection. Can be leveraged when he plays high. OSR:15/ 42. Late first/second round. (A-36 1/4, H-11 3/4, BP-24, 10-1.82).

Draft Rewind 2008 - Matt Ryan - Atlanta Falcons

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about MATT RYAN: Boston College, 6046 228 4.94. Two-and-a-half year starter with a record of 24-7 from Exton, PA. Right handed passer. Has the size and arm strength for the position. Plays both in the shotgun and under center. Uses every receiver in offense - backs, tight end, and wide receivers. Usually five receivers are out on patterns. Awareness to throw check down passes to backs. Arm is strong enough to back pedal and still get good velocity on the ball when pocket breaks down. Keeps his eyes down the field. Good vision to locate secondary options. Can thread the ball into a tight and congested window for a completion. Demonstrates the ability to make plays out of the pocket. A better than average athlete that plays in a pro style ball control offense. Good leadership on and off the field. Polished in the pocket. Has a long but quick release. Somewhat of a wind-up. Must be careful not to force the ball into coverage. Threw 19 interceptions in 2007. Can side step a rush. Good enough mobility to make a good play out of bad one. When he decides to run, he runs hard and smart. Good intangibles. Competitive player that is tough and instinctive. Generally steps into his throws if no defender is in his lap. Does a good job of throwing the ball into the middle of the field. Good mechanics. Accurate both short and medium. Placement and timing is good. Was the Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year with limited surrounding talent. Has performed in critical situations. Did not play in any All-Star games or work out at the Combine. OSR:11/17. First round. (A-32 5/8, H-9 1/2, SS-4.53, VJ-29).

Mark Herzlich, OLB, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent,Outside Linebacker

Herzlich, Mark Boston College 6040 244 4.92


Three-year starter. Prior to the 2009 season, Ourlads rated
Herzlich a first round talent and was the defending ACC Defensive
Player of the Year. He has made 247 career tackles. During the
spring of 2009 he was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare
form of bone cancer, which he overcame. Productive over his
career. In 2008 he had 110 tackles, 6 INTs, 8 PBU, 2 FF, 2 FR,
and 13 TFL. Our notes based on his 2008 tape read: solid
measurables, good athletic ability with pass rush quickness and
balance. Good football intelligence. Not soft at the point of
attack. Burning desire to win. Makes big plays. Gets off blockers
with quick strong hands. Eager and intense. Wrap tackler who
will knock the ball carrier backwards. Has the chase speed to
catch from behind. Gets clean separation. Can string out blocker
laterally. Good speed and range. Hustles all out on every play.
Aggressive and hits with authority. Received several honors in
2009 for his courage and outreach in his battle with cancer,
including the Disney Spirit Award and the ACC Commissioner’s
Cup. Senior Bowl notes: good size for a 3-4 outside linebacker,
but could play the Sam in the right 4-3 scheme. Decent initial
quickness and toughness taking on a block. Flashes good shed
technique using his hands well to separate. Occasionally locked up
with a block. May lack top upper body power and strength. Hustles
in pursuit and gives a good effort. Showed up well in pass rush drills, with
a quick move around the corner. Takes good drops in coverage and
shows good zone awareness. Good relation to receivers in zone. Plays
up to the short route while getting under the deep one. Struggles in
space at times on the perimeter. Has good range.
For the complete report see:Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft.

Anthony Castonzo, 22nd Pick in the 2011 NFL Draft

Castonzo, Anthony Boston College 6071 305 5.23

Indianapolis Colts

Four-year starter. Team captain. Has started 54 straight games.
First true freshman to start for Boston College in 10 years.
Long arms and big hands. Typical BC offensive tackle – tall,
tough, and physical in his play. A mauler who is always looking
to hit somebody. Plays left tackle, but is more of a right tackle
type. Rangy but not smooth. Physically and mentally tough. A
quick learner which is a definite requirement to start early in his
NFL career. Has the ability to quick set and redirect with natural
body control in his pass pro. Grabs the defender’s breast plate
and steers him with his strong hands. He has the agility and
balance to block good defensive ends. He wore out #94 Armond
Armstead (USC’s end) in the Emerald Bowl in 2009. Has the
ability to mirror, wall off, change direction, and recover.
For the complete report see Ourlads Guide To The NFL Draft

Castonzo,Solder & Carimi Offensive Tackle Notes 2011 NFL Draft

For each position below, we have ranked the players listed by
a special Ourlads’ formula we call OSR. When a prospect has an OSR rating
of 15/17, for example, he rated 15th out of the 17 athletes at his position.
Athletes are listed by position alphabetically. Each workout field is weighted
to the importance of the position – i.e.: for quarterbacks – height, the short
shuttle, 3 cone drill, and Wonderlic test are the most important. Broad jump,
vertical jump, 40-yard dash, and 20-yard dash are also important, but not as
important as the first four mentioned. The numbers recorded next to a
prospect’s name exceeded the previous year’s Combine average or Pro Bowl
players’ averages for the past five years.If there is only an OSR rating, the
athlete did not exceed any of the previous position averages.

OT – David Arkin (Missouri State) OSR: 32/49. A-33 7/8”, H-10 ½”. 2
BP, 4.69/SS. Joe Barksdale (LSU) OSR: 18/49. A-36”, H-10”. 29/BP. Clint
Boling (Georgia) OSR: 15/49. A-33 ½”. 28/BP, 31/VJ, 4.64/SS. James
Brewer (Indiana) OSR: 24/49. A-35 ½”, H-10 3/8”. Marcus Cannon (TCU)
OSR: 4/49. A-34”. 33/BP, 1.84/10, 30.5/VJ. Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin)
OSR: 2/49. A-35”, H-10 3/8”. 1.78/10, 31.5/VJ. No shuttle or 3 cone due to
left ankle sprain. James Carpenter (Alabama) OSR: 27/49. A-34”. 1.81/
10. Anthony Castonzo (Boston College) OSR: 5/49. A-34 ½”, H-10 5/8”.
28/BP, 4.40/SS. Josh Davis (Georgia) OSR: 44/49. A-36”, H-11”. Did not
lift as he had shoulder surgery on both shoulders in 2009. Ray Dominguez
(Arkansas) OSR: 39/49. Orlando Franklin (Miami) OSR: 10/49. A-35”,
H-11 1/8”. 26/BP, 1.76/10. Marcus Gilbert (Florida) OSR: 17/49. A-33
½”. 30/BP. Did not do jumps, 3 cone, or shuttle due to right hamstring strain
suffered on the 2nd 40 yard dash. Adam Grant (Arizona) OSR: 40/49. A-34”,
H-10 5/8”. Chris Hairston (Clemson) OSR: 10/49. A-35 ¼”. 33/BP, 4.70/
SS. Kyle Hix (Texas) OSR: 21/49. A-34 ¼”, H-10 5/8”. Kevin Hughes (SE
Louisiana) OSR: 43/49. A-34 3/8”. 1.79/10. Ben Ijalana (Villanova) OSR:
DNP. A-36”, H-10 ½”. Did not do bench press or work out due to sports
hernia surgery on 12/28/10. Daniel Kilgore (Appalachian State) OSR: 26/
49. H-10”. 1.75/10, 4.68/SS. Jarriel King (South Carolina) OSR: 3/49. A-
36 3/8”, H-10 ¾”. 1.77/10, 30/VJ. Rich Lapham (Boston College) OSR:
DNP. A-34 ¾”, H-10 1/8”. Medical exclusion – did not do bench press or
work out due to left knee surgery 12/9/10. DeMarcus Love (Arkansas) OSR:
30/49. A-35 ¼”. 27/BP. Derek Newton (Arkansas State) OSR: 23/49. A-33
1/8”. 1.72/10. Mike Person (Montana State) OSR: 19/49. 1.74/10, 4.50/
SS. Jason Pinkston (Pittsburgh) OSR: 37/49. A-34”, H-10 ¼”. Will Rackley
(Lehigh) OSR: DNP. Did not run due to hip flexor. A-33 ¼”, H-10 3/8”. 29/
BP. Jah Reid (Central Florida) OSR: 8/49. A-34 3/8”, H-10 ¼”. 28/BP,
4.65/SS. Derek Sherrod (Mississippi State) OSR: 13/49. A-35 3/8”, H-11”.
4.63/SS. Tyron Smith (Southern Cal) Junior. OSR: DNP. 6050, 307. A-36 3/
8”, H-11”. BP/29. Medical exclusion – did not work out due to right meniscus
tear – surgery on 12/17/10. Willie Smith (East Carolina) OSR: 31/49. A-
34 ½”, H-11 ¼”. 30.5/VJ. Nate Solder (Colorado) OSR: 1/49. A-35 ½”.
1.72/10, 32/VJ, 4.34/SS. Danny Watkins (Baylor) OSR: 33/49. A-34 ¼”,
H-10 1/8”. 29/BP, 4.62/SS. Lee Ziemba (Auburn) OSR: 41/49. A-34”. 4.65/SS.

Offensive Tackles 2011 Draft

Offensive Tackles 2011 NFL Draft

OT – David Arkin (Missouri State) OSR: 32/49. A-33 7/8”, H-10 ½”. 25/
BP, 4.69/SS. Joe Barksdale (LSU) OSR: 18/49. A-36”, H-10”. 29/BP. Clint
Boling (Georgia) OSR: 15/49. A-33 ½”. 28/BP, 31/VJ, 4.64/SS. James
Brewer (Indiana) OSR: 24/49. A-35 ½”, H-10 3/8”. Marcus Cannon (TCU)
OSR: 4/49. A-34”. 33/BP, 1.84/10, 30.5/VJ. Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin)
OSR: 2/49. A-35”, H-10 3/8”. 1.78/10, 31.5/VJ. No shuttle or 3 cone due to
left ankle sprain. James Carpenter (Alabama) OSR: 27/49. A-34”. 1.81/
10. Anthony Castonzo (Boston College) OSR: 5/49. A-34 ½”, H-10 5/8”.
28/BP, 4.40/SS. Josh Davis (Georgia) OSR: 44/49. A-36”, H-11”. Did not
lift as he had shoulder surgery on both shoulders in 2009. Ray Dominguez
(Arkansas) OSR: 39/49. Orlando Franklin (Miami) OSR: 10/49. A-35”,
H-11 1/8”. 26/BP, 1.76/10. Marcus Gilbert (Florida) OSR: 17/49. A-33
½”. 30/BP. Did not do jumps, 3 cone, or shuttle due to right hamstring strain
suffered on the 2nd 40 yard dash. Adam Grant (Arizona) OSR: 40/49. A-34”,
H-10 5/8”. Chris Hairston (Clemson) OSR: 10/49. A-35 ¼”. 33/BP, 4.70/
SS. Kyle Hix (Texas) OSR: 21/49. A-34 ¼”, H-10 5/8”. Kevin Hughes (SE
Louisiana) OSR: 43/49. A-34 3/8”. 1.79/10. Ben Ijalana (Villanova) OSR:DNP.
A-36”, H-10 ½”. Did not do bench press or work out due to sports
hernia surgery on 12/28/10. Daniel Kilgore (Appalachian State) OSR: 26/
49. H-10”. 1.75/10, 4.68/SS. Jarriel King (South Carolina) OSR: 3/49. A-
36 3/8”, H-10 ¾”. 1.77/10, 30/VJ. Rich Lapham (Boston College) OSR:
DNP. A-34 ¾”, H-10 1/8”. Medical exclusion – did not do bench press or
work out due to left knee surgery 12/9/10. DeMarcus Love (Arkansas) OSR:
30/49. A-35 ¼”. 27/BP. Derek Newton (Arkansas State) OSR: 23/49. A-33
1/8”. 1.72/10. Mike Person (Montana State) OSR: 19/49. 1.74/10, 4.50/
SS. Jason Pinkston (Pittsburgh) OSR: 37/49. A-34”, H-10 ¼”. Will Rackley
(Lehigh) OSR: DNP. Did not run due to hip flexor. A-33 ¼”, H-10 3/8”. 29/
BP. Jah Reid (Central Florida) OSR: 8/49. A-34 3/8”, H-10 ¼”. 28/BP,
4.65/SS. Derek Sherrod (Mississippi State) OSR: 13/49. A-35 3/8”, H-11”.
4.63/SS. Tyron Smith (Southern Cal) Junior. OSR: DNP. 6050, 307. A-36 3/
8”, H-11”. BP/29. Medical exclusion – did not work out due to right meniscus
tear – surgery on 12/17/10. Willie Smith (East Carolina) OSR: 31/49. A-
34 ½”, H-11 ¼”. 30.5/VJ. Nate Solder (Colorado) OSR: 1/49. A-35 ½”.
1.72/10, 32/VJ, 4.34/SS. Danny Watkins (Baylor) OSR: 33/49. A-34 ¼”,
H-10 1/8”. 29/BP, 4.62/SS. Lee Ziemba (Auburn) OSR: 41/49. A-34”. 4.65/SS.

Rodney Hudson,Danny Watkins & other Offensive Line News & Notes

Rodney Hudson and Danny Watkins plus other Offensive Line Notes

OL: James Brewer (Indiana) – 6062, 323. Long arms 35 3/8”, big hands
10 3/8”. A right tackle only who has struggled with double move pass rushers.
Got high during pass rush drills and was put on skates. Not a natural knee
bender, but works at it. Size helps him mirror and wall off defender in pass
pro. Gabe Carimi (Wisconsin) – 6071, 315. Long arms 35 ¼”, big hands 10
3/8”. Did not play in the game but had a good week of practice. A good
technician from his hand placement to his power base. Will drop his head at
times and get off balance blocking a speed rusher. Physical on down blocks.
Locks on in the run game and can create movement. Pushes edge rusher up
the field past the quarterback. Anthony Castonzo (Boston College) – 6071,
305. Long arms 35 ¼”, huge hands 10 ¾”. Got work at right tackle and left
guard as well as left tackle. Struggled in one on one drills at times with
anchor
strength, especially when he lost his knee bend and played high. Generally
plays with a good base and foot quickness. Good use of hands to punch, lock
on, and steer defender. Physical in his play. Brandon Fusco (Slippery Rock)
– 6041, 302. Long arms 33 ¾”. Needs more functional strength to handle the
inside power players. Phil Taylor, Cedric Thornton, and Chris Neild gave
him fits on bull rushes. Good effort player who has tools to develop. Kevin
Kowalski (Toledo) – 6031, 300. Arms shorter than ideal, 31 ½”. Scrappy,
try hard, tough guy who works to finish the play. Played better at center, his
natural position. Struggled at guard with angles and second level blocks. A
competitor who battled and played with leverage. John Moffitt (Wisconsin)–
6040, 314. Arms 33”. Center/guard combination player. Plays with strong
hands and a good punch to the breast plate. Good base and mirror in pass
protection. Keeps his feet in space on screen pass blocks. Locks on in the run
game and plays hard. He’s at his best when he keeps his knees bent in both the
pass and run games. Jason Pinkerton (Pittsburgh) – 6033, 313. Long arms
34 ½”, hands 10 ¼”. Plays tackle but may kick inside to guard. Struggled to
anchor and hold his ground against the bull rush when he loses his knee bend
and plays high. Lacks aggressiveness in the run game. Best in pass pro to
mirror and slide his feet if he bends. Stephen Schilling (Michigan) – 6042,
302. Physical inside player who uses his hands effectively. Worked at both
right and left guard. A good effort player who plays with a shoulder width
base. Good angles to second level and on down blocks. Can handle power.
Stays low and on his feet when pulling. Nate Solder (Colorado) – 6082, 314.
Long arms 34 ½”. Solidified his position as the top left tackle in the 2011
Draft. An angular long torso tackle who can bend. Good flexibility. A former
tight end who can block in space. Impressive week using his hands to control
a pass rushing defensive end. Has the athletic ability to redirect and handle a
two move player. Clint Boling (Georgia) – 6047, 310. Arm length 33 ¼”.
A battler with average athletic ability. Question strength in the run game.
Physical on down blocks. Will run the defensive ends up the field at tackle.
Played right guard in practice and game. Lacks explosiveness off the ball.
James Carpenter (Alabama) – 6046, 313. Arm length 34”, hands 10 1/8”.
Good measurables. Was more impressive in practice than he was at Alabama.
Improved daily. Hustled downfield after initial block. Good angles to wall off
on the second level. His finish was still inconsistent. Screen off type pass
blocker. Appears top heavy at times. Marcus Gilbert (Florida State) –
6064, 329. Arms 34”. Struggled with edge blocking consistency during the
week of practice. Arizona’s Brooks Reed wore him out in Monday’s shorts’
practice. Projected by some teams to move inside to guard. Did not play in
the game due to a foot injury. Rodney Hudson (Florida State) 6022, 291.
Good week of practice and a solid game. Athletic feet, redirect, and balance in
pass protection. Played both right and left guard during the week. Good
football player who plays with functional strength and leverage. Sudden
punch and quick hands to control his target. Athletic body control and
balance recovery. The only thing he lacks is a powerful gluteus maximus.
Jake Kirkpatrick (TCU) – 6022, 301. Hands 10”. An intense, wall off
blocker who gets high and up on his toes at times. Stays on his feet.
Rarely on
the ground. Good angles to the second level cutoffs. DeMarcus Love
(Arkansas) – 6045, 318. Extra long arms 35”. Was a disappointment during
the week. Played out of control.
Feet were lazy in pass protection. Must play inside at guard. Can’t handle
edge speed. Question awareness. Good initially in the run game, but doesn’t
finish. Kristofer O’Dowd (Southern Cal) – 6042, 303. Played high and stiff
most of the week. Was out-leveraged in pass rush drills and in the game. Good
initially, then gets high and sustains a screen off type block. Stays on his feet
when pulling to the perimeter. Derek Sherrod (Mississippi State) – 6055,
312. Long arms 35 ½”, huge hands 11”. A good athlete who locks out in pass
protection and controls the pass rusher. Good agility and body control. Quick
feet to slide, shuffle, and mirror. Plays with good knee bend and flexibility.
Not a waist bender. Explosive with good body control and balance. Solid
week. Danny Watkins (Baylor) – 6034, 312. Long arms 33 ¾” and big
hands 10 1/8”. Physical in his play. Works to finish. Goes to the whistle.
Played left tackle in college but got most of his work during the week at
guard. Plays square. Can sit down, anchor, and lock out a bull rush. Gets push
on double teams. A power player with good feet and follow through in the run
game. Lee Ziemba (Auburn) – 6060, 317. Arms 33 ½”. Angular tackle who
plays high. Needs more strength in his lower body. Had problems with inside
quickness and edge double move ends. Marginal recovery quickness.

NFL 2011 Draft, Offensive Tackle, Anthony Castonzo, Boston College

Four-year starter. Has started 41 straight games heading into his senior year. First true freshman to start for Boston College in 10 years. Long arms (34 1/8”) and big hands (10 ¼”). Typical BC offensive tackle – tall, tough, and physical in his play. A mauler who is always looking to hit somebody. Plays left tackle, but is more of a right tackle type. Rangy but not smooth. Physically and mentally tough. A quick learner which is a definite requirement to start early in his NFL career. Has the ability to quick set and redirect with natural body control in his pass pro. He has the agility and balance to block good defensive ends. He wore out #94 Armond Armstead (USC’s end) in the Emerald Bowl. Has the ability to mirror, wall off, change direction, and recover. Does a good job downfield to keep his feet and stay up on his block. Demonstrates the quickness to get position in the run game and keep it. Sticks to his block.

2011 NFL Draft, Linebacker, Mark Herzlich,Boston College,

Will be a three year starter. Prior to the 2009 season, Ourlads rated Herzlich a first round talent and was the defending ACC Defensive Player of the Year. He has made 247 career tackles. During the spring of 2009 he was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, which he overcame. Productive over his career. In 2008 he had 110 tackles, 6 interceptions, 8 passes broken up, 2 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, and 13 tackles for loss. Our notes based on his 2008 tape read: solid measurables, good athletic ability with pass rush quickness and balance. Good football intelligence. Not soft at the point of attack. Burning desire to win. Makes big plays. Gets off blockers with quick strong hands. Eager and intense. Wrap tackler who will knock the ball carrier backwards. Has the chase speed to catch from behind. Gets clean separation. Can string out blocker laterally. Good speed and range. Hustles all out on every play. Aggressive and hits with authority. Received several honors in 2009 for his courage and outreach in his battle with cancer, including the Disney Spirit Award and the ACC Commissioner’s Cup.

2010 NFL Draft Offensive Centers

1. Pouncey, Maurkice* Florida 6040 320 5.25

2. Olson, Eric Notre Dame 6035 300 5.25

3. Tennant, Matt Boston College 6044 285 5.00

4. Walton, Justin Baylor 6024 300 5.20

5. Larsen, Ted N. Carolina St. 6030 300 5.25

6. Allen, Sean East Carolina 6030 306 5.25

Maurkice Pouncey, junior entry, moved to the head of the class because
of his mobility. Good use of good base while finishing his blocks. Should be the first center off the
board. Eric Olson played in a pro style offense. Good use of hands.
Stays on his feet and has the ability to pull and seal the edge. Value is in his
versatility to play any of the three inside positions and be an emergency
tackle. Matt Tennant is competitive and tough. More effective as a pass
protector at this point with his ability to mirror and position pass rusher.
Needs more lower body strength. Justin Walton plays with a good knee
bend and base. Mobile and quick enough to punch and redirect. Effective
blocker downfield. Ted Larsen plays with a good base in a zone blocking
spread offensive scheme. Plays on his feet with good balance. Competitive
and effective in his pulls. Sean Allen has a thick lower body. Aggressive
and persistent to run his feet, driving defenders out of the hole. Keeps a
good base in pass protection. BELOW AVERAGE

Others with draftable grades: Kenny Alfred (Washington State), Jeff
Byers (Southern Cal), Jim Cordle (Ohio State), John Estes (Hawaii),
Chris Hall (Texas), Jake Hickman (Nebraska), Kevin Matthews (Texas
A&M), Kyle Mutcher (Weber State)

Underclassmen: Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)

Average number of offensive centers drafted per year: 7

Matt Tennant Boston College Center 2010 NFL Draft

Matt Tennant leads the list of top center prospects heading into the 2010 Draft according to Ourlads Scouting Services LLC. What Ourlads has to say:

Three-year starter in a zone blocking scheme. Has done it all. Snapped in the spread, shotgun, and conventional formations. A physical player that is mobile and stays on his feet. Works his feet on contact. Sudden first step quickness to gain position and control of the defender. Effective on pulls coming out easy on his initial move with quickness and snap. Accelerates quickly and has the ability to adjust on the move and in space. Plays with good awareness to pick up a blitz and help guards in pass protection. Keeps his feet and stays up on block on the second level linebackers. Keeps his feet in traffic. Good agility and balance. Needs to gain weight and get more overall body strength to handle nose tackles.

Mark Herzlich Boston College Outside linebacker

The 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference's defensive player of the year Mark Herzlich announced this week that he is cancer free. The physical outside linebacker was Ourlads Scouting Services LLC top 3-4 rush linebacker heading into the fall. Herzlich was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma a malignant tumor most often found in bone or soft tissue. Early detection reportedly contributed to the success of treatment. The productive defender had a sensational junior year with 110 tackles, 6 interceptions, 8 passes broken up, 2 caused fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries. He announced that he will play next year at Boston College and enter the 2011 draft.