OT Draft Prospects

1) Joe Thomas, 6'7" 313 lbs, Wisconsin

A terrific athlete who is a tremendous player. For a guy Thomas's size, he has the speed to get downfield to the 2nd level to make blocks. An all around good blocker. Thomas can lock onto his man in pass coverage and blow them away in the run game. Good strength and in the new breed of atletic offensive lineman. Look for Thomas to go very early, quite possibly top 5.

NFL pro comparison: D'Brickashaw Ferguson

2) *Sam Baker, 6'5" 305 lbs, USC

Baker has a very good upside in the NFL. Looks alot bigger than he weighs. He has very good strength and descent mobility. Not a great run blocker. Can sit back and pass block all day. Might struggle a bit against speed rushers due to his lack of lateral quickness. Top talent who should go anywhere from picks 10-20.

NFL pro comparison: Orlando Pace

3) *Jake Long, 6'7" 330 lbs, Michigan

Quickly moving up the rankings is Jake Long. Excellent size and strength. Suprisingly athletic. Long is an all around good run and pass blocker. Good quickness and awareness. The potential is there to become even better. Definitely challenging Sam Baker for the #2 OT in the draft.

NFL pro comparison: Levi Jones

4) Levi Brown, 6'4" 328 lbs, Penn State

Brown is another player who has pretty good upside. Slide down the rankings a bit but should still go early to mid 1st day. Brown is an excellent run blocker who will drive his opponent back. Struggles a bit in pass protection because of his big size and lack of speed. Really knows how to finish his blocks. Weight issues could be a concern.

NFL pro comparison: Jammal Brown

5) Aaron Sears, 6'4" 330 lbs, Tennessee

Sears in a definite sleeper canidate at the moment. Though people know of him, he is definetly over looked as one of the better offensive lineman. Versitile, Sears can play tackle or guard. That could be his biggest knock though, since he isn't viewed to be at a stable position. His size and speed might not allow him to play at tackle, but he has the talent as to where he will make it in the NFL.

NFL pro comparison: Khalif Barnes

6) Joe Staley, 6'5" 302 lbs, Centeral Michigan

A small school guy with big time potential. Staley is quickly being reconized as one of the up and coming tackles in the draft. Most likely the fastest tackle in the draft, Staley might be better suited for a zone blocking offense. Especially since he is a converted TE. Still learning the position, I'd expect him to be a solid 2nd round pick come April.

NFL pro comparison: Adam Meadows

7) James Marten, 6'8" 315 lbs, Boston College

Another versitle player, Marten can play both tackle and guard. His size though projects him to be a tackle in the NFL. Displays very sound technique. Very long arms which helps him to keep blockers off his body. His height might be a concern because he plays big. Meaning that defenders can get underneath him and drive him back.

NFL pro comparison: Jordan Gross

8) Ryan Harris, 6'5" 288 lbs, Notre Dame

A bit undersized but has the frame needed to add some bulk. Harris is a solid tackle who comes from a good program. He is an average run and pass blocker but has the potential to get better. One concern is that if he adds bulk, it will slow him down more. Especially since he doesn't have great speed. Early 2nd day and a nice developmental player. Could be successful in the NFL with time.

NFL pro comparison: Wayne Gandy

9) Doug Free, 6'6" 315 lbs, Northern Illinois

Another top notch small school prospect is Doug Free. An under the radar player who is a great asset in the run game. Needs some work on pass protection though. A 4 year starter who is very durable. Should start to get some attention and raise his stock a bit. Could be a sleeper pick come April.

NFL pro comparison: Marvel Smith

10) *Barry Richardson, 6'7" 330 lbs, Clemson

Richardson is a dominating pass blocker. Pretty athletic guy who has the potential to be an elite tackle in the NFL. Not as polished but has the skills needed. If Richardson declares this year he will likely be a 2nd round pick, but if he stays in school another season he could be the top tackle in 2008.

NFL pro comparison: Jonathan Ogden

* Underclassmen eligible for 2007 NFL draft