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Offensive tackles: top senior prospects

Sporting News, The, Oct 25, 2004 by Dan Pompei

1. Alex Barron, 6-7, 323, Florida State. Big, athletic man with long arms and good knee-bend ability. Has the pass-protection skills and quick feet to play the left side. Needs to finish blocks better and improve his technique.

2. Michael Munoz, 6-6, 315, Tennessee. Smart, tough tackle who is the son of NFL Hall of Fame tackle Anthony Munoz. Has a strong upper body and is hard to push. Uses hands well. Plays a little high and is not a great run blocker.

3. Jammal Brown, 6-5, 300, Oklahoma. Athletic blocker with a nasty streak. Has long arms and quick feet. Is a decent pass protector but allows some pressure to double moves and inside moves. Has a history of injuries.

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4. Marcus Johnson, 6-6, 316, Mississippi. Hard-working, athletic blocker who moves pretty well. Shows toughness, but he could improve his strength. Could be a guard or right tackle.

5. Bob Petitti, 6-6, 340, Pittsburgh. Huge, strong prospect who uses his long arms to ride pass rushers wide. Shows good use of hands. Doesn't have exceptional quickness or ability to adjust.

6. Khalif Barnes, 6-5, 310, Washington. Athletic big man who has the feet to play left tackle. Has good size and can engulf defenders. Is a little top-heavy.

7. Ray Willis, 6-6, 320, Florida State, Big, tough player who has the feet to protect the passer. Takes good angles in the running game. Blocks until the whistle. Best suited for right tackle.

8. Nick Kaczur, 6-5, 306, Toledo. Strong, tough blocker who plays with a mean streak. An offensive line coach's dream because of his mentality. Is average athletically. Is a right tackle or guard only.

9. Jeremy Parquet, 6-7, 316, Southern Mississippi. Monster of a man with toughness, balance and strength. Mauls defenders, is strictly a right tackle or guard prospect. Is rough around the edges despite being a four-year starter.

10. Wesley Britt, 6-7, 315, Alabama. More of a mauler than an athlete but is able to slide. Uses his strength and toughness to get the job done. Uses hands well and plays smart.

11. David Stewart, 6-6, 317, Mississippi State. Right tackle prospect who blocks pretty well on runs and passes. Doesn't have great quickness but can pull.

12. Adam Snyder, 6-6, 320, Oregon. Does a pretty good job in pass protection. Could improve strength. Plays a little upright. Also could be considered at guard.

More draft analysis: warroom.sportingnews.com.

Offensive tackles: top senior prospects

Sporting News, The, Oct 25, 2004 by Dan Pompei

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