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Guards: top senior prospects.(Draft Watch)(professional football)
1. Elton Brown, 6-5, 338, Virginia. A unique and huge, broad-shouldered blocker. Is outstanding at pulling. Can slide in pass protection. Plays with strength. Has the versatility and athleticism to be considered at center and right tackle. Isn't always consistent. Needs technique work.
2. Claude Terrell, 6-2, 341, New Mexico. Physical, explosive run blocker. Shows mobility to pull and get to the second level. Has good lateral movement. Is effective. Some might consider him short. Also has experience at tackle.
3. David Baas, 6-4, 311, Michigan. Typical Michigan offensive lineman: a hardnosed, blue-collar, tough guy. Lacks ideal athleticism but makes up for it with effort and intensity. Can maul defenders. Also has experience at center.
4. Chris Kemoeatu, 6-4, 341, Utah. Very physical, tough run blocker. Comes off the snap hard and gets defenders moving backward. Is limited as an athlete and is not a great pass blocker. Overextends at times.
5. Ikechuku Ndukwe, 6-4, 320, Northwestern. Has a good feel for the game. Can bend his knees, play with a low center of gravity and get leverage. Stays on his feet. Has an NFL body. Has elevated his stock this year.
6. Doug Nienhuis, ...
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- Newspaper article from: Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, FL) April 24, 2004 700+ words
...it to be. Rogers is solid both as a run blocker and as a pass blocker. THE PICKS Rd...Buzz: Hard-nosed guy who is good run blocker. WHAT TO EXPECT SUNDAY: They have...Andrews6-4 / 373Arkansas The Buzz: Great run-blocker but must keep weight under control...
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- Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) LENN ROBBINS, Staff Writer October 25, 1996 700+ words
...Prescott has emerged as Syracuse's best run-blocker. He has always had the raw physical...Prescott has developed into an outstanding run-blocker," said Syracuse coach Paul Pasqualoni...s certainly above average. But as a run-blocker he's been able to combine the mental...
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- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Mannix, Kevin April 14, 2000 700+ words
...he hasn't always been a dominating run blocker and he's had recurring knee problems...seasons, improving dramatically as a run blocker in his final year. Oklahoma's Stockar...intelligent and competitive and is a solid run blocker. Hawaii's Adrian Klemm may be the...
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- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post Tom Friend September 3, 1988 700+ words
...for linemen. In his day-pre-1987-Nelson was a premier run blocker for a right-handed team and a right-handed runner, Joe...s consensus among Giants coaches he's not as dominant a run blocker and that Mann may make a living out of the inside rush against...
- Sizing up the offensive linemen for NFL Draft.(The Dallas Morning News)
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service Gosselin, Rick April 18, 2003 700+ words
...on tight end G Montrae Holland Fla St 6-1{ 333 Powerful run blocker G Vince Manuwai Hawaii 6-2 304 60 pancake blocks in 2002...Elliss in 1994. Utah coaches graded Gross 93 percent as a run blocker in his final two years, 95 percent as a pass blocker and...
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- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Felger, Michael July 18, 2001 700+ words
...Jones, in particular, has the potential to be a punishing run blocker if he can adjust to the pro game. The Pats traded up to the...stronger in the upper body. Negatives: Not considered a strong run-blocker; struggled last year. Outlook: Starting left tackle job...
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- Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe Jim Greenidge, Globe Staff March 17, 1995 700+ words
...Wisconsin in 1985, said he doesn't consider himself better as a run-blocker or as a pass-blocker. "Ten years ago, coming out of college, I was a better run-blocker, because that's the type of game we had, but I've developed...
