OT

1) *Andre Smith 6'5 340 Alabama
The SEC has some outstanding Offensive Lineman this year, and Smith may be
the absolute best among them , regardless of position. For starters, he's a
beast of a man who simply doesn't get over powered. In a word, he's a
mauler. He gets into his defender, latches on, and away he goes. He can run
and pass block equally well. He'll face some of the nation's best DEs, so he'll
once again get to show off just how good he is. Needs to watch his weight...

2) Eugene Monroe OT 6'5 315 Virginia
Going into the 2008 draft, ex-Cavalier Branden Albert was graded out as the
nation's top OG prospect, and was considered a top 20 pick because of his
ability to play OT. He was taken by the Chiefs with the 15th pick overall. The
fact that Albert wasn't moved to LT speaks volumes towards how good
Monroe truly is. He shields off defenders well, and is a mauler in the run game.

3) Michael Oher OT 6'5 318 Mississippi
Many draft enthusiasts are surprised to see Oher here, as most were
expecting him to have declared back in April '08. Had he done so, he most
likely would have bucked one of the other OTs from being a 1st Rounder.
There's no way he would have crept out of Day 1. Oher has a nasty
demeanor, and all the tools to be a solid OT in the NFL. He does need to work
on being more consistent and giving his all on every play. Can struggle with
quick edge rushers...

4) Alex Boone OT 6'7 312 Ohio State
Boone was one of the highest rated High School O-Lineman prospects to
come out in 2005. He and Barton combined to one of the best OT tandems in
the nation last year. While Boone has all the tools and tons of talent, he did
make some mistakes last year, and didn't always look like a top prospect. To
be fair, he did face some very good DEs. He has this year to work out the
chinks and show that he's the best OT in the Big 10.

5) Phil Loadholt OT 6'8 348 Oklahoma
Oklahoma has some great RBs, which explains why they ran for almost 2,500
yards last season. However, their left side of the O-Line has a lot to do with
it as well. Loadholt teams with Robinson to form what may be the best
Tackle/Guard tandem in college. Loadholt may be the biggest prospect in the
draft at any position. While he's a great run blocker, he needs to be more
agile in the passing game. If he can nail that, he'll be golden. If not, he'll fall.

6) *Ciron Black OT 6'5 320 LSU
While just a Junior, Black has already established himself as one of the best
OTs in the SEC, if not the nation. He's entering his third year as a starter.
While he's had a few bumps along the way, he's also played against some
phenomenal talent. Each year, he continues to get better. Black might not
even hit the 6'5 mark on the measuring stick, which may incline folks to look
at him as an OG instead of an OT. If that ends up being the case, he can
make the transition.

7) Ryland Reed OT 6'7 315 Texas Tech
Reed very well may be the most underrated O-Lineman in the Big 12, if not
the nation. He only gave up 1 Sack last season, and it wasn't to Chris Long.
In fact, no OT looked better against Long than Reed last season. He's one of
the strongest guys on the team, and holds the school's max bench record
with a 565lb. lift. He's a tremendous athlete, and at one time had a career
brewing as a pitcher. Expect him to be dominant and more recognized this
year.

8) Andrew Gardner OT 6'6 298 Georgia Tech
Gardner is not the biggest OT prospect in the nation, but he's certainly one of
the most experienced. He's been the starter at the Left Tackle position since
his Freshman year. He's a very mature, disciplined player. While they have lost
Choice in the backfield, Georgia Tech should still be able to have an effective
ground game behind Gardner. While he may not get the press of the other
OTs out there, he's deserving of it.

9) Ramon Foster OT 6'5 325 Tennessee
Foster will certainly have his work cut out for him this year, as he has to
replace the very talented Arron Sears at LT. While Sears will be moving over
from his RG position, he has the ability to play OT. Last season, the Volunteer
O-Line was better than any in the nation at protecting their QB. They only
allowed a total of 4 Sacks. While that count is expected to go up, Foster has
the ability to help keep it respectable.

10) *Adam Ulatski OT 6'8 310 Texas
The Texas Longhorn program is yet another that has become notorious for
placing O-Lineman into the NFL. Ulatski is a tall LT who could afford to add
some weight. However, he already has the make-up to be successful as is.
The BIG 12 is not without some good DEs, so he will be tested. Depending on
how well he deals with the pressure, he could make a play to leave early.
While I think is unlikely that he'll do so, he's certainly a guy to keep an eye
on.

11) Jamon Meredith OT 6'5 301 South Carolina
Meredith started his career out at the Right Tackle spot, but was moved to
Left Tackle half way through the 2006 season. While Meredith has the
strength and intelligence to hold down that spot in the college ranks, he may
be too small to stay there. He'll most likely be looked upon to switch back to
the right side at the next level. While I like him as an OT, he would certainly
have the ability to slide over to OG as well.

12) *Sam Young OT 6'8 330 Notre Dame
The fact that Sam Young started on the Notre Dame Offensive Line as a
Freshman stands on it's own. As a Freshman, he did well enough to land on
many Freshman All-American teams. Since setting foot on campus, he's added
at least 20lbs. and has learned a lot along the way. There were times last
year however when he didn't play up to the advance billing. But, that should
be expected of a Sophomore. Look for him to be even better in his third
campaign.

13) *Eben Britton OT 6'6 310 Arizona
In 2006, Britton was named to many All-Freshman teams. Britton looked even
better in 2007, and was named to several All-Conference teams. He has 23
starts at RT, and continues to look like a great prospect. With one more solid
year under his belt, he should be in a position to declare early and get a
decent projection. Arizona is another team that likes to pass the ball, so he'll
continue to get all of experience in the pass protection arena.

14) Lydon Murtha OT 6'7 305 Nebraska
The Cornhuskers go into 2008 with many question marks. Thankfully, there is
one aspect of their game which shouldn't cause them too many
headaches...that's running the ball to their left. Murtha and Slauson should
open up some big holes for Lucky to run through. Murtha was a top prospect
coming out of High School who's developed nicely. Some down years haven't
helped any player on the squad to get noticed. He's too good to go unnoticed
in 2008.

15) Xavier Fulton OT 6'4 295 Illinois
Fulton lacks the ideal height and weight for the OT position. With that said,
he's a great run blocker and holds his own in pass protection as well. He has
good feet for his size and moved well. It's hard to believe that he was
converted from a D-Lineman position to a LT. Meaning, he's a lot more
polished than some prospects that've been playing the position for several
years. He has one more year to learn even more and refine his game to get
NFL ready.

16) Garrett Reynolds OT 6'7 310 North Carolina
Going into 2008 as a Senior, Reynolds has seen significant playing time against
some very good talent. He's seen action since his Freshman year, and got
worked into the rotation as a starter when he was just a Sophomore.
Reynolds has the opportunity to be one of the best OTs in the ACC. He has
good size for the position, and even come with some versatility as he's played
OG and even DT while in High School. Consistently grades out in the 80%+
range.

17) Eric Vandenheuvel OT 6'7 323 Wisconsin
The right side of the Wisconsin Offensive Line may be the best in the nation.
Kraig Urbik is a great RG, and Vandenheuvel is no slouch at RT. Hill can
certainly run the ball, but who couldn't behind these beasts. Last season,
Vandenheuvel was named to numerous 2nd and 3rd All-Conference teams.
After a strong showing in 2008, he could make the 1st team list. He has the
great size that the NFL personnel guys love.

18) Branndon Braxton OT 6'5 320 Oklahoma
When talking about the Sooners' O-Line, most of the conversation is centered
around the colossal Phil Loadholt. However, they have a more than solid OT in
Braxton as well. Braxton was a top recruit out of High School and saw action
in 11 games as a Freshman. His 2006 campaign was cut short when he
suffered a broken leg against Colorado. He rebounded nicely last year,
establishing himself as a good all-around blocker.

19) Scott Burley OT 6'5 330 Maryland
Burley is a massive guy looking to rebound from a tough 2007. He was
hampered by an ankle injury most of the season, but continued to play on it
to help his team. Now that he's 100% recovered, he should look much better.
He's expected to man the Left Tackle position for the Terrapins this coming
fall. He was a four-star recruit coming out of High School, so the potential is
there. He just has to plat to it.

20) Colin Brown OT 6'8 325 Missouri
Brown is a solid athlete who originally came to Missouri to play basketball. He
then had aspirations to switch over to the gridiron. He walked onto the
football team, and the rest is history. While last season was his first year as a
starter, he really came on to be a very good Right Tackle. In particular, he
looked very good as a pass blocker. Now that he has some experience under
his belt, expect Brown to be more polished, and a good pro option.

Other Considerations...
Calvin Wilson - Southern Mississippi, Chris Kemme - Akron, Augustus Parrish -
Kent State, Phil Trautwein - Florida, Jason Fox - Miami, Reggie Youngblood -
Miami, Jason Smith - Baylor, Fenuki Tupou - Oregon, Andrew Hartline - Central
Michigan, Sean Sester - Purdue, Chris Scott - Tennessee, Russell Okung -
Oklahoma State, Joe Thomas - Pittsburgh, Marlon Winn - Texas Tech, Will
Barker - Virginia