OTS

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