Combine Weigh-Ins OT Version
Here is the Offensive Tackles weigh-ins from the Combine, will post the rest of the positions when they weigh in
OT
Bruce Campbell
Official Height: 6'6 3/8"
Official Weight: 314 lbs.
Arm length: 36.25 inches
Draft Projection: Top 15
Campbell had the best height/weight/length combination of the morning. Thirty-three inch arms are the bare minimum for an NFL OT, and Campbell blew that out of the water.
Combine that with his excellent height and clean weight, and he has the prototype LT body.
Height: 6'5" exactly
Weight: 323 lbs.
Arm length: 34 inches
Draft Projection: Top 15
A solid showing from Anthony Davis. He has all the skill in the world to be a dominant OT in the NFL, but there are major concerns about his competitive fire and commitment to football.
He has also battled weight issues at times. He'll need to keep his weight right around the 320 mark to retain his remarkably quick feet, which give him high first round value.
Russel Okung
Height: 6'5 1/4"
Weight: 307 lbs.
Arm Length: 36 inches
Draft Projection: Top 5
The vast majority of scouts have Okung ranked as the top offensive lineman in this year's draft.
He has outstanding athleticism for a man of his size, and is truly a technician in his pass sets. Scouts found out this morning that he has exceptionally long arms, a tool that he uses to advantage in pass protection better than almost anyone.
Only knock on him is his perceived lack of aggressiveness in run blocking. Doesn't display a nasty streak in that area, which is paramount in being truly successful...
Jared Veldheer
Height: 6'8 1/8"
Weight: 312 lbs.
Arm Length: 33 inches
Draft Projection: Late Second-Early Third...but trending up
Veldheer comes from tiny Division-II Hillsdale College, in Hillsdale, Michigan. As you can see from his measurables, he is an absolute mammoth.
Scouts were a bit disappointed this morning with his relatively short arms. For a man that tall, scouts were hoping for 36"-37" arms.
Despite that, rumors are flying that Veldheer may run a sub-5.0 40-yard dash. If he does that, expect his draft stock to continue to climb.
Trent Williams
Height: 6'4 5/8"
Weight: 315 lbs.
Arm Length: 34.25 inches
Draft Projection: Mid-First Round
The buzz about Williams heading into the combine was that his weight/measurables would be significantly less than the 6'5", 330 lbs. he was listed at while playing for Oklahoma.
Unfortunately for Williams, those rumors became reality this morning. NFL left tackles these days are usually taller than 6'5", so Williams may find himself on the right side.
After a disappointing morning, a strong workout is now a must for Williams to stay in the mid-first round range.
Charles Brown
Height: 6'5 3/8"
Weight: 303 lbs.
Arm Length: 34.25 inches
Draft Projection: Late First/Early Second
Brown arrived at USC as a gangly tight end, and left as a menacing left tackle. He gained a lot of notoriety for protecting Mark Sanchez's blindside last year.
Like many former tight ends, he is a bit thin and could stand to put on more weight. Scouts are tweeting that he helped himself a lot this morning by weighing over 300 lbs., so his draft stock may be on the rise.
His athleticism will be on display during the workouts. Must shed the "finesse" label...
Bryan Bulaga
Height: 6'5 3/8"
Weight: 315 lbs.
Arm Length: 33.25 inches
Draft Projection: Top 15
Heading into the combine, Bulaga's detractors cited two main concerns: His short arms, and his thyroid condition that kept him out of a few games this year.
He didn't help himself much this morning during the weigh-in, as his arms came in at just over 33". While that isn't a deal breaker for playing OT in the NFL, it doesn't help his stock.
He still has loads of talent and toughness and will be a high pick come April. My best guess is he'll have a solid career in the NFL, though on the right side of the line.
Tony Washington
Height: 6'6 1/8"
Weight: 311 lbs.
Arm Length: 35.5 inches
Draft Projection: Third-Fifth round
Washington is another small school prospect who dominated at the Division II level. Scouts were very impressed by his measurables this morning, and he may have cemented himself into the third round.
As with any small school prospect, questions about his ability to perform against elite competition will persist, but he started the weekend off very well.
Here is the OTs, I could make new fanposts for the rest of the positions or just add on to here, just post whatever you think I should do in the comments
Jason Fox
- Height: 6'7"
- Weight: 303 lbs.
- Arm Length: 34 1/2 in.
- Hand Size: 9 1/2 in.
- College: Miami
- Conference: ACC
While Fox has been a starter for four years at both right and left tackle his foot agility and lateral range may be on the marginal side for a left tackle in the NFL. He is a tough athlete that has proven his willingness to play with pain. He still needs improvement in his temperament on the field. He does not always finish blocks off or look to punish opponents as often as he could. Fox’s status may drop some in the draft as he will need rehab on an injured knee that he was playing with during his senior season. He is not a natural knee bender and will play with his pads too high at times.
Kyle Calloway
- Height: 6'6"
- Weight: 323 lbs.
- Arm Length: 33 1/4 in.
- Hand Size: 10 1/8 in.
- College: Iowa
- Conference: Big 10
Calloway is another in a long line of Iowa linemen that should have a long career in the NFL. He is not the elite athlete that Gallery or Steinbach were but he has enough initial quickness to get out to pick up the edge rusher. He has excellent hand use and will consistently work to finish his blocks off and has a bit of a nasty temperament on the field. Enough of a knee bender to stay under his pads and will bring his feet with him to sustain and redirect blocks with movement. While he has played tackle on both sides as well as some at guard his best position is probably going to be on the right side in the NFL.
Selvish Capers
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 308 lbs.
- Arm Length: 34 in.
- Hand Size: 10 in.
- College: West Virginia
- Conference: Big East
Capers is a converted tight end that made the move prior to his sophomore year and has shown steady improvement each year. While he has the speed and initial quickness to play on the left side, he is probably best suited to play right tackle. He is an adequate knee bender in pass protection and will let his pad level get a bit high but does play with a good base and often manages to recover in time to ride opponents by the pocket when pass blocking. Would like to see him finish blocks off more consistently but at least he doesn’t back down from a challenge. Still needs some work on his blocking angles as well as how quickly he picks up blocks on his own but when he knows what he needs to do he can look decisive.
Vlad Ducasse
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 332 lbs.
- Arm Length: 34 3/4 in.
- Hand Size: 9 5/8 in.
- College: Massachusetts
- Conference: Colonial
Ducasse is a three-year starter at tackle that translates inside to guard for the next level. He came to the U.S. from Haiti in 2002 and that was his first exposure to playing the game of football. He is very athletic for his size with foot quickness, agility and body control but due to his limited experience he often takes poor angles and is not always very quick to recognize stunts and twists by the defensive front. When he has no doubt as to what he is supposed to do, Ducasse looks dominating and powerful. While he is not apt to be an instant impact player, Ducasse has a chance to become a quality starter due to his size, power and athleticism.
Roger Saffold
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 316 lbs.
- Arm Length: 33 5/8 in.
- Hand Size: 9 3/8 in.
- College: Indiana
- Conference: Big 10
Saffold is a good collegiate lineman who started at left tackle for three consecutive years at Indiana. He lacks the massive stature that teams are looking for in a left tackle and may be lacking a step in quickness to play on the left side but should be able to find a home on the right side or even inside at guard. He has above-average initial quickness and does a good job of getting a fit with his hands to control and steer opponents on by the hole or pocket. He understands blocking angles and does a good job of recognizing stunts and twists up front and keeps his head on a swivel when in pass pro. While he doesn't really jump off the screen at you, the end result is that he consistently gets the job done and often makes it look pretty easy.
Ed Wang
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 314 lbs.
- Arm Length: 33 3/4 in.
- Hand Size: 10 1/4 in.
- College: Virginia Tech
- Conference: ACC
Wang is a second generation Chinese-American whose parents were Olympians for the Chinese Olympic team in the ‘70s. He is a starting left tackle for a major college program and is still learning the finer points of playing on the offensive line after moving from the tight end position in 2006. He has good initial quickness as well as downfield speed but is not a natural knee bender and tends to let his pad level get too high. He can be inconsistent in his blocking angles and does not finish his blocks off as well as you’d like.
Adam Ulatoski
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 300 lbs.
- Arm Length: 33 1/4 in.
- Hand Size: 9 5/8 in.
- College: Texas
- Conference: Big 12
Ulatoski has excellent length and long arms but is lacking some in bulk and needs to develop more strength and power. He is not a natural knee bender and will let his weight get too far forward at times as he lunges after blocks. Once he gets his hands on opponents he can control and steer them on by the pocket but he does not have real quick hands and can struggle to re-fit when opponents shed his block. He is a hard worker and will show effort to finish blocks off but is not a real nasty blocker on a consistent basis. He has adequate lateral range in pass protection but will struggle to recover and right himself when pass rushers comes back inside on him.
Sam Young
- Height: 6'8"
- Weight: 316 lbs.
- Arm Length: 34 1/2 in.
- Hand Size: 10 1/8 in.
- College: Notre Dame
- Conference: IA Independents
Young was a blue chip prospect, out of Florida, that became an instant starter his freshman year and has been a mainstay on the offensive line for the Irish. He is a massive blocker with long arms that can simply engulf opponents once he gets his hands on them. He lacks top initial quickness and can be beaten off the edge by explosive edge rushers. While he has started at both left tackle and on the right side he is best suited to be a right tackle in the NFL.
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Tony Washington certainly seems to have all the measurables to play OT.
It will be interesting to see what scouts say once he does a pro day performance.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
I like his potential
as a junior he won best lineman in his whole division. also a local boy he might be able to work out at Dallas day
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 25, 2010 3:53 PM CST up reply actions
I also like Campbell's measurables
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 25, 2010 3:54 PM CST up reply actions
Definitely
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Feb 25, 2010 4:05 PM CST up reply actions
His arms are crazy long
It is going to be hard to get around that guy
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yup
for the first time in a while I hope that Kiper is a genius and we get him
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 25, 2010 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
Tony Washington
As an Abilene Christian University grad and sports editor for the paper, I was able to see Tony play in person. He’s a bit thin but looks like he can add 10-20 lbs once he’s in a professional weight training system. Good athlete. Would have played Division I football if not for some off the field issues and grades. In talking to Tony you figure out he’s a gentle giant who plays football with a nasty streak. Had a bad (or good depending on how you look at it) habit of finishing his blocks with complete disregard for the whistle. Opposing defenders needed several ice packs after playing Tony. He’ll need a year or two to develop into a pro tackle, but some team is going to find themselves a gem when they draft him.
I said the same thing last year about Johnny Knox, another guy I got to see in person. I was really hoping the Cowboys would draft him, but oh well. Keep an eye on Tony, he’ll be a starter within three years.
Interesting insight
He certainly helped himself in the All Star game and at the combine. I hadn’t seen him ranked higher than 6th or 7th rd before, but now he’s being discussed as at least a mid rd pick. Like someone else suggested, he should get a definite invite to the Dallas Days workout.
to make the jump to the next level, Odrick said today he needs to work on one area. "Just being more violent overall,'' Odrick said. "Play the game and play it right, violently.''
by APerfectStar on Mar 4, 2010 12:12 AM CST up reply actions
No to Fox
We do not need finesse OL. Fox has maxed out. I am curious about Washington because this is the 1rst I have heard of him.
What makes you think he has maxed out?
He has not played a down in the NFL. At Miami he gave up almost no sacks, 4 year starter, 6’7’ 213 lbs. Maxed out makes no sense. I guess some so called draft expert wrote that and now to people that read it they think it’s gospel.
NO it is from watching him play
I seriously doubt he is going to get better feet. I also doubt very seriously he is going to develop a mean streak in the NFL. He is a finesse player that survives on technique not ability.
Fox = Winston Justice
"Emotion is highly overrated in football. My wife Corky is emotional as hell but can't play football worth a damn."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
yeah Fox is real underrated
he is a real good player from what I have seen of him
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Thanks for posting this Nic
Could you add Jason Fox and Kyle Calloway to the list.
I’d suggest a fanpost for each position, maybe you could combine prospects in similar positions, like all the O-line prospects in a post, all the D-line in a post, the secondary in a post, etc.
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Gotta find em.
I’ve been looking for those 2 but haven’t found em yet, should have them a lil later tonight.
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 25, 2010 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
Got them and the remaining OTs that I could find
Will have Guards/Centers up later tonight
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 25, 2010 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
Well remaining OTs that I remembered were OTs
they are all labeled as OL on the NFL page
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 25, 2010 6:37 PM CST up reply actions
Cool beans
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by APerfectStar on Feb 25, 2010 8:11 PM CST up reply actions
jerry shuld start to think in the USC kid
why nobody talks about him in dallas? now he’s over 300, and we should consider less massive guys whom could be good against the pass rush
I like him
a converted TE w/ great feet that needs to gain some strength, sounds like Free who has turned out solid… My favorite is Campbell tho, great measurables, with Brown coming in second… (these of course being players we may have a shot at.) I also like Washington’s potential
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 25, 2010 8:52 PM CST up reply actions
Tony Washington
I’m curious to see if he makes it for Dallas Days. I would hope he is one of the first to be invited.
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by TexasGarcia37 on Feb 25, 2010 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
I have a problem with USC kids in general
For the most part they really seem to lack work ethic. Name 1 good NFL OL that has come out of Pete Carroll’s USC. Heck I can only really think of 2 really good pro’s from Carrol. Troy P and Carson Palmer. It is to early to say Matthews and Cushing are good, but the do show that so far. Still for all of the 1rst and 2nd round draft picks, there is not a lot of solid pros.
I will give you Smith
But for a #3 pick Bush is a bust. He is a change of pace 3rd down back. For where he was selected that is not good enough. Still if I give you both of them how many good players does that make; 4? When you consider USC has had like 30 kids drafted int he 1rst 3 rounds under Carrol. USC is the exact opposite of Miami.
Saints feel differently
They’re willing to pay Bush 8 mil next year so obviously they feel he’s a vital part of their offense.
In Romo we Trust
As of right now it appears that Dallas is "willing" to pay RW $12 for next year
That does not mean he was worth the first, third and sixth. The fact that N.O. is willing to pay Bush $8 million next season does not mean he is not a collosal bust considering where he was drafted and how he was precieved prior to the draft.
Living in So Cal and seeing the USC media machine in action I too am warry of drafting USC players. They tend to be rated to high and therefor not worth the pick it takes to get them.
Not fair and irrellivant. His draft selection has nothing to do with work ethic.
I actually like several of the LBs from USC. Sanchez seem to be the real deal though early.
KICK ASS every day!!!
Sanchez is all hype
The Jets won games old school. They ran the ball and played great defense. Sanchez was pretty much a non-factor.
He made the plays that were asked of him.
They didnt ask much but what was expected of a rookie QB he passed with flying colors. The last part of my statement was “though early” which is my way of saying he still has much to prove.
KICK ASS every day!!!
I would love to draft Roger Saffold
I can see him being a pro bowl guard or a very good right tackle.
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I think it would be a great pick if he could fall to us in the third
although it looks like he will probably be an early third round pick.
If I had a nickel for every Super Bowl the Eagles have won, I would have zero nickels.
by Cowboyfan729 on Feb 26, 2010 1:46 AM CST up reply actions
Hmm Amazing another person thinks Ducasse is not a OT
Guess it is really just not me hunh quincyyyy.
Ducasse is easily the 6th best tackle in the draft
He could play inside but when learns the game, he’ll be a great LT someday. quincccyyy is right about this kid.
In Romo we Trust
I completely disagree.
Slow feet do not change. He may improve his strength and become a decent RT, but slow feet do not equate to a LT.
Yes he does.
After watching him for 3 days he has slow feet and bad footwork. One of those is correctable.
You clearly don't know what you are talking about
All of the big name draftniks says his feet is one of his best attributes. And if the Senior bowl game is any indication then they are right.
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whats up with that? I thought we were good..lol
Like ya Quincy, but your boy is a Guard at the next level, not a Tackle. He is a 2nd round pick all the way. He is raw and needs some work…..I woud have no problem getting this player mid 2nd round, but #27 is out of the question….Just from what I’m hearing from the fellows on NFL Network and ESPN is sounds like he is a 2nd rounder all the way….I have him around #51…
Ducasse was very inconsistent and appeared to take time to absorb what the coaches were telling him and then putting it into action. He struggled to deliver a strong punch as a run blocker and did not play with a wide base or sink his hips well. In addition, his footwork is too raw for him to hold up on the edge and we see him as a better fit at guard. Ducasse had a chance to prove himself at tackle and get into the first-round discussion, but he has so far to go that he clearly does not rank among th elite offensive line prospects and is now in the third-round range.
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yeah the first couple of days at the senior bowl he didn't do well
I won’t deny that, but he had a great game. And followed it up with a good combine:
In addition to tests like the forty and vertical prospects also do plenty of positional drills in Indy, which don’t get as much attention but are also very important. Some of the offensive linemen who drew positive reviews for their performances in that area were Oklahoma State OT Russell Okung, Iowa OT Bryan Bulaga, Oklahoma OT Trent Williams, Idaho OG Mike Iupati, Maryland OT Bruce Campbell, Hillsdale OT Jared Veldheer, Ole Miss OG John Jerry and Massachusetts OT Vladimir Ducasse.
http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/ScoutingCombine/Buzz.php
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disagree.....he is a guard all the way...too slow to be a LT....
"Austin made the play, Austin saved the day" Brad Sham
Free is our LT
Ducasse would be our RT
by AustonianAggie on Mar 2, 2010 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
He is a guard and so is Lupati...
Lupati could be a RT..his footwork is too slow to be a LT…I know he had problems at the senior bowl with that and being offsides..
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My first fanpost that has been rec'd up
to the rec’d fanposts, hope its not the last =\
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 25, 2010 11:03 PM CST reply actions
Thanks for the Info.
Do not understand your descriptions though, you rip on Valdeheer and Bulaga for having 33" arms, but then give Ulatoski props for having long arms with 33" arms. Might want to do a little more proof reading. On that note I still think Valdeheer will be an awesome LT.
Ditto - Great Read
to my sadness Campbell seems to be moving up and out of our reach.
by TCB Orange Dino on Feb 26, 2010 8:59 AM CST reply actions
Can always move up if we want to...
People often forget that there are teams that are looking to move out of the big money picks (like us, usually) and that you can have those spots for less than the previous point values on the JJ point chart.
"Emotion is highly overrated in football. My wife Corky is emotional as hell but can't play football worth a damn."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
He has big-time injury history
I think that will keep him behind Bulaga, Okung and Williams.
If so, I think he’ll be there at #15-18.
"Emotion is highly overrated in football. My wife Corky is emotional as hell but can't play football worth a damn."
- John McKay, the first coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Williams is a RT
I doubt he will be in the top 15. Bulaga has short arms and a injury history that is much worse than Campbells. Bulaga has a thyroid condition that forced him to miss 2 or 3 games this year. Campbell is probably the most physically gifted OL in the draft. Okung is much more polished, but Campbell is a freak.
No way Williams goes before Campbell
When you look up LT in a dictionary, there’s a picture of Bruce Campbell.
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by APerfectStar on Feb 27, 2010 12:34 AM CST up reply actions
Washington and Campball look like a great picks
in the first i really like Pouency from Florida but Campbell seems like a nice option. Part of me hopes he wont be there. He is rising because of his combine measurable and has very little game production to back it up. In the first I would like to see something solid, then again he is most likely the last of the blue chip prospects. Washington will most likely require a trade up in the third but I would be ecstatic if the draft went Pouency, best available S or WR, then Washington.
I would say Wash is a 4th rounder
If we got Pouncey, moved up a few for Burnett, got Jacoby Ford w/ our 3rd then got Washington in the 4th it would be a good draft… most likely would have to give up our 6th and 7th to move up for Burnett tho but still 4 players that could help us
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 26, 2010 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
Campbell did 34 reps
best for an OT was Okung w/ 38, Tony Washington did 33. Vlad, Ed Wang and Sam Young all did 29. Those were the top performers for OT
by nicholas.rodriguez on Feb 26, 2010 9:29 PM CST reply actions
I have a feeling Okung is going to the Redskins
38 reps with 36" arms and the best feet of any prospect.
I hope I’m wrong.
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by APerfectStar on Feb 27, 2010 12:38 AM CST up reply actions

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