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Strengths:
Very good size and bulk...Excellent strength...Super tough and real physical...A finisher who plays with a nasty demeanor...Light on his feet with nice footwork...Can pull and get to the second level...Quick and agile with decent athleticism...Intelligent with a first-rate football IQ...Intense and competitive...Hard worker...Has a ton of experience.
Weaknesses:
Looks a little stiff...Isn't overly powerful...Can get pushed backwards in pass protection...Not a true road grader in the run game...Is not a natural knee bender...Average awareness...Has trouble with enormous nose tackles...Does not always use proper leverage...Upside is limited.
Notes:
Redshirted in 2004 then went on to become a four-year starter for the Cardinals...Owns the Louisville record for consecutive games in the starting lineup with 49...Was named All-Big East three times (2nd Team in 2006 and 1st Team in both 2007 and 2008)...Also earned Academic All-Big East accolades...Played tight end his junior year in high school...Could also project to offensive guard at the next level...A workmanlike player who certainly isn't flashy but possesses adequate physical tools as well as top-notch intangibles ... Underrated prospect.
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