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Strengths:
Terrific size and bulk with long arms...Is physical and aggressive...A great initial punch...Adequate strength...Gets an excellent push in the run game...Can hold his ground at the point of attack...Dominant once he locks on..May offer some versatility...Plays with a nasty demeanor.
Weaknesses:
Not a great athlete...Isn't very quick...Feet aren't nimble...Struggles in space...Has trouble protecting the edge...Small hands...Bad leverage at times...Poor instincts and awareness...Limited range and mobility...Is he totally committed to the game ?...Only two years of DI experience.
Notes:
Name is pronounced "Fen-UU-kee TOO-pue"...Played left tackle for the Ducks but projects to the right side at the next level and could even kick inside to guard...Gave up football for a short time after high school...Played two seasons at Sierra Junior College...Transferred to Oregon in 2006 and redshirted...Stepped into the starting lineup in 2007 and made a name for himself by shutting down South Florida’s George Selvie in the Sun Bowl...Suspended for one game by the NCAA in 2008 after admitting to accepting a meal and money from an agent...Was named 2nd Team All-Pac 10 in 2007 and 2008...Missed some action with a concussion and sprained knee in college...A mauler who seemed out of place in Oregon's spread offense...Could excel in a power system where he can just put his hand on the ground and attack.
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