2010 NFL Draft: Guards/Centers
Mike Iupati—Idaho—6’5”-331—1st—Has the best quality in a guard, anger. Guy plays mean, he has a chip on his shoulder and likes to hit people to prove he belonged at USC and not Idaho. Reminds me of Logan Mankins in that they played in the same conference and have similar mentalities. He needs some refining especially in the holding department, but he has the chance to be in the same sentence with Alan Faneca and Mankins and that means pro bowls. Best punch in the draft
Maurkice Pouncey—Florida—6’4”-304—1st—Most athletic interior OL in draft. Has the rare ability to snap and pull. Quick feet, agility, and is very strong in the upper body. Starred in the SEC against 1st round quality nose tackles Terrence Cody and Dan Williams, and made the calls at the line for the Best College fball team over the past 3 years. He comes in starts day one and you forget about the position, best center prospect to come out since Nick Mangold
Jon Asamoah—Illinois—6’4”-305—2nd day—Good solid player. Isn’t gonna wow people with a lotta pancakes but is very effective and pretty athletic to go with that. He will be a solid pulling guard and is able to shield defenders in the run game. Plays a little too much over his toes in pass protection, but is near the best in this draft class at the guard position
John Jerry—Ole Miss—6’5”-328—mid rounder—Played a little as tackle in college cuz of his height, but will need to push inside to guard in the pros. Will need work and will need to trim a little, but has good size and strength. Brother Peria Jerry went in 1st round last year as DT so he has blood lines of athleticism.
Matt Tennant—BC—6’5”-300—3rd day—Will be a steal for someone as he has the ability to start in the pros, remember Dan Koppen in the 5th Tennant has the same type ability