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This is an average class of tackles. Usually there are 3 or 4 first round LT prospects, this year is no different. Matt Kalil is an absolute stud, dude is a baller. After him, I have a few question marks and really am not positive anyone else in the class will be a standout left tackle. I base a lot on the big guys athleticism as do pro scouts.

1.      Matt Kalil—USC—6’7”-306—Top 5—99—Probably the best O-line prospect since Jake Long. I’ve been waiting for this kid for a couple years. He’s long and lean as is the new breed of lineman. When he gets his hands on people it’s over. He has real good feet, and doesn’t appear to get enough depth in pass blocking, but his arms are so long (34.5”) and his agility so good that he actually is in perfect position the whole time. Excellent shield blocks followed with leg drive that often ends in a pancake. He’s a solid run blocker. Very good pass blocker that can stand up to bull rushes and match speed rushes. Only negative I saw were mishaps when a very quick defensive end put a juke move on him like Mark Anderson does. Kalil gets to the second level with ease and punishes linebackers. Older brother is possibly the best interior lineman in the NFL. This kid is can’t miss, safest pick in years.

2.      Riley Reiff—Iowa—6’6”-314—Top 15—94—Another Iowa lineman. Kirk Ferentz puts them out all the time and they all seem to be technically sound, but unathletic. Reiff falls into pretty much the same category. He’s a pretty good run blocker, not exceptional. The thing you notice with this guy is he seems to always do his job. His pass blocking is better than Bryan Bulaga was, but Reiff shows a slow slide step as Bulaga did. I think he is a good prospect but would have been behind Castonzo and Tyron Smith last year. 23 reps with 33” arms ain’t good.

3.      Cordy Glenn—Georgia—6’5”-345—1st—92—Big dude. Played LT in school, but will probably move to guard. Some people say he can play center too. I think he’s one of the most underrated O-line prospects this year. He dominated against LSU this fall, I think he can play tackle in the NFL, prob RT cuz he’s a bit heavy for LT. Even So I think He’s a late first round prospect. Good feet, good reach (36”), and he moves well for his size. Reminds me of James Carpenter last year.

4.      Jonathan Martin—Stanford—6’5”-312—1st—90—Kids got a solid punch, prob the best in the draft. He can get pushed back with the bull rush, but his punch helps against that. Problem is sometimes his bunch gets chopped or ripped and then he’s fucked. He has enough feet to play left tackle much like Reiff. It helps that he played in front of Luck. He was a solid run blocker in their heavy run system. I think he’s a lot like Derek Sherrod from last year, and Sherrod played god awful for Green Bay.

5.      Mike Adams—Ohio St.—6’7”-323—1st/2nd—88—Tested positive for weed at the combine like a retard. Looks a bit lazy on the field surprisingly. He’s a mammoth so lots of times pass rushers just stop cuz they can’t get around him so he stops too. Gets out on his toes too much. He looks like one of those old school left tackles like Flozell Adams or Bryant Mckinnie. He could play left tackle, he will have trouble with speed rushers, but he’s a left tackle in the second round which sounds good for a lot of teams.

6.      Bobby Massie—Ole Miss—6’6”-316—2nd day—85—Played RT in college and is still a bit raw. I love his initial slide step. He’s definitely a 2nd round tackle. Reminds me of Will Beatty of the G-men outta Uconn a few years back. Definite athleticism, solid run blocker, but can get over powered in pass protection, and is vulnerable to rushers with good hands like Courtney Upshaw who torched him. Good player, has upside.

7.      Zebrie Sanders—FSU—6’6”-320—2nd day—77—Definitely a right tackle. Dude is embarrassingly bad at cut blocking. He played a lil LT in college but will be a RT in the pros. Has stiff hips and issues with being too high. Sometimes has issues in communication with his guard. I can’t believe how bad he is at cut blocking.

8.      Jeff Allen—Illinois—6’4”-307—2nd day—79—Lotta people have him as a sleeper LT in this draft. He has about the same athleticism as Jonathan Martin and displays the same ability at times, but is very inconsistent and has a tendency to get his hands too wide. He looks like a good player, but I could definitely see him fizzling out in the pros.

9.      Brandon Washington—Miami—6’3”-320—3rd round/day—75—Played well as a sophomore guard, but not as well as a LT his junior year. Has OK feet but plays with good leverage and strength. I like him as a guard. He’s nothing special, just a 3rd round starter’s grade.