Notes: High-school lineman and deep-snapper who was also a weight man in track and field. Redshirted in 1993. Backup in '94. Started the first eight games in '95 before hurting his ankle. Started the first five games of the '96 season at quick guard and the last six games at quick tackle. Started at left tackle in '97 but projects inside to guard or perhaps even center.

Positives: Smart and highly competitive. A tough battler who gives an excellent effort. Has some ability to bend his knees. Comes off the ball pretty well. Has some strength and quickness. Versatile, durable and reliable.

Negatives: Undersized by today's standards and lacks the big butt and huge thighs that most top guards have. Looks a little stiff at times and will get top-heavy every now and then. Average athlete.

Summary: Much better intangibles than ability.

Has played both OG and OT in his college career and actually settled in at LOT in 1997, but lack of height may make him a better candidate at OG and OC than LOT. He has adequate AA and movement, but he gets buy on great effort and intensity and plays with good intelligence and instincts. He is a very steady guy that has good initial quickness and puts himself in good position to make the block. He is close to being an over achiever, although he has a little better AA than some might realize. He is not a bit thick guy and has some problems in short area "fist fights" with a big OL. His game is finesse and position and he is at his best blocking angles. He is a little bit of a straight line guy and doesn't always look real fluid, but he has a warrior mentality and works to finish the play. This is another guy that needs to find a home in the NFL. He is probably not quite athletic enough to play LOT nor big enough and strong enough to play OG against even fronts, and his best spot may be OC, but he is a good football player.

MOST UNDERRATED: MARK FISCHER-Purdue 6:03, 293
Scouting Report: Preseason grade-5.4...Postseason grade-5.8 His superb lateral agility could see him shift to guard at the pro level...Has the quickness and body control to fire out successfully on linebackers...Fierce line battler, who is explosive to the point of attack...Very capable pass protector, using his hands well to get a strong push off the defenders...Also handles long snapping duties.

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