Offensive Tackle

1) Russell Okung (Oklahoma State) –9.6
Seemed that his decision to come back to Oklahoma state didn’t hurt his stock as he is the 1st tackle projected to be drafted. He has been the anchor of the Cowboy’s Offensive Line allowing just 1 sack the entire 2009 season. He has well enough feet to be a blindside protector on the pro level. He can mirror defenders and his long arms and frame can engulf defenders trying to come off the edge. His pad level can get lower in the run game in order to consistently drive his opponent off the line of scrimmage but has the strength to put players on the ground. When you add his physical talent, durability, and lack of character concerns, Okung will be a top five pick in the upcoming draft.

2) Anthony Davis (Rutgers)- 9.3
The junior is on top of a long list of underclassmen declaring for the draft. He has a huge frame (6’5”- 330) and he can just bully people in the run game. He has some athleticism that could translate to the left tackle position but can most certainly be a pro bowl right tackle in the NFL. His physical talents however don’t completely supersede what some scouts believe is his lack of maturity. He can do a lot for himself in the next couple of months to prove coaches and GMs otherwise.

3) Bruce Campbell (Maryland) – 9.1
As a former Terp, I can tell you that he has the potential to be a great left tackle on the pro level. He has superior athleticism for his 6’7” frame and can run and pass block very well. Scouts and GMs will be very intrigued with him. The thing that will raise serious question marks is his durability and experience. He hasn’t played a ton of games for a junior coming out early and scouts will have to do their homework to make sure their team is doing the right thing by drafting him.

4) Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)-9.0
Another junior prospect is making the jump to the pros. He definitely helped his stock after essentially shutting down one of best pass rushers coming out of college (Derrick Morgan) in the Orange Bowl. He is technically sound in pass and run blocking. He has the athleticism to be a pro bowl tackle at the next level. One thing to watch out for with him is his thyroid problem that caused him to miss a couple of games.

5) Trent Williams (Oklahoma) – 9.0
This is a player who I believe is a classic left tackle in college who will have to move to right in order to be successful. He pass protected well overall in college but struggled at times. His feet I fear won’t be quick enough to stop elite edge rushers in the NFL. He may only project as a very solid RT. He can engulf defenders in run blocking driving them pretty well off the line of scrimmage. His experience at a big time program blocking for a Heisman winning quarterback will make scouts consider him in the 1st half of the round 1.