2010 NFL Draft: Guards

Iupati, although hidden at Idaho, has the makings of a star NFL guard. He's big and powerful and can play with a mean streak. He does a nice job extending his arms out and neutralizing tackles. What's so surprising about Iupati is his athleticism. He can really get out on the move dominate on the second level.

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An All-American in 2008, Johnson is a gutty, smart guard who has played multiple positions along the offensive line. He made his mark as a left guard and has a lot of experience inside. He's a powerful drive blocker who uses his natural length to create space. His base could get stronger, but is one of the better run blockers in the draft.

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As technically sound of a senior guard as there is in the country. Entering his third year as a starter, Lauvao does a nice job staying below his pads when he blocks. This allows him to get good leverage under opponents to drive them back. Keeps a wide base against bull rushers. He's mostly an in-line blocker who shouldn't be relied upon on the move very much.

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He's an excellent blocker on the move. What sets Petrus apart is his attitude. He's an aggressive player with a nasty demeanor and can intimidate opponents. The big knock on Petrus is that he's been inconsistent and loses focus at times on the technical aspects of blocking.

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While Jerry projects as a guard, he's in the tackle rankings because that's his collegiate position. He's a massive run blocker with surprising athleticism. He shows nimble feet and is above average on the move. He's not much of a tackle prospect because he doesn't manage speed rushers especially well.

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A lengthy, hard working interior lineman, Render excels in the run game. He consistently gets good hand positioning to move around defenders. Anchors well at the point of attack and can handle power rushers. Not an amazing athlete, but he's pretty good on the move. If he doesn't get hurt, he'll be a four-year starter at guard for Virginia Tech and is a two-time all-conference selection.

Beadles was be a four-year starter for one of college football's winningest programs. He's been an all-conference player at left tackle the last two seasons, thanks largely to his plus footwork. But Beadles doesn't have the quickness or length to stay outside.

In the Illinois spread offense, Asamoah has become a solid telephone booth pass blocker. He has enough agility to handle pass rushers. He has good footwork, which helps him keep in front of defenders. However, he plays more like a tackle than a guard and doesn't explode off the snap into defenders. He's not a real great drive blocker and needs to get much stronger throughout his frame.

Byers is an athletic guard who is very good on pulls. He plays with a lot of effort and is excellent working on the second level. He doesnt have a lot of strength, so he'll have to be the right scheme fit.

Size and intimidation are the keys to Carter's game. He has a very strong frame and does a good job against bull rushers. His hand punch is jarring. What's problematic about Carter is that he plays in a two-point stance for Texas Tech and doesn't move around especially well. He also doesn't consistently keep a wide base and will be moved around.

Newhouse lined up at tackle for TCU and held up well enough. He has good athleticism and has good functional playing strength. We consider him a guard because he's very raw and may have to start his career on the inside.

Stephens is a powerhouse interior blocker and should fit really nicely in a power running scheme. He's an intelligent player who handled Iowa State's line calls. But he's a little slow and doesn't have good length.

Another power blocker with slow feet, Teofilo is an asset in the run game. He can dominate defensive linemen and maintains good leverage. He's surprisingly quick off the line and shows some nastiness to his game.

Richardson has had much of his career knocked out thanks to multiple injuries. But when he's healthy, he's a powerhouse guard with good technique and athleticism.

Howard is an an athletic guard who can get out on the move or excel in cut blocks. If he gets stronger, he's a real sleeper of a player.

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