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Amobi Okoye, Louisville
"Amobi Okoye." That'll be a fun name for announcers to pronounce this year, as the defensive tackle from Louisville is bound to make an impact. Okoye is strong enough to play the position, often able to get a good push to...[ More] |
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Chris Pokorny provides the most comprehensive, personable outlook regarding the 2007 draft.
| OT | WisconsinJoe Thomas |
| Height: 6-6 | Weight: 311 | 40 Time: 4.92 |
 Positives: Coming out of Wisconsin, Joe Thomas is considered the top offensive lineman in this year's draft class. He's also the highest rated since Robert Gallery was selected high a few years ago, although it is worth noting that Gallery has basically been a bust thus far. These days, it seems like all highly rated lineman have the potential to be a bust, but in some cases, like Thomas', there is the potential for a team to attain a franchise left tackle. Thomas has great footwork and can get to the point of attack quickly. His mobility and agility allowed him to dominate in the college level.
Negatives: In the NFL, Thomas will need to bulk up a little. He has good recognition skills, but a little more bulk would help him power through a defensive lineman on running plays. He is one year removed from major knee surgery, although he didn't seem to have many issues in his final season of college.
Notes: Thomas was ready to come out of the draft last year, when he was scheduled to be a Top 10-15 pick, but then he tore his ACL while playing in a bowl game. After waiting another year and showing that his knee seems fine, he could very well be a Top 3 pick in this year's draft, earning him a much larger starting salary in the long run.
Last updated Apr. 6, 2007 at 1:23 PM |
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