He's one that looks great at first glance, but as you watch more and more games the enthusiasm for him just dies off. I definitely wanted to be a fan -- there's not many guys built like him (6'6, 325), with the wingspan and movement skills of a man born to play NFL left tackle.

Sadly, the talent often doesn't match the result. He punches at defenders like a baby slapping water, and any rusher with decent hand usage is going to give him problems. The balance is not consistently there -- he's a leaner who slides off linemen when they make a second move -- and he has a tough time recovering from false steps. Oh, and for as quickly as he can pull and reach the second level, many times you'll see him just bumble past a linebacker and put his arm out like a crossing guard (to show he meant to block him).

His up-and-down play isn't the scariest part about him though. What's really frightening is that he's talented enough to be overdrafted regardless, if your team thinks they can coach him up. And maybe so; when it's all said and done people will wonder how Ole Miss went 4-11 in the SEC these last two years despite having 5-to-8 NFL players on offense.

The league needs tackles and there are plenty of bad ones still starting. But I think his poor skills outweigh his talented traits, making him too volatile to draft early.

+ Has the natural agility and size to wall off pass rushers; blindside starting potential
+ Smooth mover at his size and can glide to any spot on the field
+ When it all falls right for him, he dominates with ease

- Plays patty cake with his hands and is often uppercut in his chest as a response
- Doesn't have an edge to him; when he gets beat he concedes early and loses battles against far inferior defenders who play tougher
- His flaws remain the same year after year (not a good developmental sign)
- If it doesn't work out on an island, his style of play does not favor a move inside