How Acquired: Selected by the New England Patriots in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft (209th overall).
Scouting Report
Three-year starter who has been used at both the left and right
tackle spots. All-Conference selection the past three years.
Pos: Athletic blocker who can be used at several positions on the line.
Blocks with leverage, keeps his feet moving throughout the action and
displays lateral range. Effective in motion, playing with a good
degree of quickness and explosion. Gets his hands into defenders and
turns opponents off the line.
Neg: Must improve his playing balance. Does not show a consistent killer
instinct. Must learn to finish blocks. | 
