Top Guards |
| Travis
Claridge |
USC |
6'5" |
308 |
Sr. |
| Loves to
mix it up on the line. Has mean-nasty approach to every play and excels in the running
game. May need to tune-up pass protection skills, but has shown commitment to improving
skills in the past.Big, strong, tough and aggressive fourth year starter on right
side plays tackle as well. |
| Jason
Whittaker |
Florida
State |
6'5" |
300 |
Sr. |
| BK
All-American who is the anchor of the FSU line. Strong, smart, excellent technique. A
leader on the field. Did not give up a sack in '98. |
| Manuia Savea |
Arizona |
6'2" |
295 |
Sr. |
| A tackle
who most scouts see as a pro guard. Strong and effective at point of attack. While better
at run-blocking, he does posses good pass-blocking skills. |
| Richard
Mercier |
Miami |
6'2" |
285 |
Sr. |
| Good
all-around lineman who progresses every year. Senior year was certainly his best. Has all
the skills with room and willingness to improve. |
| Brad Bedell |
Colorado |
6'5" |
310 |
Sr. |
| Was a pre-season All Big12 selection. Is a
good pass blocker, has size and strength. Can block downfield. Needs to stay
healthy. Was awsome this season, made 1st team All Big12. |
| Ryan Johaningmeir |
Colorado |
6'7" |
315 |
Sr. |
| Experienced and versatile. Has started at 3
OL positions. Smart, works hard and is a good leader. Can pass block very
well, is strong and very agile. Can adjust. Was HM All Big12 in 1999. |
| Roger Roesler |
Texas |
6'5" |
310 |
Sr. |
| Very quick lineman who should be better known. Keeps with the
play and can get downfield. |
| Ben Gilbert |
Ohio State |
6'5" |
305 |
Sr. |
| Voted teams top lineman in 1998. A good run and pass
blocker. Very aggressive, is big and physical. Has super strength and can be a
mauler. |
| Noel
LaMontagne |
Virginia |
6'4" |
300 |
Sr. |
| Experienced lineman who usually grades well in key games.
Intelligent and focused. All-Academic, 2 time All-ACC, Team Captain. Strong, tough in pass
and run. |
| Semisi Heimuli |
Texas A&M |
6'2" |
310 |
Sr. |
| A dominating, mauler type. Has size and
power, a big blocker. Very experienced and durable, has started every game of his
career. May need to prove pass skills but that doesn't mean he doesn't have them.
Was 2nd team All Big12 in 1999. |
| Donta
Kendrick |
USC |
6'3" |
290 |
Sr. |
| Junior
College transfer who immediately challenged for starting job. JUCO All-American who works
hard and learns quickly. Competitive and effective. |
| Adam Davis |
Oklahoma State |
6'4" |
300 |
Sr. |
| An All Big12 athlete. Is big and strong, has
good agility and speed. Good pulling guard who causes trouble for d-linemen with his
quick reaction and strength. A former TE, is athletic but has had some injuries. |
