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I copied this from Gary Jones' article 2005 NFL Draft OG rankings from March 1st. I hope we can get him in the 3rd round.

Chris Kemoeatu Senior OG Utah
HT WT Arm Hand Bench
6034 344 33.5 10.3

Strengths- Great size and strength. He has a mean streak that I haven't seen since Conrad Dobler. A tough and nasty player that throws his opponents to the ground repeatedly because of great upper body strength. Has the lower body strength to anchor and move the biggest of defensive tackles. When he locks on his man, it's over. He can pull and reach the second level, but has only average movement skills. He has an excellent hand punch that will stop defenders in their tracks and he sets up quickly in pass protection.

Weakness- Average mobility. He has short area quickness, but is not going to be great at pulling or much of a downfield blocker. Missed time with a kidney infection in '03 and was suspended for kicking another player in the face. He is so mean that he will have to learn to control his temper better.

Summary-Dominating guard prospect. If you're looking to give your offensive line an attitude with a power running game, this is your man. He is of Hawaiian decent and has played both RG and LG. If he had better feet and movement skills, he would be an elite prospect. He is good in pass protection and an excellent run blocker. I would love to see the Cardinals draft this guy. I think he is just what they need to give the O-line the attitude it has needed. Has second round talent, but because of character concerns, he may be there in the third round. Was Hawaii defensive player of the year coming out of high school. He turned 22 in January.
 
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Cardsmasochist said:
I copied this from Gary Jones' article 2005 NFL Draft OG rankings from March 1st.

Chris Kemoeatu Senior OG Utah
HT WT Arm Hand Bench
6034 344 33.5 10.3

Strengths- Great size and strength. He has a mean streak that I haven't seen since Conrad Dobler. A tough and nasty player that throws his opponents to the ground repeatedly because of great upper body strength. Has the lower body strength to anchor and move the biggest of defensive tackles. When he locks on his man, it's over. He can pull and reach the second level, but has only average movement skills. He has an excellent hand punch that will stop defenders in their tracks and he sets up quickly in pass protection.

Weakness- Average mobility. He has short area quickness, but is not going to be great at pulling or much of a downfield blocker. Missed time with a kidney infection in '03 and was suspended for kicking another player in the face. He is so mean that he will have to learn to control his temper better.

Summary-Dominating guard prospect. If you're looking to give your offensive line an attitude with a power running game, this is your man. He is of Hawaiian decent and has played both RG and LG. If he had better feet and movement skills, he would be an elite prospect. He is good in pass protection and an excellent run blocker. I would love to see the Cardinals draft this guy. I think he is just what they need to give the O-line the attitude it has needed. Has second round talent, but because of character concerns, he may be there in the third round. Was Hawaii defensive player of the year coming out of high school. He turned 22 in January.


1st or 2nd round talent, attitude problems and anger issues.... Hmmmm. Seems we've heard this before. Darnell Dockett, anyone? I'll bet he's pegged by DG already....
 
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1st or 2nd round talent, attitude problems and anger issues.... Hmmmm. Seems we've heard this before. Darnell Dockett, anyone? I'll bet he's pegged by DG already....


That's what this offensive line needs. Some attitude!! Leonard Davis is a big teddy bear. We need some nastiness.
 
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got this from www.nfldraftcountdown.com

Chris Kemoeatu

Strengths: Massive size and frame...Strong as an ox...Can just maul defenders at times...A dominator in the running game...Intense and fiery...Good athletic ability for his size...Explosive out of his stance...Will not get pushed around.

Weaknesses: Has some character questions...Has been known to lose his cool on the field and has been suspended for kicking opposing players in the face during a game...Immature...Struggles in space...Needs to get better technically and plays too high.

Notes: You certainly never condone the type of violence on the field he has gotten in trouble for, but you can bet some coaches will love his intensity...If you are looking for a massive, dominating run blocker a la David Dixon then this is your guy...Has a brother that plays for the Baltimore Ravens
 
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more info from the Honolulu Star

Chris Kemoeatu was Hawaii high school defensive player of the year on Kahuku's state championship team in 2000. By 2002, he was starting all 11 games at offensive left guard for Utah and registering double-digit knockdown (de-cleater) blocks in five games.

He missed the first three games this season because of surgery to repair damaged knee ligaments, but has started six of the last eight games at right guard

Kemoeatu is Utah's biggest lineman at 339 pounds "of pure power," Hevesy said. "Our offensive line is a different offense when he is in the game. He moves their people around and opens big holes for our people."

Hevesy predicts Kemoeatu "should have a long career after college." His brother Ma'ake is a defensive tackle with the NFL's Baltimore Ravens.
 
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