Official 2008 NFL Draft Thread

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Insert obligatory Detroit dropping down to get their WR joke here.

 

[Dr. Jones]

# 15 - Kansas City Chiefs
via the Detroit Lions

Branden Albert


OG | (6'5

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Scouts Grade: 95

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Strengths: Is tall and thickly built. Also has long arms and big hands. Shows a quick first, takes proper angles to assignments and gets into position quickly. Plays with a mean streak and drives legs once locked onto the defender. Has very good initial quickness for his size. Shows above-average range and can pull around the edge. Shows smooth footwork getting into pass sets and shuffles feet to stay in front of defenders. Gets adequate hand placement and extends arms once in position. Keeps head up, shows good awareness and can adjust to line stunts as well as blitzes. Never missed a game because of an injury and is durable.

Weaknesses: Does not have overwhelming power and doesn't knock many defenders back with initial punch. Plays too high at times and is going to have problems driving two-gap defenders off the ball. Runs well on a straight line but has some trouble hitting the moving target. Doesn't get great knee bend in pass sets and can get pushed back into the pocket. Appears to take plays off at times and may lack ideal endurance at this point.

Overall: Albert started all 37 of Virginia's games during his three-year career (2005-07), including two at offensive tackle in 2007. He allowed just one sack and received an All-ACC honorable mention in 2006. He was a first-team All-ACC selection in '07. Bottom line: Albert needs to improve his power at the point of attack and learn to get under defenders' pads. He also is a bit inconsistent when it comes to hitting the moving target as a second level run blocker. However, he is a massive guard with very good short-area quickness and tenacity. He could possibly move to ROT in the NFL but we think he fits best inside at guard, where he should quickly develop into an upper-echelon starter. He could be the top interior offensive lineman selected in 2008 draft  no later than the second round.

 

[Stout]

Please God, NO Felix Jones!!! Trade down NOW!!! Trade with the Eagles and amass more picks. I can live with Otah or DRC or Mendenhall, but I'd prefer we trade down. We are sitting PRETTY!!!

 

[Mulli]

C'mon Rod,don't mess it up

 

[Evil Ash]

Mendenhall or DRC?

This will be interesting

 

[dogpoo32]

man. I'm all butterflied in my tummy.

 

[Billy Bob]

DRC

 

[mojorizen7]

Albert looked thrilled to be going to the Chiefs.(not)

 

[TJ]

Wow, Cards couldnt have been dealt a better hand here

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Why would KC trade up? Were the Cards saying they would take Albert?

 

[O]

Mendenhall or trade down

 

[Billy Flynt]

Drc

 

[imaCafan]

Rm! Rm! Rm! Rm!!!!!!!

 

[mojorizen7]

Cromartie

 

[WisconsinCard]

they were afraid we would take albert????

 

[Billy Flynt]

Actually trade down with philly

 

[WisconsinCard]

This better than X-mas

 

[Treesquid PhD]

ESPN always goes to commercial when Arizona is up, every year.

 

[bg7brd]

This is great for the Cards.

 

[Goldfield]

Mendenhall

 

[Kel Varnsen]

Arizona is on the clock. Therefore, ESPN has to go to commercial.

Ah, tradition.

 

[Zeno]

Mendenhall, Jenkins or Talib or trade down.

 

[dogpoo32]

Why would KC trade up? Were the Cards saying they would take Albert?

i was wondering that. DET and AZ didn't appear to be ready to take an OT.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

the lions got about what NE got. Good trade by Millen.

 

[Lefty]

Trade down.