Round 1, Pick 17 - San Francisco - Mike Iupati

Mike Iupati, OL, Idaho

Ht: 6’ 5 1/8” Wt: 331

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Iupati is one of the best guard prospects to come along in many years.  San Francisco is looking to build their offensive line for the future and have made themselves into the front runners for the NFC West title.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: A powerful, big-boned interior force, Iupati stands out on tape. Will be the first guard drafted and offers versatility to one day play either tackle position. Combination of size, brute strength, movement skills and arm length should enable him to dominate as a road-grading left guard for years to come.

NFL projection: First-round pick.

GM Jr’s scouting report:  Iupati is not a well known prospect by the public, but many in the NFL are very excited about him because big, extremely strong guards with good athleticism who block with aggressiveness, intensity and passion are very tough to find.  He definitely needs to block with good technique more consistently to maintain his high level of production in the NFL and to improve in pass pro.  Overall, I think Iupati is going to grade out well on film, but will not shine at the Combine, which may lead to him sliding into the 3^rd round, but in time he will end up becoming a very good starting guard in the NFL. 

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  While all of his 34 career starts came at left guard, some feel his ultimate pro position could lie outside at offensive tackle or even as a defensive tackle.  Some teams noted his multidimensional skills at the Senior Bowl, where he was a standout in practices and dominated when he lined up at guard.  He has a unique combination of size, strength and quick feet. 

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available @http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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