Round 1, Pick 6 - Seattle Seahawks - Russell Okung

Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

Ht: 6’ 5 ¼” Wt: 307

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Seattle desperately needed a left tackle after Walter Jones was injured the last two seasons.  With a veteran quarterback, improved pass blocking could help this team contend for a division title.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Can stand to polish his technique but passes the eye test and has a desirable playing temperament. Dominated collegiate competition for stretches and has terrific length and good enough feet to ably man the blind side or become a top-notch right tackle. Emerged from the Combine as a surefire lottery pick and figures to be the first tackle drafted because of his intangibles and solid, all-around traits.

NFL projection: Top-10 pick.  

GM Jr’s scouting report:  Okung is an elite athlete with the height, long arms and pass blocking skill that few LT prospects have.  While he is far from polished and definitely needs work on his technique (Especially as a run blocker), his rare ability to pass blocker any and all pass rushers makes him a prospect that must be highly coveted.  If he is going to become a top level all around OT in the NFL he is going to have to improve his run blocking greatly and become more consistent with his punch in pass pro.  Overall, Okung is going to “WOW” NFL teams at the Senor Bowl and Combine, which will lead him vaulting up draft boards because few OT’s come out of college with his physical tools and pass blocking potential.  His athleticism, long arms and pass blocking potential remind me of Ryan Clady when he was at Boise state, but he must improve to become the All Pro that Clady has become. 

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Okung could play on the right side for a season or two for a team with a pressing need there.  He might not be as strong as the typical 325-330-pound right tackle, but no lineman gives more effort on every play and opposing defensive ends find themselves on the ground more often then they’d like when up against Okung.

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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