'86 Chronology-Draft Profiles #3

Event Date: January 1st, 1986

Event Description: Draft Profiles-Offensive Lineman

Source: UPI

Centers

Pete Anderson, Georgia, 6-3, 260. Leader and possible OG transplant. Played run-oriented offense and may have problems with pass protection.

Tom Baugh, Southern Illinois, 6-3, 270. Not great athlete, but has desire and intelligence. Leads by example. Has long-snap skills, which alone are enough to make some clubs.

Leonard Burton, South Carolina, 6-3 , 255. Fine athlete, who can play other positions and is learning. Didn't start as senior, but played a lot.

Gene Chilton, Texas, 6-3, 272. Lacks great ability, but intelligent. Footwork needs improvement. Strong. Might be switched to OG.

Ron Kosor, North Carolina State, 6-1 , 262. Questions about concentration. Speed is an asset.

Bill Lewis, Nebraska, 6-5 , 278. Size makes a switch to OT possible. Is quick, but has trouble with quick players. Like all linemen at Nebraska, strength is no question, but pass blocking is.

Gary Walker, Boston University, 6-2, 270. Loads of potential, but late move to C means a lot of work on technique. Has played elsewhere on line and deep snaps. 

Guards

Michael Black, Sacramento State, 6-3 , 290. Likely move inside from OT. Was a dominant player in Div. II. Raw, but tools should make it worthwhile.

Paul Blair, Oklahoma State, 6-3 , 263. Played OT often in college, but size and lack of great quickness makes him a pro OG. Has to improve strength and toughness. Got better each collegiate year.

Mike Haight, Iowa, 6-3 , 275. Hard worker. Consistent. A player who is at best when the curtain is drawn and the lights go on. Back problems?

James Huddleston, Virginia, 6-3 , 260. Appetizing physical tools, especially 4.8 speed. There are some questions because he was kicked off team as junior for disciplinary reasons. Deep snapper.

Jim Juriga, Illinois, 6-5 , 260. Pass-blocker supreme, which makes him among most desirable OGs in draft. Low weight could be a problem. Combination of good speed and acceleration makes a strong puller.

Bob Landsee, Wisconsin, 6-4 , 269. Marked improvement from junior to senior seasons. Makes initial blow count. May be a pro C. Has to get showings to reflect his abilities.

Tom Newberry, Wisconsin-LaCrosse, 6-1 , 281. Very powerful, quick and smart and often dominant player in Div. III.

John Rienstra, Temple, 6-4, 277. Combines speed, strength - especially upper body -- and desire. A key to Paul Palmer's excellent rushing stats. Loves to hit.

Will Woford, Vanderbilt, 6-5, 276. Might move to OT in pros. Showcased talents in Senior Bowl after solid second half of season. Standout on a poor team in a tough conference. Good foot technique. 

Tackles

Paul Bertucelli, Miami (Fla.), 6-3 , 260. Could have gone back for 1 more season, but chose draft. Lacks physical gifts, but playing in pro offense has developed standout technique.

Jim Dombrowski, Virginia, 6-4 , 289. Good feet make a standout puller. Good balance. Intelligent and willing to learn. Can play OG. Played goalie in hockey and quick reflexes are apparent.

James Fitzpatrick, Southern Cal, 6-7 , 273. USC has become Tackle U and Fitzpatrick only enhances reputation. Size is appealing, but needs help with pass blocking. Strained knee in Aloha Bowl.

Brian Jozwiak, West Virginia, 6-5 , 303. Outstanding athlete for man his size. Strong ability on run and pass. Needs work on technique. Also, injuries to hip and stomach have caused concern.

J.D. Maarleveld, Maryland, 6-6, 303. Triumphant story as overcame cancer to play. Not physical enough for size. Moves well and is an outstanding run blocker.

Jim Meyer, Illinois State, 6-5, 285. Questions about consistency. Probably a project. However, size, speed and willingness makes desirable.

Joe Milinichik, North Carolina State, 6-4 , 300. Powerful and wants to hit. Bulk shouldn't fool anybody, this guy's an athlete. Does have problems backing up quickly on pass.

Mike Schad, Queen's College (Canada), 6-5, 285. In year for outstanding OTs, this is interesting case. Lack of top teaching and competition in Canada hurts. But somebody will work with a man of his tools if the CFL doesn't get him. Showed his stuff in East-West Shrine Game and with weights at combine.

Gary Schippang, West Chester State, 6-4, 260. Often much bigger than opposition. Size, speed, balance and potential is nice package to work with.

Jeff Walker, Memphis State, 6-3 , 278. Low center of gravity with bulky body might make an OG. Can be beaten by speed, especially on pass.

Steve Wallace Auburn, 6-5, 267. Helped make Bo Jackson look greater. Hits hard. Solid run blocker. Needs work on pass, but is only 21.

Doug Williams, Texas A&M, 6-5, 282. Spirited performer, who combines size and strength. Already displayed standout pass technique. Must prove consistency. 

Source: (UPI)