Matty's Big Board Prospect Countdown: 2!

Hey folks, the Super Bowl is behind us and it's time to focus on the next big event and that is the all powerful and mighty draft, which has the ability to take a team from the bottom of the barrel and turn them into a playoff caliber team (ex. Dolphins and Falcons). What I plan on doing is twice a week until draft weekend, I'll be counting down my top 25 prospects, discuss their strengths, weaknesses, overall impact in the NFL and potential landing spot. So, without further delay, I bring you the player who ranked number 2... start getting excited people, only 1 prospect remains!

2. Eugene Monroe, OT Virginia Cavaliers

2008 Season Stats:
1st team All-ACC

Career Stats:
07' Honourable Mention All-ACC

Personal Stats:
6'5" 309 lbs. SR

Strengths:

Eugene Monroe is the left tackle position, as far as prototypes go, he is the base structure. He has great body size, great athleticism, incredibly long arms, he is very strong considering how long his arms are. He punches well, he controls the defensive lineman and keeps them from getting into his body, he moves well in space, makes the correct reads and seals in the run game, he can push the pile and he can get to the next level, he can pull out wide and make blocks in space. In terms of pass blocking, there is none better, his set and footwork are perfect and can beat a defensive linemen with set alone as he is patient and confident in his abilities. He is a hard worker, a team leader, a smart football who made Dean's List twice with 4.0 GPA. He is about as good as they get at the left tackle position.

Weaknesses:

Eugene Monroe has very few weaknesses as an offensive tackle, the only questions or concerns teams might have are his durability issues as he has had some knee troubles and he is not as dominant in the run game as some teams would like. That's about it.

Overall:

Monroe will be a franchise left tackle when he walks in the door, case closed, nuff' said.



Projected NFL Destination:

With the 4th pick in the NFL Draft the Seattle Seahawks select...










Be sure to tune in later this week before the NFL Draft for Prospect #1 and a run down of my top 25 just in case you forgot anyone.