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Jacob Rogers:
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Rogers is arguably the best lineman to come out of USC in a long time. In a year with several good tackles entering the draft, Rogers should be among the first taken. He started his career as a tight end in 1999, and then moved over to tackle in 2000, becoming a starter the following season. Rogers was the first offensive lineman to be an All-American from USC since Tony Boselli. He was also named First Team All-Pac-10 for the second consecutive year. Listed at 6-6 and 305 lbs., he has excellent footwork for a big man. Rogers does not struggle with his pad level getting high; he is also patient in pass blocking. He gets good knee bend and slides well. However, he does need to improve his overall intensity. Rogers should be a day one draft selection.
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from cnn/si:
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BIO: Three-year starter at left tackle who was an All American as a senior and given the Pac 10's Morris Trophy as the league's top offensive lineman.
POSITIVES: Alert, tough lineman that excels in pass protection. Quickly sets up off the snap, plays with good lean and effectively uses both body positioning and blocking angles. Patient, picks up stunts or twists and though he doesn't look pretty, does just enough to protect the edge. Attacks blocking assignments, jolts opponents with his hands and seals blocks. Engulfs defenders and finishes blocks.
NEGATIVES: Lacks the great footwork in space, not fluid and only an average run blocker.
ANALYSIS: A very productive left tackle, Rogers understands the position and will eventually earn a starting job in the NFL. Did not have the dominant senior campaign many expected and will fall into the early part of the second round.
PROJECTION: Early Second Round
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from sportingnews:
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War Room analysis
Run blocking: Is an efficient, but not overwhelming, run blocker. He consistently gets in good position in the running game and is a hard worker who drives his legs and works to sustain. Does a nice job of keeping separation and using his hands to direct the defensive linemen. Runs well and stays under control, showing very good balance as a blocker in space. He is able to hit the moving target but will overpower many defenders. He is more of a position and wall-off run blocker and will have some trouble against bigger, more powerful defenders. Grade: 7.3
Pass blocking: Has good height and decent bulk. Is an experienced starter with solid technique. Moves very well laterally, plays with excellent leverage and has excellent body control. Has the ability to mirror and slide against the double move. Can control the defensive linemen if locked on but does not have great initial pop and wont jar defenders with his initial punch. Grade: 8.2
Initial quickness: Has good, but not elite, initial quickness. Rarely gets best to the inside and almost always sets quick enough in pass pro to establish position and get his balance. Grade: 8.3
Strength: Has better upper-body than lower-body strength but is not great in either area. Is more of an efficient position and wall-off type who has his most trouble against physical, powerful defensive ends. He struggles to overpower defensive linemen at the point of attack in the run game and has trouble anchoring against bigger, stronger defensive linemen on the bull rush. He hasnt had a major injury but is always nicked up. Grade: 6.9
Mobility: Is a good athlete but not an elite one for the position. His speed and change-of-direction skills arent spectacular, but he has good foot quickness and moves well laterally. He runs under control and with balance and can hit the moving target in the running game. He rarely loses to speed or athleticism in pass protection. 8.2
Bottom line: Rogers was one of the fastest-rising offensive linemen in the draft, and he continues to add bulk, increase his strength and hone his overall blocking skills. Rogers is athletic enough to play left tackle in the NFL, and, if he continues to get bigger, stronger and more technically sound, he could develop into a very solid starter. Rogers clearly is the third best offensive tackle in the draft class and should come off the board early in the second roundif not sooner.
Dan Pompei analysis
Equally adept at run blocking and pass protection. Shows good feet and flexibility. Can get out to the linebackers. Is best suited for the left side as more of a finesse blocker who shields and walls off defenders. Needs to get stronger in his lower body and improve his anchoring ability. Injury issues have led to durability concerns, thus lowering his stock. No. 7 on Pompei's OT rankings
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from Huddlereport:
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Strengths
Jacob has good size for the OT position. He has good technique in the passing game and the running game. He plays with good mental toughness and has leadership qualities.
Needs to improve
Jacob needs to develop better lateral movement for a LT. He does lunge a bit, but not so that he goes to the ground on his blocks. He needs to move his feet better when he is blocking in both phases of the game.
Bottom Line
I think Jacob will have to be shifted to the right side, although he does have developmental ability for the left side. The fact that he is not on the ground when he blocks means that he does move his feet, but the senses between his brain and his feet have to be developed better. This can happen; it just takes time and hard work. Jacob will do that. He will do what ever it takes. Jacob should be a good teammate and leader and a nice late 1st to early 2nd round pick. If he slips to the third, (this does happen because he is not flashy) it's a no-brainer. I like his toughness and mental control. I think in the NFC Jacob is a LT, but in the AFC, he might have to be moved to the right side until he develops. The good thing about him is that he can back up both tackles if needed. He is smart and levelheaded and has played in a pro style offense. He can help right away.
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OVERVIEW
One of the nation's top offensive tackles, starting for his third season on the left side as a senior in 2003
Coming from a tight-end background, his strength is his footwork, as his forte has been staying in front of the defenders to protect the quarterback
A student of the game, he spends countless hours reviewing film and preparing for his upcoming opponent
A fine all-around athlete, he was also a standout punter during his prep days.
ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a developing frame that could add at least another 20 pounds of bulk with no lose in speed
Shows good quickness, agility and balance
Maintains body control on the move, showing a fluid change of direction
Gets quick movement coming out of his stance
Delivers good pop upon contact, showing the ability to chip and hit his assignment while playing under control working in space
Uses his long arms well to get leverage and keep position advantage to finish his blocks
Not a mauler, but knows how to gain position and push the defender away from the play as a drive blocker
Effective trap blocker who has the ability to move out and down the line of scrimmage to lead on sweeps and pulls
Works well with the offensive guard to get to the cut off point in the second level
Will set up quickly, cut off, angle block and wall off the edge rusher with consistency in pass protection
Has enough functional speed to mirror the edge rushers, keeping his hands active to punch and lock out
Has the foot agility to move and adjust working down the line and shows the kick slide to work back and redirect.
Negatives: Shows inconsistent intensity and effort (will do enough to get the job done)
Has exceptional skills and the power to dominate, but prefers to outfinesse his opponent rather than maul him (needs to show more aggression in his play)
Has all the tools you want in a quality left tackle, but needs to work on his up-and-down intensity (has the potential to be one of the best left tackles in the game if he can develop a "search-and-destroy" nature)
History of shoulder injuries needs further medical evaluation.
AGILITY TESTS
Timed at 5.3 in the 40-yard dash
405-pound bench press
500-pound squat
330-pound power clean
26½-inch vertical jump
32Ύ-inch arm length
10-inch hands
Right-handed.
HIGH SCHOOL
Attended Oxnard (Calif.) High
1998 Super Prep All-American, Super Prep All-Farwest, Long Beach Press-Telegram Best of the West first team, Orange Country Register Fab 15 second team, Tacoma News Tribune Western 100 and Las Vegas Sun Super 11 honorable mention as a senior
In 1998, he had 39 receptions for 412 yards (10.6 avg) and four touchdowns despite missing the last four games of the season with a separated shoulder
He also played defensive end, linebacker and punter (he averaged more than 40 yards per punt)
As a 1997 junior, he caught 17 passes for 201 yards (11.8 avg) and five scores
In his career, he had 62 catches for 712 yards (11.5 avg)
Played quarterback as a 1995 freshman
Also played basketball at Oxnard, averaging 10 rebounds a game.
PERSONAL
Public Policy and Management major
Born Aug. 17, 1981
Resides in Oxnard, Calif.
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