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Glad to help my fellow Taylor Mays enthusiast..
Someone on this board recently directed me to this site...
http://www.draftboardinsider.com/index.shtml
Click on the players and they have a pretty detailed report.
Someone on this board recently directed me to this site...
http://www.draftboardinsider.com/index.shtml
Click on the players and they have a pretty detailed report.
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NFL Draft Scout is far and away the best IMO. I believe it costs $20 per year. Below is a screen shot of what they do. They also do game tape analysis but that wouldn't copy over. They did 3 years of games on Robert Brewster.
Robert Brewster, OT, Ball State
Selected: Round 3, Pick 11, Overall Pick 75 by Cowboys
Name: Robert Brewster
College: Ball State Number: 71
Height: 6-4 Weight: 325
Position: OT Pos2: OG Class/Draft Year: Sr/2009
40 Low: 5.16 40 Time: 5.29 40 High: 5.40
Projected Round: 5 High: 3-4 Low: 6-7 Stock:
Rated number 15 out of 183 OT's 154 / 2491 TOTAL
Combine Results
Pro Day Results
Combine Invite: Yes
Height: 6041
Weight: 325
40 Yrd Dash: 5.29
20 Yrd Dash: 3.03
10 Yrd Dash: 1.75 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 23
Vertical Jump: 30 1/2
Broad Jump: 08'02"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.75
3-Cone Drill: 7.68
Dates: 02/26/09 03/20/09
Height: 6041
Weight: 325
40 Yrd Dash:
20 Yrd Dash:
10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps:
Vertical Jump:
Broad Jump:
20 Yrd Shuttle:
3-Cone Drill:
Draft Scout Snapshot: DS Rating on 8/24/08: #31 OT, #397/750 Overall, Projected Rnd: FA
2007: First team All-MAC. Started all 13 games at right tackle to earn third letter . . . Anchored an offensive line that protected quarterback Nate Davis and allowed him to set a Ball State single-season record with 30 touchdown passes plus throw for a school record 3,667 yards . . . Part of a unit that blocked for nearly 2,000 yards rushing and a school record 5,640 yards in total offense...2006: Started all 12 games at right tackle to earn second letter . . . blocked for an offense which threw for a school record 3,112 yards plus completed a school record 232 passes and 27 touchdown passes...2005: Played in all 11 games to earn first letter . . . started the first four games at right tackle and the final seven outings at right guard . . . blocked for an offense which tallied 2,079 passing yards -- the eighth-best single-season mark in Ball State history . . . protected Ball State quarterback Joey Lynch, who threw for a school record 18 touchdowns.
Post-Draft Outlook: A closer look at the Cowboys' picks: Round 3/75 -- Robert Brewster, OL, 6-4, 312, Ball State...He played tackle in college but projects to guard in the NFL. The Cowboys want him to get stronger. They are looking for interior line depth and want to groom someone to eventually replace left guard Kyle Kosier. - by The Sports Xchange
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Overview
Ball State's national ranking in 2008 was the first in school history. With Brewster providing stellar blocking in the trenches, the Cardinals scored 33 of 48 times in the red zone, including 27 touchdowns and six field goals.
Brewster had 13 touchdown-resulting blocks through 14 games. That performance by Brewster earned him consideration for the Lombardi and Outland trophy, given to the best interior lineman in college football.
At Wyoming High School, Brewster lettered three times in football and also competed for the basketball team. He was named the Cincinnati Hills League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, leading the team to a 7-3 record. He also garnered All-State, All-City and "Tremendous 26" Division III Player of the Year accolades. The team would compile a 34-11 record during his prep playing days.
As a true freshman, Brewster immediately earned a starting job. He lined up at right offensive tackle for the first four games, shifting to right guard for the final seven contests. He provided solid pass protection as quarterback Joey Lynch set a school season-record with 18 touchdown tosses. The lineman would go on to post 65 knockdown blocks, helping the Cardinals average 299.0 yards per game.
Ball State allowed 43 quarterback sacks in 2005 and Brewster graded 82.7% for blocking consistency, delivering nine touchdown-resulting blocks. His play up front saw the Cardinals reduce their sacks allowed total to 28, as the offense gained 4,215 yards, an average of 351.2 yards per game.
Brewster continued his dominance in 2007. He was a first-team All-Mid-American Conference pick, collected 105 knockdowns and 13 touchdown-resulting blocks in 13 games. The team averaged 433.8 yards per game, including 284.9 yards via their aerial attack, finishing the year with an 82.54% grade.
Brewster earned All-American midseason honors from Sports Illustrated and was a unanimous All-MAC first-team choice in 2008. He allowed just 2.5 quarterback sacks on 405 pass plays and led the conference down linemen with 100 knockdowns, while ranking second in the league with 14 touchdown-resulting blocks.
Analysis
Positives: Good initial quickness off the snap, lateral agility and flexibility for the cut block. Can get out and run to make blocks at the second level. Good initial pop. Can turn the defender and seal. Flashes some nastiness and looks to finish his opponent when he feels vulnerability. Bends naturally at the knees and eases out of his stance fluidly with the balance to mirror defenders.
Negatives: Operates out of the spread and is rarely asked to block out of a three-point stance. Inconsistent hand punch. Only marginal hand quickness. Will allow his hands to get outside the chest-plate when run blocking. Lacks the strength to consistently sustain.
Scouting Report
GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 6.32
Body Structure: A long-limbed athlete with wide hips, big bubble, thick thighs and calves, low body fat and broad shoulders. He is proportioned with big bones and the frame to carry at least another 20 pounds of bulk. He has good upper-body thickness and strong, fluid hips, but his legs appear very bow-legged.
Athletic Ability: Brewster displays adequate initial quickness. Despite good timed speed, he is too bow-legged to generate a good burst running long distances or change direction to handle edge rushers in isolated situations. He has decent knee bend and balance to chip on a defensive end and climb the wall to the next level, making him a better fit for offensive guard. He has some tightness in his lower body and will widen in his stance when taking on the speedy blitzers around the corner. Even though he appears slow-twitched, he uses his size well. Can recover when off balance. GRADE: 5.5
Football Sense: Brewster displays very good mental alertness. He is a solid student in the classroom and is effective taking the football knowledge from the chalkboard to the playing field. He is aware of stunts and games and is rarely fooled by the defender's trickery. GRADE: 6.7
Character: A good character type with no off-field issues. He is very close to his family, well-respected by the coaches and takes well to hard coaching. He does well in the classroom and is the type who will give total effort on the playing field. GRADE: 6.5
Competitiveness: Good competitor known to get after an opponent until the whistle. Very aggressive shooting his hands and works well in combination with other linemen. Quick to locate games. Even with his nasty streak, he does play in control and rarely draws penalties. With his intensity, he could be a very effective interior blocker, as he has the "go to" attitude to locate secondary targets after neutralizing his man. GRADE: 6.4
Work Habits: Has above-average strength and does the extras in the training room to improve his athletic skills. He is a self-starter and well-respected by teammates. He takes well to hard coaching, but the staff says he is not the type that will ever need guidance or need to be pushed. He is a steady performer and alert technician whose field savvy compensates for most of his athletic shortcomings. GRADE: 6.5
ATHLETIC REPORT: GRADE: 5.87
Initial Quickness: Has adequate quickness out of his stance, but doesn't always rise up with a quick enough initial step to leverage the defender, but does have good lower-body leg drive and a solid concept for angling to compensate. His get-off is just marginal, but once he gets going, he does a nice job of using his hands and shuffling his feet to control the defender. GRADE: 5.0
Lateral Movement: He's bow legged, preventing him from generating an explosive first step. Will look lethargic when he has to suddenly turn and run with the play and is better off at an interior line position, where his obvious lack of explosion can be covered up. GRADE: 5.0
Balance/Stays On Feet: Has a good feel for angle concepts, driving hard with his feet to sustain his blocks. Gets his head on an opponent and has no problem with his knee bend, doing a nice job of keeping his pad level down. He finishes with good nastiness on the down block and keeps his feet when moving on contact. He is just a smart blocker whose low center of gravity and low base. Rare to see him on the ground. GRADE: 6.5
Explosion/Pop: Made progress using his hands to jolt or latch on to an opponent. Attacks with a strong base and has more than enough upper-body power to outmuscle the defender and gain leverage. He lacks great hip roll, but still manages to generate movement and control his man. With his leg strength, he could be very effective generating space and widening rush lanes on the short pulls. GRADE: 6.2
Run Blocking: Might not be explosive out of his stance, but plays at a good pad level. His knees are a little too bent to redirect, but his shoulder pad level rises with power when trying to sustain movement throughout the play. His best attribute is his ability to down block and with his lack of ideal height and his bow legs, moving him inside to guard is expected at the next level. He finishes with good balance and has the lower body strength at the point of attack to root out a linebacker and widen the rush lane. He is a powerful straight-line blocker, who delivers a strong punch to shock and jolt. GRADE: 7.3
Pass Blocking: When working in-line or in unison with tight ends and guards, Brewster does a good job of keeping his head on a swivel and his arms inside his frame to sustain. When he is isolated on the edge, his bow legs and poor hip snap are evident in his inability to mirror the quicker pass rushers. When his feet stop or he gets too top-heavy, it opens the backdoor and leaves his quarterback exposed. He can kick and slide, but is better pass protecting inside, where his lack of explosion can be covered up. He is very active with his hands, though, and can dominate vs. slower bull rushers, as he uses his hands well to control and steer away. GRADE: 6.4
Pulling/Trapping: Can pull in the short area, but looks sluggish when having to pull around a down block by the tight end. He needs to be more effective sinking his weight when chasing linebackers on the move, but does a better job locating and dropping his weight on short pulls than when going long distances. He needs to be more quicker out of his stance, but he is aggressive and physical on the pull, showing enough body control to widen the rush lanes. GRADE: 5.0
Adjust on Linebacker Downfield: Unless working in the short area, Brewster labors when running long distances, despite posting 10 downfield blocks in 2008. He has the functional knee bend and balance to bump the defensive end on the stretch play and is aware to picking up the twist and blitz when working in-line better than he shows on the back side. He's too slow in space and struggles to adjust on the move. GRADE: 4.8
Use of Hands/Punch: Has a strong hand punch to shock and jolt. Was prone to over-extending or lunging when trying to generate a reach block prior to last season. Has the brute power to stun a defender, especially when trying to separate or control his man. Can stone the bull rusher with his power when he keeps his hands inside his frame. Has developed a good awareness for hand placement and with his 10-inch mitts and hand-punch power, he can rock his opponents back on their heels. GRADE: 6.5
Reactions/Awareness: Does an adequate job of sliding his feet to challenge the rusher in the gaps. Wide rushers have success against him. Sees games up front in an instant and while he is not explosive out of the blocks, he shows good urgency and active hands to recognize and control the in-line charge. GRADE: 6.0
Compares To: DARYN COLLEDGE, Green Bay -- Brewster has a low center of gravity, but like Colledge, he might be better served as an offensive guard, where his short pulls, low pad level and hand punch will be more effective widening the rush lane. Lacks the explosive first step or lateral mobility to handle speedy edge rushers, but he is a tenacious blocker who plays with aggression. At this time, he looks like a better interior prospect than playing on an island at tackle.
OVERALL GRADE: 5.94
Career Notes
Brewster has started every game (48) since enrolling at Ball State, lining up at right tackle in 41 of those contests, with seven more starts at right guard...Since the beginning of his sophomore campaign (39 games), Brewster amassed an 83.46% grade for blocking consistency, as he produced 289 knockdowns/key blocks, including 24 blocks down field and 36 touchdown-resulting blocks...As a senior, Brewster registered four games with at least a 90% grade for blocking consistency, the most ever by a Mid-American Conference down lineman in a season since 2000. That equaled a mark first held by Todd Peat of Northern Illinois (1985) and matched by Kevin Haverdink of Western Michigan (1988) and Ryan Diem of Northern Illinois (2000).
2008 Season
Named to Sports Illustrated's midseason All-American second team...Added first-team All-Mid American Conference first-team honors...Started all year at right tackle, compiling a league-best 100 knockdowns to go with 14 touchdown-resulting blocks, as he graded 84.93% grade for blocking consistency...The Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy candidate also led the MAC's offensive tackles with 10 blocks downfield...Was penalized once and allowed only 2.5 quarterback sacks and one pressure on 405 pass plays...His stellar blocking saw the offense greatly benefit, as the Cardinals improved from 61st in the country in rushing in 2007 (148.92 yards per game) to 27th through 12 games of 2008 (192.69 yards per game)...The team ranks 11th nationally in total offense (459.38 yards per game), 21st in passing (266.69 ypg) and 17th in scoring (36.62 points per game)...After the Cardinals finished 58th in the nation in sacks allowed (2.0 per game) in 2007, the offensive line, led by Brewster is presently ranked fifth nationally, as the have allowed only 0.92 quarterback sacks per game...The right tackle graded at least 90% for blocking consistency four times in 2008, the most by a MAC offensive lineman in a season since the 2000 season. Northern Illinois' Todd Peat (1985) and Ryan Diem (2000) and Western Michigan's Kevin Haverdink (1988) shared the previous MAC season-record with three 90% blocking consistency grades during their respective seasons...Brewster's dominance and success as a drive blocker saw the Cardinals amass 1,882 of their 2,583 yards rushing (72.86%) over the right side of their offensive line (team averaged 5.89 yards per carry on the right side and 4.03 yards on the left side).
2008 Game Analysis
2007 Season
All-Mid American Conference first-team choice...Started all 13 games at right offensive tackle, leading the team and finishing second in the league with 105 key blocks/ knockdowns, including six down field blocks and 11 touchdown-resulting blocks... Part of a front wall that helped the team improve its running attack that averaged 91.92 yards the previous season to 148.92 yards per game in 2007...The squad ranked 31st in the nation, averaging 433.85 yards per game in total offense, improving from its 51st-national ranking in 2007, when the Cardinals averaged 351.25 yards per game...Did not allow his main coverage assignment to register any statistics in the Navy and Northern Illinois games...Made an assisted tackle vs. Western Kentucky and recovered fumbles in each of the Western Kentucky and Northern Illinois clashes.
2007 Game Analysis
2006 Season
Brewster spent the entire season at right offensive tackle, starting all 12 games...Made 84 knockdowns/key blocks with nine touchdown-resulting blocks and six blocks downfield, as the team struggled to establish a running attack, ranking 106th in the nation with an average of 91.92 yards per game rushing...Allowed just two quarterback sacks and one pressure on 373 pass plays, as the Cardinals finished 16th in the country with an average of 259.33 yards per game passing...The front wall placed 81st in the country, allowing an average of 2.33 sacks per game.
2005 Season
Brewster was a full-time starter in his first season at Ball State...Opened as the right tackle in the team's first four games before shifting to right guard for the final seven contests...Was part of a front wall that helped the team average 189.0 yards per game passing, but that unit also ranked tied for 116th among the 119 major colleges, as they allowed an average of 3.91 quarterback sacks per game.
Injury Report
No major injuries reported.
Agility Tests
Campus: 4.96 in the 40-yard dash...1.71 10-yard dash...2.87 20-yard dash...4.63 20-yard shuttle...7.82 three-cone drill...31-inch vertical jump...9'4" broad jump...Bench pressed 225 pounds 27 times.
Combine: 5.29 in the 40-yard dash...1.78 10-yard dash...3.06 20-yard dash...4.76 20-yard shuttle...7.68 three-cone drill...30 1/2-inch vertical jump...8'2" broad jump...Bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times...34-inch arm length...9 1/4 hands.
High School
Attended Wyoming (Cincinnati, Oh.) High School, playing football for head coach Bernie Barre...Lettered three times in football and also competed for the basketball team...Was named the Cincinnati Hills League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, leading the team to a 7-3 record...Also garnered All-State, All-City and "Tremendous 26" Division III Player of the Year accolades...The team would compile a 34-11 record during his prep playing days.
Personal
Criminal Justice major...Son of Delaney and Robert Brewster...Born Robert Earl Brewster on 7/30/86 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Player Statistics
Robert Brewster, OT, Ball State
Selected: Round 3, Pick 11, Overall Pick 75 by Cowboys
Name: Robert Brewster
College: Ball State Number: 71
Height: 6-4 Weight: 325
Position: OT Pos2: OG Class/Draft Year: Sr/2009
40 Low: 5.16 40 Time: 5.29 40 High: 5.40
Projected Round: 5 High: 3-4 Low: 6-7 Stock:
Rated number 15 out of 183 OT's 154 / 2491 TOTAL
Combine Results
Pro Day Results
Combine Invite: Yes
Height: 6041
Weight: 325
40 Yrd Dash: 5.29
20 Yrd Dash: 3.03
10 Yrd Dash: 1.75 225 Lb. Bench Reps: 23
Vertical Jump: 30 1/2
Broad Jump: 08'02"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.75
3-Cone Drill: 7.68
Dates: 02/26/09 03/20/09
Height: 6041
Weight: 325
40 Yrd Dash:
20 Yrd Dash:
10 Yrd Dash: 225 Lb. Bench Reps:
Vertical Jump:
Broad Jump:
20 Yrd Shuttle:
3-Cone Drill:
Draft Scout Snapshot: DS Rating on 8/24/08: #31 OT, #397/750 Overall, Projected Rnd: FA
2007: First team All-MAC. Started all 13 games at right tackle to earn third letter . . . Anchored an offensive line that protected quarterback Nate Davis and allowed him to set a Ball State single-season record with 30 touchdown passes plus throw for a school record 3,667 yards . . . Part of a unit that blocked for nearly 2,000 yards rushing and a school record 5,640 yards in total offense...2006: Started all 12 games at right tackle to earn second letter . . . blocked for an offense which threw for a school record 3,112 yards plus completed a school record 232 passes and 27 touchdown passes...2005: Played in all 11 games to earn first letter . . . started the first four games at right tackle and the final seven outings at right guard . . . blocked for an offense which tallied 2,079 passing yards -- the eighth-best single-season mark in Ball State history . . . protected Ball State quarterback Joey Lynch, who threw for a school record 18 touchdowns.
Post-Draft Outlook: A closer look at the Cowboys' picks: Round 3/75 -- Robert Brewster, OL, 6-4, 312, Ball State...He played tackle in college but projects to guard in the NFL. The Cowboys want him to get stronger. They are looking for interior line depth and want to groom someone to eventually replace left guard Kyle Kosier. - by The Sports Xchange
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Overview
Ball State's national ranking in 2008 was the first in school history. With Brewster providing stellar blocking in the trenches, the Cardinals scored 33 of 48 times in the red zone, including 27 touchdowns and six field goals.
Brewster had 13 touchdown-resulting blocks through 14 games. That performance by Brewster earned him consideration for the Lombardi and Outland trophy, given to the best interior lineman in college football.
At Wyoming High School, Brewster lettered three times in football and also competed for the basketball team. He was named the Cincinnati Hills League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, leading the team to a 7-3 record. He also garnered All-State, All-City and "Tremendous 26" Division III Player of the Year accolades. The team would compile a 34-11 record during his prep playing days.
As a true freshman, Brewster immediately earned a starting job. He lined up at right offensive tackle for the first four games, shifting to right guard for the final seven contests. He provided solid pass protection as quarterback Joey Lynch set a school season-record with 18 touchdown tosses. The lineman would go on to post 65 knockdown blocks, helping the Cardinals average 299.0 yards per game.
Ball State allowed 43 quarterback sacks in 2005 and Brewster graded 82.7% for blocking consistency, delivering nine touchdown-resulting blocks. His play up front saw the Cardinals reduce their sacks allowed total to 28, as the offense gained 4,215 yards, an average of 351.2 yards per game.
Brewster continued his dominance in 2007. He was a first-team All-Mid-American Conference pick, collected 105 knockdowns and 13 touchdown-resulting blocks in 13 games. The team averaged 433.8 yards per game, including 284.9 yards via their aerial attack, finishing the year with an 82.54% grade.
Brewster earned All-American midseason honors from Sports Illustrated and was a unanimous All-MAC first-team choice in 2008. He allowed just 2.5 quarterback sacks on 405 pass plays and led the conference down linemen with 100 knockdowns, while ranking second in the league with 14 touchdown-resulting blocks.
Analysis
Positives: Good initial quickness off the snap, lateral agility and flexibility for the cut block. Can get out and run to make blocks at the second level. Good initial pop. Can turn the defender and seal. Flashes some nastiness and looks to finish his opponent when he feels vulnerability. Bends naturally at the knees and eases out of his stance fluidly with the balance to mirror defenders.
Negatives: Operates out of the spread and is rarely asked to block out of a three-point stance. Inconsistent hand punch. Only marginal hand quickness. Will allow his hands to get outside the chest-plate when run blocking. Lacks the strength to consistently sustain.
Scouting Report
GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 6.32
Body Structure: A long-limbed athlete with wide hips, big bubble, thick thighs and calves, low body fat and broad shoulders. He is proportioned with big bones and the frame to carry at least another 20 pounds of bulk. He has good upper-body thickness and strong, fluid hips, but his legs appear very bow-legged.
Athletic Ability: Brewster displays adequate initial quickness. Despite good timed speed, he is too bow-legged to generate a good burst running long distances or change direction to handle edge rushers in isolated situations. He has decent knee bend and balance to chip on a defensive end and climb the wall to the next level, making him a better fit for offensive guard. He has some tightness in his lower body and will widen in his stance when taking on the speedy blitzers around the corner. Even though he appears slow-twitched, he uses his size well. Can recover when off balance. GRADE: 5.5
Football Sense: Brewster displays very good mental alertness. He is a solid student in the classroom and is effective taking the football knowledge from the chalkboard to the playing field. He is aware of stunts and games and is rarely fooled by the defender's trickery. GRADE: 6.7
Character: A good character type with no off-field issues. He is very close to his family, well-respected by the coaches and takes well to hard coaching. He does well in the classroom and is the type who will give total effort on the playing field. GRADE: 6.5
Competitiveness: Good competitor known to get after an opponent until the whistle. Very aggressive shooting his hands and works well in combination with other linemen. Quick to locate games. Even with his nasty streak, he does play in control and rarely draws penalties. With his intensity, he could be a very effective interior blocker, as he has the "go to" attitude to locate secondary targets after neutralizing his man. GRADE: 6.4
Work Habits: Has above-average strength and does the extras in the training room to improve his athletic skills. He is a self-starter and well-respected by teammates. He takes well to hard coaching, but the staff says he is not the type that will ever need guidance or need to be pushed. He is a steady performer and alert technician whose field savvy compensates for most of his athletic shortcomings. GRADE: 6.5
ATHLETIC REPORT: GRADE: 5.87
Initial Quickness: Has adequate quickness out of his stance, but doesn't always rise up with a quick enough initial step to leverage the defender, but does have good lower-body leg drive and a solid concept for angling to compensate. His get-off is just marginal, but once he gets going, he does a nice job of using his hands and shuffling his feet to control the defender. GRADE: 5.0
Lateral Movement: He's bow legged, preventing him from generating an explosive first step. Will look lethargic when he has to suddenly turn and run with the play and is better off at an interior line position, where his obvious lack of explosion can be covered up. GRADE: 5.0
Balance/Stays On Feet: Has a good feel for angle concepts, driving hard with his feet to sustain his blocks. Gets his head on an opponent and has no problem with his knee bend, doing a nice job of keeping his pad level down. He finishes with good nastiness on the down block and keeps his feet when moving on contact. He is just a smart blocker whose low center of gravity and low base. Rare to see him on the ground. GRADE: 6.5
Explosion/Pop: Made progress using his hands to jolt or latch on to an opponent. Attacks with a strong base and has more than enough upper-body power to outmuscle the defender and gain leverage. He lacks great hip roll, but still manages to generate movement and control his man. With his leg strength, he could be very effective generating space and widening rush lanes on the short pulls. GRADE: 6.2
Run Blocking: Might not be explosive out of his stance, but plays at a good pad level. His knees are a little too bent to redirect, but his shoulder pad level rises with power when trying to sustain movement throughout the play. His best attribute is his ability to down block and with his lack of ideal height and his bow legs, moving him inside to guard is expected at the next level. He finishes with good balance and has the lower body strength at the point of attack to root out a linebacker and widen the rush lane. He is a powerful straight-line blocker, who delivers a strong punch to shock and jolt. GRADE: 7.3
Pass Blocking: When working in-line or in unison with tight ends and guards, Brewster does a good job of keeping his head on a swivel and his arms inside his frame to sustain. When he is isolated on the edge, his bow legs and poor hip snap are evident in his inability to mirror the quicker pass rushers. When his feet stop or he gets too top-heavy, it opens the backdoor and leaves his quarterback exposed. He can kick and slide, but is better pass protecting inside, where his lack of explosion can be covered up. He is very active with his hands, though, and can dominate vs. slower bull rushers, as he uses his hands well to control and steer away. GRADE: 6.4
Pulling/Trapping: Can pull in the short area, but looks sluggish when having to pull around a down block by the tight end. He needs to be more effective sinking his weight when chasing linebackers on the move, but does a better job locating and dropping his weight on short pulls than when going long distances. He needs to be more quicker out of his stance, but he is aggressive and physical on the pull, showing enough body control to widen the rush lanes. GRADE: 5.0
Adjust on Linebacker Downfield: Unless working in the short area, Brewster labors when running long distances, despite posting 10 downfield blocks in 2008. He has the functional knee bend and balance to bump the defensive end on the stretch play and is aware to picking up the twist and blitz when working in-line better than he shows on the back side. He's too slow in space and struggles to adjust on the move. GRADE: 4.8
Use of Hands/Punch: Has a strong hand punch to shock and jolt. Was prone to over-extending or lunging when trying to generate a reach block prior to last season. Has the brute power to stun a defender, especially when trying to separate or control his man. Can stone the bull rusher with his power when he keeps his hands inside his frame. Has developed a good awareness for hand placement and with his 10-inch mitts and hand-punch power, he can rock his opponents back on their heels. GRADE: 6.5
Reactions/Awareness: Does an adequate job of sliding his feet to challenge the rusher in the gaps. Wide rushers have success against him. Sees games up front in an instant and while he is not explosive out of the blocks, he shows good urgency and active hands to recognize and control the in-line charge. GRADE: 6.0
Compares To: DARYN COLLEDGE, Green Bay -- Brewster has a low center of gravity, but like Colledge, he might be better served as an offensive guard, where his short pulls, low pad level and hand punch will be more effective widening the rush lane. Lacks the explosive first step or lateral mobility to handle speedy edge rushers, but he is a tenacious blocker who plays with aggression. At this time, he looks like a better interior prospect than playing on an island at tackle.
OVERALL GRADE: 5.94
Career Notes
Brewster has started every game (48) since enrolling at Ball State, lining up at right tackle in 41 of those contests, with seven more starts at right guard...Since the beginning of his sophomore campaign (39 games), Brewster amassed an 83.46% grade for blocking consistency, as he produced 289 knockdowns/key blocks, including 24 blocks down field and 36 touchdown-resulting blocks...As a senior, Brewster registered four games with at least a 90% grade for blocking consistency, the most ever by a Mid-American Conference down lineman in a season since 2000. That equaled a mark first held by Todd Peat of Northern Illinois (1985) and matched by Kevin Haverdink of Western Michigan (1988) and Ryan Diem of Northern Illinois (2000).
2008 Season
Named to Sports Illustrated's midseason All-American second team...Added first-team All-Mid American Conference first-team honors...Started all year at right tackle, compiling a league-best 100 knockdowns to go with 14 touchdown-resulting blocks, as he graded 84.93% grade for blocking consistency...The Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy candidate also led the MAC's offensive tackles with 10 blocks downfield...Was penalized once and allowed only 2.5 quarterback sacks and one pressure on 405 pass plays...His stellar blocking saw the offense greatly benefit, as the Cardinals improved from 61st in the country in rushing in 2007 (148.92 yards per game) to 27th through 12 games of 2008 (192.69 yards per game)...The team ranks 11th nationally in total offense (459.38 yards per game), 21st in passing (266.69 ypg) and 17th in scoring (36.62 points per game)...After the Cardinals finished 58th in the nation in sacks allowed (2.0 per game) in 2007, the offensive line, led by Brewster is presently ranked fifth nationally, as the have allowed only 0.92 quarterback sacks per game...The right tackle graded at least 90% for blocking consistency four times in 2008, the most by a MAC offensive lineman in a season since the 2000 season. Northern Illinois' Todd Peat (1985) and Ryan Diem (2000) and Western Michigan's Kevin Haverdink (1988) shared the previous MAC season-record with three 90% blocking consistency grades during their respective seasons...Brewster's dominance and success as a drive blocker saw the Cardinals amass 1,882 of their 2,583 yards rushing (72.86%) over the right side of their offensive line (team averaged 5.89 yards per carry on the right side and 4.03 yards on the left side).
2008 Game Analysis
2007 Season
All-Mid American Conference first-team choice...Started all 13 games at right offensive tackle, leading the team and finishing second in the league with 105 key blocks/ knockdowns, including six down field blocks and 11 touchdown-resulting blocks... Part of a front wall that helped the team improve its running attack that averaged 91.92 yards the previous season to 148.92 yards per game in 2007...The squad ranked 31st in the nation, averaging 433.85 yards per game in total offense, improving from its 51st-national ranking in 2007, when the Cardinals averaged 351.25 yards per game...Did not allow his main coverage assignment to register any statistics in the Navy and Northern Illinois games...Made an assisted tackle vs. Western Kentucky and recovered fumbles in each of the Western Kentucky and Northern Illinois clashes.
2007 Game Analysis
2006 Season
Brewster spent the entire season at right offensive tackle, starting all 12 games...Made 84 knockdowns/key blocks with nine touchdown-resulting blocks and six blocks downfield, as the team struggled to establish a running attack, ranking 106th in the nation with an average of 91.92 yards per game rushing...Allowed just two quarterback sacks and one pressure on 373 pass plays, as the Cardinals finished 16th in the country with an average of 259.33 yards per game passing...The front wall placed 81st in the country, allowing an average of 2.33 sacks per game.
2005 Season
Brewster was a full-time starter in his first season at Ball State...Opened as the right tackle in the team's first four games before shifting to right guard for the final seven contests...Was part of a front wall that helped the team average 189.0 yards per game passing, but that unit also ranked tied for 116th among the 119 major colleges, as they allowed an average of 3.91 quarterback sacks per game.
Injury Report
No major injuries reported.
Agility Tests
Campus: 4.96 in the 40-yard dash...1.71 10-yard dash...2.87 20-yard dash...4.63 20-yard shuttle...7.82 three-cone drill...31-inch vertical jump...9'4" broad jump...Bench pressed 225 pounds 27 times.
Combine: 5.29 in the 40-yard dash...1.78 10-yard dash...3.06 20-yard dash...4.76 20-yard shuttle...7.68 three-cone drill...30 1/2-inch vertical jump...8'2" broad jump...Bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times...34-inch arm length...9 1/4 hands.
High School
Attended Wyoming (Cincinnati, Oh.) High School, playing football for head coach Bernie Barre...Lettered three times in football and also competed for the basketball team...Was named the Cincinnati Hills League Offensive Player of the Year as a senior, leading the team to a 7-3 record...Also garnered All-State, All-City and "Tremendous 26" Division III Player of the Year accolades...The team would compile a 34-11 record during his prep playing days.
Personal
Criminal Justice major...Son of Delaney and Robert Brewster...Born Robert Earl Brewster on 7/30/86 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Player Statistics
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