Brandon Rodd, Offensive Lineman from Arizona State.
Brandon Rodd measures in at 6′3″, 300 lbs, and runs the 40 in 5.2. He’s smart too. Rodd was given Pac-10 All Academic honors all four years and a two time Second Team Pac-10 All Acedemic Football player. He was also on the 2007 preseason Lombardi award watch list. Rodd tore his ACL in his redshirt freshman year, but came back to play primarily at the left tackle position. In 2007, he started all 13 games at left tackle for the Sun Devils. He projects as an offensive guard in the NFL, due to a lack of explosiveness at the line and a lack of physicality (sounds like a finesse zone blocker). He is a versatile lineman that will fight for a spot on the depth chart at four positions.
Brandon Rodd measures in at 6′3″, 300 lbs, and runs the 40 in 5.2. He’s smart too. Rodd was given Pac-10 All Academic honors all four years and a two time Second Team Pac-10 All Acedemic Football player. He was also on the 2007 preseason Lombardi award watch list. Rodd tore his ACL in his redshirt freshman year, but came back to play primarily at the left tackle position. In 2007, he started all 13 games at left tackle for the Sun Devils. He projects as an offensive guard in the NFL, due to a lack of explosiveness at the line and a lack of physicality (sounds like a finesse zone blocker). He is a versatile lineman that will fight for a spot on the depth chart at four positions.
BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter at the left tackle and left guard spots.
POSITIVES: Hard-working small-area college tackle who projects to guard in the NFL. Blocks with good knee-bend, keeps his feet moving throughout the action, and quick in all aspects of the game. Stays with the action, makes good use of angles, and seals defenders from the play. Fights with his hands and works to hit as many people as possible.
NEGATIVES: Lacks footwork and range and struggles to adjust. Must improve the strength of his base.
ANALYSIS: Rodd was an adequate college blocker who showed improvement in his game the past two seasons. He'll have a chance at the next level if he improves his run-blocking strength.
PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent
Arizona State University senior linemen Mike Pollak - 2nd round draft choice of the Indianapolis Colts (center) and Brandon Rodd (left tackle) have been invited to play in the 62nd annual Hula Bowl game, to be played on January 22, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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