Carman At Guard- Consulted Willie Anderson

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For those curious, it's a lot harder to find draft data from the early 2000s, but there are still a few active files on Andrew Whitworth, who was a player we drafted who played tackle in college and we put at guard at the beginning of his career.

We chose him with the 55th pick in the 2nd round.

His draft profiles are as follows:

Quote:Whitworth started all 13 games at left tackle as a redshirt freshman in 2002, when he graded out at nearly 90-percent in each game. He started all 14 games at left tackle as a sophomore in 2003 and started all 12 games at left tackle as a junior in 2004, when he led his team in snaps from scrimmage (793), allowed only one sack and was whistled for just five penalties all season. As a senior in 2005, he remained a fulltime starter at left tackle. Whitworth finished his career at LSU with 52 career starts. Whitworth has a massive frame and has developed into a mauler in the running game. He shows the size to engulf defenders at the point of attack and he has good overall technique. He will give a great effort and will bring a lot of intelligence and durability to the table. However, Whitworth is not a great athlete and he does not possess explosive qualities. In fact, he's a bit of an overachiever. He lacks great range as a run blocker and he will struggle versus elite edge rushers in the NFL. He played his entire collegiate career at left tackle but is clearly a better fit at the right tackle position in the NFL. Whitworth projects as a second or third round prospect in the 2006 class.

http://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/9218

Quote:9. Andrew Whitworth, LSU (6-7; 5.18)

He had a complete workout at the Combine. He clocked 5.16 and 5.20 in the 40, 4.83 in the short shuttle, and 7.47 in the three-cone drill. He had a 30½-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-4 broad jump and did 38 lifts. His arm length measures 35 inches (left-handed). Plays offensive line and also plays basketball at a high level; golf and tennis, too. He redshirted in 2001 and then started the next 52 games at left tackle (a school record). He's a great character person. He has long arms and big hands (10 1/8 inches). Very good worker both on and off the field. Good competitor and is athletic, but not sure he is quick enough to play left tackle in the NFL. His best position is most likely at right tackle. He'll play a long time for a team.

https://www.packers.com/news/gil-brandt-s-analysis-by-position-offensive-line-2451271

8th overall OT
https://www.fantasysharks.com/2006-nfl-draft-prospects-by-position/

Quote:#8 OT, Projected Round 3

http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=17131&DraftYear=2006

So he was considered in the latter half of the top 10 OT prospects, was given a range of 2nd to 3rd round by most everyone here and he turned into one of the best LTs we've ever had.

And the guy who scouted and drafted him, Paul Alexander, thinks Carman can do the same thing Whitworth did.

I say give him a chance. No need to shit on the guy before he even plays a snap for us.