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2014 NFL Draft Prospects: Guards

The top 2014 guard prospects available for the 2013 NFL Draft. * - denotes 2015 prospect. ** - denotes 2016 prospect.

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By Charlie Campbell.
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2012 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
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2013 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | OG | C | DE | DT | 3-4 OLB | 3-4 DE | NT | 4-3 OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

2014 NFL Draft Position Rankings:
QB | RB | FB | WR | TE | OT | G | C | DE | DT | 3-4 DE | NT | 3-4 OLB | 4-3 OLB | ILB | CB | S | K | P

Cyril Richardson, OT/G, Baylor
Height: 6-5. Weight: 335.
Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
Projected Round (2014): 1-2.
5/11/13: Richardson would probably fit best at guard in the NFL, but could maybe pull off right tackle. He played tackle in 2011, but was moved back to guard last year (he was there in 2010). The junior was much better at guard. Richardson opened up a lot of holes and was greatly improved as a pass-blocker. He has good size with a some quickness at guard.

Richardson could have a huge 2013 season as a run-blocker with a duo of excellent backs in Lache Seastrunk and Glasco Martin. A strong season could put Richardson in the running as the top guard prospect for the 2014 NFL Draft class.

Richardson did an overall good job of blocking for quarterback Robert Griffin III in 2011. Richardson also did well opening up holes in the ground game for Terrance Ganaway. There were games in 2011 in which Richardson allowed too much pressure, but he has the potential to develop into a quality prospect.

Personal: Majoring in general studies. Son of Albert Joseph and Anita Richardson.

Xavier Su'a-Filo**, G, UCLA
Height: 6-5. Weight: 315.
Projected 40 Time: 5.19.
Projected Round (2013): 1-2.
5/11/13: Su'a-Filo was a force for the Bruins in 2012. He had an excellent season as a run-blocker for Johnathan Franklin. Su'a-Filo also was good in pass protection for Brett Hundley. Su'a-Filo started at left guard but chipped in some time at left tackle because of injuries. He was named a First-Team All-Pac-12 pick by the coaches and media publications.

Su'a-Filo was out of football in 2010 and 2011 while serving on a Mormon mission. Bruins head coach Jim Mora, Jr. made it an immediate priority to recruit Su'a-Filo back to UCLA.

Su'a-Filo set a Bruins record in 2009 with 13 starts at left tackle. The true freshman was an honorable mention All-Pac-10 and was on numerous All-Freshman teams.

Personal: Son of Paul and Candida Su'a-Filo. Xavier Su'a-Filo is a team captain and highly regarded for being a high-character individual.

Gabe Jackson, G, Mississippi State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.33.
Projected Round (2013): 1-3.
5/11/13: Jackson blocked well for Mississippi State in 2012. He did very well against Alabama and defensive tackle Jesse Williams. Jackson also was solid against LSU and Texas A&M. His run blocking is ahead of his pass protection, but he has good upside to develop into a starter quickly in the NFL.

Jackson was a Second-Team All-SEC selection in 2011, his second year as a starter. He was a powerful run-blocker for running back Vick Ballard those two years. Jackson is only getting better as he gains more experience.

Jackson was smart to return for the 2013 season. If the senior shows steady improvement, he could easily push his stock into firm standing on the second day of the 2014 NFL Draft. Personal: Son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jackson. Charles Jackson was his high school football coach.

Tre Jackson*, G, Florida State
Height: 6-4. Weight: 327.
Projected 40 Time: 5.33.
Projected Round (2014): 2-3.
5/11/13: Jackson broke into the starting lineup at right guard. The true sophomore was a tough run-blocker for the Seminoles. He is a powerful lineman he can move defensive linemen and open up holes in the ground. Jackson has nice agility and movement skills for a big lineman. Florida State has good coaching for the offensive line and will do a nice job of developing Jackson.

Zack Martin, G/OT, Notre Dame
Height: 6-4. Weight: 304.
Projected 40 Time: 5.05.
Projected Round (2014): 2-3.
5/11/13: Martin improved as the 2012 season progressed. The junior did a good job of contributing to a sound running offense. Martin's pass protection got better and he was much improved over 2011. Martin and Notre Dame struggled in pass protection against Stanford last year and were less than impressive against Alabama.

Martin will see some quality opponents this year, but if the senior plays well, he could give NFL teams reason to believe that he could stay at tackle as a pro.

Even though the Fighting Irish had a low sacks-allowed total in 2011, Martin, the team's left tackle, was inconsistent. The sophomore had stretches where he was getting beat and allowing too much pressure on his quarterback.

Martin probably has short arms for his size. If he struggles on the edge, he could be better off playing guard in a zone-blocking system in the NFL. It would help him to add more strength for the next level.

Personal: Business major.
Spencer Long, G, Nebraska
Height: 6-4. Weight: 315.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Projected Round (2013): 2-4.
5/11/13: Long was solid for Nebraska in 2012 with improved pass protection. He was a tough run-blocker who had a lot of success opening up holes in the ground game.

The former walk-on was an All-Big Ten performer in a breakout sophomore season in 2011. He was a leader on a Cornhuskers' line that averaged 217 yards per game in 2012. Long did a very good job opening up holes for running back Rex Burkhead and quarterback Taylor Martinez.

Long has some mobility and added strength over the past year. If the senior comes through with an impressive 2013, he should move up higher on the second day of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Personal: Biological sciences major. Son of Doug and Ann Long. Spencer Long has won a lot of academic awards during his time at Nebraska.

La'el Collins*, G, LSU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 321.
Projected 40 Time: 5.40.
Projected Round (2014): 2-4.
5/11/13: Collins was an impressive power run-blocker in 2012 and helped the Tigers' stable of backs move the ball. He started 13 games at left guard and was an honorable mention All-SEC Selection. Collins has some road-grading potential but needs to improve his pass protection as a junior.

Personal: Son of Loyetta Collins and David Philips.

Antwan Lowery, G, Rutgers
Height: 6-4. Weight: 305.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Projected Round (2013): 3-4.
5/11/13: Lowery was a backup for three years before breaking into the starting lineup as a junior. Lowery said that he butted heads with former head coach Greg Schiano and which kept him on the bench. Lowery said the changes under new coach Kyle Flood made football fun again and allowed him to flourish.

Lowry had a good 2012 blocking for Jawan Jamison and Rutgers was able to move the ball well on the ground. Lowery has some athleticism in pass protection as well. He allowed only one sack as a junior and was First-Team All-Big East selection.

Personal: Labor studies major.

Tyler Moore**, OT/G, Florida
Height: 6-6. Weight: 312.
Projected 40 Time: 5.31.
Projected Round (2014): 3-4.
5/11/13: Moore started out his collegiate career at Nebraska. He started four games as a freshman and played in nine contests. Moore was just the 10th true freshman offensive lineman to play for Nebraska since 1973. Plus, he was a freshman All-Big XII selection.

Moore is in a tough fight to take the starting right tackle position away from Chaz Green, another top recruit. Green or Moore could move inside to guard, but Florida likes its two starters at guard. The battle between Green and Moore should be settled in training camp.

Moore soured on Nebraska and left after his freshman season. He spent one semester at St. Petersburg Community College before transferring to Florida in January 2012. Moore was one of the top offensive linemen in the nation coming out of high school.

Gabe Ikard, C/G, Oklahoma
Height: 6-2. Weight: 295.
Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
Projected Round (2013): 3-5.
5/11/13: Ikard consistently won his blocks in 2012 and is a well-rounded player. He had a rough game against Notre Dame with some botched snaps and struggled to block the Fighting Irish's tough front seven. Ikard played well against Texas and Oklahoma State. His pass protection is well-developed.

Ikard started 11 games as a freshman in 2010. He was selected as a First-Team All-Freshman All-American by numerous media outlets and was named an honorable mention All-Big XII by the AP.

Ikard was an All-Big XII first-teamer in 2011, splitting time between guard and center. Starting center Ben Habern missed multiple games with a broken arm, and Ikard filled in with seven starts at center. He returned to left guard for the final three games. With Habern retiring from football, Ikard took over at center in 2012.

Center is probably the better position for Ikard in the NFL as he is undersized for guard. Ikard has a good skill set, but he needs to add some bulk and power to his game, along with making general improvements from simply gaining experience. Ikard was an Academic All-American in 2011 and graded out the highest of any of Oklahoma's offensive linemen including Habern, Donald Stephenson and Lane Johnson.

Personal: Son of Jim and Becky Ikard. Academic standout in zoology.

Andrew Norwell, OT/G, Ohio State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 319.
Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
5/11/13: Norwell had a strong 2012 season at left guard for the Buckeyes. The junior was impressive as a run blocker for Braxton Miller and Carlos Hyde. Ohio State had a solid right tackle in Reid Fragel, but Norwell could get consideration at right tackle in 2013. He has the potential to rise higher in these rankings over the next year. Norwell filled in at left tackle in 2011 when Mike Adams was suspended for the first five games, and did a respectable job. Following Adams's return, Norwell moved over to left guard to finish out his sophomore season. He was the backup at right tackle as a freshman.

Personal: Majoring in communications. Son of Julia and Ivar Norwell.
Mason Walters, G, Texas
Height: 6-6. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.41.
Projected Round (2014): 4-6.
5/11/13: Walters is a powerful run-blocker who has some upside. He needs to improve his pass protection; speed-rushers can give him some problems. However, the senior has the potential to rise higher in the rankings. He started 12 games at right guard last season and was an honorable mention All-Big XII selection.

Walters won a starting spot as a redshirt freshman in 2010. Since then he has started 25 straight games at right guard. Walters was a Second-Team All-Big XII pick in 2011. He missed almost all of the 2009 season with a foot injury. Walters has the potential to be a nice fit in a power man-blocking scheme.

Personal: Majoring in government.

Brandon Thomas, G, Clemson
Height: 6-3. Weight: 305.
Projected 40 Time: 5.11.
Projected Round (2013): 4-6.
5/11/13: Thomas broke into the starting lineup as a sophomore in 2011. He was solid in pass protection for Tajh Boyd and in run blocking for Andre Ellington. Thomas followed that up with a quality 2012 season. He could use more power for the NFL. Thomas would be a better fit in a zone-blocking system and could be a candidate to move to center.

Personal: Secondary education major.

Eric Mack*, G, Auburn
Height: 6-3. Weight: 319.
Projected 40 Time: 5.31.
Projected Round (2013): 4-6.
5/11/13: Prior to the 2012 season, Mack was at a party that became the scene of shooting. He was wounded in the buttocks, but two of his former teammates were killed. Mack played well last season as a run-blocker for Tre Mason. He needs to improve his overall game going forward.

Personal: Public administration major. Son of Wynette Sellers.

Jon Halapio*, G, Florida
Height: 6-3. Weight: 321.
Projected 40 Time: 5.35.
Projected Round (2014): 5-6.
5/11/13: Halapio had a good 2012 season as a run-blocker for Mike Gillislee. Halapio is strong at the point of attack and pushes defensive linemen around. He needs to improve his pass protection and the ability to handle speed-rushers. Halapio allowed too much pressure as a sophomore.

Josh Williford, G, LSU
Height: 6-7. Weight: 332.
Projected 40 Time: 5.40.
Projected Round (2014): 5-6.
5/11/13: Williford is massive road-grading run-blocker. He was banged up last year but was solid while in the lineup. The senior needs to improve his pass protection in 2013.

Williford broke into the starting lineup in 2011 at right guard. He has previously been pressed into starting duty in 2010 after Will Blackwell was injured. The freshman started four games in 2010.

Williford should produce a lot of good tapes for NFL evaluators in 2013 as LSU has a strong stable of running backs returning. The senior has the potential to rise into the second day of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Personal: Majoring in agricultural business. Son of Lane and Tricia Williford.

Max Garcia**, G, Florida
Height: 6-4. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 5.31.
Projected Round (2014): 5-7.
5/11/13: The Gators project Garcia as a starter in 2013, which is significant considering he beat out some highly touted recruits. Garcia started 12 games at Maryland in 2011 before transferring to Florida. He was forced to sit out the 2012 season and has two years of eligibility remaining.

Chris Watt, G, Notre Dame
Height: 6-3. Weight: 310.
Projected 40 Time: 5.39.
Projected Round (2014): 6-FA.
5/11/13: Watt has been hit-or-miss in his two years as a starter. He had some good games for the Fighting Irish and some performances he probably would like back. Watt struggled with Stanford's physical line along with Purdue's Kawann Short in 2012. Watt did a nice job of run blocking last year and Notre Dame had a consistent ground game. He needs to become a more consistent pass-blocker as a senior.

Personal: Marketing major. Son of Mary Pat and Rich Watt.

Tyler Evans, G, Oklahoma
Height: 6-5. Weight: 315.
Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
Projected Round (2014): 7-FA.
5/11/13: Evans had a strong 2011 season and was an All-Big XII honorable mention. The junior started 13 games at right guard and did a good job in run and pass blocking. He started 12 games at right guard in 2010. Evans tore his right ACL in fall camp last year and was out for 2012.

Personal: Human relations major. Son of Linda Evans and Barry Konoff.

Justin Johns 05-16-2013 09:02 am xxx.xxx.xxx32.4 (total posts: 1)

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FYI, Eric Mack's career ended. He didn't play last season. Actually, Auburn's offensive guards are Chad Slade and John Sullen from last season. I think its funny that you added him on list. Nice.

Woah 05-05-2013 12:13 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.51 (total posts: 1)

Travis Frederick a first rounder! No way! Eat your words Walt.... eat them.

Louisville # 70 John Miller 03-24-2013 10:04 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.118 (total posts: 1)

I think Louisville Offense Lineman John Miller will be among the best offense lineman coming out 2014-2015 year this kid is a beast he can pass protect and he is a sraight maulder on run block.

Joe 12-11-2012 06:58 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.69 (total posts: 1)

Okay??? Who cares??? This is a football website not a dating website... Just saying

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