Branden Albert Scouting Report - 2008 NFL Draft Prospect

Links (3)

Keep An Eye On: Branden Albert
Published 4/1/2008 by JJ Cooper at FanHouse
... during his college career. Cons: There's some concern that Albert is not physical enough to be a dominating lineman, as evidenced by his subpar 23 reps at the bench press. Albert's pass blocking is ahead of his run blocking. At times he can get off balance, especially when he's tired. His effort sometimes waned where he would then lean into guys instead of staying low and driving them off the ball. Sources for the scouting report: NFL.com, Draft Countdown. Source for the combine results: Sports XChange ...

Your Turn: Bears 1st Round Strategy
Published 4/10/2008 by Russ Loede at Bears Gab
... Rising Up Draft Boards:  I just want to cast my lot for Albert (Scouting Report) and say I think this guy is great!  If our beloved Bears drafted him at 14 (even with with Otah and Williams on the board) I’d be just fine and here’s why… ...

Looking Ahead To The Draft
Published 4/17/2008 by Houston Mercier at Bull Pen Dirt
... injury. 6. Running Back - the Chris Brown signing helped, but he’s injury-prone. Ahman Green was injured last year as well. 7. Defensive line - more specifically, they will be looking for a pass-rusher to place opposite of Mario Williams. The Draft: Round 1, Pick 18 - If they want one of the elite tackles in this draft, they are going to have to make it here. The pick - OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh. They will take their choice among Ryan Clady, Brandert Albert, Chris Williams, and Gosder Cherilus, assuming one of them is ...