Anthony Davis, OT

Rutgers proved it was on the major college football map by signing Davis, a local Parade first-team All-American, for the 2007 season, and the offense has been the driving force behind consecutive bowl victories.

Davis stepped in at right guard halfway through his first year to earn Freshman All-American honors. In 2008 and '09, he started almost every game at left tackle, earning second-team then first-team All-Big East honors in those two seasons. He was also named second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Foundation in 2009.

While owning the size and athleticism that all scouts love to see, Davis' inconsistent technique, reputation as an underachiever and troubles staying at his ideal weight won't help his draft stock.

In fact, his strength and weight may make some teams project to him to right tackle or even guard - where he could excel if he matures early in his career.

Pass blocking: Hard to beat on the corner from a two-point stance, using a strong upper body to engulf smaller defensive ends. Prototypical kick-slide. Very strong anchor. Adjusts to twists and late blitzes off the edge. Could use a bit more knee bend and maintain better posture, as he will bend from the waist and lunge. Recovery speed is questionable; struggles to get his weight moving back toward the line once out of kick-slide. Has a strong armbar, though, that buys a bit more time when he's beaten.

Run blocking: Strong initial punch; very difficult to push him back off the line. Has the strength and footwork to seal the edge and turn his man out of the hole. Inconsistent keeping his feet moving after initial pop; can dominate his man when he does but often relies too much on his punch to stop the defender.

Pulling/trapping: Displays the quick feet and body control to excel when pulling and trapping, often pushing his guard out of the way when both are on the move. Flexible and agile enough to hit his target and strong enough sustain. Usually just takes out the man in front of him, and may have trouble adjusting to playing coming from inside.

Initial Quickness: Good, not great, off the snap, but makes up for it with a strong initial pop as a pass protector and run blocker. When his target is in sight, he gets to him quickly and usually wins the battle.

Downfield: Gets to linebackers well, knowing his angle and physically dominating most players once engaged. Will bend at the waist at times, allowing better defenders to shed him to make a play as the ballcarrier goes by. Likes to be part of or clean up piles downfield. Usually follows a play downfield to help, but doesn't always hit a target.

Intangibles: Davis' competitive fire and effort have not been as consistent as you'd like for a top prospect. Suspended one game for violating team rules in 2008. Benched for a quarter (but had to report earlier due to injury) against Army in October 2009 because he missed a team meeting. Has had issues maintaining weight, even being demoted to second team before his senior year for reporting overweight. Came to Rutgers as a 363-pound freshman.

NFL Comparison: Chris Williams, Bears

One of the nation's top left tackles … has been a starter on the offensive line since midway through his true freshman season …

full-time starter at left tackle in 2008 … named to the All-BIG EAST Second Team by the league's head coaches and a First Team All-BIG EAST honoree by the media as a sophomore … enters junior season with 20 career starts.

Earned First Team Freshman All-American honors by the Football Writers Association of America, The Sporting News and Rivals.com and Second Team All-American laurels from Scout.com … earned Freshman All-BIG EAST honors by Rivals.com … was a Third Team Preseason All-BIG EAST selection by Phil Steele … named starting right guard for the sixth game (Syracuse) of the season and started the final eight games of the season … played in all 13 games on the year … made collegiate debut in season-opener vs. Buffalo (8/30), seeing action in multiple series … made first career start at Syracuse (10/16), helping pave the way for 538 yards of total offense vs. the Orange … provided solid blocking to help Rutgerspost 511 yards of total offense at Connecticut (11/3) … helped pave the way for 404 total rushing yards at Army (11/9).

Massive offensive lineman who is regarded as one of the top prospects in the nation … three-year starter at Piscataway for head coach Dan Higgins … Scout.com lists Davis as the nation's second-ranked offensive tackle and a five-star recruit … Rivals.com lists Davis as one of the nation's top 100 recruits … Parade First-Team All-American … considered by most recruiting services the top prospect in New Jersey … the first No. 1 prospect in the Garden State to sign with Greg Schiano at Rutgers … played in the U.S. Army All-American game in San Antonio and was a finalist for the National Player of the Year in the prep ranks … First-Team All-American by USA Today … First Team All-State selection by the Associated Press and Star-Ledger … more than 70 pancake blocks for his career … received more than 50 scholarship offers … one of nine members of the 2007 recruiting class to be invited to play in the NY/NJ High School All-Star Classic at Rutgers Stadium in the spring.

Born 10/11/89.