Despite injury problems throughout his Huskies career, Garcia started 37 consecutive games from 2006-08, earning second-team All-Pac-10 honors in 2007 and honorable mention status as a senior.

He suffered a severely dislocated left ankle and broken left fibula in spring 2004, then tore his labrum in 2005, causing him to miss the entire season. Granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, Garcia went on to be a steadying presence in the middle of the UW line. He also missed most of spring 2008 with a left Lisfranc sprain that was characterized at the time as potentially career-ending. Electing not to have the surgery and instead play through the pain, Garcia gutted through his senior campaign.

His toughness and physicality in the trenches earned him a spot on the East-West Shrine Game roster and a Combine invite, but considering his lack of durability and this year's class of centers, he'll likely have to make an NFL club as an undrafted free agent.

Positives: Short, squatty powerful build. Good first step quickness. Good initial pop on the defensive tackle. Adequate lateral quickness to stay square in pass protection. Good use of leverage and leg drive to gain movement in short-yardage situations. Good temperament for the position. Plays a physical, aggressive brand of football. Doesn't back down from a fight regardless of the score or the opponent. Tough. Willing to play through pain and to do the rehabilitation necessary to get back on the field. Team captain.

Negatives: Short and too heavy. Marginal overall athleticism. Lacks the lateral quickness to handle speedier pass rushers inside. Struggles to get to the second level consistently and cannot break down in space to block moving targets. Extensive medical concerns that require a lengthy medical check.

Earned second-team All-Pac-10 … named the John P. Angel Lineman of the Year on offense at the team's postseason awards banquet … also named a season-long captain at the banquet … due to prior injuries, was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA for the 2008 season … started all 13 games at center, starting every game there for a second consecutive season.

Earned the UW's Academic Excellence Award at the team's postseason banquet … started all 12 games at center and played every snap of the 2006 season … part of an offensive line that allowed just 19 sacks over 12 games … won the UW's Pepsi Player of the Week Award after the Oregon game.

Missed second-straight year due to injuries suffered in 2004.

Missed the entire 2004 campaign after suffering significant leg and ankle injuries during 2004 spring drills.

2004: Suffered a dislocated left ankle and broken left fibula in spring practice.

2005: Suffered a torn labrum, missing the season.

2008: Lisfranc sprain during the spring, and played through the pain all season.

Big-9 offensive lineman of the year. … earned all-Big-9 honors on offense and defense as a senior. … named to the Associated Press all-state team. … first-team all-Big-9 on defense and second-team on offense as a junior, even though he only played five games. … also competed on the Eisenhower track team in the shot put. … honorable mention selection to the Tacoma News Tribune's 2003 Northwest Nuggets team. … listed as a "Red Chip" recruit by the Seattle Times. … rated the No. 10 player in Washington by SuperPrep. … named to PrepStar's All-West Region team.

Mother's name is Maricela Alcala. Majoring in history.

Injury Report

2004: Suffered a dislocated left ankle and broken left fibula in spring practice.

2005: Suffered a torn labrum, missing the season.

2008: Lisfranc sprain during the spring, and played through the pain all season.