Brett Helms, OL

An impact player since arriving in Baton Rouge, Helms makes up for a lack of size with his strength, attitude and technique. He'd be first-team all-conference anywhere but in the SEC, where he got left out because of the depth. He was in the lineup for the last 32 consecutive games, and only injuries prevented him from being a starter in his true and redshirt freshman seasons. Reminds scouts of former Tennessee center Scott Wells, now a starter for Green Bay.

Positives: Tough, feisty leader who rarely gets beat inside. Sells out to protect his quarterback. Quick to cut, effectively getting into his man's thighs. Good mobility, with the ability to act as personal protector or angle defenders to either side to open holes. Quick hands after the snap to get into his man's jersey. Able to angle his man to open a hole inside. Gives good help but is also able to adjust to inside blitzes. Smart player who makes line calls. Adept at the shotgun snap.

Negatives: Small, lacking height and girth. Relies on technique and intelligence instead of brute strength at the point. Lacks the upper body strength to handle NFL tackles one-on-one, and gets ripped off after the initial blow. Not a drive blocker and will get bull-rushed into the quarterback. May be relegated to a zone scheme where he can use his mobility without defenders exploiting his lack of size.

Enters third year as a starter at center for Tigers … Started 19 straight games at center going into 2008 … Named to Rimington Award Watch List for second straight season … Has played in 33 games in career, starting 28 times.

The Tigers' starting center, he recorded a team-high 108 knockdown blocks and 15 pancake blocks, while being whistled for just four penalties … Saw action on 695 plays from scrimmage … Was dominate in the Tigers' win over Tennessee, registering a season-high 28 knockdown blocks and two pancakes … Turned in a solid performance against Tulane, recording a team-high 13 knockdown blocks and a season-best three pancake blocks … Led the O-line with 10 knockdown blocks against Mississippi State … Did not play against Fresno State (head).

Talented redshirt freshman who opened the year as the starter at left guard for the Tigers … Played in five games with two starts … Started against Arizona State and Tennessee before missing the Mississippi State and Vanderbilt games with an injury … Returned to action in a backup role against Florida … Saw limited action against Florida and Auburn before suffering a season-ending ankle injury against North Texas … In all, played a total of 105 snaps from scrimmage … Had 3 pancakes and 22 knockdowns … Allowed only 1 sack and 1 quarterback pressure … Whistled for 1 penalty.

Backup offensive lineman who saw action in two games … Granted a medical redshirt following the season … Saw first collegiate action in win over Arkansas State … Also played against Mississippi State … Had 1 pancake and 1 knockdown in 11 plays vs. Arkansas State.

Arguably the top offensive lineman out of the state of Arkansas … A four-year starter at offensive guard and defensive tackle … Finished junior season with 48 tackles and 5.0 sacks on defense and registered 48 pancake blocks on the offensive line … Member of state championship team that posted a 14-0 record in 2002 … Member of a FSN South's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" First Team … Coached by Bobby Bolding.

Full name is Charles Brett Helms … Born on April 16, 1986, in Pine Bluff, Ark. … Parents are Ronnie and Margaret Helms … Has two siblings, Taylor and Trey … His dad graduated from LSU with a Ph.D. in agronomy, while his mom is a native of Baton Rouge … Majoring in general business … Hobbies include hunting and fishing … Favorite movie is "The Sandlot" and his favorite subject is math.