Tyronne Green, OG

In the Tigers' most trying season in recent memory, Green was one of the team's few bright spots. Having entered the program as a defensive tackle, it took the left offensive guard three years before he would crack the starting lineup, but he would go on to man that demanding position in each of his final 25 games.

Scouts compare Green to former Auburn standout Ben Grubbs (Baltimore), as he has great athletic ability and outstanding suddenness coming off the snap. Even though he never started at the position, the coaching staff experimented with Green at center in 2008 fall camp. He showed the quick hands and head-on-the-swivel agility that could see him possibly shift to the pivot position in the National Football League.

"Those were definitely the first snaps I ever took at center," Green said. "You have to make calls and pretty much tell everybody else who they've got and you have to snap the ball and get on your guy. I have a lot more respect for my teammates (centers Jason Bosley and Ryan Pugh) at center."

At Woodham High School, Green was rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. He only appeared in five games during his senior year due to injuries. But the defensive tackle was leading the team with 34 tackles, three sacks, nine quarterback pressures, three pass deflections and an interception before getting hurt. He also lettered in basketball.

Green performed on the scout team as a down lineman in 2004, earning redshirt status. The offensive coaches were impressed with his athletic ability and moved the 275-pounder to offensive guard. In 2005, he saw action vs. Ball State, Western Kentucky, South Carolina and Mississippi, playing behind Ben Grubbs at left offensive guard.

As a redshirt sophomore, the now 310-pound Green appeared in all 13 games, lining up behind Grubbs at left guard. He was in on 24 knockdowns, as the squad averaged 320.92 yards in total offense.

Grubb's graduation saw Green replace him in the lineup for the 2007 campaign. He posted 83 knockdowns/key blocks with 11 touchdown-resulting blocks, paving the way as the Tigers averaged 335.15 yards per game. For that performance, he was the recipient of the Ken Rice Award, given to the team's best offensive lineman.

Green earned All-Southeastern Conference accolades as a senior. He registered a team-high 113 knockdowns/key blocks, the most of any guard in the conference. He added nine touchdown-resulting blocks and did not allow any quarterback sacks, helping the team average 302.92 yards per game. He showed tremendous field alertness in 2008, recovering three Auburn fumbles while recording a pair of tackles after Tiger interceptions, causing a fumble on one of those thefts.

Positives: Good quickness off the snap. … Wide set and has good lateral agility and balance to compete with athletic defensive tackles in pass protection. … Quick first step to pop the defensive tackle and release to the second level for combo blocks and on pulling plays. … Good vision to locate the secondary block and is athletic enough to hit the moving target.

Negatives: Raw. … Was getting by on his athleticism at the college level. … Marginal upper-body strength and hand placement. … Struggles to sustain blocks. … A bit high in pass protection and can be bull-rushed into the pocket.

GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 6.30

Body Structure: Green has a thick frame that will need to add more bulk, but he has room to carry it without affecting his adequate quickness. He has good upper body muscle development, with large, strong hands and good arm length. His lower frame is just adequate, lacking ideal leg length, but he has thick hips and some knot in his calves.

Athletic Ability: Green is a good athlete with just adequate quickness, agility and body control. He lacks ideal size and bulk to play guard, but has room on his frame for more weight. With his hand quickness and a previous 2008 fall experiment, he might be a better fit at center in the pro ranks, where his low center of gravity and kick slide could be more valuable. He shows good aggression and consistency in his play and has functional strength. He also demonstrates good feet and balance playing along the line, but needs to show more explosion getting into the second level. GRADE: 6.3

Football Sense: Green is still relatively a neophyte when it comes to playing offense, as he has just 25 starts at the guard position after being recruited as a defensive lineman. He understands blocking schemes, but will need a patient coach to help him develop. His awareness in pass protection is suspect, as the high amount of QB pressures charged to him indicates he is not always alert to twists and games. He needs only normal reps to retain plays and picks up on things quickly, but still needs more reps on the playing field to continue his development. He plays with good urgency and just needs to recognize changes vs. movement better to be effective. GRADE: 5.1

Character: Green is a good citizen with no off-field issues. He demonstrates very good work habits on and off the field, including in the weight room. He is very polite, well-respected by his teammates and developed into the unit's vocal leader. The coaches love him and cite his work ethic. GRADE: 6.7

Competitiveness: Green is a classic blue-collar type who has very good toughness, both mentally and physically. He will play through pain and shows an even-keeled temperament. He works hard to finish and plays with good enthusiasm. He understands the technical part of the game well. GRADE: 6.8

Work Habits: Green is a self-starter and a very good worker, whether in practices, the weight room or in games. He is a responsible type who does not need any guidance. He could improve his overall strength, but shows good dedication in the weight room. He shows good aggression on the field and plays with good focus (just four penalties in 25 games, despite coming into the program as a defensive player). GRADE: 6.6

ATHLETIC REPORT. GRADE: 6.12

Initial Quickness: Green has adequate quickness, but is better on running plays than in pass protection (late to cut off or make reach tackles on the outside). When he fires low off the snap, he can generate movement, but just lacks ideal suddenness. He has enough foot speed to lead the way on traps and pulls, but must do a better job of reacting to movement in passing situations. He shows the ability to be quick out of his stance and into the defender. He has a good initial step to gain advantage and generates enough hip strike to change direction without having to false step. GRADE: 6.3

Lateral Movement: Green plays with a solid base with good lateral quickness in the short areas. He has the balance and feet to slide and shuffle with effectiveness. He needs to stay lower in his pads making adjustments in space, but has enough burst to get into position working down the line. GRADE: 6.4

Balance/Stays On Feet: Green is very good at walling off and sustaining his blocks when he keeps the action in front of him. He showed some improvement using his hand extension, but for some reason, he still can't grasp the concept of keeping his hands inside his frame, which will result in him being inconsistent trying to ward off a speedy pass rusher. At the point of attack, he plays with good balance and has a strong enough anchor to prevent the bull rushers from walking him back. He does a much better job of positioning and sustaining vs. a stationary target than a quick, moving one (see 2008 Southern Mississippi and Mississippi games), as he will settle for stalemates when he struggles to react quick enough to movement. He does a good job of picking up stunts, but will sometimes overextend, lunge and lose his balance. He plays with good base, balance and body control when working in space. He is effective at changing direction, but needs to do a better job of seeking out secondary targets on the move. GRADE: 6.3

Explosion/Pop: Green generates good pop with his hands, but unless he keeps them inside his frame, they lack explosiveness. He uses his body well to collide with the prodding defender and does a nice job on down blocks, but will revert to pushing and shoving when he tires late in games. When he is focused, he can generate good pop in his explosion off the ball and shows the leg drive needed to work and finish. The thing I like about him is his ability to roll his hips on blocks, as it helps him generate more movement off the snap. GRADE: 6.2

Run Blocking: Green showed a better grasp for taking angles as a senior than he did in the past, but is still a work in progress. He is quick to gain position and anchor, but he gives up his side quite a bit, especially on pass plays (see 2008 Mississippi State and Arkansas games). He seems more comfortable blocking in-line than in space, where he gets better movement on drive blocks. When he blocks with a flat back, he does a better job of locking on his blocks and moving out the level one defenders. He shows improved ability to wall off and screen, thanks to rolling his hips on contact. He does a good job pulling to trap block, as he knows how to stay low to get movement. He can sometimes get a little too high in his stance, which results in him getting pushed back through the holes he tries to develop for the running back. When he keeps his back flat, knees bent and shows flexibility in his ankles, he can do an effective job of mauling defenders at the line. GRADE: 6.5

Pass Blocking: Green has a bit of a methodical pass set up and needs to use his hands better to control the action in his area (not quick to reset, especially vs. double moves). He plays with decent pop and punch and will be aggressive. He has a solid base in pass protection and the feet to anchor and hold ground at the point of attack, but will sometimes stop moving his feet on contact in his pass set, resulting in him giving up more than a fair share of pressures. He will get into trouble when he plays on his toes, as he tends to drop his head a bit on the move, losing sight of secondary targets. However, he does a nice job of sinking his hips to mirror and has a good kick step, but must improve his hand extension. GRADE: 6.2

Pulling/Trapping: Green is still learning how to locate second-level targets, but he can pull and trap with adequate speed when he keeps his pads down. He just needs to show better consistency when kicking out. He is sometimes late locating a target and you would like to see him put down more defenders in space than he does, but he has decent body quickness to get out of the gate and be effective on the move. Green could be a good contact seeker, once he gains experience, as he will land on his target with good violence. GRADE: 6.3

Adjust on Linebacker Downfield: Green has good hip snap, along with adequate change of direction agility to track and land on his target in the second level when he plays on his feet. He needs to do a better job of taking good angles in the second level, but when he lands on a target, he will attack the linebacker until the whistle. He is sometimes late to get position, especially when he bends at the waist (better working in-line). GRADE: 5.4

Use of Hands/Punch: Green is still inconsistent with his hands, but as he gained more starting experience, he developed an effective punch that will jolt the defender on contact. He has to improve his recoil and recovery quickness, but when he keeps his hands inside, he can deliver a powerful short punch. When he keeps his hands inside the framework of the defensive tackle, he is better in attempts at locking out on blocks. GRADE: 6.0

Reactions/Awareness: Green really improved his overall play in 2008, but still has problems locating targets that take a side in pass protection. He now plays with good knee bend, but his foot quickness is inconsistent in attempts to gain leverage. He can shift his weight effortlessly and his hips allow him to explode into defenders on contact, but he is prone to over-extending in pass protection on the move. As his final year progressed, he showed better vision combating twists, as he did a nice job of pivoting and recovering after missing a block. He just seems to labor catching up with outside speed rushers and because of his lack of experience, he has still not developed a good feel for hand placement needed to handle counter moves. GRADE: 5.6

Compares To: BEN GRUBBS, Baltimore -- Like his former mentor, Green is a late bloomer who will need a patient coach to help him gain knowledge to match up to his athletic ability. He is a work in progress when it comes to recognizing speedy outside pass rushers, but he has very good knee bend and good burst off the snap to gain movement for the ground game. He spent some time at center in 2008 fall camp and with his hand quickness, he could eventually move to that position. But first, he needs to get more reps on the field and while he is a work in progress, he could bring nice value during the second day of the draft.

OVERALL GRADE: 6.15

In 25 games as the Tigers' starting left offensive guard, Green registered 196 knockdowns/ key blocks, 20 touchdown-resulting blocks and 15 down field blocks, finishing with an 84.48 percent grade for blocking consistency … Allowed just one quarterback sack on 597 pass plays … Also recorded two tackles, as he recovered three fumbles and caused another.

Green earned All-Southeastern Conference second-team honors from The NFL Draft Report … Started all 12 games at left offensive guard, leading the conference's interior offensive linemen (guards and centers) with a career-high 113 knockdowns/key blocks …

Also competed in fall camp at center when injuries depleted the depth at that position …

Recorded nine touchdown-resulting blocks and eight down-field blocks … Made a pair of tackles, as he also recovered three fumbles and forced another … Was penalized three times on 810 total snaps … Did not allow any quarterback sacks, but the opposition did collect nine pressures on 341 pass plays … One of the few bright spots on a unit that averaged 302.92 yards in total offense, 165.42 yards passing and 137.50 yards rushing per game … Graded at least 90 percent in each of the Southern Mississippi, Mississippi State and Louisiana State contests.

Louisiana-Monroe … Green began the year with nine knockdowns for an offense that piled up 321 yards on the ground … Despite his key blocks for the running attack, he posted a touchdown-resulting block on a pass play, taking down defensive end Jameson Jordan on a 3-yard lob from Chris Todd to Chris Slaughter in the fourth quarter … Head to Head Competition-DT#90-Demarcus Carmouche (6:05-293)-Three assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Green recorded nine knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 87 percent … Helped the team gain 321 yards with one touchdown on 46 carries (6.98 ypc) and generate 406 total yards on 73 snaps (5.56 yards per play).

Southern Mississippi … Green was charged with a false start in the third quarter, but finished the day with 10 knockdowns … Tristen Davis followed Green on a sweep around left end for a 13-yard scoring scamper in the second quarter … Head to Head Competition-DT#93-Logan Hickman (6:03-249)-No tackles … Offensive Impact-Green recorded 10 knockdowns, two down field blocks and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 91 percent … Helped the team gain 132 yards with three touchdowns on 41 carries (3.22 ypc) and generate 380 total yards on 75 snaps (5.07 yards per play).

Mississippi State … The left guard graded a season-high 92 percent, behind a career-high 18 knockdowns, including two down field … Head to Head Competition-DT#90-Cortez McCraney (6:04-272)-One solo tackle, two QB pressures … Offensive Impact-Green recorded 18 knockdowns and two down field blocks, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 161 yards with no touchdowns on 45 carries (3.58 ypc) and generate 315 total yards on 71 snaps (4.44 yards per play).

Louisiana State … Green registered 13 knockdowns, matching his season-high grade of 92 percent … In the second quarter, he ripped through defensive tackle Ricky Jean-Francois to spring tailback Ben Tate for a 1-yard touchdown … In the third quarter, he recovered a fumble by Tate on a rushing attempt at the Auburn 17 … Head to Head Competition-DT#90-Ricky Jean-Francois (6:03-289)-Two tackles (1 solo) … Offensive Impact-Green recorded 13 knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 70 yards with one touchdown on 36 carries (1.94 ypc) and generate 320 total yards on 68 snaps (4.68 yards per play).

Arkansas … Green had a busy day vs. the Razorbacks, making 11 knockdowns with a touchdown-resulting block, as he also delivered an assisted tackle and recovered a fumble … At the start of the third quarter, he upended defensive end Jake Bequette on a third-and-goal 3-yard touchdown run by Kodi Burns … On the next series, he recovered a fumble after QB Chris Todd was sacked at the Auburn 14 … Later in the third stanza, he tackled Adrian Davis at the Auburn 23, after the defensive end had intercepted a third-and-6 Todd pass attempt … Head to Head Competition-DT#96-Malcolm Sheppard (6:03-277)-Three tackles (2 solos), two QB pressures … Offensive Impact-Green recorded 11 knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 86 percent … Helped the team gain 56 yards with one touchdown on 33 carries (1.70 ypc) and generate 193 total yards on 61 snaps (3.16 yards per play).

West Virginia … Green had five knockdowns, but made a timely play, as he caused a fumble after tackling Ellis Lankster near midfield after the field cornerback picked off a fourth-and-10 Kodi Burns pass on the final play of the game … Head to Head Competition-DT#93-Scooter Berry (6:02-288)-One assisted tackle … Offensive Impact-Green recorded five knockdowns, grading 80 percent … Helped the team gain 149 yards with one touchdown on 45 carries (3.31 ypc) and generate 260 total yards on 66 snaps (3.94 yards per play).

Mississippi … Green graded 88 percent as he made nine knockdowns … One of his blocks took down defensive tackle Peria Jerry on a 27-yard scoring burst by tailback Ben Tate in the third quarter … Head to Head Competition-DT#96-Lawon Scott (6:01-322)-Two tackles (1 solo) … Offensive Impact-Green recorded nine knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 88 percent … Helped the team gain 75 yards with one touchdown on 25 carries (3.00 ypc) and generate 394 total yards on 68 snaps (5.79 yards per play).

Recipient of the Ken Rice Award, presented annually to Auburn's best blocking lineman … Named Southeastern Conference Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Vanderbilt … Started all 13 games at left guard … Delivered 83 knockdowns and 11 touchdown-resulting blocks … Also posted seven down field blocks … Penalized just once, as he allowed just one quarterback sack and six pressures on 356 pass plays … Led the team's down linemen with a blocking consistency grade of 84.08 percent … The Tigers averaged 156.92 yards on the ground, with more than 65 percent of that real estate coming over the left side of their line … The team also averaged 178.23 yards passing and 335.15 yards in total offense per game.

Kansas State … Green made his starting debut by posting 11 knockdowns, helping the team tally 229 aerial yards … Late in the fourth quarter, he cut down strong-side linebacker Ian Campbell on a first-and-goal snap, giving QB Brandon Cox time to lob a 3-yard scoring pass that was caught by Gabe McKenzie in the left flat … Head to Head Competition-DT#99-Steven Cline (6:02-296)-Four tackles (2 solos), 0.5 sack for minus 1 yard, one pressure … Offensive Impact-Green recorded 11 knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 84 percent … Helped the team gain 62 yards with no touchdowns on 37 carries (1.68 ypc) and generate 291 total yards on 67 snaps (4.34 yards per play).

South Florida … The left guard graded 87 percent, as he delivered a touchdown-resulting block on the team's only rushing score … Early in the second quarter, he flattened defensive end George Selvie to spring Mario Fannan for a 4-yard touchdown that ended a 65-yard, seven-play possession … Head to Head Competition-DT#98-Aaron Harris (6:04-264)-Four tackles (1 solo), 0.5 sack for minus 1 yard, two pressures … Offensive Impact-Green recorded eight knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 87 percent … Helped the team gain 125 yards with one touchdown on 35 carries (3.57 ypc) and generate 290 total yards on 70 snaps (4.14 yards per play).

Vanderbilt … Green was named the SEC's Offensive Lineman of the Week, as he graded 92 percent and came up with a pair of touchdown-resulting blocks … He took down defensive tackle Theo Horrocks on a first quarter 4-yard touchdown run by Ben Tate that finished a nine-play, 80-yard series … Later in the second quarter, he upended linebacker Jonathan Goff down field to spring Mario Fannan for a 22-yard scoring scamper … Head to Head Competition-DT#54-Theo Horrocks (6:03-295)-Four tackles (2 solos), one QB pressure … Offensive Impact-Green recorded nine knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 239 yards with four touchdowns on 39 carries (6.13 ypc) and generate 404 total yards on 57 snaps (7.09 yards per play).

Louisiana State … Green graded over 90 percent for the third time in 2007, recording two touchdown-resulting blocks … In the first quarter, he chopped down linebacker Darry Beckwith on a 17-yard scoring strike from QB Brandon Cox to Montez Billings, capping a 63-yard, 11-play possession … Later in the second quarter, he widened a rush lane used by Carl Stewart for a 1-yard touchdown run … Head to Head Competition-DT#99-Marlon Favorite (6:01-299)-Six assisted tackles, one QB pressure … Offensive Impact-Green recorded 10 knockdowns, two down field blocks and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 91 percent … Helped the team gain 97 yards with one touchdown on 35 carries (2.77 ypc) and generate 296 total yards on 63 snaps (4.70 yards per play).

Green spent the season playing in all 13 games behind Ben Grubbs at left guard … Produced 24 knockdowns and three touchdown-resulting blocks performing for the second unit … The Tigers averaged 24.77 points, 320.92 yards in total offense and 172.69 yards passing per game.

Green made the permanent shift from defensive tackle to offensive guard, as the 310-pounder saw action in each of the Ball State, Western Kentucky, South Carolina and Mississippi games as a reserve left guard.

Redshirted as a freshman defensive lineman … Enrolled at 275 pounds, but the Tigers' training program would see his body develop to 310 pounds by the end of the season.

2009: Suffered a right quad strain on his first 40-yard dash at the Combine, keeping him out of the remainder of the workouts.

2003: Only played in five high school games due to a knee injury.

Campus: 5.26 in the 40-yard dash … 1.78 10-yard dash … 3.01 20-yard dash … 4.65 20-yard shuttle … 7.65 three-cone drill … 29.5-inch vertical jump … 8'8" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 26 times … 525-pound squat … 335-pound power clean.

Combine: 5.40 in the 40-yard dash. … 22 bench reps at 225 pounds. … Did not participate in full workout due to right quad strain on first 40-yard dash run.

Attended Woodham (Pensacola, Fla.) High School, playing football for head coach Mike Sherrill … Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com … Only appeared in five games during his senior year due to injuries. But the defensive tackle was leading the team with 34 tackles, three sacks, nine quarterback pressures, three pass deflections and an interception before getting hurt … Also lettered in basketball.

Criminology major … Son of Virginia and Jimmy Green … Born 4/06/86 … Resides in Pensacola, Fla.