Eben Britton has played both offensive tackle positions and brings an exciting combination of speed, wingspan, strength and field intelligence. Pro scouts are likening his ability to the Cleveland Browns' Joe Thomas.

Britton's stellar pass-protection skills saw the team's new spread offense begin to jell during the 2007 season. He teamed with tight end Rob Gronkowski to give the Wildcats a devastating blocking tandem. With Willie Tuitama back under center, the Wildcats coaching staff felt that moving their most talented blocker to left tackle was not only a natural, but assured that their quarterback's blind side wasn't a concern.

A highly intelligent athlete, Britton was a Scholar-Athlete Award winner and four-time Honor Roll student at John Burroughs High School. Arizona's Creative Writing major also garnered academic recognition while playing for the Wildcats. He comes from a family blessed with athletes, writers, painters and actors. His mother, Abbie, is a journalist and owner of a personal training business.

At John Burroughs High School, Britton was named Foothill League co-Lineman of the Year in 2004. He added Los Angeles Times All-Region San Fernando Valley honors and received votes in the Long Beach Press-Telegram's Best in the West poll. The Super Prep All-American and Prep Star All-West product received a four-star rating and was listed among the nation's elite offensive tackles by Max Emfinger's recruiting service.

Britton also attained All-State second-team accolades from Cal-Hi Sports during his senior season. He competed in the Cali-Florida All-Star game in Miami, a game that features the nation's top prep stars. He started at left tackle as a senior and on the right side during his first two years on the varsity. He also lettered in basketball and track, setting school records in the shot put and discus during his two seasons with the track squad.

During his freshman season at Arizona, Britton became the first Wildcat and the Pac-10 Conference's first freshman to ever keep his assignment off of the stat sheet in three games, earning Freshman All-American honors in 2006. He made 83 knockdowns with 11 touchdown-resulting blocks, as his blocking consistency grade of 84.5 percent was the second-highest in the conference, topped only by Southern California's center, Ryan Kalil (87.38 percent grade).

In 2007, Britton established himself as one of the nation's premier pass protectors, as more than 70 percent of the team's offense generated came from his blocks. He led the nation's right tackles with an 86.58 percent grade for blocking consistency, earning All-American and All-Pac 10 Conference recognition. His 15 touchdown-resulting blocks tied Virginia Tech's Eugene Monroe for most by an active NCAA Division 1-A player.

Britton earned All-American honorable mention and All-Pac 10 Conference first-team accolades in 2008. He adjusted quickly to his new left tackle position, coming up with a league-high 111 knockdowns while producing 17 touchdown-resulting blocks, also the best total of any offensive lineman in the Pac-10. He graded 85.69 percent for overall blocking consistency, including five games with marks 90 percent or better.

GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 7.46

Body Structure: Has a huge frame with minimal body fat. He is a well-proportioned athlete with a big chest (almost 52 inches), broad shoulders, muscular and long arms (19 inches), adequate hand size, thick thighs (32 inches) and calves. His tall frame makes him look almost too lean, but he has good bone structure and room to carry at least another 20 pounds without the added bulk affecting his overall quickness.

Athletic Ability: Good quickness and footwork in his kick-slide. He shows the agility and balance to make plays into the second level and shows good lower-body flexibility in attempts to change direction. He has decent open-field acceleration, moving well and adjusting easily while taking angles to neutralize the linebackers. He is an above-average knee bender who can recover on the rare occasions that he waist bends. He has the functional movement ability to mirror edge rushers. He plays on his feet with good balance and body control, doing a nice job of adjusting and picking up defenders in space. He is also a solid leverage player who can slide and sustain. GRADE: 7.2

Football Sense: Britton plays with great awareness, knowing how to use his size to engulf and his quickness to get in front and lead on sweeps. He needs minimal reps to retain and has a firm grasp of the playbook. He is the unquestioned leader of the offensive line and knows all of his other line mates' assignments. He is quick to pick up the game plan and it is rare to see him make a mental error. GRADE: 7.4

Character: Quality person who gets very good family support. Articulate and modest. He is an unselfish type who will not hesitate to help other teammates digest the playbook. He is probably the most respected player on the team and one the coaches usually use as a leader for recruits to follow. GRADE: 7.5

Competitiveness: Off the field, Britton is a very nice guy, but on the field, he is a legitimate tough guy who plays with a mean streak. He is very physical using his hands and consistently works to finish his blocks. He is the type that will not hesitate to intimidate an opponent, as he displayed when he attacked California's Zack Follett after the linebacker tried "mouth off" to Britton during their 2008 meeting. He wants to finish every play and shows good initiative looking for secondary targets to hit after he neutralizes his man. GRADE: 7.8

Work Habits: Great leader-by-example type, but will not hesitate to get on a teammate for less that full effort on the field. He stays on top of the action and has the mental toughness to take well to hard coaching. He is a solid program player who will do all the little extras to improve his craft and commands attention from the defense on the field due to his dominating presence. GRADE: 7.4

ATHLETIC REPORT

GRADE: 6.21

Initial Quickness: Britton shows good quickness for his size. He's light on his feet, showing the ability to react to movement in front of him. His quickness off the snap helps him gain an advantage when working in-line, but you would like to see him explode off the ball more often when playing on an island, as edge rushers surprise him. He shuffles his feet to gain position, but needs to show better hip rotation off the snap to reach his spot on the outside, as he does not demonstrate the lateral agility to protect the edge well. He is effective when asked to turn upfield and neutralize linebackers on the move. His balance and feet will generally see him gain position when blocking in-line. He just needs to be more adept in sliding out to pick up edge rushers in pass protection. As a left tackle during his junior year, Britton displayed good hand action, but without explosion with his initial step, coming off the ball with good urgency on both run and pass plays is not his forte' and he might be a better fit not being exposed on the outside by playing right tackle. GRADE: 6.5

Lateral Movement: Shows effective ease of movement redirecting inside, but doesn't usually accelerate instantly when stalking out defenders in isolated situations along the edge. He has made steady progress in taking good angles to attack second-level defenders on the move in 2008, but he needs to show the loose hips needed to easily redirect and keep his balance while moving laterally when sliding. GRADE: 6.1

Balance/Stays On Feet: Uses long arms and reach to cover up defenders. He gets low in his pads, which helps him generate good force coming off the snap. Has good knee bend and while he could use more bulk, bigger down linemen are not going to be able to get under his pads and drive him back into the pocket. He flashes the ability to gain position coming out of his stance, but needs more explosive moves when isolated with edge rushers and blitzers. He has good balance and body control working in-line, at the second level and in pass protection, making him a better fit as a right tackle. He shows quick feet, a wide base and the flexibility to adjust and stick working in-line, though. He plays flat-footed and with a wide base, which allows him to sustain well vs. bull rushers. The thing you see on film in 2008 (Idaho, Washington and California games) is his ability to maintain balance when moving and stalking in the second level … GRADE-7.6

Explosion/Pop: Britton combines good size and strength, along with decent quickness to generate good pop taking on defenders straight-ahead or in-line. He is very good at getting under the defenders' pads and dominating (see 2008 Washington, Idaho, Washington State and Brigham Young contests). He has a strong hand jolt to shock and opponent working down the line and does a good job of driving into his man in attempts to wall off. Not just needs to be more explosive coming out of the blocks vs. edge rushers (see 2008 USC and Oregon State games), but he positions himself well and gets his hands up quickly on the rise, generating functional strength to impact, pop and surge with force. He seems to lack sudden hip and leg explosion, but compensates with a strong hand punch to jolt. He plays with good aggression and has the flexibility and power to gain leverage, especially when attempting to create a crease for the ground game. As the 2008 season progressed, Britton continued to show better pop and explosion needed to drive the defender off the line of scrimmage, but due to adequate hip snap, he can be beaten off the edge … GRADE-6.4

Run Blocking: Britton is a solid walk-off drive blocker who might lack an explosive first step, but once he gets into gear, he moves with ease getting into the second level. He plays with natural strength, but will need to improve his power base and increase his bulk to withstand the rigors in the trenches as an NFL player. He has the power to move the pile and drives block with leverage, but could be better here with added bulk. He drives off the snap hard, as he demonstrates the leg drive and feet to stay on his blocks and sustain. He is a good in-line blocker, possessing a wide base as he runs his feet well. He is very good at sustaining and is developing a nice feel for blocking angles (still learning technique, but is responding quickly). He is effective when asked to wall off and screen vs. down line-men, but will struggle to pick up the quick blitz. He brings power to his game when driving for movement and will generally finish, but can be walked back into the pocket when he overextends with his hands and lets the defender get into his chest. He has the good foot-work to stay on his feet on the move and can handle the switch-off well when working in combination with his guard (see 2008 Idaho, Oregon and Washington State games), making him a better fit on the right side than on the left … GRADE-7.3

Pass Blocking: Still learning blocking schemes, but demonstrates enough foot quickness to slide, good knee bend, patience and a strong hand punch. Britton stays square and balanced when shuffling and sliding. Even when he gets overextended, he is quick to recover because of his athletic ability. He could use more bulk to anchor, has the speed to make a run on the edge rushers. Separates himself from others in his drop-step and kick-slide to gain depth and width needed to anchor. Has the balance and body control needed to make reach blocks. Must improve use of change-of-direction agility to wall off and generate the foot quickness to recover when beaten by edge rushers. He does have outstanding quickness off the snap to gain advantage, but has good balance and control in his kick-slide. Makes cut-off blocks, readjusting quickly to the edge rush. His balance in his pass set lets him mirror and contain bull rushers, but he needs to keep his hands inside the framework to prevent edge rushers from slipping off his blocks. GRADE: 7.6

Pulling/Trapping: Can pull and trap, reaching and logging when working in-line. He has the functional speed to cut off the linebackers when leading through the inside holes and shows good foot adjustment to make solid contact in the open. He is athletic and smooth when moving off the line and has the body control to execute blocks in space. He has good athleticism to stay up and play the game on his feet. He is capable of coming off the snap smoothly to pull, but it does take him a few steps to get into gear. He has good open-field acceleration for a down lineman, doing a nice job of initiating contact and following through with his hand placement and leg drive to sustain, but will get lazy and lumber when having to go long distances. GRADE: 6.8

Adjust on Linebacker Downfield: Can engulf and pancake linebackers on the move (34 downfield blocks in 37 games). With his hand punch and height, he shows the agility to smother his primary target and move on to the next man. He has good balance working in space, as he can slide smoothly (just lacks explosion) to make the cut off. He is strong enough to stay up in his stance, maintaining proper pad level to keep his feet and adjust on the move. His ability to consistently take good blocking angles to neutralize and cut off the linebackers stands out on film. His athletic ability is shown when he makes adjustments to pick up secondary defenders downfield. GRADE: 6.1

Use of Hands/Punch: Strikes with a strong punch in attempts to jolt. When he follows through with his hand delivery, he can finish with force. Shows the ability to grab and control, stunning his opponent with his punch. He has done a good job of improving his hand usage, showing power and determination to lock on and steer on runs. He gets good hand positioning and shows explosion with his punch to jolt and gain control, but sometimes will drop his hands and fails to reload. He keeps his base wide in order to position and adjust to the outside edge quickness and strikes with authority in pass protection. He is still learning the "little tricks" like getting underneath to grab and ride the defender out, but continues to make steady progress. GRADE: 7.3

Reactions/Awareness: Britton has the ability to shuffle and slide his feet, but due to a lack of explosiveness, he is a better fit on the right side. He is quick to recover when caught out of position and has the foot balance to short pull in the open, but must generate a quicker burst out of his stance to pick up the edge blitz or defensive line stunts. With his adequate lateral movement, he does not readily change direction when moving outside or out coming off the snap. He does keep his head on a swivel, showing good reactions and awareness on both running and passing plays. He has no problems handling movement in front of him or when working in-line, as his kick-slide allows him to adjust and stay in front of his man. Will have some issues when moving laterally. He has good speed and plays flat-footed, but must show better explosion and flexibility when changing direction. In pass protection, he has good reactionary ability to the bull rush, but would be even better if he can develop the loose hips and ability to move in attempts to impact on the defender. Will have problems handling movement at the next level. GRADE: 6.9

Compares To: ERIC WINSTON, Houston -- Like Winston, Britton has very good hand placement and usage, but despite good timed speed, he needs to show better hip snap to mirror vs. quicker edge rushers. He stays low in his pads and has the functional foot speed and above-average angle concept to neutralize second-level defenders, but will labor at times running long distances or getting out to neutralize the wide pass rush. While he has shown the ability to play left tackle during his junior year, he could be re-converted to the right side at the pro level, where he can get on the field quicker and be surrounded by veteran mentors before being moved back to the left side in a year or two after he adds needed bulk to play that position. With his tenacity and good strength, he should contribute as a starter by his second professional season.

OVERALL GRADE: 6.96

Has started all 37 games he appeared in at Arizona, lining up at right offensive tackle for the first 24 contests before shifting to left tackle in 2008 … Registered 289 knockdowns, 34 down field blocks and 43 touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 85.59 percent for blocking consistency … Was credited with touchdown-resulting blocks on 38.39 percent of the team's scoring drives (43-of-112 TDs) during his time as a starter … On 1,299 pass plays during his time on the field, the opposition managed just ten quarterback sacks and three pressures over the offensive tackle's area (team gave up a total of 88 sacks during that 37-game span) … Was penalized just four times on 2,461 snaps … Britton's 17 touchdown-resulting blocks in 2008 are the most by an Arizona offensive lineman in a season … Holds the school season-record with 111 knockdowns/key blocks in 2008, breaking the previous UA annual mark of 106 by 1998 Morris Trophy winner and All-American offensive guard Yusef Scott.

All-American honorable mention by The NFL Draft Report … Added All-Pac-10 Conference first-team accolades … Member of the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List, selected by the Football Writers Association … Limited for several fall scrimmages by a groin strain, but used the time to acclimate to the demanding left tackle position after playing on the right side during his first two seasons … With Britton on the left side, the offense relied heavily on him for his stellar blocking … Named one of the team's five captains, the Wildcats generated 2,988 of its 5,231 yards in total offense (57.12 percent) over the left side of the field … On 58 rushing attempts that gained at least 10 yards by a Wildcats runner, 45 of those carries came over the left side of the line … Arizona completed 117 passes for 10 yards or longer, with 76 of those tosses going to the left side of the field (59.83 percent) … Britton quickly adjusted to his new position, registering a school season-record 125 key blocks/ knockdowns with 17 touchdown-resulting blocks (best in the conference) and 12 blocks downfield, leading an offensive charge that saw the Wildcats average 401.25 yards in total offense, 237.25 yards passing and 164.00 yards rushing per game, as their average of 37.08 points scored per game ranks third in the Pac-10 and 16th in the nation during the regular season … His 111 knockdown blocks topped the previous school season-record of 106 by 1998 Morris Trophy winner and All-American offensive guard Yusef Scott … Had at least one touchdown-resulting block in each of 13 contests played.

Idaho … Britton opened the season in flawless fashion, as he delivered seven knockdowns with two touchdown-resulting blocks, as the Wildcats exploded for a 70-0 triumph … Tail-back Nicolas Grigsby used a block by his left tackle to cap an 11-play, 80-yard game opening series with a 1-yard touchdown run … Britton created a huge rush lane and Grisgsby burst through the hole en route to a 55-yard gain to the Idaho 3. From there, Britton drove Rust and linebacker JoJo Dickson out of the path used by frosh tailback Keola Antolin for a 3-yard touchdown that concluded that 67-yard, 4-play drive with 1:33 left on the clock before halftime … Head to Head Competition-DE#57-Taylor Rust (6:02-239)-Two solo tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded seven knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 265 yards with five touchdowns on 49 carries (5.41 ypc), complete 23-of-31 passes for 256 yards and four scores, and generate 521 total yards on 80 plays (6.51 yards per play).

Toledo … Facing an aggressive defense, Britton still excelled in the trenches, coming up with one touchdown-resulting block in a 41-16 win, as the team gained 319 of its 452 yards over the left side of the field … Midway through the second quarter, Britton retreated to the right side, flattening Derrick Summers before the pass rusher could get to Tuitama on the QB's 23-yard pass completion to Thomas that was downed at the Toledo 27. On the next snap, Grisgby took a handoff and Britton raced into the second level, taking down middle linebacker Daris Quinn on the tailback's 27-yard touchdown jaunt … Tuitama hid behind Britton long enough to connect with Thomas on a 17-yard pass and did it again, as the left tackle obliterated defensive end Albertson Alexandre on the UA passer's 7-yard scoring toss to split end Delashaun Dean to finish a 68-yard, 8-play late third quarter drive … Head to Head Competition-DE#57-Albertson Alexandre (6:05-233)-Two solo tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded seven knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 86 percent … Helped the team gain 153 yards with three touchdowns on 33 carries (4.64 ypc), complete 26-of-34 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns, and generate 452 total yards on 67 plays (6.75 yards per play).

New Mexico … The Wildcats suffered their first loss for the season, falling to the Lobos, 36-28. The ground game proved to be Arizona's downfall, but their aerial attack kept them in the game, as Britton continued his dominance in protecting QB Willie Tuitama's blind side, delivering eight knockdowns … A third-&-1 toss from Tuitama to Mike Thomas was due to Britton leveling Jeremiah Lovato before the defensive end could get to the Arizona passer. On the next snap, the left tackle retreated into the backfield, pushing Lovato out of the way and then staving off a charge by linebacker Ian Clark as Tuitama uncorked a 43-yard touchdown strike to Thomas to complete that 69-yard, 6-play early first quarter series … At the start of the second half, Britton took charge in the trenches. He battled back a pair of defenders while providing the protection Tuitama needed to complete a third-&-11 pass to Delashaun Dean, followed by clearing a rush lane inside for tailback Nicolas Grigsby's 7-yard run to the UNM 4. On the next snap, cleared the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown, as Britton blasted a huge hole for the runner to race through, ending an 11-play, 69-yard drive … Head to Head Competition-DE#94-Jeremiah Lovato (6:02-262)-One assisted tackle … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded eight knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 90 percent … Helped the team gain 321 aerial yards with three touchdowns on 50 attempts (6.42 yards per attempt), complete 27-of-50 passes for 321 yards and three scores, and generate 388 total yards on 74 plays (5.24 yards per play).

UCLA … Arizona broke the game open with two fourth-quarter touchdowns for a 31-10 win over the Bruins, thanks to the return of Britton to the field for the final stanza. The left tackle sat out the third quarter while receiving IVs to help him combat dehydration due to the excessive heat and humidity. During his absence, the Wildcats struggled offensively, gaining just 5 yards on six carries while completing 3-of-9 passes for 18 yards without Britton in the lineup. The left tackle registered nine knockdowns with two touchdown-resulting blocks for the ground game and also picked up the blitz to let QB Willie Tuitama throw a scoring pass in the final frame … Early in the opening quarter, Britton smashed middle linebacker Reggie Carter to the ground on Tuitama's 24-yard flag pass to Terrell Turner that set up an Arizona 41-yard field goal … In the second quarter, he flattened linebacker John Hale as Tuitama uncorked a pass that Mike Thomas converted into a 52-yard gain to the UCLA 5. On third-&-3, Britton worked in-line, clearing a rush lane used by Nicolas Grigsby for a 3-yard touchdown run … On a fourth-&-1 rushing attempt by Grigsby late in the second quarter, several Bruins fell on Britton's right leg, and it appeared that Carter and free safety Rahim Moore were intentionally trying to injure the left tackle, as they were violently pulling on his ankle … Britton did not start the second half, as his right quadriceps muscle cramped up due to dehydration from the hot and humid playing field. He received an IV, but returned to the line-up at the 14:20 mark of the fourth quarter when the offensive line had to shift several players to compensate for the loss of injured center Blake Kerley … .With Britton back on the field, the offense suddenly came back to life, scoring 14 quick points, as Tuitama connected on 7-of-9 tosses for 82 yards and the running game chipped in with 38 yards during those two scoring drives … .On his first play back on the field, Tuitama hid behind Britton to flip a 10-yard hitch pass to Delashaun Dean. That was followed by a third-&-2 toss from the QB to tight end Rob Gronkowski for a 4-yard score, as Britton picked up the blitz, pushing defensive end Korey Bosworth into defensive tackle Brigham Harwell to give Tuitama protection while completing his toss over the middle … Britton was not done, as he made up for "lost time" on the next series. Tuitama rolled right, only to see a slew of oncoming Bruins, and retreated to the left side of the field. Britton alertly collided into Harwell, sending the defender to the ground as the Wildcats passer found Mike Thomas with a 43-yard pass that was downed at the UCLA 15. Reserve tailback Xavier Smith took a third-&-3 handoff and raced between the hole Britton created in-line for an easy 8-yard touchdown run that capped an 8-play, 75-yard series … Head to Head Competition-DE#55-Korey Bosworth (6:01-244)-Six tackles (3 solos), one fumble recovery for a 1-yard touchdown return, one stop for a 1-yard loss … Offensive Impact-Despite sitting out the third quarter, Britton recorded nine knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 88 percent … Helped the team gain 111 yards with two touchdowns on 35 carries (3.17 ypc), complete 16-of-29 passes for 2322 yards and two scores, and generate 333 total yards on 64 plays (5.20 yards per play), as the Wildcats were limited to just 23 yards on 15 plays (1.53 yards per play), while Britton sat out the third quarter.

Washington … Last season, tight end Rob Gronkowski and Britton formed a devastating tandem on the right side of the Wildcats' front wall. After their stellar performances vs. the Huskies, both players should think of changing their majors to Legal Studies, as they "laid down the law" and "handed out justice" to a frustrated Washington defense. It was fitting that these close teammates established milestones in this 48-14 victory. Gronkowski matched the school game-record with three touchdown catches, as Britton made timely blocks on all three scoring drives. In addition to his key blocks on the tight end's three scoring grabs, the left tackle also closed out the day with nine knockdowns for an offense that generated 449 yards … .Britton began the day with a pair of drive blocks that saw tailback Nic Grigsby take inside rush lanes on runs of 8 and 6 yards that set up Arizona's first score, a 29-yard field goal on their first possession … Britton chopped down the legs of defensive end Darrion Jones, giving QB Willie Tuitama time to find Gronkowski on a crossing pattern for the tight end's first touchdown catch for the day, a 37-yarder … In the second quarter, Britton opened a crease for Grigsby's 9-yard run and the tailback went over the left side for an 11-yard scamper, setting up Tuitama's 9-yard touchdown strike to Gronkowski with 3:58 left in the first half … At the start of the third quarter, Britton leveled defensive end Everette Thompson on Grigsby's 12-yard jaunt that saw 15 more yards tacked on after a Washington defender grabbed the tailback's face mask. With the ball placed at the Huskies' 15, Tuitama's blind side was well-protected, as Britton held off Thompson and defensive tackle Senio Kelemete while his quarterback again connected with Gronkowski on an 8-yard pass over the middle, as the touchdown finished off a 75-yard, 8-play series … Later in the third frame, reserve QB Matt Scott had Britton's down field block to thank for him breaking free on a bootleg for a 36-yard gain. With the ball at the Washington 2 on third-&-1, Britton looked like Moses parting the Red Sea, as he simply obliterated three defenders, as the tackle and his opponents all crashed to the ground, with tailback Xavier Smith literally running up Britton's back for a 2-yard touchdown run that capped a 6-play, 70-yard drive. After the score, Smith came up to his left tackle in disbelief, tapping Britton on his shoulder for a "job well done" on a block that easily should make the ESPN Gameday highlight reel … Head to Head Competition-DE#59-Darrion Jones (6:03-259)-Two tackles (1 solo) … Offensive Impact- Britton recorded nine knock-downs, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, coming up with key pass blocks on three other scoring drives, grading 90 percent … Helped the team gain 256 yards with two touchdowns on 51 carries (5.02 ypc), complete 17-of-21 passes for 193 yards and three scores and generate 449 total yards on 72 plays (6.24 yards per play).

Stanford … The Wildcats ground game stalled in a 24-23 loss, gaining only 77 yards, but their left tackle registered eight knockdowns, including a touchdown-resulting block on the team's only score rushing the ball … He cleared space for receiver Mike Thomas to pick up 21 yards on a reverse and then knocked down defensive end Pannel Egboh on QB Willie Tuitama's third-&-6 pass completion to Terrell Turner at the Stanford 25, setting up an Arizona 19-yard field goal after the team's game-opening possession … Thomas picked up another 13 yards on a reverse after Britton took down linebacker Clinton Snyder at the end of the opening frame … Midway through the second quarter, the left tackle flattened Egboh on back-to-back Tuitama pass completions of 16 and 13 yards to Turner that go the ball to the Stanford. From there, Britton pushed a pair of defenders inside, clearing space for tailback Nic Grigsby to break free for a 25-yard scoring scamper that ended a 54-yard series … Head to Head Competition-DE#91-Pannel Egboh (6:06-270)-Two assisted tackles … Offensive Impact- Britton recorded eight knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 88 percent … Helped the team gain 77 yards with one touch-down on 23 carries (3.35 ypc), complete 22-of-34 passes for 259 yards and no scores and generate 336 total yards on 57 plays (5.89 yards per play).

California … Looking to avenge their loss to Stanford, the Wildcats upset the heavily favored Cal Bears, 42-27, as Britton was charged with his first sack allowed for the season, but he also delivered nine knockdowns with one touchdown-resulting block, coming up with other timely blocks on two other scoring drives … In the second quarter, Britton locked on to Cameron Jordan, pushing the defensive end wide from the play, springing frosh tailback Keola Antolin, who cut against the grain and shifted field to get away from the defender that Britton was attacking, taking the ball 20 yards for his first career touch-down, ending a 67-yard, 9-play possession … On the team's next series, the left tackle staved off a blitz by linebacker Zack Follett, giving QB Willie Tuitama time to hit tight end Rob Gronkowski with a crossing pattern for a 36-yard gain to the Cal 11. From there, Britton teamed with guard Matt Diaz to squeeze the Cal front wall, clearing a path used by Antolin for an 11-yard score … Follett, who was annoying Arizona linemen for his dirty tactics on the field, grabbed Britton's face mask and tried to rip off the tackle's helmet, falling off the lineman to land on Tuitama for an 8-yard sack on the Wildcats' next drive. Follett then got up and starting jawing with Britton, but the left tackle shoved the line-backer to the ground, as Follett went scurrying like a little snake to the sidelines. The referees assessed off-setting penalties (Follett for a personal foul on the face mask grab and Britton for unsportsmanlike conduct) on the play, as Arizona would then be forced to punt. Later in the game, Follett was again caught ripping the helmet off Arizona offensive lineman Colin Baxter, but the refs stepped in before a brawl could escalate. The rest of the day, Follett would have a "bulls eye" on his chest, as the left tackle refused to let his opponent initiate any more "less than ethical" performance on the field … Midway through the third quarter, Britton hit Follett with such force, that the linebacker fell into his own teammate, defensive end Tyson Alvalu, letting Antolin cut back against the grain and break free around the right corner for a 59-yard scamper to the Cal 3. Two plays later, Britton led the offensive linemen in unision, shoving the Bears into the end zone, as Antolin scored his third touch-down for the game on a 1-yard run to conclude a 77-yard, 7-play drive … Antolin would follow Britton on a 9-yard run, as Follett was again flattened by the left tackle on the play. He then latched on to Follett and defensive end Cameron Jordan to protect Tuitama's blind side on the QB's 35-yard touchdown toss to Rob Gronkowski that completed a 6-play, 59-yard late third quarter possession … Head to Head Competition-DE#44-Tyson Alualu (6:03-290)-Two tackles (1 solo), 0.5 sack for a 2-yard loss (Note-OLB#56-Zack Follett registered an 8-yard sack over left tackle) … Offensive Impact- Britton recorded nine knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, coming up with key pass blocks on two other scoring drives, but allowed 1.5 sacks and was penalized once, grading 81 percent … Helped the team gain 179 yards with three touchdowns on 41 carries (4.37 ypc), complete 16-of-27 passes for 225 yards and two scores and generate 404 total yards on 68 plays (5.94 yards per play).

Southern California … The swarming Trojans defense held the Arizona offense in check for the first time all season in a 17-10 Wildcats loss, as UA managed just 188 yards for the evening. Britton faced a slew of USC defenders, as Southern California was constantly stunting up front, but the left tackle more than held his own, making one touchdown-resulting block along with eight key blocks/knockdowns … Early in the first quarter, Britton flipped rush end Clay Matthews to the ground, giving QB Willie Tuitama time to hit Delashaun Dean with a third-&-7 pass for 12 yards. Tailback Keola Antolin used a hole created by his left tackle, as Britton again attacked Matthews, giving Antolin breathing room to cut back inside for a first down on an 11-yard run near mid field … Defensive end Everson Griffen was sent flying when Britton ran over the defender on Antolin's 7-yard scoot to the UA 37 later in the opening frame. He then held off defensive end Kyle Moore on Tuitama's 10-yard pass to Mike Thomas, as USC incurred a penalty to put the ball at the Trojans 12-yard line. That drive would continue into the second quarter, but stalled, as the Wildcats settled for a 30-yard field goal … Britton crashed into middle linebacker Rey Maualuga on a 6-yard run by Antolin, as the left tackle then cleared a rush lane for Antolin's 8-yard scamper. On third-&-2, he stymied defensive end Kyle Moore, opening a path for tailback Nic Grigsby on a third-&-2 run for 3 yards. Tuitama then hid behind Britton, who clobbered Matthews on the play, giving his QB a chance to flip a 12-yard bubble screen to Terrell Turner at the USC 33 … Grigsby broke through left tackle on third-&-4 for a 4-yard gain and a first down. On first-&-goal, Britton redirected in-line, as he and the Wildcats left guard led the charge on Grigsby's 5-yard touchdown run up the middle that gave Arizona a 10-10 tie early in the second half … In the fourth quarter, the left tackle flattened Kyle Moore to spring Grigsby for a 26-yard jaunt to mid field, but that drive stalled, as the left tackle saw Clay Matthews bounce off Britton to sack Tuitama for an 8-yard loss … Head to Head Competition-DE#84-Kyle Moore (6:06-270)-Two tackles (1 solo), 0.5 stop for a 1-yard loss … DE#47-Clay Matthews (6:03-240)-Five tackles (4 solos), 1.5 sacks for minus 13 yards … Offensive Impact- Britton recorded eight knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 75 percent … Helped the team gain 100 yards with one touch-down on 30 carries (3.33 ypc), complete 14-of-31 passes for 88 yards and two generate 188 total yards on 61 plays (3.08 yards per play).

Washington State … The Wildcats generated more than 75 percent of their total of 531 yards in total offense over the left side of their offensive line, as Britton produced two touchdown-resulting blocks, had key blocks on two other scoring drives and joined in unison with his left guard, Matt Diaz, in clearing rush lanes for another touchdown run, registering eleven knockdowns to go with a down field block … Britton's statement on television prior to the game, when he said, "We are not here to mess around," was an understatement. By the time the game ended, the Wildcats had scored seven times on the ground … QB Willie Tuitama took off on a 9-yard option around left tackle and tailback Keola Antolin used a second-&-2 block by Britton to gain 5 yards before following his left tackle on a 10-yard scamper. Receiver Mike Thomas concluded that 72-yard, 7-play series by using a block by Britton on defensive end Matt Mullennix to score on a 5-yard reverse early in the first quarter … Later in the opening stanza, Mullennix was pushed into free safety Xavier Hicks by Britton, springing tailback Nic Grigsby for a 24-yard jaunt to midfield, where on the next play, he took down Mullennix to give Tuitama time to flip a 43-yard seam pass to tight end Rob Gronkowski for a touchdown … Early in the second quarter, Britton teamed with left guard Matt Diaz to push the WSU defensive line inside, allowing Antolin to reverse field for a 5-yard touchdown run … On the next possession, a frustrated Mullennix was charged with a personal foul, as he tried to hit Britton in the legs after the play was ruled dead … It would be a long day for that defender, as Britton simply flattened Mullennix and then drove nose guard Toby Turpin into the defensive end, opening a rush lane that Tuitama used for aq 4-yard scoring scamper with 2:47 left in the first half … The Wildcats were not finished with their second quarter dominance, as Britton stepped over Mullennix while leading the sweep on Grigsby's 20-yard run to the WSU 9, as the left tackle and left guard again worked in unison to clear a rush lane used by Grigsby for a 6-yard touchdown … Mullennix again was flattened by Britton on Tuitama's pinpoint pass to Delashaun Dean for a 21-yard gain and Smith later went over left tackle for an 11-yard burst, setting up an Arizona 40-yard field goal … Turpin was driven into the ground by Britton, freeing Tuitama to fire a 13-yard screen pass to Rob Gronkowski that set up Smith's 4-yard scoring scamper early in the fourth quarter … Reserve QB Matt Scott followed Britton into the middle of the line, where the left tackle clobbered middle line-backer Greg Trent as the quarterback reversed field on a bootleg and turned towards the right sidelines en route to an 18-yard touchdown run that gave the Wildcats a 59-28 win … Head to Head Competition-DE#58-Matt Mullennix (6:06-253)-Five tackles (3 solos), one stop for a 2-yard loss … Offensive Impact- Britton recorded eleven knockdowns, one down field block and two touch-down-resulting blocks, grading 90 percent … Helped the team gain 317 yards with seven touchdowns on 57 carries (5.56 ypc), complete 11-of-15 passes for 215 yards and one score and generate 531 total yards on 72 plays (7.38 yards per play).

Oregon … The Wildcats were met by a swarming, blitzing Ducks defense in a 55-45 loss, as Britton allowed one sack and a pressure, but also posted nine knockdowns with a touch-down-resulting block … Defensive end Nick Reed beat Britton around the left side to pressure QB Willie Tuitama on an incomplete pass at the Arizona 25 during the team's first possession … On their next series, the left tackle leveled Reed on Tuitama's 10-yard toss to Terrell Turner, followed by clearing a rush lane used by Nic Grigsby for a 12-yard run. On the next snap, he pushed defensive tackle Cole Linehan to the ground while leading the charge on a 9-yard reverse by Mike Thomas that set up an Arizona 29-yard field goal … The left tackle shoved Reed into Linehan, as the front wall pushed their way into the end zone, giving tailback Keola Antolin room to score on a 2-yard run with 2:16 left in the first quarter, but later in the second stanza, Reed raced past Britton on fourth-&-4 to sack Tuitama at the Oregon 46 … Antolin went around left end on back-to-back 14-yard runs, setting up Tuitama's 7-yard touchdown pass to Rob Gronkowski … Linebacker Jerome Boyd was flattened by Britton on a 15-yard bootleg by Tuitama and the left tackle ended that 9-play, 77-yard fourth quarter series by clearing a rush lane used by Antolin for a 1-yard touchdown … Record Watch-Britton's ten knockdowns/key blocks gave him 96 for the season, moving ahead of Joe Tofflemire (95 in 1988) for second on the school's season-record list … Head to Head Competition-DE#49-Nick Reed (6:02-259)-Five tackles (4 solos), one pressure, a 7-yard sack, two stops for losses of 8 yards … Offensive Impact- Britton recorded nine knockdowns, one down field block and one touch-down-resulting block, grading 78 percent … Helped the team gain 199 yards with four touchdowns on 52 carries (3.83 ypc), complete 29-of-46 passes for 328 yards and two scores and generate 527 total yards on 98 plays (5.38 yards per play).

Oregon State … Playing against a defense that was a carbon copy of their own, the Wildcats produced their second-lowest offensive output for the season (297 yards) in a tough 19-17 loss. Britton registered nine knockdowns, adding a touchdown-resulting block, but was also penalized once for a false start … The left tackle had a few glitches during the first quarter before settling down. He was beaten by defensive end Slade Norris, who tackled tailback Nic Grigsby for a 5-yard loss on a third-&-2 rushing attempt, forcing the Wildcats to punt after their first possession … On their next series, he flattened Norris on a 10-yard pass from QB Willie Tuitama to Mike Thomas, but two plays later, on third-&-5, he was called for a false start … Early in the second quarter, Britton crushed defensive end Kevin Frahm as tailback Keola Antolin took a pitch-out around left end for a 13-yard gain. He held off Norris on Tuitama's 26-yard crossing pattern to Rob Gronkowski, cleared rush lanes for a 10-yard run by Antolin and a fourth-&-1 carry by Tuitama for 2-yards, setting up an Arizona 27-yard field goal … In the fourth quarter, Thomas followed Britton on a 6-yard reverse, as the left tackle would then blast his way through the pile on a third-&-2 run by Grigsby for 2 yards and a first down. Thomas cut back against the grain and went through a hole that Britton created for a 12-yard run and Antolin redirected after seeing Britton occupy a trio of blockers, as the runner took a second-&-goal handoff for a 2-yard touchdown that capped a 50-yard, 8-play series with 8:26 remaining in the game … Record Watch-Britton became the first down lineman to register 100 key blocks/knockdowns during the 2008 season and was also the first to record 20 touchdown-resulting blocks this year … His twelve key blocks gave him 108 for the season, breaking the previous school season-record of 106 by 1998 Morris Trophy winner and All-American offensive guard Yusef Scott … Head to Head Competition-DE#58-Slade Norris (6:03-254)-Six tackles (3 solos), 0.5 sack, 2.5 stops for minus 9 yards … Offensive Impact- Britton recorded nine knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, and was penalized once for a false start, grading 76 percent … Helped the team gain 139 yards with one touchdown on 41 carries (3.39 ypc), complete 16-of-22 passes for 158 yards and one score and generate 297 total yards on 63 plays (4.71 yards per play).

Arizona State … In a meeting of interstate rivals, there were also several personal battles that took place on the field between the Sun Devils and Wildcats. It was only fitting that the league's best offensive lineman and one of the country's premier pass rushers would collide on this Saturday evening. Like two gunfighters ready to duel it out in Tombstone, Britton and ASU defensive end Dexter Davis met at midfield and shook hands prior to the start of Arizona's 31-10 victory. The "Gunfight at OK Corral" would soon begin in the trenches, as Davis would post his eleventh sack for the season, but Britton would knock his opponent down eight times while making a touchdown-resulting block and coming up with timely blocks on three other scoring drives … Arizona's success over the left side of the line was evident, as they would increase their offensive success by scoring on 50-of-53 drives that ended up in the red zone in 2008 (41 touchdowns, 9 field goals) … Late in the first quarter, "Round One" of the Britton-Davis battle went to the Wildcat lineman, as Britton drove Davis off the line to clear a huge hole inside that tailback Nic Grigsby used to redirect en route to a 30-yard run, Arizona's longest rushing attempt for the contest. Britton drove into Davis with a jolting hand punch, as Grigsby bounced wide left to pick up another 10 yards on the ground. QB Willie Tuitama then found the tailback with an 11-yard screen pass, as Britton engulfed Davis and rode the defender away from the UA passer. Tuitama then executed a 23-yard to Terrell Turner, with their left tackle pushing two defenders inside, causing one ASU player to get flagged for a personal foul due to his frustration of not getting around Britton. "Round Two" went to Davis on the next play, as the Sun Devil used a speed rush off the left shoulder of Britton to sack Tuitama for a 10-yard sack, only the third time Britton allowed his quarterback to be dropped on 377 pass plays in 2008. As if they were the only two opponents on the field, Britton dug in and on the next play, flattened Davis as Tuitama rolled out behind his left tackle's block to fire a 22-yarder to tight end Rob Gronkowski. Britton was not done in exacting revenge for allowing that sack, as on the next play, he locked on to Davis and simply spun him around, giving Tuitama a chance to again connect with Gronkowski for a 17-yard touchdown that ended a 12-play, 98-yard series that took close to six minutes to complete … All was quiet in the trenches between the two lineman for the rest of the day, as Britton would see Davis make just two "jump on" tackles on Arizona's final possession of the game … Later in the third quarter, tailback Nic Grigsby took a handoff, turned left, saw a slew of oncoming defenders, but cut back to the middle with Britton and left guard Matt Diaz holding off Davis, Wooten and linebacker Mike Nixon to see the Arizona runner break free on a 12-yard scoring scamper that gave Arizona a 21-10 lead … Head to Head Competition-DE#58-Dexter Davis (6:03-258)-Four solo tackles, one sack for a 10-yard loss … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded eight knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 84 percent … Helped the team gain 105 yards with one touchdown on 40 carries (2.63 ypc), complete 25-of-37 passes for 284 yards and two scores and generate 389 total yards on 77 plays (5.05 yards per play).

Brigham Young (Las Vegas Bowl) … Arizona appeared in its first Pioneer Las Vegas Bowl and won its first bowl game overall since 1998 with a 31-21 victory, as Britton and his offensive line mates played an almost flawless game. Matched up against a defense that was much bigger and stronger, the front wall provided stellar pass protection, as the left tackle registered his seventh 90 percent blocking consistency game for the season, producing nine knockdowns to go with a pair of touchdown-resulting blocks … Early in the first quarter, Britton latched on to defensive end Jan Jorgensen, riding the Cougar wide from QB Willie Tuitama, who unleashed a 71-yard bomb to Terrell Turner that was downed at the 1-yard line. From there, Britton obliterated strong-side linebacker David Nixon, allowing tailback Nic Grigsby to cut back to the middle for a 1-yard score that capped an 8-play, 96-yard drive … In the third quarter, H-Back Chris Gronkowski pulled in a 24-yard touchdown pass, as Britton used Jorgensen's body to take out the defender, along with weak-side linebacker Coleby Clawson, allowing Tuitama to complete the scoring strike …

The Wildcats marched 82 yards on seven plays to set up a Tuitama scoring burst. Britton cleared a path used by Grigsby for an 8-yard run up the middle. He then shoved Nixon to the ground on a 23-yard swing pass from Tuitama to Turner. Then, it was like a scene from the Emilio Estevez movie, "Maximum Overdrive." Grigsby took a handoff and followed what looked like a runaway Mack truck, as Britton first flattened Jorgensen at the line of scrimmage, then joined left guard Matt Diaz in simply running over Clawson. Not done with that carnage, the left tackle charged down field, chasing after Nixon as if the line-backer was being attacked by his mom after coming home with a bad report card. Britton caught up with his frightened opponent 27 yards up field, where Grigsby was finally stopped, but not after 10 more yards were tacked on the play, as Nixon was flagged for a personal foul after taking out his frustration over the embarrassment of being chased away by Britton on a crucial play. Three plays later on third-&-goal, Britton leveled Jorgensen and even though he was off-balanced from that block, he righted himself, swung back outside to take down strong-side linebacker Daniel Sorensen, leaving a gaping path over left tackle that Tuitama used to race into the end zone for a 6-yard touchdown … Record Watch-Britton added to his Pac-10 records, recording his seventh game of registering at least a 90 percent grade for blocking consistency in 2008 … He also added to his national lead, as his two touchdown-resulting blocks gave him 24 for the year, which also topped the previous major college record of 23 touchdown-resulting blocks by Joe Thomas of Wisconsin in 2006 … Head to Head Competition-DE#84-Jan Jorgensen (6:03-274)-One solo tackle … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded nine knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 96 percent … Helped the team gain 91 yards with two touchdowns on 29 carries (3.14 ypc), complete 24-of-35 passes for 325 yards and two scores and generate 416 total yards on 63 plays (6.60 yards per play).

All-American third-team and All-Pac-10 Conference first-team selection by The NFL Draft Report, adding second-team All-Pac-10 honors from the league's coaches and media … Manned the right tackle position in the team's new spread offense, grading a league-best 86.58 percent for blocking consistency … Registered 95 knockdowns/key blocks, with 12 of those coming downfield and 15 resulting in Arizona touchdowns (had a TD-resulting block on 78.95 percent of the team's touchdown drives, 15-of-19) … Was penalized twice and charged with just two quarterback sacks and one pressure on 531 pass plays (offensive line allowed 31 sacks for minus 240 yards for the season) … Recorded a solo tackle and recovered a pair of fumbles.

Brigham Young … The Wildcats struggled with the newly installed spread offense in the season opener, as they were held to just 32 yards rushing and 223 yards passing under new coordinator Sonny Dykes' spread scheme. Britton collected seven key blocks, including one that resulted in the Wildcats' only touchdown in a 20-7 loss … Early in the third quarter, miscommunication between the Arizona tight end and right tackle saw defensive end Ian Dulan slip into the backfield to sack QB Willie Tuitama for an 8-yard loss, but Britton made up for that miscue with 0:53 left in the game, pushing Dulan into linebacker Kelly Poppinga to give Tuitama time to lob a 7-yard scoring strike to Earl Mitchell that capped an 80-yard, 10-play series … Head to Head Competition-DE#77-Ian Dulan (6:01-274)-One sack for an 8-yard loss, one pressure … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded seven knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, as the team gained 255 yards on 70 plays (3.64 yards per play).

Northern Arizona … The right tackle collected six knockdowns with a touchdown-resulting block, helping the offense generate 490 yards in a 45-24 triumph, as Britton protected QB Willie Tuitama, who threw a career-high five touchdown passes, one shy of the school record … In the third quarter, Britton's down field block on safety Adam Wright let receiver Mike Thomas pick up 27 yards on a reverse, setting up a Wildcats 36-yard field goal … In the fourth stanza, he blasted a hole used by Thomas for a 39-yard reverse and later on that drive, he upended defensive tackle Stephen Nwogbe on Tuitama's third-&-10 27-yard touchdown toss to Delashaun Dean … Head to Head Competition-DE#90-Drew Hoffman (6:06-281)-One solo tackle … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded six knockdowns, two down field blocks and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 90 percent … He helped the team gain 195 yards on 33 carries (5.91 avg) and 490 total yards on 81 plays (6.05 yards per play).

New Mexico … Britton provided stellar pass protection for Willie Tuitama, as the QB passed for 446 yards, second-most ever for the Wildcats, and three touchdowns, but the Wildcats couldn't overcome critical fumbles and penalties in a 29-27 loss … Chris Jennings used a hole created by his right tackle for a 16-yard run midway through the first quarter, but the Wildcats had to settle for a 40-yard field goal when that drive stalled … At the start of the fourth quarter, he chopped the legs out from under linebacker Clint McPeek, killing a blitz on Tuitama's 43-yard flag pass to Mike Thomas. Two plays later, Britton leveled defensive end Michael Tuohy as Tuitama re-connected with Thomas for a 12-yard touchdown that ended a 9-play, 82-yard series … Head to Head Competition-DE#41-Michael Tuohy (6:02-253)-Four tackles (3 solos) … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded six knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 85 percent … Helped the team gain 446 yards and three touchdowns on 53 pass plays (8.42 yards per play).

California … In a fierce battle in the trenches, Britton simply dominated, as he came up with eleven knockdowns and posted two touchdown-resulting blocks, helping QB Willie Tuitama set school records for pass attempts and completions, going 42-of-61 for 309 yards, but Arizona couldn't escape its huge early hole despite a strong second half … At the start of the second stanza, Britton pushed and shoved his way into the end zone on third-&-goal, clearing a path used by Nicolas Grigsby for a 3-yard score, concluding a 50-yard, 9-play drive … Grigsby used a block by Britton on defensive end Tad Smith to turn a second-&-1 run into a 15-yard gain. Tuitama then followed his right tackle on a 1-yard QB sneak for a score, ending that 7-play, 69-yard third quarter drive … Head to Head Competition-DE#92-Tad Smith (6:06-252)-Two assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded eleven knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading a season-high 95 percent … Helped the team gain 309 yards and a touchdown on 62 pass plays (4.98 yards per play).

Washington State … For the third time in his last four games, Britton graded over 90 percent for blocking consistency, producing eight knockdowns as QB Willie Tuitama threw for five touchdowns and Nicolas Grigsby rushed for 186 yards in his second Arizona start, leading the Wildcats to a 48-20 victory … Early in the second frame, Grigsby broke free for a 16-yard run, as Britton pushed linebacker Cory Evans out of the way down field. Tuitama then ended that 6-play, 49-yard drive, hiding behind his right tackle until he found tight end Rob Gronkowski with an 18-yard touchdown pass … Late in the third frame, Britton took down Evans, wheeled off that block and crashed into safety Alfonso Jackson in the backfield, giving Tuitama a chance to unleash a 65-yard seam pass to Terrell Turner. The QB took a third-&-goal snap and took off around right tackle for a 1-yard scoring burst to conclude that series … Head to Head Competition-DE#58-Matt Mullenix (6:07-257)-Two assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded eight knockdowns, one down field block and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 92 percent … Helped the team gain 567 yards (ranks among the team's top 10 game performances) and a touchdown on 76 pass plays (7.46 yards per play).

Oregon State … The offense struggled, gaining just 9 yards on 27 carries and 231 yards in total offense during a 31-16 loss, as Britton posted seven knockdowns, but was also charged with a penalty and a sack … Defensive end Dorian Smith got past the right side protection to sack QB Willie Tuitama for a 14-yard loss in the first quarter … In the third frame, Britton cleared a rush lane used by Nicolas Grigsby for a 16-yard carry that set up an Arizona 37-yard field goal … Head to Head Competition-DE#93-Dorian Smith (6:03-258)-Two tackles (1 solo), a 14-yard sack … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded seven knock-downs and one down field block, but was penalized once … Helped the team gain 231 yards on 65 pass plays (3.55 yards per play).

Southern California … The Wildcats were held to 22 yards rushing, but Britton's nine knock-downs helped Arizona gain 233 aerial yards, as the right tackle also recovered a fumble …

Linebacker Keith Rivers was leveled by the right tackle on Willie Tuitama's 29-yard pass to tailback Chris Jennings and on second-&-goal, Tuitama followed Britton on a 1-yard scoring run that concluded a 74-yard, 8-play second quarter series … On the team's next series, Tuitama fumbled the ball, but the Arizona right tackle alertly recovered it at mid field, preventing a turnover … Head to Head Competition-DE#96-Lawrence Jackson (6:05-271)-One solo tackle … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded nine knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 87 percent … Helped the team gain 255 total yards on 59 plays (4.32 yards per play).

Stanford … Thanks to Britton's eight knockdowns, including two down field, the Wildcats gained more than 100 yards on the ground for only the third time in eight games, piling up 130 yards rushing in a tough 21-20 loss … Nicolas Grigsby took a third-&-1 handoff and followed Britton down field for a 22-yard run. Two plays later, Mike Thomas used a block by Britton on defensive end Pannel Egboh to score on a 21-yard reverse, capping an 84-yard, 9-play second quarter drive … Head to Head Competition-DE#91-Pannel Egboh (6:06-287)-Four solo tackles, one forced fumble … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded eight knock-downs, two down field blocks and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 85 percent … Helped the team gain 369 total yards on 73 plays (5.05 yards per play).

Washington … Britton continued his dominance as a pass protector, delivering ten knock-downs, as QB Willie Tuitama passed for a school-record 510 yards. The right tackle made a pair of touchdown-resulting blocks and also recovered a fumble … Late in the opening stanza, tailback Chris Jenning used a rush lane created by Britton on third-&-goal for a 1-yard touchdown run … Tuitama hid behind Britton, until his blocker collided with rush end Greyson Gunheim, springing Tuitama for a 22-yard scamper. The drive then stalled and Arizona settled for a 23-yard field goal … Grigsby fumbled the ball on a mid third quarter carry, but Britton was able to recover it at the Arizona 24. The right tackle then ended that 11-play, 80-yard drive by holding off defensive end Daniel Te'o-Nesheim an Tuitama's 27-yard scoring strike to Mike Thomas … Head to Head Competition-DE#66-Daniel Te'o- Nesheim (6:04-262)-Two solo tackles, two stops for losses of 7 yards … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded ten knockdowns, two down field blocks and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 88 percent and also recovered a fumble … Helped the team gain 510 yards with five touchdowns on 51 pass plays (10.0 yards per play).

UCLA … The sophomore offensive lineman matched his season-high (vs. California) with eleven knockdowns, including two touchdown-resulting blocks, as Arizona ran up 345 yards offense in the first half and built a 27-14 lead, mostly on Willie Tuitama passes, then turned back a valiant UCLA rally for a 34-27 Wildcats victory … Britton took down rush end Bruce Davis at the line of scrimmage and angled into the second level to crush linebacker Christian Taylor, resulting in tailback Nicolas Grigsby taking a third-&-2 handoff 60 yards for a touchdown … Defensive end Tom Blake was charged with a roughing the passer penalty for a late hit on Tuitama in the third quarter, but on the next snap, Britton blasted Blake out of the way on a 16-yard run by Grigsby and then held off Blake and defensive tackle Kevin Brown long enough for the Arizona passer to find tight end Rob Gronkowski on third-&-3 with a 27-yard touchdown pass. Britton continued to "challenge" the two defenders for their "less than legal" tactics, but was called for a personal foul after the touchdown … Head to Head Competition-DE#56-Tom Blake (6:04-277)-One solo tackle, one stop for a 1-yard loss … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded eleven knockdowns, two down field blocks and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 91 percent … Helped the team gain 469 total yards with four touchdowns on 69 pass plays (6.8 yards per play).

Oregon … Britton posted five knockdowns, including one that resulted in a touchdown, protecting QB Willie Tuitama, who completed 21 of 39 passes for 266 yards and two touch-downs in a 34-24 upset win … Tailback Nicolas Grigsby rushed through a hole Britton created for a 13-yard run and on third-&-10, the right tackle prevented defensive end Nick Reed from getting to Tuitama on the QB's 46-yard touchdown toss to Mike Thomas early in the second quarter … Head to Head Competition-DE#49-Nick Reed (6:02-257)-One solo tackle, one stop for a 3-yard loss … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded five knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 83 percent … Helped the team gain 322 total yards with one touchdown on 69 plays (4.67 yards per play).

Arizona State … Britton closed out his sophomore campaign with seven knockdowns and an 88 percent grade in a 20-17 loss, as he also recorded a tackle … Midway through the second quarter, he took down linebacker Robert James down field, springing Mike Thomas on a 37-yard reverse … After Willie Tuitama's third quarter pass was picked off by Rodney Cox, Britton brought the crowd to its feet, as he chased down and tackled the free safety at the Arizona 40 after a 37-yard return … In the fourth quarter, defensive end Luis Vasquez was crushed by Britton, giving Tuitama time to lob a third-&-goal 4-yard touchdown pass to tailback Nicolas Grigsby … Head to Head Competition-DE#97-Luis Vasquez (6:03-247)-Two assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded seven knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 88 percent, as he also recorded a tackle … Helped the team gain 272 yards with two touchdowns on 52 pass plays (5.23 yards per play).

Earned first-team Freshman All-American honors from The NFL Draft Report, adding second-team accolades from Rivals.com … All-Pac 10 Conference honorable mention by the league's coaches … Took over right offensive tackle duties, starting all 12 games, as he ranked second in the Pac-10 with a blocking consistency grade of 84.5 percent … Posted 83 knockdowns/key blocks, including 10 downfield and eleven that resulted in Arizona touchdowns … His 10 touchdown blocks accounted for 50 percent of the team's scores (20 total, nine passing, 11 rushing) … Gave up just 2.5 of the 31 sacks allowed by the offensive line on 356 pass plays.

Brigham Young … Britton made his collegiate debut a memorable one, delivering seven knockdowns, including one that resulted in a touchdown, but the offense struggled, gaining just 253 yards … Tailback Chris Henry ran through a rush lane created by his right tackle for a 54-yard gain and QB Willie Tuitama used a chop block by Britton on line-backer David Nixon that gave the passer time to flip a 2-yard touchdown pass to Anthony Johnson, concluding a 9-play, 80-yard series in the third stanza … Head to Head Competition-DE#77-Ian Dulan (6:01-254)-One assisted tackle … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded seven knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 89 percent.

Louisiana State … The Tigers held the Wildcats to just 152 yards on 57 offensive plays, as Britton posted four knockdowns while holding Tyson Jackson, rated the best prep defensive end in the country before signing with LSU, to no tackles … The right tackle upended Jackson to spring tailback Chris Jennings for a fourth-&-1 run that netted 30 yards to the LSU 3, but the drive stalled, forcing Arizona to settle for a 22-yard field goal with 1:06 left in a 45-3 loss … Head to Head Competition-DE#93-Tyson Jackson (6:05-281)-No tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded four knockdowns and one down field block, grading 86 percent.

Stephen F. Austin … Britton's nine knockdowns were the major reason the team exploded for a season-high 263 yards on the ground, as tailback Chris Jennings used most of those timely hits to pick up 201 of that yardage … Early in the first quarter, Jennings followed Britton on a third-&-3 run for 14 yards. Later on that series, the right tackle pushed the pile on third-&-1, resulting in Jennings' 2-yard touchdown that capped a 14-play, 79-yard series … Jennings picked up 30 yards on a late first quarter rushing attempt, as Britton tossed linebacker Kenneth Boley out of the way down field … Head to Head Competition-DE#65-Scott Dover (6:05-291)-Two assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded nine knockdowns, one down field block and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 86 percent … Helped the team gain 263 yards and three touchdowns on 41 carries (6.41 avg) and 407 total yards on 66 plays (6.17 yards per play).

Southern California … Britton battered All-Pac 10 defensive end Lawrence Jackson, holding the Trojan to one assisted tackle while delivering six knockdowns, but USC held the Wild-cats to minus 16 yards rushing on 19 attempts … Head to Head Competition-DE#96-Lawrence Jackson (6:05-266)-One assisted tackle.

Washington … The red-shirt freshman continued his emergence as a force to be reckoned with, registering seven knockdowns for a passing attack that generated 308 yards, but the ground game was again held to negative yardage (minus 7 yards) … QB Willie Tuitama was well-protected by Britton, as the right tackle held off a pair of defenders on the passer's fourth-&-1 13-yard scoring strike to Syndric Steptoe that concluded a 60-yard, 7-play third quarter drive … Head to Head Competition-DE#66-Daniel Te'o-Nesheim (6:04-257)-Three assisted tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded seven knockdowns and one touch-down-resulting block, grading 84 percent … Helped the team gain 308 yards with a touchdown on 41 pass plays (7.51 yards per play).

UCLA … The running attack was held to negative yardage for the third-straight game (minus 13 yards), as the entire offensive line struggled … Late in the first quarter, defensive end slipped around right tackle to sack QB Willie Tuitama for a 9-yard loss on third-&-8, forcing an Arizona punt … Head to Head Competition-DE#17-Justin Hickman (6:01-261)-Three solo tackles, a 9-yard sack, two stops for minus 17 yards, one pass deflection.

Stanford … If any game defined the bright future Wildcats fans would be seeing from Britton, this was the contest. He held sack artist Chris Horn to no tackles, produced eight knockdowns with a pair of down field blocks and had two touchdown-resulting blocks as the ground attack generated 220 yards … On the game's opening series, he flipped line-backer Will Powers out of the way to clear a path used by Chris Jennings on third-&-1 for a 16-yard touchdown run … The team's other score rushing came as the right tackle took down defensive end Pannel Egboh on Chris Henry's 13-yard run to the Stanford 26. Britton then led the way, colliding with Horn to open the way for Henry's 18-yard scoring scamper later in the first stanza … Head to Head Competition-DE#95-Chris Horn (6:05-270)-No tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded eight knockdowns, two down field blocks and one touchdown-resulting block, grading a season-high 96 percent … Helped the team gain 220 yards and two touchdowns on 51 carries (4.31 avg).

Oregon State … For the first time since The NFL Draft Report began charting offensive line statistics in 1985, Britton became the only freshman to hold an opponent to no statistics three times in the same season. He also posted six knockdowns … Linebacker Derrick Doggett's blitz was negated by a jarring forearm blast from the right tackle, giving QB Kris Havner a chance to throw a 29-yard flag pass to Chris Henry that was downed at the OSU 9. The drive would later stall and Arizona settled for a 30-yard field goal … Head to Head Competition-DE#27-Joe Lemma (6:03-257-No tackles … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded six knockdowns and graded 87 percent.

Washington State … Even though the offense managed just 275 yards, Britton was credited with a pair of touchdown-resulting blocks while holding off a fierce blitz from Cougar defenders all day to lead the Wildcats to a 27-17 upset win over 25th-ranked WSU … On the game's third play from scrimmage, Britton's backfield block on linebacker Greg Trent saw QB Willie Tuitama uncork a 78-yard touchdown bomb to Anthony Johnson … Defensive end Mkristo Bruce slipped past right tackle to stop tailback Chris Henry for a 2-yard loss on a third-&-2 rushing attempt, forcing Arizona to punt on their next drive … Bruce would later pressure Tuitama into throwing an interception that was returned 3 yards by linebacker Steve Dildine midway through the opening frame … Not wanting WSU to establish position in the trenches, he blew Bruce off the snap, clearing a rush lane used by Mike Thomas for a 22-yard gain on a reverse at the tail end of the first quarter. That 13-play, 81-yard series would end in the second quarter when Britton chopped down defensive tackle Bryn Tarkington to give Chris Henry the crease needed on third-&-2 to score on a 3-yard run …

Head to Head Competition-DE#94-Mkristo Bruce (6:06-253)-Seven tackles (3 solos), 1.5 stops for minus 3 yards, one QB pressure … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded nine knock-downs, two down field blocks and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 85 percent … Helped the team gain 275 total yards with three touchdowns on 61 plays (4.51 yards per play).

California … The freshman right tackle collected six knockdowns, including a touchdown-resulting block, as Arizona knocked off the nation's eighth-rated team, 24-20 … He took down defensive tackle Brandon Mebane while pushing the pile on a second-&-goal 1-yard touchdown run by Chris Henry in the third quarter … Head to Head Competition-DE#43-Abu Ma'afala (6:04-281)-Two tackles (1 solo) … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded six knock-downs and one touchdown-resulting block, grading 83 percent … Helped the team gain 262 total yards with three touchdowns on 67 plays (3.91 yards per play).

Oregon … With Britton leading the way, tailback Chris Henry gained 163 of his 191 rushing yards over the right side of the line, as the right tackle produced double-digit knockdowns (ten) for the first time in his career, including two touchdown-resulting blocks … Midway through the second frame, Willie Tuitama used a block by Britton on defensive tackle Matt Toeaina to escape pressure long enough to fire a 21-yard touchdown pass to Henry … Late in the third quarter, Henry broke free for a 61-yard scoring scamper, as Britton took down linebacker Blair Phillips in the open field to clear away Henry's final obstacle … Mike Thomas broke free around his right tackle on a 22-yard reverse in the fourth quarter … The

Wildcats' 37-10 victory gave them six wins for the year, assuring that they would have their first non-losing season since the 1998 campaign … Head to Head Competition-DE#49-Nick Reed (6:02-255)-Three assisted tackles, one stop for a 10-yard loss … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded ten knockdowns, two down field blocks and two touchdown-resulting blocks, grading 87 percent … Helped the team gain 230 yards with two touchdowns on 45 carries (5.11 avg) and 363 total yards on 59 plays (6.15 yards per play).

Arizona State … In his final 2006 appearance, Britton delivered six knockdowns and one touchdown-resulting block, helping the offense amass a season-high 429 yards … On third-&-2 at the Wildcats 25, he took down defensive end Kyle Caldwell to open a path for a 19-yard run by Chris Henry to the ASU 6. Three plays later on third-&-goal, the right tackle held off linebacker Mike Nixon and defensive end Dexter Davis on Willie Tuitama's 6-yard touchdown lob to Syndric Steptoe, ending a 51-yard, 8-play series … Head to Head Competition-DE#58-Dexter Davis (6:02-251)-Three tackles (2 solos), a 5-yard sack … Offensive Impact-Britton recorded six knockdowns, one down field blocks and one touch-down-resulting block … Helped the team gain 429 total yards with two touchdowns on 71 plays (6.04 yards per play).

The prized prospect from Arizona's recruiting class, Britton spent the season competing on the scout team … Made several road trips with the varsity as an emergency option, but did not play in any games, retaining freshman eligibility.

2008: Limited early in August camp with a groin strain (8/09) that forced the coaches to hold him out of several practices … Missed the third quarter of the UCLA game (9/20) with leg cramps and dehydration.

Campus: 4.98 in the 40-yard dash … 1.73 10-yard dash … 2.87 20-yard dash … 4.52 20-yard shuttle … 7.58 three-cone drill … 31-inch vertical jump … 9'5" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 32 times.

Combine: 5.14 in the 40-yard dash … 1.75 10-yard dash … 2.96 20-yard dash … 4.91 20-yard shuttle … 7.87 three-cone drill … 28 1/2-inch vertical jump … 8'4" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 24 times.

Attended John Burroughs (Ridgecrest, Cal.) High School … Named Foothill League co-Lineman of the Year in 2004 … Added Los Angeles Times All-Region San Fernando Valley honors and received votes in the Long Beach Press-Telegram Best in the West poll … Super Prep All-American and Prep Star All-West product … Received a four-star rating and was listed among the nation's elite offensive tackles by Max Emfinger's recruiting service … All-State second-team pick by Cal-Hi Sports during his senior season, serving as squad captain while earning team MVP honors … Competed in the Cali-Florida All-Star game in Miami, a contest that features the nation's top prep stars … Started at left tackle as a senior and on the right side during his first two years on the varsity … Also lettered in basketball and track, setting school records in the shot put and discus during his two seasons with the track squad … Scholar-Athlete Award winner and four-time Honor Roll student.

Creative Writing major, earning academic honors at Arizona … Son of Abbie and Jeff Britton … Brother, Gus, is a track performer, competing in the jumps … Father played basketball at Jacksonville University … Mother is a Columbia University graduate and a journalist. She owns a personal training business that Eben assists her in training student-athletes … Comes from a family of athletes, actors, writers and painters … Born 10/14/87 in Brooklyn, New York … Resides in Burbank, California.