Charlie Tanner, OG

Tanner is typical of many interior offensive linemen, getting little credit as the skill position players receive the hype. Not that he holds it against QB Colt McCoy or others, but his play over the past three seasons helped the Longhorns be a powerhouse program.

After playing special teams and lining up on offense limited times as a redshirt freshman, Tanner started nine of 13 games at left guard, his three-year home on Texas' line in 2007. He then earned honorable mention from league coaches on the 2008 All-Big 12 squad as a junior (10 starts) and senior (13 starts).

Tanner put on a show of athleticism at the Texas pro day. Running a 5.12 40 was nice, but putting up 35 reps showed his strength and timing 4.38 in the short shuttle is outstanding for his position. Combining that quickness and strength with his determination on the field should make him a late-round pick.

Pass blocking: Nice agility to move his feet in pass pro, although he will forget to move them after making initial contact. Has an adequate anchor but can be pushed back a few steps by elite tackles. Capable personal protector on rollouts and moves out to reach defensive ends when the left tackle blocks down. More of a positional blocker, will not dominate linemen. Will lean and reach after recoiling, losing his balance. Lacks recovery speed to prevent secondary rush, struggles to get back into the play after getting pushed back.

Run blocking: Puts hands inside his man's jersey quickly, can move the line with leverage and leg strength. Better fit in a zone scheme than as a drive blocker, though he has enough upper-body strength to move smaller tackles out of the hole. Gets low in short-yardage situations, keeps leg churning to move the pile backwards.

Pulling/trapping: Mobile behind the line and into gaps. Inconsistent hitting targets, but has the flexibility to adjust to inside defenders. Does not blow up defenders in space; in fact, he has trouble sustaining as he will often lose his balance or get knocked back.

Initial Quickness: Gets off the snap well, latches hands on numbers and gets leverage quickly on run plays. Needs to be more explosive in punch in pass protection.

Downfield: Very mobile lineman. Quick enough to block down, disengage and reach the linebacker. Has the agility to reach safeties and get the correct blocking angle. Cuts effectively at the second level, getting to the shins and rolling to keep contact. Must improve his hand usage to take out defenders instead of just getting in the way.

Intangibles: Three-time Big 12 All-Academic. Very vocal leader, teammates call him "the Governor." Has missed some games with injuries, but practices hard and puts in work in the weight room.

Fifth-year offensive lineman who has appeared in 44 games, starting 32, at guard during his career … a two-time All-Big 12 honoree … started 13 games at left guard in 2009 … a second-team All-Big 12 selection … played in 11 games, starting 10, at guard in 2008 … tabbed honorable mention All-Big 12 … played in all 13 games, starting nine, at left guard in 2007 … appeared in seven games at guard and on special teams in 2006 … gained valuable experience as a redshirt working with the scout team offense in 2005 … a three-time Academic All-Big 12 performer and three-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll … a three-sport letterman as a prepster who reached the state quarterfinals in wrestling.

Started 13 games at left guard … tabbed second-team All-Big 12 by The Associated Press and honorable mention All-Big 12 by the league's coaches … twice named UT's Boss Hog Award winner as the team's most productive offensive lineman … helped Texas average 40.7 points (third NCAA), 432.4 total yards (20th NCAA) and 279.7 passing yards (14th NCAA) … cleared the way for 562 total yards, including 363 passing, against ULM … blocked for 544 yards of total offense, including 353 passing, against Wyoming … helped UT post 216 yards and 24 points in the second half against Texas Tech in a 34-24 victory … cleared the way for the sixth-highest total offense tally in school history with 639 yards versus UTEP … it marked just the second time in school hisotry that UT posted over 300 yards rushing and passing in the same game … helped Texas put up 38 points and 313 yards against Colorado … opened holes for UT's rushing attack to gain 142 yards, including 102 in the second half, on an Oklahoma defense that was ranked third nationally in rush defense (53.6 ypg) at the time … cleared the way for 285 yards and 35 points in the first half and 400 yards for the game at Missouri … posted 275 yards on just 56 plays at Oklahoma State … helped UT gain 537 total yards, including the second-highest passing total (470) in school history, versus UCF … helped UT post 317 yards and three TDs en route to a 40-0 halftime lead at Baylor … paved the way for UT to post 51 points and 537 total yards versus Kansas … cleared the way for 597 total yards, including 304 passing and 293 rushing, at Texas A&M.

Appeared in 11 games, starting 10, at left guard … tabbed honorable mention All-Big 12 by the league's coaches … a three-time winner of UT's Boss Hog Award as the most productive lineman … helped Texas average 42.4 points (fifth NCAA), 475.8 total yards (ninth NCAA), 308.3 passing yards (seventh NCAA) and 167.5 rushing yards (41st NCAA) per game … Texas' 4,008 passing yards set the school record, while its 551 points and 6,185 total yards rank second on UT's single-season list … Texas scored at least 42 points in eight of 13 games … UT posted at least 400 yards of total offense in 12 of 13 games, at least 500 yards in five games and posted a 600-yard game against Rice … helped UT rush and pass for at least 200 yards in five of 13 games … led the Horns to a No. 3 national ranking on third down, converting 95-of-173 (54.9%) … helped Texas finish 16th nationally in red zone offense, converting on 61-of-68 red-zone possessions (89.7%, 52 TDs/nine FGs) … paved the way for UT to gain 259 yards rushing and 341 yards through the air for a total of 600 yards versus Rice … helped Texas produce 438 total yards and 277 yards passing against No. 1 Oklahoma … allowed Texas' offense to produce 388 passing yards and 203 rushing yards for 591 yards of total offense versus No. 11 Missouri … led Texas to 504 total yards and 391 passing yards against No. 6 Oklahoma State … helped Texas produce 216 rushing yards and 320 passing yards for 536 yards of total offense versus Texas A&M … allowed Texas' offense to post 486 total yards, including 414 passing, which were the second most in BCS history, against No. 10 Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl.

Appeared in all 13 games, starting nine, at left guard … a second-team Academic All-Big 12 selection … named one of UT's Lowe's Most Improved Offensive Players … helped Texas average 462.9 yards of total offense (13th NCAA), 207.5 yards rushing (17th NCAA) and 37.2 points per game (14th NCAA) … Texas was one of only 10 schools nationally to rush and pass for at least 200 yards … led Texas to eight games of at least 400 yards and five games of at least 500 yards … also allowed UT to score at least 30 points in eight of the 12 games … anchored a line that helped RB Jamaal Charles gain 1,458 rushing yards (No. 5 on UT's single-season rushing list) … cleared the way for 415 total yards (176 rushing) versus No. 19 TCU … the 176 yards rushing were the most TCU had allowed in its previous 17 games … also helped UT not allow a sack against a TCU defense that had recorded 30 sacks over its previous nine games … paved the way for 229 yards on the ground and 488 total yards of offense at UCF … helped Texas' offense gain 333 yards through the air and 227 yards on the ground for a total of 560 yards of offense versus Rice … helped the offense produce a balanced 298 yards passing and 216 yards rushing for a total of 514 yards of offense in a victory at Iowa State … led Texas to 470 yards of total offense and 177 rushing yards at Baylor … cleared the way for 364 yards rushing and 545 yards of total offense against Nebraska … also paved the way for Charles' school-record 219 rushing yards in the fourth quarter against the Huskers … helped Texas tally 307 yards rushing and 282 yards passing (589 total) in producing a 21-point comeback win at Oklahoma State … allowed Texas' offense to produce a balanced 283 yards rushing and 268 yards passing for a total of 551 yards of offense on 92 plays against Texas Tech … helped Texas score a UT bowl record 52 points, while racking up 300 yards rushing on the way to 474 total yards against Arizona State in the Holiday Bowl.

Appeared in seven games at guard and on special teams … helped Texas gain 162.6 rushing yards per game (34th NCAA), 391.5 total yards per game (23rd NCAA) and score 35.9 points per game (seventh NCAA) … paved the way for 212 yards on the ground and 410 total yards in the season opener against North Texas … cleared the way for 330 rushing yards and 493 total yards in a victory against Rice.

Allowed Texas' offense to produce a balanced 246 yards passing and 193 yards rushing for a total of 439 yards of offense against Iowa State … gave the quarterbacks time to register 300 yards passing and 419 total yards versus Sam Houston State … helped Texas' offense produce 275 yards passing and 162 yards rushing against Baylor … helped Texas accumulate 164 yards rushing and 346 yards passing (510 total) versus Oklahoma State.

Redshirted.

Combine: Did not receive an invitation.

Pro day: 5.12 40, 35 reps at 225 pounds, 4.38 short shuttle.

Coached by Trent Gregory at Anderson High … a versatile three-sport letterman who also competed in powerlifting as a prepster … three-year letterman on the offensive line and at defensive end … earned all-district honors as a sophomore, junior and senior … a second-team 5A all-state offensive lineman selection … recorded 74 pancakes as a senior … first-team 16-5A All-District and second-team All-Central Texas offensive tackle in 2004 … named to the third team on the 2004 Dave Campbell Super Team … team Offensive Player of the Year and team captain as a senior … unanimous 16-5A All-District selection as a junior … tabbed honorable mention All-Central Texas that year … also named to the Best of the Best by the Austin American-Statesman … team Co-Offensive Player of the Year and team captain in 2003 … first-team 16-5A All-District as a sophomore … a two-year letterman in wrestling … reached the state quarterfinals in the heavyweight, 275-pound class … also competed in track all four years in the shot put and discus … participated in powerlifting as a freshman.

Born 6/3/1986, in Austin … a two-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll … a prep honor roll student who was tabbed academic all-district three times … active in UT's community service program … is part of a group of Longhorns that regularly visits patients at the Austin Children's Hospital … helped with kids ministry at his church from junior high school through high school … made two mission trips to Mexico during spring break of his freshman and sophomore years … enjoys video games and music … both of his parents received graduate degrees in business administration from UT.