A three-year starter on the defensive line, Wrotto (pronounced ROTT-o) made a successful switch to the offensive line as a senior. It was not the first time the coaching staff had attempted to move him to the other side of the ball.

During 2005 spring drills, he was penciled in at left guard, but when injuries depleted the depth at defensive tackle in fall camp, Wrotto was shifted back to his original position. During the weeks of practice leading up to the 2005 Emerald Bowl, he lined up at right offensive tackle, but shifted back to strongside defensive tackle for the game against Georgia.

Wrotto lettered three times in football at Brookwood High School. He was a Class 5A first-team all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named to the newspaper's Top 50 in Georgia as a senior. He was rated the No. 46 player in Georgia by BorderWars.com and ranked among the nation's top 50 defensive tackles by Rivals.com, which also tabbed him the No. 42 prospect in Georgia.

During his final season, he recorded 61 tackles, with five stops for loss, 2.5 sacks and 16 quarterback pressures as a defensive tackle. As an offensive lineman, he graded 92-percent for blocking consistency and posted 46 knockdown blocks.

Wrotto enrolled at Georgia Tech in 2003 and was immediately thrust into the lineup at strongside defensive tackle. He started 12 of 13 contests, producing 14 tackles (three solos) with a sack, four stops for losses and a fumble recovery.

As a sophomore, Wrotto manned the strongside tackle position, starting nine of 12 games. He totaled 18 tackles (four solos), assisted on a sack and had 3.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He moved to left offensive guard in 2005 spring camp and was scheduled to start at that position as a sophomore.

However, while he showed promise there, his replacement at defensive tackle, Darryl Richard, tore a knee ligament late in spring drills. The injury sidelined Richard for the entire 2005 season, and Wrotto moved back to his old spot. He posted 13 tackles (seven solos) with 3.5 sacks, 4.5 stops for losses and a fumble recovery.

In 2006 spring camp, the coaches decided to permanently move Wrotto to right offensive tackle. The defensive coaches were trying to get head coach Chan Gailey to keep Wrotto on defense, but they had to fight Joe D'Alessandris, the offensive line coach, for him.

Wrotto insists he still has much to learn. The technique of playing offensive tackle is vastly different of that employed by defensive tackles, particularly when it comes to hands and feet. He started all year at right tackle, posting 65 knockdowns for an offense that averaged 332.07 yards per game.

He also got to show his tackling ability, recording three solo stops. He made a key play in Georgia Tech's win over North Carolina State with a touchdown-saving tackle on an interception return. Wolfpack safety Garland Heath picked off the ball at the N.C. State 30-yard line and appeared headed for the end zone, but Wrotto caught him at the Tech 27-yard line; the Tech defense then held and forced a field goal.

In 51 games at Georgia Tech, Wrotto started 46 times. He registered 65 knockdowns on offense and totaled 48 tackles (17 solos) with five sacks for minus-30 yards and 12 stops for losses totaling 40 yards. He also recovered a pair of fumbles.

Positives: Has a stocky frame with a wide rear and waist, thick shoulders and arms and room to add at least another 10 pounds of bulk to his frame … Has good lower-body strength, long arms with good hand placement and extension and shows good mobility on the move … Light on his feet, demonstrating the range to get out in front on short pulls … Has the body control and adjustments to operate in space and is quick to get into the second level … Effective sliding back and mirroring edge rushers, showing the nimble feet to keep himself in front of his man … Has the quickness to recover when beaten and flashes good ability to make down blocks … Generates good pop and explosion on contact and has the lower-body strength to gain movement off the snap … Has the natural leverage that lets him consistently get position to sustain blocks … Good drive blocker with the ability to get a good fit and drive … Moves his hips and feet well on pulls and traps, but needs to keep his head up better when on the move … Times up well on screens in space and can locate and make good contact on a linebacker playing in the second level … Has the upper-body strength and hand punch to shock, and enough hip roll to explode behind his blocks … Drives his legs hard to get movement working in-line … Can slide laterally to get to his set point in order to shut down the speed rush … Maintains balance on the move and has the lower -body strength to anchor.

Negatives: Very raw in his technique, but showed slow, steady improvement throughout the 2006 season … Lacks the height and reach to play tackle, but his trapping agility and squat frame make him a better fit as a guard … Has a strong hand punch, but needs to keep his hands inside more to be more consistent in attempts to lock-on and sustain … Played tentative at times in 2006, lacking the aggressive nature you would expect from a road grader … Quick to get into the second level, but when his hands get outside his frame, he will whiff and not always break down … Strong drive blocker, except when he gets too high in his stance, as he will lose balance and fall to the ground … Gets in front of the defender thanks to his nimble feet, but needs to finish more consistently (will let up and slip off blocks) … Must learn to take better angles working in space (takes a wide loop at times and gets lost moving up field) … Has good knee bend, but is prone to bending at the waist when he gets too tall coming off the ball and defenders can push him back into the pocket … A little slow to recognize and react at times … Still learning how to read coverages and when he hesitates coming off the snap, he gets his hands too wide and allows some inside penetration.

Compares To: Chris Kuper, Denver -- Wrotto has quick feet, good short-area balance and very good upper-body strength … What he lacks is experience on offense … Even though he played tackle as a senior, he projects inside at guard at the next level because he doesn't have the hand placement technique and fundamentals to be relied upon to handle edge rushers at this time … He is best not to be exposed on an island while learning under fire … He has good range on the move and when he gets his hands on a defender, he can shock and jolt … He is just going to need patient coaching to help him turn his athletic potential into production.

First-team all-state selection in Class 5A by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution … Named to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Top 50 in Georgia … Rated the No. 46 player in Georgia by BorderWars … Ranked among the nation's top 50 defensive tackles by Rivals, which also tabbed him the No. 42 prospect in Georgia … Made 61 tackles, with five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and 16 quarterback hurries … Graded 92-percent with 46 knockdown blocks as an offensive lineman … Three-time letterman for coach Mark Crews at Brookwood High.

Full name is Mansfield Chell Wrotto (pronounced ROTT-o) … Parents are Mansfield and Jemmie Wrotto … Born Oct. 12, 1984 … Majoring in Management.