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| Levi Brown |
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Offensive Tackle - Ranked #2
Big Ten :: Penn State #67
Class: 2007
Height: 6-5
Weight: 328 lbs.
Forty Time: 0 Estimated
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Background
Levi Brown attended Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia where he played both offense and defense on the football team. Brown had a monster year as a junior, recording 102 tackles on the season. As a senior he totaled 6 sacks, 4 forced fumbles, and 22 tackles for loss, helping his team to an 8-2 record. He was named second team all-state for his play on both offense and defense. Levi was selected to play in the U.S. Army all-American game following his senior season. He was considered to be one of the top 50 defensive prospects in the nation and accepted a scholarship to Penn State where he sat out and took a redshirt in 2002. He shifted from defensive tackle to offensive tackle during spring practices in 2003. Levi went on to start all 12 games at left tackle as a redshirt freshman. As a sophomore, Brown started 10 games (9 at left tackle, 1 at right tackle), missing the Purdue contest due to a sprained knee he suffered the previous week. As a junior, Brown developed into one of the better offensive tackles in the nation, starting every game at left tackle. He was named first team all-Big Ten for his play as a junior. Brown graduated in 3 ½ years with a degree in Labor and Industrial Relations, but returned as a graduate student his senior season.
Analysis
Levi Brown has a ton of experience, having started the past four seasons at left tackle after converting from defensive tackle at Penn State. He is a person with an outstanding work ethic and no character issues. Levi has probably the best combination of size and strength of all the offensive tackles available this year and he has the mean streak you like to see in an offensive lineman. He has long arms which allow him to keep defenders away from his body in pass protection. He is very strong at the point of attack and can be a dominating force as a run blocker. He has the ability to get to the second level and take out a linebacker in the running game. He gets good leverage on his opponents and does a good job of finishing his blocks. Brown is a better run blocker than he is a pass blocker. He lacks the athleticism and quick feet to be a superior pass protector. He isn’t as polished as some of the other tackle prospects and needs to refine his technique. His lack of athleticism will cause problems for him against speed rushers at the next level. Brown could project at multiple positions in the NFL. His natural position is left tackle but with his lack of ideal athleticism and quick feet for the position, he would most likely be a better fit at right tackle. He could also slide inside and play guard if needed. Levi Brown is one of the best offensive linemen available in the 2007 NFL draft and should be a first round pick on draft day.
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