Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Ranking the Big Ten: Bryan Bulaga, No. 5 - Big Ten - ESPN


Ranking the Big Ten: Bryan Bulaga, No. 5 - Big Ten - ESPN: "Ranking the Big Ten's top 30 players ...
No. 5
Bryan Bulaga, LT, Iowa, Jr., 6-6, 315


Bulaga

Why he's here -- One of the surprising things about these rankings is the lack of offensive linemen. It partly relates to the fact that we usually judge offensive lines as groups rather than as individuals. On the other hand, the Big Ten seems to lack many truly elite offensive linemen heading into 2009. There are several solid players around the league -- Penn State's Stefen Wisniewski, Iowa's Kyle Calloway, Wisconsin's Gabe Carimi, Ohio State's Justin Boren and Mike Brewster, Michigan's Stephen Schilling -- but right now Bulaga is in a category of his own. He's the Big Ten's top left tackle and a player who will be on the NFL draft radar very soon. "

I have stood next to Bulaga in Tampa at Busch Gardens prior to the Outback Bowl this year. I am a pretty big guy at 6'-6" and 260lbs. Not very many college players make me look small but Bryan sure did!!! The way he was playing toward the end of last season, I project Bryan to be a 1st Team All-American and a potential 1st Round Draft choice if he comes out early.

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