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100 in 100: Russell Okung (19 of 100)


Russell Okung has been considered the top rated Offensive Linemen throughout the course of this past season. He was so good that he started as a true freshmen which is not too common for Offensive Linemen. Initially that season, Okung started at Right Tackle for the Cowboys and was able to end the year on a very high note by earning All-Big 12 Freshmen Team Honors. That season Okung was also named the Dick Bogert Award Winner.

In Okung's Sophomore year, he started all 13 games and only allowed 5 sacks the entire season. As a Junior, Okung also started every game which brought his start total up to 34 which at that point set a team record for consecutive starts. In 2009, as a Senior, the 6'6" 305 Pound Tackle continued his success and held guys like Von Miller. Sergio Kindle, and Auston English in basically not doing much at all.

Below, we'll look at some of Okungs Highlights and I will provide projections of where he could end up...

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This video shows that Okung doesn't have very many weaknesses. At the next level he will be able to come in and make an immediate impact. Being that he doesn't have a lot of flaw in his game, it will be very highly unlikely that he would fall to the 49ers with the 13th pick on the draft.

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SUMMARY AND PROJECTIONS:

Okung is probably one of the single most strongest Tackles coming out. He should have a very solid combine to lock up a top 5 pick. All of his fundamentals are sound, his mechanics are great and whoever ends up with him will be set at the least with one very solid Tackle for years to come.

Possibilities -- 1st Round; Lions, Bucs, Redskins, Chiefs, Seahawks.

 

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Finally ne of the big uglies up front.

Is he clean cut the best OT in the draft?

Tribute to #44...............The Elmira Express!!

by rlott#42 on Jan 30, 2010 12:30 PM PST reply actions  

I think there is some thought that Anthony Davis has the highest ceiling of any tackle in the draft and could possibly pass up Okung after combine/workouts/interviews happen.

by superk1ng on Jan 30, 2010 12:47 PM PST up reply actions  

I can’t see that happening unless Okung completely flops at the combine

The Tim Tebow Story "A Bust In The Making" ...Part 2 Coming After The Draft...Stay Tuned.

by Drew Kerr on Jan 30, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions  

Anthony Davis?

Eh.
I think Bruce Campbell has a higher ceiling (injuries are a concern).

I really don’t think Davis will go ahead of Okung.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Jan 31, 2010 12:05 AM PST up reply actions  

I think so

Barring injury, he should be a starter as a rookie.

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Jan 31, 2010 12:04 AM PST up reply actions  

He pretty much dominated in that video so much so I wonder why he didn’t turn pro last season.

by bignerd on Jan 30, 2010 1:23 PM PST reply actions  

The OT class was fairly strong.

I think he made the right decision (financially).

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Jan 31, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions  

That makes sense to me.

by bignerd on Jan 31, 2010 12:13 AM PST up reply actions  

''' Senior bowl on right now '''

and sofar ol iupati i hope is spelled right is doing alot of grabbing and tackling but its early so not going 2 bury the kid

by jayjonna415 on Jan 30, 2010 1:35 PM PST reply actions  

Okung over Iupati or Williams

I’d choose Okung over Davis and ultimately Iupati or Williiams.

My top three choices: 1. Okung 2. Davis 3. Williams 4. Iupati

Reasonable? Yes. Realistically, given the order of the draft? Not really. Best case scenario is that the Niners get Williams or Iupati.

by HuddleGenius on Jan 30, 2010 2:17 PM PST reply actions  

Iupati blew a gaskett in the senior Bowl

Tribute to #44...............The Elmira Express!!

by rlott#42 on Jan 30, 2010 4:20 PM PST up reply actions  

Campbell?

What we've got here is a failure to communicate.

by SportsChicken on Jan 31, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions  

wasn't there

Tribute to #44...............The Elmira Express!!

No More personal Mocks
Trade 1a and 1b for Berry and Chiefs # 37 plus 2011 rd 3.
2a. - #37 Brandon Ghee CB Wake
#45- Mike Johnson G Ala.
#77- Jacoby Ford WR Clem.
#109 Kyle Calloway RT Iowa
# 141 Stephen Williams WR Toledo
#173 - Coker RB
# 205 - Whatever Drew K wants here!!

by rlott#42 on Jan 31, 2010 11:30 PM PST up reply actions  

Okung gave up 1 sack all year and 2 QB pressures,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,WOW

Tribute to #44...............The Elmira Express!!

No More personal Mocks
Trade 1a and 1b for Berry and Chiefs # 37 plus 2011 rd 3.
2a. - #37 Brandon Ghee CB Wake
#45- Mike Johnson G Ala.
#77- Jacoby Ford WR Clem.
#109 Kyle Calloway RT Iowa
# 141 Stephen Williams WR Toledo
#173 - Coker RB
# 205 - Whatever Drew K wants here!!

by rlott#42 on Jan 31, 2010 11:31 PM PST reply actions  

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