Grading System

DAN KOPPEN

Position: C Class: Sr School: Boston Coll. Conference: Big East Ht., Wt.: 6'2½, 297 40 Time: 5.26 Grade: 3.5 Selected by New England Patriots Round 5, pick 29 (164 overall)

BIO: Moved into the starting lineup as a red-shirt sophomore and awarded second team all Big East honors every season. Used at guard during Senior Bowl Week and showed well. POSITIVES: Durable, tough blocker best in a small area. Quick off the snap, plays with leverage and gets underneath defenders, turning them out of the play. Fights with his hands, keeps his feet moving and stays square. Strong at the point anchoring in pass protection and works hard throughout the play. NEGATIVES: Not a natural knee bender and lacks the dominant base. Stiff and does not display top footwork or blocking range. ANALYSIS: Marginal athlete with limited growth potential but a competitive player and leader on the offensive line who could find a place on the next level. PROJECTION: Early Sixth Round