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ROBERT GALLERY

Position: OT Class: Sr School: Iowa Conference: Big Ten Ht., Wt.: 6'7, 323 40 Time: 4.99 Grade: 5.09 Selected by Oakland Raiders Round 1, pick 2 (2 overall)

BIO: Four-year starter that's played 49 games with the first team at Iowa. Named All American as a senior, a first-team All-Big Ten pick the past two seasons and an academic all-conference choice every year since his sophomore campaign. Began his career at Iowa as a tight end. POSITIVES: Big, athletic lineman with the frame to add bulk and power. Outstanding pass protector who blocks a wide base, terrific lean and easily rides rushers from their angle of attack. Bends his knees, slides laterally and a patient lineman that plays with great balance. Uses both angles and body positioning to wall defenders from the action yet blocks with a nasty attitude and wants to destroy opponents. Stuns defenders at the point with great hand jolt. Fundamentally sound and translates his classroom intelligence onto the football field. NEGATIVES: Not quick or explosive off the snap nor is he effective on the second level. A bit thin in his lower body and though strong, not a dominant run-blocking tackle. ANALYSIS: One of the more versatile offensive tackles to enter the draft in a long while, Gallery is a terrific prospect that will offer immediate returns as well as long-term potential. Should quickly come in and start as a left tackle for a franchise, yet could also grow into a dominant strong-side blocker. Will only get better as he physically matures and improves his skills as a run blocker. PROJECTION: Early First Round Photo: Eliot J. Schecter/Getty Images