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Olin Kreutz
OC, Washington

Name
Jsy
College
HT
WT
Olin Kreutz
77
Washington
6021
300

40
BP
SS
LS
VJ
BJ
Grade
Rd.
5.34
30
4.55
N/A
28
08’04”
6.42
2


Background

1997-Two-year starter at center...opted to enter the draft after junior yr...rated the nation’s No. 1 center in preseason rankings by Lindy’s and No. 3 by The Sporting News...named the Morris Trophy winner as the Pac 10’s top offensive lineman...1st team All-America selection at center by The Football News and Walter Camp...repeated all All- Pac 10 selection...presented the Guy Flaherty Most Inspirational Player award (considered UW’s top award)...1996-1st team All- Pac-10 selection...earned his second letter this season...was one of two offensive linemen to start all 11 games...1995- Only true freshman to see playing time...saw action as reserve in the final 10 games and the Sun Bowl... presented the Travis Spring Most Inspirational Freshman Award...

High School

Allowed no sacks on a 13-0 state championship team...team captain...named to the Interscholastic League 1st team and Honolulu Advertiser All-State team both his jr. and sr. years...named a USA Today honorable mention All-American both yrs. as well...rated one of the best prospects in the nation by Super Prep...a Blue Chip & Super Prep All-American...state heavyweight wrestling champion...top shot putter in track...was a tackle as a jr. before moving to guard...

Academics

Majoring in Sociology at Washington.

Summary

May be the top OC in the draft...Has all the physical tools to be a solid NFL player. Good strength, agility, and balance. Has some explosiveness at the POA, can reach linebackers, and is decent in space. A lot of experience, plays with intelligence, and is a good technician. As we all know, OCs aren’t usually drafted very high, so he may slip into round 2, but he should become an excellent NFL player. Really a power player with a very competitive nature....doesn’t have a lot of range and looks stiff at times, but if he gets to defender, it’s over...can handle really big NT and DT.

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