Branden Albert

Last Updated: June 14th, 2008
Managed By: Jeff West

School	Virginia
Height	6 ' 5.6 "
Weight	310 lbs.
Speed	5.17 ( Combine )

Graduation Year	2008
Birth Date	11/4/1984
Jersey #	71
Current Position	OG
Projected Position	OG
CDS Projected 2008 NFL Draft Round	2
Member Projected 2008 NFL Draft Round	Not enough entries

Important Links

Virginia's Profile for Branden Albert

Stats

Season Year	GP	GS
'05-'06	13	13
'06-'07	12	12
'07-'08	13	13
'08-'09	---	---

Overview

Branden Albert didn't begin playing football until his Junior year of H.S. in 2002. Spent the 2004 season playing football at Hargrave Military Academy and upon transferring to UVA in 2005, he quickly became a starter during summer camp. An ACC All-Freshman selection started every game for the Cavaliers in 2005 and hasn't missed a game since.

Strengths

A massive linemen who could play OT in the pros. Has the speed, strength and footwork to be a starter for years. However, his ability to pull and secure blocks at the 2nd level of defense qill clearly secure his position as a guard. Not a system player and can adapt to any offense. Best strength is his ability in open space.

Weaknesses

The only minor flaw in Albert's game is that he sometimes gets his hands a little too low allowing DT's to use their power game to pull him off balance.

Projection

Viewed by many as the #1 OG in the draft...Albert's Senior Bowl performance has solidified him as a 2nd Round draft pick who could go in the latter part of Round 1.

Member Ratings

User: hillbilly65
Date/Time: 04/24/2008 - 5:23PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 1

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User: B-Hamm17
Date/Time: 03/23/2008 - 5:22PM CDT
Predicted Round: Round 1

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User: joemiken
Date/Time: 01/7/2008 - 3:42PM CST
Predicted Round: Round 3

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