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Ht: 6-6
Wt: 305
| Date of Birth: |
04/25/1985 |
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| 2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: OT |
Pos Rank: #39 |
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Nasty Streak |
| Size |
| Technique |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Drive Blocking Skills |
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| A great specimen with size and growth potential, Bender is a terrific developmental prospect. Offers a lot of upside and could reap big dividends for a team who is patient with him. |
| Biography: |
Three-year starter awarded All-Conference honors the past two
years.
Pos:
Nice-sized, athletic blocker flying under the radar. Quick off the
snap, explosive at the point and moves well around the field. Fights
throughout the action and effectively uses body positioning as well as
blocking angles to seal defenders from the action. Patient in pass
protection, plays with good balance and knocks defenders to the
ground. Nasty and always looking for someone to hit.
Neg:
Does not finish blocks and must improve the strength of his base.
Does not redirect well to linebackers on the second level. |
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