2009 NFL Draft: Guard Rankings

The top 2009 offensive guard prospects available for the 2009 NFL Draft in the order in which I believe they will be drafted. * – denotes 2010 prospect.

This page was last updated April 24, 2009.

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Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
Height: 6-5. Weight: 329.
Projected 40 Time: 5.28.
Combine 40 Time: 5.27.
Pro Day 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: 20. Arm: 34 3/4.
Projected Round (2009): 2-3.
1/8/09: Easily an AP All-America first-teamer, Duke Robinson was a monstrous force on a line that was part of one of the greatest offenses in history.

11/2/08: Still the elite guard in this class by a wide distance. He could go in the top 15 if a team is desperate enough for a guard.

5/25/08: Duke Robinson has emerged as the consensus top 2009 guard. He nearly came out a year early, which is rare for a guard.

2007: Duke Robinson, who looks extremely fit for a 330-pound lineman, made a key block for Allen Patrick against Miami’s stout defensive front.
Andy Levitre, Oregon State
Height: 6-3. Weight: 305.
Projected 40 Time: 5.22.
Combine 40 Time: 5.26.
Benchx225: 23. Arm: 32 1/2.
Projected Round (2009): 2-3.
1/2/09: Not sure why Andy Levitre was in the third round of my 2009 NFL Mock Draft and not on this list. I remember putting him here, so I must not have saved the file. Sorry for any confusion.
Herman Johnson, LSU
Height: 6-7. Weight: 356.
Projected 40 Time: 5.45.
Combine 40 Time: 5.53.
Benchx225: 21. Arm: 36 1/2.
Projected Round (2009): 3.
3/18/09: Herman Johnson has “slimmed down” to 356 pounds. He’s trying to prove that he can play right tackle in addition to guard.

2/21/09: How does a 364-pound monster bench 225 pounds just 21 times?

2/19/09: Herman Johnson shed 18 pounds in a few weeks. While that’s impressive, one has to wonder what he was doing at 382 in the first place.

1/8/09: The other guard on the AP All-America First Team. There’s a wide gap between Duke Robinson, Herman Johnson and the other guards on this list.

5/25/08: Herman Johnson, a member of the All-SEC first team, has made 23 consecutive starts.
Trevor Canfield, Cincinnati
Height: 6-5. Weight: 308.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Combine 40 Time: 5.32.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.30.
Benchx225: 32. Arm: 32.
Projected Round (2009): 3-4.
1/8/09: Qualified for the AP All-America Second Team. Trevor Canfield hasn’t gotten in trouble since getting slapped with an assault charge a year ago.

11/2/08: A talented guard, but can GMs and coaches forget the assault charge Trevor Canfield had in the winter?

5/25/08: Trevor Canfield, once a fifth-round prospect on this list, has dropped because he was charged with assault in February.

2007: Trevor Canfield started 12 of 13 games at right guard in 2006. Named to the All-Big East second team.
Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin
Height: 6-5. Weight: 328.
Projected 40 Time: 5.22.
Combine 40 Time: 5.35.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.25.
Benchx225: 29. Arm: 33 3/4.
Projected Round (2009): 3-4.
1/8/09: Despite suffering several knee injuries, Kraig Urbik made the All-Big Ten Second Team.

11/2/08: Knee injuries have sidelined Kraig Urbik this season.

5/25/08: A member of the All-Big Ten second team, Kraig Urbik has started 38 consecutive games at different positions, namely right guard and right tackle.

2007: Kraig Urbik figures to be one of the most improved linemen this season. He has a nice 40 for his impressive size.
Tyronne Green, Auburn
Height: 6-2. Weight: 309.
Projected 40 Time: 5.19.
Combine 40 Time: 5.39.
Benchx225: 22. Arm: 33 3/4.
Projected Round (2009): 3-4.
5/25/08: Thrived as a first-year starter in Auburn’s offense, earning SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week honors once in 2007.
Louis Vasquez, Texas Tech
Height: 6-5. Weight: 333.
Projected 40 Time: 5.24.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.16.
Benchx225: 39. Arm: 34 3/4.
Projected Round (2009): 4-5.
2/21/09: Louis Vasquez put up way more reps than any other offensive lineman at the 2009 NFL Combine (39).

1/8/09: Helping Texas Tech’s offense score billions of points, Louis Vasquez qualified for the All-Big XII Second Team and AP All-America Third Team.

11/2/08: Yet another guard who has suffered through injuries this season.

5/25/08: Despite playing in Texas Tech’s pass-happy offense, Louis Vasquez didn’t allow a single sack in 2007, earning himself a spot on the All-Big XII first team. Vasquez has started 22 consecutive games.
Anthony Parker, Tennessee
Height: 6-2. Weight: 290.
Projected 40 Time: 5.10.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.08.
Benchx225: 24. Arm: 34 1/8.
Projected Round (2009): 4-5.
1/8/09: A member of the All-SEC Second Team. Anthony Parker has 39 collegiate starts under his belt.

11/2/08: Despite coming off knee surgery, Anthony Parker has emerged as the top lineman on Tennessee’s offensive front.

5/25/08: Not a good offseason for Anthony Parker. Parker had knee surgery a few weeks ago. In January, he was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct.

2007: Should be able to fit into a zone-blocking scheme.
Ray Feinga, BYU
Height: 6-4. Weight: 337.
Projected 40 Time: 5.23.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: 30. Arm: 33 1/2.
Projected Round (2009): 5-6.
1/8/09: A member of the All-Mountain West First Team who helped BYU rank No. 16 in total offense.

5/25/08: Despite missing one game for violating team rules, Ray Feinga, who’s pretty quick for a monstrous lineman, qualified for the All-Mountain West first team.
Andy Kemp, Wisconsin
Height: 6-5. Weight: 313.
Projected 40 Time: 5.14.
Combine 40 Time: 5.42.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.35.
Benchx225: 23. Arm: 34 1/8.
Projected Round (2009): 5-6.
1/8/09: Andy Kemp was recently named as an All-Big Ten honorable mention.

2007: A smart, reliable guard who had a 20-game consecutive-start streak snapped with a broken hand.
Jaimie Thomas, Maryland
Height: 6-4. Weight: 323.
Projected 40 Time: 5.24.
Combine 40 Time: 5.22.
Pro Day 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: 26. Arm: 35.
Projected Round (2009): 6-7.
1/8/09: After enduring injuries in 2007, Jaimie Thomas came back to start every game in 2008. He was an All-ACC honorable mention.
Travis Bright, BYU
Height: 6-5. Weight: 316.
Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
Combine 40 Time: 5.29.
Pro Day 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: 35. Arm: 33 7/8.
Projected Round (2009): 6-7.
1/8/09: Part of a solid offensive line, Travis Bright was named to the All-Mountain West Second Team.

11/2/08: Travis Bright isn’t letting his age go to waste; he’s one of the leaders on a BYU team that was considered a national title contender prior to its loss to TCU.

5/25/08: Travis Bright is way older than everyone in this class because he served on a church mission. He’ll be able to play quickly, but his potential is limited.
Rich Ohrnberger, Penn State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 296.
Projected 40 Time: 5.16.
Projected Round (2009): 6-FA.
1/8/09: Rich Ohrnberger had a great senior year, qualifying as an All-Big Ten first-teamer and an AP All-America third-teamer.

11/2/08: There are many reasons for Penn State’s success – one of which is the dominant play of the offensive line. Like his other four teammates, Rich Ohrnberger is doing a great job up front.
C.J. Davis, Pittsburgh
Height: 6-2. Weight: 308.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Combine 40 Time: 5.56.
Benchx225: 21. Arm: 32 3/4.
Projected Round (2009): 6-FA.
1/8/09: C.J. Davis has a 42-game consecutive starts streak. He played some center this season because of injuries to his teammates. An All-Big East first-teamer.
Cedric Dockery, Texas
Height: 6-4. Weight: 320.
Projected 40 Time: 5.24.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.40.
Benchx225: 21.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
1/8/09: Now two years removed from an ACL tear, Cedric Dockery was an All-Big XII honorable mention.

5/25/08: Despite tearing his ACL in 2006, Cedric Dockery bounced back to play pretty well in 2007.

2007: Cedric Dockery’s 2006 campaign was ruined by a torn ACL in October. He’d be ranked higher if it wasn’t for that injury. Younger brother of current Buffalo Bill Derrick.
George Bussey, Louisville
Height: 6-2. Weight: 304.
Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
1/8/09: For the second time in his career, George Bussey was named as an All-Big East first-teamer.

11/1/08: George Bussey’s consecutive starts streak concluded in September when he suffered an ankle injury.

5/24/08: Starter of 25 consecutive games, George Bussey is a versatile lineman who’s athletic enough to be a solid zone blocker.

2007: Can play either tackle or guard. Member of the first team All-Big East last season.
Roland Martin, Michigan State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.39.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
1/8/09: Owning 34 starts in his collegiate career, Roland Martin qualified for the All-Big Ten Second Team.

5/25/08: In and out of the lineup last season with leg and foot injuries.

2007: Started all 12 games as a sophomore in 2006.
Paul Fanaika, Arizona State
Height: 6-6. Weight: 327.
Projected 40 Time: 5.40.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.59.
Benchx225: 16. Arm: .
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
2/21/09: Fifteen reps on the bench from a 327-pound guard? Not good.

1/8/09: Paul Fanaika is a very solid run-blocker, but he has major problems in pass protection. A late-round prospect at best.

5/25/08: Give credit to Paul Fanaika for dropping more than 20 pounds in the past year. An honorable mention on the All-Pac-10 team, Fanaika is a tremendous run-blocker who helped the team’s two top backs gain more than five yards per carry.
Greg Isdaner, West Virginia
Height: 6-4. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.16.
Combine 40 Time: 5.45.
Benchx225: 24. Arm: 32 1/2.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
1/10/09: Greg Isdaner has declared early for the 2009 NFL Draft. He graduated already, so he thinks it’s “now or never” for him.

7/28/08: Another two-year starter entering his junior campaign, Greg Isdaner was named to the All-Big East first team in 2007. He should be able to play right tackle as well at the next level.
Roger Allen, Missouri Western
Height: 6-3. Weight: 326.
Projected 40 Time: 5.38.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: . Arm: 34 3/4.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
1/8/09: Roger Allen had a pretty good senior year and was consequently named to the AP Little All-America First Team.

2007: Named a preseason All-American by the Don Hansen’s Football Gazette. Yay!
Seth Olsen, Iowa
Height: 6-5. Weight: 305.
Projected 40 Time: 5.23.
Combine 40 Time: 5.24.
Pro Day 40 Time: DNP.
Benchx225: 28. Arm: 33 1/8.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
Maurice Miller, Ole Miss
Height: 6-3. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.32.
Combine 40 Time: 5.46.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.38.
Benchx225: 24. Arm: 34 1/4.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
Ramon Foster, Tennessee
Height: 6-6. Weight: 325.
Projected 40 Time: 5.24.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
1/8/09: Pretty much everyone, including Ramon Foster, struggled at Tennessee this year.

5/25/08: Ramon Foster was part of a front that surrendered the least amount of sacks in the country. He struggled at times, however.

2007: Ramon Foster, who has an outstanding 40 for his size, has been impressive this offseason. Let’s see if it translates on to the field.
Kyle Link, McNeese State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 305.
Projected 40 Time: 5.21.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.50.
Benchx225: 20. Arm: 32.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
Steve Rehring, Ohio State
Height: 6-7. Weight: 333.
Projected 40 Time: 5.39.
Projected Round (2009): 7-FA.
11/2/08: Not a good senior season. Following a foot injury, Steve Rehring returned to the lineup, but was asked to play out of position.

2007: Steve Rehring is one of the biggest players in this class. He took over the starting left guard job last October and has never looked back.
Matt Slauson, Nebraska
Height: 6-5. Weight: 316.
Projected 40 Time: 5.27.
Combine 40 Time: DNP.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.26.
Benchx225: 23. Arm: 33 1/8.
Projected Round (2009): FA.
1/8/09: His character issues are a concern, but Matt Slauson qualified for the All-Big XII Second Team.

2007: Matt Slauson is definitely worth more than a fifth-rounder, but he was arrested for vandalism in January.
Brandon Walker, Oklahoma
Height: 6-3. Weight: 306.
Projected 40 Time: 5.22.
Combine 40 Time: 5.11.
Pro Day 40 Time: 5.15.
Benchx225: 27. Arm: 34 1/2.
Projected Round (2009): FA.
1/8/09: A Big XII honorable mention in 2008.

5/25/08: Brandon Walker could have a problem in pass protection at the next level, though he did qualify for the All-Big XII second team.
Jeremy Perry, Oregon State
Height: 6-2. Weight: 333.
Projected 40 Time: 5.26.
Projected Round (2009): FA.
11/2/08: Once a third-round prospect, Jeremy Perry continues to struggle with knee injuries.

5/25/08: Jeremy Perry broke his leg late last season and needed offseason knee surgery. He’ll be ready for 2008, but will he be close to 100 percent?

2007: Jeremy Perry was carted off the field with an ankle injury in the second half against Utah. Perry seemed to be in high spirits, so hopefully it’s not serious.

Perry started on Oregon State’s offensive line in his first year as a Beaver. Was named Pac-10 Co-Freshman of the Year.
Jim Tartt, Florida
Height: 6-3. Weight: 308.
Projected 40 Time: 5.21.
Projected Round (2009): FA.
11/2/08: A shoulder injury has rendered Jim Tartt useless.

5/25/08: A member of the All-SEC second team, Jim Tartt was a member of a front that yielded just 12 sacks in 2007.

2007: Missed a portion of the 2006 season with an ankle injury. If Jim Tartt ever scores a touchdown in the NFL, off a fumble or something, I expect Chris Berman to say, “…and Jim Tartt pops into the end zone!” Can’t wait.
Curtis Crouch, N.C. State
Height: 6-5. Weight: 324.
Projected 40 Time: 5.13.
Projected Round (2009): FA.
1/8/09: Kicked off the team for off-the-field issues.

11/2/08: Chronic ankle injuries have really limited Curtis Crouch.

2007: A top-notch recruit out of high school, Curtis Crouch needs to improve his quickness.
Calvin Darity, North Carolina –
Height: 6-3. Weight: 310. Projected 40 Time: 5.19. Projected Round (2009): FA.
Clif Ramsey, Boston College –
Height: 6-6. Weight: 310. Projected 40 Time: 5.10. Projected Round (2009): FA.
Ryan Durand, Syracuse –
Height: 6-5. Weight: 310. Projected 40 Time: 5.31. Projected Round (2009): FA.
Jonathan Compas, Cal-Davis –
Height: 6-3. Weight: 294. Projected 40 Time: 5.30. Projected Round (2009): FA.