NFLDraft101: Jonathan Luigs (Arkansas) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Jonathan Luigs
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Center

Arkansas


College Position: Center
School: Arkansas
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 315
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Fourth
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Center (5)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 4th round with the #6 pick.
Luigs is a good value pick early in round four and allows the Bengals to fill one of their top needs with the last of the draft's top centers.

Strengths

Smart%2C experienced 4 year starter (3 years at center) who can make all the line calls. Luigs won the Remington award as the nation's best center in 2007 and was co-offensive lineman of the year in the SEC that year as well. Luigs is a strong at the point of attack and guided one of the nations top rushing attacks featuring Darren McFadden and Felix Jones (2008 1st round picks). Despite being 310 lbs he is agile enough to pull and trap. Could also slide to guard.

Weaknesses

Does not have ideal strength and is not as physical as you would expect from someone his size.

News

2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
Pro Day Results: March 10th - Mar 14 (Hunter Ansley)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: South - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)

Mock Draft Results

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