Alex Mack
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Center

California


College Position: Center
School: California
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 315
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Center (1)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Cleveland Browns in the 1st round with the #21 pick.
Cleveland keeps trading back, and gets their man. Alex Mack is an excellent center and helps solidify the offensive line. A very similar move to the one Mangine made his first year in New York when he drafted Nick Mangold in round 1. By passing on Beanie Wells they obviously they still believe in Jamal Lewis or they expect to get a running back in the next couple of rounds.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 AFC North Preview - Aug 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC North - Apr 30 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft: Day One Winners, Losers and More - Apr 25 (Chris Maier)
Dan Wernery Plays GM for 32 teams: Where do I draft an OT? - Mar 30 (Dan Wernery)
Pro Day Updates: Penn State and Cal - Mar 18 (Chris Maier)
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: North - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Emerald Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 26 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-Season Edition - Oct 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Early Season version) - Sep 22 (Dan Wernery)
2009 Draft: Top 10 Center and Guard Prospects - Aug 16 (Dan Wernery)