Phil Loadholt
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Offensive Tackle

Oklahoma


College Position: Offensive Tackle
School: Oklahoma
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-8
Weight: 350
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Offensive Tackle (7)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2nd round with the #22 pick.
Loadholt is a good fit for a Vikings team needing to upgrade the right side of their offensive line.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 NFC North Preview - Aug 30 (Chris Maier)
College Football 101:Heisman watch Quarterbacks - Jun 21 (Josh Moellman)
2010 NFL Draft: Top 10 OT Prospects - Jun 8 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC North - May 2 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
Pro Day Results: March 10th - Mar 14 (Hunter Ansley)
2009 Senior Bowl Recap - Offense: Studs and Duds - Jan 27 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: North - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
BCS National Title Game: Draft Stocks to Watch - Jan 6 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
Updated Mock Draft! - Nov 20 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-Season Edition - Oct 23 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: A Title Chase Shake Up. - Oct 15 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: Big Move Weekend Awaits - Oct 8 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Early Season version) - Sep 22 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Season version) - Jul 13 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 OT Prospects - Jun 11 (Dan Wernery)
Dan Wernery's First 2009 Mock Draft - May 21 (Dan Wernery)