Max Unger
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Center

Oregon


College Position: Center
School: Oregon
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 300
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Center (2)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2nd round with the #17 pick.
Unger is a solid value pick at this point. His versatility could allow him to play multiple positions along the offensive line.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC North - Apr 30 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC West - Apr 29 (Dan Wernery)
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)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Preview: Who and What to Watch - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
2009 Senior Bowl Rosters: North - Jan 18 (Chris Maier)
Holiday Bowl: Draft Stocks to Watch - Dec 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 OT Prospects - Jun 11 (Dan Wernery)
Dan Wernery's First 2009 Mock Draft - May 21 (Dan Wernery)