Will Beatty
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Offensive Tackle

Connecticut


College Position: Offensive Tackle
School: Connecticut
Grade: Senior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 301
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Second
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Offensive Tackle (6)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the New York Giants in the 2nd round with the #28 pick.
The Giants have a good yet older offensive linemen. Beatty is a project and should start in 2010.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2009 NFL Draft Report Card: NFC East - Apr 27 (Dan Wernery)