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Eric Wood
C / Jr.
Louisville
6' 4'' / 301 lbs.



[official bio]

POSITIVES

Fenton is an experienced leader of the Buffaloes offensive line. He's probably the best pass blocking center in the nation, with only one sack allowed in 3 years. Good enough, that on many passing downs, teams simply don't send a rusher over him. One of the best centers in the country, and with a great senior campaign, could challenge for the top spot. Plays with great intensity, and is getting much better as a run blocker.

NEGATIVES

Like I said before, Fenton is getting better as a run blocker, but still needs work and needs to play stronger in the run game with more consistency. He's not the biggest center, which will probably keep him a notch below Kyle Young, no matter what. Where Fenton will be drafted will weigh almost solely on how much he shows he's improved as a run blocker. The pass blocking, he's got on lockdown.

FINAL WORD

He's a great player and a great prospect, especially for a team that can use a great pass protector at the center spot. Fenton is athletic, very smart, and an experienced leader. He does need to play a little stronger in the run game, but his skill as a pass protector cannot be denied.



Curtis Popejoy
2006-08-15
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