NFL Draft Preview: Offensive Line
Michigan's Jake Long, above, will be the first offensive lineman chosen first overall since St. Louis took Orlando Pace in 1997.
(By Paul Sancya -- Associated Press)
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Mark Maske breaks down the draft position-by-position, leading up this weekend's draft:
TOP PLAYERS
| Position | Player | Ht. | Wt. | School | The Skinny |
| Tackle | Jake Long | 6-7 | 313 | Michigan | Already signed with the Dolphins as the top overall pick |
| Tackle | Ryan Clady | 6-5 1/2 | 317 | Boise State | In the mix to be second offensive lineman selected |
| Tackle | Jeff Otah | 6-6 | 339 | Pittsburgh | Played two seasons with Panthers after transferring from junior college |
| Tackle | Chris Williams | 6-5 1/2 | 317 | Vanderbilt | Surrendered two sacks over two full seasons as starting left tackle |
| Tackle | Gosder Cherilus | 6-6 1/2 | 319 | Boston College | Could be late first-round selection |
| Tackle | Duane Brown | 6-4 1/2 | 308 | Virginia Tech | Began his college career at tight end |
| Guard | Branden Albert | 6-6 1/2 | 317 | Virginia | Could be converted into left tackle in the NFL |
| Guard | Roy Schuening | 6-3 1/2 | 320 | Oregon State | May be highest-picked guard who stays at his position in NFL |
| Guard | Chilo Rachal | 6-4 1/2 | 319 | Southern California | Quick guard who should be able to pull on running plays |
| Center | Mike Pollak | 6-3 1/2 | 293 | Arizona State | Thought to be best center available |
| REDSKINS' INTEREST
| RAVENS' INTEREST
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| The offensive line is old in Washington, and the Redskins could build for the future in the draft. RT Jon Jansen, 32, is coming off season-ending surgery. RG Randy Thomas is 32 and missed 13 games last season because of injury. LT Chris Samuels will be 31 this season and LG Pete Kendall will turn 35 before the season starts. The Redskins certainly could use more depth at each of those positions. | The Ravens' offensive line has been in flux in recent seasons. The most pressing concern is the status of LT Jonathan Ogden, who is contemplating retirement. Also, longtime starting C Mike Flynn was released earlier this month. The Ravens drafted G Ben Grubbs in the first round last season, and he wound up starting 12 games. The Ravens have some depth with Adam Terry and Jared Gaither but could stand to add help.
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