Offensive line is considered one of the deepest positions in the draft, and several tackle prospects, as well as guard Branden Albert, are expected to be drafted in the first round. A closer look: 
1. Jake Long, Michigan, 6-7, 313. Excellent physical structure … Very capable left tackle during college … good work ethic … some question as to whether he can become an elite left tackle at the pro level … some scouts view him more as a right tackle who will excel more in run blocking.
2. Branden Albert, Virginia, 6-5, 309. Projected by some scouts as a guard … a former schoolboy basketball player, only started playing football in high school … very good athleticism, which improves his stock as a pulling guard … excellent power.
3. * Ryan Clady, Boise State, 6-6, 309. Played defensive tackle in high school and switched over to offensive line in college … has experience at both tackle positions … some concerns about level of competition … comes in as a junior, which is somewhat unusual for an offensive lineman.
4. Gosder Cherlius, Boston College, 6-6, 314. Underrated prospect … played right tackle for three seasons at BC before switching over to left tackle last season … set a school record with 51 straight starts … powerful blocker … diligent worker.
5. Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh, 6-6, 325. Projected by some scouts as a better right tackle … reasonably athletic, but power his strong suit … has a background in basketball.
6. Chris Williams, Vanderbilt, 6-6, 320. Very consistent, especially in pass protection … has some experience at guard, but is expected to play tackle in the NFL …solidly built for NFL program … strong performance at scouting combine elevated his stock to potential first-round status.
7. Sam Baker, USC, 6-4, 309. A four-year starter who has relied as much on guile and smarts as physical prowess … could be viewed as guard or right tackle … relentless work ethic … Son of Arena Football League commissioner David Baker.
8. Oniel Cousins, UTEP, 6-3, 312. Solid guard prospect … good work ethic … very competitive … has basketball background … converted from defensive line to offensive line in college.
9. Mike Pollak, Arizona State. 6-4, 300. Probably the best center prospect in this year’s draft … can also play guard … tough-minded player with good leadership qualities … strong showings in postseason should improve his draft stock.
* Junior.
UP NEXT: Defensive line.