Overview

An exciting blend of size and athletic ability, Albert emerged as a standout his freshman season and went on to start all 36 games for Virginia before leaving after his junior year. A former basketball player who has only played football since his junior year of high school, Albert has rare quickness for a man of his size to block at the second level, and features the size, strength and hand placement to generate movement at the point of attack. An all-conference selection each of the past three seasons, Albert will be graded by some teams as a tackle prospect after fairing well at left tackle in two starts due to injury to starter Eugene Monroe.

Didn't begin playing football until his junior year in 2002 ... was a basketball standout before taking up football ... spent the 2004 season as an offensive tackle for coach Robert Prunty at Hargrave Military Academy ... 4 stars by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... No. 12 Prep School player by Rivals.com ... rated the No. 38 offensive lineman in the country by Scout.com ... anchored both the offensive and defensive lines for coach Brad Wilson at Glen Burnie HS ... named first-team All-Met offensive lineman by the Baltimore Sun as a senior ... also earned first-team All-Anne Arundel County honors by the Baltimore Sun in 2003 ... made 65 tackles as a senior ... also played basketball and averaged 15.5 points and 10.6 rebounds per game as a season ... earned second-team All-Met by the Baltimore Sun ... scored nine points for the Baltimore All-Stars at the Marines Charm City Challenge.

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Analysis

Positives: Rare size and athleticism for the guard position. ... Good initial quickness. ... Can get to and block effectively at the second level. ... Flashes violence in his initial hand punch. ... Good recoil and settle in pass protection. ... Massive player who can absorb the bull rush and anchor effectively. ... When he plays with leverage can be a very effective drive blocker. ... Ascending prospect who flashed foot quickness and balance in two starts at left tackle in 2007.

Negatives: A bit top-heavy. ... Can struggle against lesser players when he tires and plays with too high of a pad level. ... Good quickness to generate initial block, but too often doesn't sustain long enough. ... Flashes nastiness, but needs to play with more consistency. ... Marginal lateral quickness to pull.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Emmitt Smith because he ran hard.

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

Kai Patham; Cam Martings

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

Martin.

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Shaq, because people compare me to him.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

I'm quiet.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

The Apprentice, because of Donald Trump.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Winning nine games my senior year; Getting a "B" in a media stude class.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

Pittsburgh; No.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

My brother. He made me play football.