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Brandon Keith, OT


Overview

Overview

A bit overlooked because of All-American left tackle Chad Rinehart, a number of teams see Keith as having more upside than his more decorated partner on the line. The albatross for Keith is his record at Oklahoma, where he quit the team multiple times. The second-team junior college All-American at Northeast Oklahoma A&M in 2004 also missed a lot of time in his first year at UNI with a bone bruise in his right knee. But physically, Keith has all of the tools to be a success on the right side in the NFL. And that's what late-round draft picks are made of.


High School

Rated as the No. 2 player in the state of Oklahoma (Rivals.com) in 2002 ... rated as the No. 20 offensive tackle (Rivals.com) as a prep senior ... earned first-team all-state honors from the Daily Oklahoman and the Tulsa World in 2002 ... tallied over 70


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Analysis

Analysis

Positives: Tall, strong frame with just a bit of a gut. ... Long arms, which he can extend to keep defenders off balance. ... Effective at walling off defensive ends on the edge. ... A very powerful punch when run blocking. ... Can block down on linebackers and adjust quickly to pick up another defender. ... Flashes the athletic ability to get downfield and open up space for ballcarriers. ... Showed some versatility lining up at guard on goal-line running plays.


Negatives: Could be more explosive off the line. ... Lacks great awareness on blitzes. ... Not as consistently dominant as you'd like. ... Overextends himself at times, losing his balance. ... Pass set needs work, as he tends to bend at waist, lose his posture and reach. ... Needs to improve lateral footwork to handle NFL speed. ... Not a lot of experience, just one full year starting at UNI. ... Inability to stick through Oklahoma's practice rigor raises concerns about commitment.


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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?
Jerry Rice -- Up until I started playing then it become Reggie White due to the way they carried themselves on and off the field.
In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?
(Haven't been hit in a game, all hits are the same to me). Probably in practice, Dusty Dvoracek or some guy from Wester Illinois (LB No. 6).
What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?
Sanford and Son
What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?
Anything by Lil' Wayne, Most embarrassing -- A song from my frined from high school put me onto since we were in 10th grade -- Bob Sieger -- on the road again
What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?
I would say Morris Chestnut, he is a good actor.
What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?
That I am a movie buff out of this world.
What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?
My own version of Flavor of Love to have that good feeling and just say 'Now it is ...'
What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?
Just my Senior Night being 12-0. Just being around my family.
When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?
Cowboys, no
Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?
My great-grandmother Aretha Riley, she has been dedicated to me since Day 1, the reason why I started playing ant motivation for why I play now.
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