Grade
?5.51 SEC
Top Performer34 REPS
Top Performer25.0 INCH
Top Performer93.0 INCH
Top Performer8.00 SEC
Top Performer4.87 SEC
Top Performer
- 6'2" Height
- 307LBS. Weight
Overview
Despite injury problems throughout his Huskies career, Garcia started 37 consecutive games from 2006-08, earning second-team All-Pac-10 honors in 2007 and honorable mention status as a senior.
He suffered a severely dislocated left ankle and broken left fibula in spring 2004, then tore his labrum in 2005, causing him to miss the entire season. Granted an extra year of eligibility by the NCAA, Garcia went on to be a steadying presence in the middle of the UW line. He also missed most of spring 2008 with a left Lisfranc sprain that was characterized at the time as potentially career-ending. Electing not to have the surgery and instead play through the pain, Garcia gutted through his senior campaign.
His toughness and physicality in the trenches earned him a spot on the East-West Shrine Game roster and a Combine invite, but considering his lack of durability and this year's class of centers, he'll likely have to make an NFL club as an undrafted free agent. Had an arm span of 33 inches and a hand span of 9 7/8 inches at the combine.
Analysis
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
