Top Centers
By Robert Baker, 49ers Clubhouse draft writer
Feb. 23, 2001


Robert Garza
Texas A&M Kingsville #70
6'2"    290lbs  5.1
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POSITIVES: Has great technique. Is athletic and is a leader. Has good speed. Has great upper body strength.
NEGATIVES: Needs to add some bulk. Has trouble v. big DT’s.
COMMENTS: Is a great competitor and has great upper body strength that should help a lot in the NFL.
DRAFT POS: Early Round 5


Ben Hamilton
Minnesota #55
6'4"    275lbs  5.3
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POSITIVES: Is a leader and is intellegent. Works well and plays hard all the time. Hasn’t got the natural skills and perfect size but he’s determined to suceed and play well.
NEGATIVES: May need to bulk up and hit the weight room.
COMMENTS: Is a good all round guy and works hard.
DRAFT POS: Mid Round 3


Chucky Okobi
Purdue #56
6'0"    320lbs  5.2
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POSITIVES: Athletic, quick and a tough guy. Played C and OG in college. His quick burst is his main attribute.
NEGATIVES: Undersized. Needs to improve strength.
COMMENTS: A versatile guy that will most likely be a career back up due to his size.
DRAFT POS: Late Round 4


Casey Rabach
Wisconsin #70
6'4"    295lbs  5.2
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SOPHMORE: Started 11 games
FRESHMAN: Started 12 games
1996: Redshirt
HIGH SCHOOL: Played offence and defense
POSITIVES: Never Stops, just keeps on fighting. Is a leader and has great speed and agility. Can also play OG.
NEGATIVES: Hasn’t had much pass protection. Needs to see blitzes coming sooner.
COMMENTS: Will be a great player and is ready for the NFL coming from a team with a strong OL history.
DRAFT POS: Low Round 2


Dominic Raiola
Nebraska #54
6'2" 295lbs 5.1
JUNIOR: Started
SOPHMORE: Started
FRESHMAN: Played in every game
1997: Redshirt
HIGH SCHOOL: Three year starter
POSITIVES: Never Stops, just keeps on fighting. Is a leader and has great speed and agility. Can also play OG.
NEGATIVES: Hasn’t had much pass protection. Needs to see blitzes coming sooner.
COMMENTS: Will be a great player and is ready for the NFL coming from a team with a strong OL history.
DRAFT POS: Low Round 1

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