By Robert Baker, 49ers Clubhouse draft writer
April 08, 2002
 

PJ Alexander     Syracuse
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 290lbs
40: 5.4
DOB: 23 December 1978
Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida
Major: Information Studies

2001: Started at LT
2000: Started 10 games at C
1999: Played 12 games at C
1998: Started 4 games at C
1997: Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain

Comments: A versatile player, playing every position in college. Has nice size and has excellent footwork. Has an excellent work ethic and is a coaches dream. He needs to work on his strength and watch his hand placement.

Kyle Benn     Washington
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 300lbs
40: 5.4
DOB: 4 April 1979
Hometown: Edmonds, Washington
Major: Business major

2001: Started
2000: Started
1999: Started 
1998: Backup C
1997: Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football and track. Played OL and DL

Comments: An excellent communicator and is very intelligent. Is a very consistent player. Lacks effective footwork and is too mobile.

Le Charles Bentley     Ohio St.
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 290lbs
40: 5.2
DOB: 11 July 1979
Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Major: Human Development and Family Science major

2001: First Team All Big Ten
2000: Started at C
1999: Started 6 games at LT and 1 at RT
1998: Backup LT

Comments: Has great strength and is very coachable. Has great quickness and is an excellent run blocker. Is a little inexperienced, but has great potential and should be a starter from day one.

Lucas Butkus     Illinios
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 285lbs
40: 5.2
Hometown: Stegar, Illinois
Major: Education

2001: Started at C
2000: Started at C
1999: Started at C
1998: Played 8 games
1997: Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, baseball, and wrestling. Played C, OT, DT, LB

Comments: Nephew of Dick Butkus. Always gives 110%  and has a great technique. Lacks perfect size and isn’t as strong as pro scouts would like. 

Melvin Fowler Jr.     Maryland
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 295lbs
40: 5.3
DOB: 31 March 1979
Hometown: Wheatley Heights, New York
Major: Communications

2001: Started at C
2000: Started at C
1999: Started at C
1998: Started at C
1997: Redshirt as DL

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, basketball, and lacrosse. Honor student

Comments: Fowler is a great prospect. He’s leadership abilities are the best at his position, extremely strong, intelligent, is an experienced four year starter, excels in both pass and run blocking and is tough player. One to look out for in the future.

Seth McKinney     Texas A&M
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 295lbs
40: 5.1
DOB: 12 June 1979
Hometown: Austin, Texas

2001: Started at C
2000: Started at C
1999: Started at C
1998: Started at C
1997: Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: The best C in the draft. Has experience on his side, starting for four years and is very quick. Has quick reflexes and is an on field leader. Has slow lateral movement, which looks to be his only weakness. Brother, Steve, plays for the Indianapolis Colts