By Robert Baker, 49ers Clubhouse draft writer
March 29, 2002
 

Marc Colombo     Boston College
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 295lbs
40: 5.1
DOB: 8 October 1978
Hometown: Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Major: Management

2001: Started
2000: Started RT
1999: Played 8 games
1998: Backup
1997: REDSHIRT

HIGH SCHOOL: Played defence. Lettered in football, basketball, and baseball

Comments: A big time run blocker who is strong and has great footwork. Has good technique, and while he excels in run blocking, he also can protect the QB well.

Joaquin Gonzalez     Miami (Fl)
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 290lbs
40: 5.2
DOB: 7 Sepember 1979
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Major: Marketing

2001: Started RT
2000: Started RT
1999: Started RT
1998: Started every game at RT
1997: REDSHIRT

HIGH SCHOOL: Played on the offensive and defensive lines. Lettered in football and track. Honour Student

Comments: Has great pass protection skills. Possesses good vision and has great field awareness. Works hard, but may need to hit the weights to have a chance of starting in the NFL

Levi Jones     Arizona St.
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 320lbs 
40: 5.2
DOB: 24 August 1979
Hometown: Eloy, Arizona
Major: Exercise Science 

2001: Started at LT
2000: Started at LT
1999: Moved to offense. Started 12 games at LG
1998: Played on defense
1997: REDSHIRT

HIGH SCHOOL: Played on the defensive line. Lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track

Comments: Has great size, speed, strength and blocks well. He does need to work on his consistency and work ethic, though scouts are overlooking his weaknesses and focusing on his strong points instead.

Bryant McKinnie     Miami (Fl) 
Height: 6’8” 
Weight:325lbs 
40: 5.2
DOB: 23 September 1979 
Hometown: Woodbury, New Jersey 
Major: Liberal Arts

2001: Started at LT
2000: Started at LT
1999: REDSHIRT
1998: Transfered to Miami
1997: Played at Lackawanna Junior College in Pennsylvania

HIGH SCHOOL: Played on the defensive  line

Comments: One of, if not the, best player in this years draft. What isn’t there to like, perfect size, perfect technique, great awareness, good vision, blocks well in both pass and run protection and works well. The team that picks this stud up will be set for a long, long time.

Victor Rogers     Colorado
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 330lbs
40: 5.4
DOB: 10 October 1978
Hometown: Federal Way, Washington
Major: Communications

2001: Started
2000: Started 10 games
1999: Started 6 games
1998: Started 5 games
1997: Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: All-American

Comments: Roger’s looks to be more of a project player than an automatic starter. He has perfect size and a great ability to block for the rush. He needs to work on his technique and looks uncomfortable at times. One major worry for prospective teams is his injury worries. 

Kurt Vollers     Notre Dame
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 310lbs
40: 5.3
DOB: 4 April 1979
Hometown: Whittier, California
Major: Sociology

2001: Started
2000: Started at RT
1999: Started 3 games at LT
1998: Moved to OL from DL. Played in one game at OG
1997: Redshirt 

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, basketball, baseball, and track. Played DL

Comments: Has great size, which should help his draft status rise. A hard worker, who has a great technique and is very strong. Can play all over the line.

Langston Walker     California
Height: 6’8”
Weight: 340lbs
40: 5.4
DOB: 3 September 1979
Hometown: Oakland, California
Major: American Studies

2001: Started
2000: Started at LT for 4 games
1999: Started at RT and LT
1998: Started
1997: Redshirt

Comments: Enormous. He is very big and has amazing strength. Excels in run blocking and has good speed for a guy his size. Needs to work on his technique, especially the footwork side of his game. 

Tyson Walker     Ohio St.
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 300lbs
40: 5.3
DOB: 17 March 1978
Hometown: Bainbridge, Ohio
Major: Finance

2001: First Team All Big Ten
2000: DNP
1999: Started at LT
1998: Started at LT
1997: Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: Played OT and DT

Comments: Another OT that has great run blocking skills. A hard worker who trains just as hard as he plays and has impressive speed to match. Wouldn’t hurt if he went to the weight room more and packed on a few pounds.

Mike Williams     Texas
Height: 6’6”
Weight: 340lbs
40: 5.1
DOB: 11 January 1980
Hometown: The Colony, Texas
Major: Youth and Community Studies 

2001: Started RT
2000: Started 11 at RT
1999: Started 4
1998: Played in all 12 games

Comments: Williams is fighting McKinnie for top OT honours. He is a big guy, who does have problems with his weight though, which may hurt his prospects when teams compare McKinnie and himself. Williams though can move the DL with his amazing strength and has great speed for a guy weighing 340 lbs.

Mike Pearson     Florida     JUNIOR
Height: 6’7”
Weight: 300lbs
40: 5.2
DOB: 22 August 1980
Hometown: Seffner, Florida
Major: Business Administration

2001: Started at LT
2000: Started every game at LT
1999: Started 8 games at LT
1998: Redshirt

HIGH SCHOOL: All-American

Comments: Fighting to be the number 2 OT behind either Williams or McKinnie. Has excellent footwork and a great technique. Needs to improve his run blocking to match is pass protection skills. A big guy who be visiting Hawaii many times during his career.