Full Name:
Gene Mruczkowski
School:
Purdue
Ht: 6-2
Wt:
300
40:5.35
Year 5Sr
Number 79
Stats/
Bio:
2001:
Academic All-Big Ten. Started 12 games at center after moving from left
guard during spring practice.
2000: Second team Academic All-American
and honorable mention All-Big Ten selection as a player. Started all 12
games at left guard
1999: Second team Freshman All-American
by The Sporting News and Academic All-Big Ten. Started all 12 games at
left guard.
Scouting
Report:
The
Good: Former guard that
has been productive three years running.
Nasty lineman that looks for someone to hit and opens the middle of the field as he works to
take defenders out of the play. Starts with
leverage, forward lean and strong at the point. Stays square, keeps the opponent in front of him and easily controls defenders once engaged
in a block.
The
Bad: Not quick
or explosive off the ball, stiff and best in a small area.
Has difficulty sustaining his blocks as the play develops with
a tendency to get tall and loses leverage.
The
Skinny: A versatile lineman and good to have around in the pinch.
Lack of athleticism will push him into the later rounds.