Christmas Edition

I figured since it is the season of giving I would give my readers a big gift. In my mind what better gift than a man-sized offensive guard. Think, an offensive lineman is the greatest gift for a quarterback because he will protect him and keep defenders away. Secondly, a running back is always appreciative of a big man up front that can move the pile and open up holes in the middle.

Justin Floyd out of Cartersville, GA definitely fits the bill. Standing at 6'5 255 lbs. this long armed junior has a great motor and seems to love malling little guys up front. I think the experience of playing against smaller quicker competition has actually benefited Justin. On film you can tell his agility and quick feet are his strong suit. He also has the leverage to pave a way for running backs. Justin does a great job of pulling and making plays on the perimeter as well. Because Justin plays in such a run orientated offense he will have to really improve on his pass blocking. But at the guard position the learning curve isn't quite as extreme. So once this 2011 kid improves those portions of his game I see him being ranked as one of the top guards in the Southeast and the top guard in Georgia.