Looks like Smootsmack was on to something with Tony Hills. Personally I was under the impression that he wasn't a good run blocker due to lack of a mean streak but after reading multiple scouting reports it looks like I was wrong. Anyway look for this guy to go with one of our 3rd round picks. Right now he's projected to go in the 4th round. The good news for us is that theres a good chance that out of Hills, McGlynn, and Schuening at least one or two will probably end up falling to us at 3-21.
It's also important to note that a big factor in Hill's passing the Texans in the third is if the Texans take Albert 18th overall. Apparently the Texans, Bears, and Redskins have the most interest in vying for Hill's services.
Q&A : Texas OT Tony Hills -Redskins Discussed 
OT Tony Hill (AP Photo/Harry Cabluck)
By
Ed Thompson
Senior NFL Analyst
Date: Mar 27, 2008
The Redskins appear to be interested in OT Tony Hills, as they have talked to him more than once. See what all he had to say in this exclusive interview.
Tony Hills
OT | (6'5
", 309, 5.25) |
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Scouts Grade: 71 (Note: Dockery graded out at 68 when he came out)
Flags: (I: INJURY) Coming off injury that may affect play
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Strengths: Possesses outstanding height and wingspan. Continues to add bulk to frame and still has room left to get bigger. He displays good feet and balance. A natural knee-bender with good mirror-and-slide skills in pass pro. He's big enough to engulf smaller defenders at the point of attack. Has quick hands and does a good job of keeping pass rushers in front of him.
Very impressive mobility when asked to pull or block downfield on runs and screens. Fires out quickly in the run game and takes solid angles.
Weaknesses: Needs to do a better job of sustaining once locked on. Seems to lack a mean streak and must become more physical in order to elevate his game to the next level. Hands are quick but he lacks explosive power behind his punch. Rarely jars defenders with his punch. Must continue to improve overall strength. He will struggle at times versus powerful bull rushers that stand him up and get him off-balance. Sustained a potentially career-ending knee injury during senior season in high school and a broken left fibula ended his 2007 season in mid-November so durability is clearly a concern.
Overall: Hills signed with Texas in 2003 and redshirted the year. He was moved from tight end to offensive tackle, and in his first three seasons (2004-06) appeared in 31 games, including starts at left tackle in all 13 games his junior year. He started the Longhorns' first 11 games of 2007, but suffered a fractured left fibula that cost him the last two games. Hills was forced to redshirt and sit out the '03 season after reconstructive surgery on his left knee, following a career-threatening injury (nerve damage). Hills is coming off a season-ending leg injury and he needs to get stronger at the point of attack. However, he's still a good value early on Day 2 of the draft. The reason is he is quick, he moves very well for his size and he has the frame to bulk up without losing much if any of that agility.
NFL Events: Draft Player Profiles - Tony Hills
" He lacks the loose hips and strength to shock and jolt vs. the bull rush, but does a good job of widening the rush lanes, thanks to good hand placement and long arms"
"Like the player he replaced in the Texas starting lineup, Hills is very effective blocking in-line, and if he can show more urgency on the pulls and traps he might be a better fit at guard than at tackle. "
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