Maryland had a terrible season but one of the bright spots is an All-America talent on the line in senior guard Clinton (C.J.) Brooks. Versatile enough to play either tackle or guard, Brooks lined up at left guard pairing with Kyle Schmitt to form the nucleus of a strong ACC line. He's versatile, big, strong, aggressive and mean. C.J. is a big, strong, athletic kid," said Friedgen. "As importantly, he is very intelligent and plays a very physical brand of football." As technically sound as any lineman in college football with great feet, he's equally strong at both run and pass blocking only allowing one sack in the last 2 years. He squatted 695 pounds this spring. He is one of the top 3 guards in the country. Has long 35 inch arms and can move very well for a big man.
2008 Draft Review
