Chris Samuels had a season to remember, not allowing a quarterback pressure ALL YEAR and no sacks making him a sinch for the Outland Trophy as best college lineman. Samuels' strength is his pass-blocking prowess. I maintain that I haven't seen anyone better, Samuels combines the quickness, strength, feet as well as anyone playing left tackle in the pros. Unlike most pro LT's, Samuels is a bit undersized and relies solely on his quick feet which are often enough to shut down his man. He's no dominant run-blocker, but he does the job.
Injuries are the biggest concern for any team interested in Samuels.
If these injuries will not prohibit him from playing in the NFL and having a long prosperous career, look for Samuels to be drafted very highly in the first round. And in a few years he should be playing with the big boys in Hawaii. An athletic lineman and pure left tackle, Marvel Smith is a raw prospect with talent that's 2nd only to Samuels in this draft. Smith has all the skills. Good feet, strength and decent tech all add up to pro starter.