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Name: Justin Geisinger

College: Vanderbilt Number: 71

Height: 6-4 Weight: 322

Position: OT Pos2: OG

Class/Draft Year: Sr/2005

40 Time: 5.38

Projected Round: 6-7 Stock:

Rated number 17 out of 106 OT's 222 / 1474 TOTAL

 

Combine Results Pro Day Results

Combine Invite: yes

Height: 6036

Weight: 322

40 Yrd Dash: 5.38

20 Yrd Dash: 3.10

10 Yrd Dash: 1.84

Wonderlic: 29

225 Lb. Bench Reps: 34

Vertical Jump: 25

Broad Jump: 7'11"

20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.62

3-Cone Drill: 7.87

 

Dates: 03/18/2005

Height: 6036

Weight: 322

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DRAFT BIOGRAPHY

OVERVIEW

 

 

A model of consistency, Geisinger has been one of the few bright spots for the Commodores' program since arriving on campus as a freshman. This massive road grader is one of the finest trap blockers in the country. He knows how to use his size and aggressive nature to engulf defensive linemen that dare to challenge him in the trenches.

 

Geisinger attended Mount Lebanon (Pittsburgh, Pa.) High, where he earned second-team All-State honors as a senior. He led the team to an 11-2 record and the state quarterfinals that year and was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" and the Pittsburgh Tribune Review "Terrific 25" squads. He was the starting left tackle for the Pennsylvania team in the "Big 33" Classic and was also selected All-District and All-Conference. Geisinger played on the baseball team that won the 1998 Western Pennsylvania Championship. He was a member of National Honor Society and high honor roll student, graduating with a 4.0 grade point average.

 

Regarded as the school's finest prospect on the offensive line since the days of Will Wolford (1982-85), Geisinger brings a love for the game, a strong desire to succeed and stellar leadership ability to this young team. He is one of the strongest players on the college gridiron, boasting several team records in the weight room, including a 600-pound bench press, 43 repetitions of the 225-pound bench press, 650-pound squat and 1,600-pound total weight (bench/squat/clear).

 

Geisinger has started every game (43) that he has played in for the Commodores, including a string of 26 consecutive games, before being sidelined for several contests due to injury in 2003.

 

The two-time team captain is a devastating run blocker, but also shows great technique in protecting the quarterback's blind side from the blitz and pass rush. ... Even for a player of his size, he does an excellent job of staying low in his stance and exploding off the snap to immediately gain leverage.

 

ANALYSIS

 

 

Positives... Has a massive frame with a thick chest, wide waist and hips, big bubble, thick legs and good leg drive. ... Collegiate tackle who could shift to guard at the pro level to take advantage of his trap blocking ability and strength. ... Enforcer-type who does a good job of staying low in his pads, coming off the snap with arms properly extended to get under the defender's jersey. ... Tenacious drive blocker who works hard to stay with his blocks. ... Keeps his feet wide to maintain balance in pass protection, showing the ability to wall off and pull for the ground game.

 

While lacking sustained speed, he does well in the short area to generate the quickness to get to the edge to cut off the linebackers, showing true aggression in run support...Shows good hip snap and roll to effectively seal off the edge rush...One thing you quickly notice about his game is that he flashes aggression blocking in-line and delivers a hand punch into the defender's chest consistently. ... Has made strides in improving his foot agility in order to get to the drop point in his pass protection. ... Knows how to use his upper body power to push off the defender and then use his hands to sustain and gain leverage. ... His ability to remain focused when anchoring down gives him the ability to quickly recover vs. the stunts. ... Adequate incline blocker, thanks to proper hand technique and punch.

 

Negatives. ... Slow-footed type who has trouble containing the speed rushers. ... Lacks agility on the move, appearing stiff in his hips. ... Limited by short arm length. ... Shows good playing strength, but struggles with lateral movement and the speed rush. ... Limited when working in space, as he can not redirect and recover when beaten. ... Shows effort and signs of a stong hand punch, but is very stiff and un-athletic getting his hands up into a defender's chest. ... Could possibly be moved inside, but needs to develop better change of direction skills and foot speed.

 

CAREER NOTES

 

 

2004 SEASON

 

Super Sleeper Team selection by The NFL Draft Report...Rated the best trap blocker in the Southeastern Conference by that scouting service...Started nine games at the demanding left tackle position, missing the Mississippi State and Navy contests after suffering a left knee sprain...Despite the injury lingering most of the second half of the season (which prevents him from practicing much during the week), Justin has still been a model of consistency on the offensive line...In 587 plays, he registered 72 knockdowns/key blocks with eleven of those hits resulting in Vanderbilt scores, while allowing only three sacks (one vs. Georgia, two vs. Tennessee) for an offense that averaged 334.8 yards per game... Served as team captain for the second-straight year.

 

2004 GAME ANALYSIS

 

South Carolina...Held sack specialist, defensive end George Gause to a pair of assisted tackles, taking down the Gamecock with a crunching block on a second-and-goal play in the second quarter that allowed tailback Kwane Lassiter to score on a 4-yard run...Head to Head Competition...George Gause-DE-2 assisted tackles.

 

Mississippi...Had five knockdowns in the first quarter, including one that leveled defensive end Jayme Mitchell and linebacker Rob Robertson to clear a hole used by QB Jay Cutler for a 5-yard touchdown run in the first quarter...But, he later suffered a left knee medial collateral ligament grade two sprain and was forced to leave the game...Head to Head Competition...Jayme Mitchell-DE-4 tackles (2 solos), 9-yard sack.

 

Mississippi State and Navy...Did not play (knee).

 

Rutgers...Despite not practicing most of the week to continue rehabilitating from his knee injury, Justin held opposing defensive end Val Barnaby to a pair of solo tackles...He also leveled strong safety Jarvis Johnson to spring Cutler for a 48-yard scamper in the first quarter, capping off the drive by taking down linebacker Terry Bynes to open a path used by Jeff Jennings for a 9-yard touchdown run, capping off a 56-yard drive...He later brought down Barnaby in the backfield, giving Cutler time to roll left and find Erik Davis with a 27-yard scoring strike to end a 7-play, 80-yard third-quarter drive...The team finished the day with 396 yards in total offense...Head to Head Competition...Val Barnaby-2 solo tackles, pass deflection.

 

Georgia...Allowed a sack, but collected seven knockdowns in a tough 33-3 loss...Head to Head Competition: David Pollock-DE-4 tackles (2 solos), 8-yard sack.

 

Eastern Kentucky...Put on a blocking clinic as he provided timely hits on three touchdown drives...In the first quarter, he leveled defensive tackle Derrick Hill to spring Doster for a 10-yard run that set up Cutler's 4-yard scoring toss to Brandon Smith...In the second quarter, he cut blocked linebacker Jerome Jones to pave the way for Cutler's 55-yard scoring burst that capped a 6-play, 80-yard drive...In the third quarter, he leveled defensive end Elias Israel (held Israel to only one solo tackle for the day) while opening a hole used by fullback Matthew Tant for a 21-yard gain, setting up Justin's block that cleared a rush lane used by Jeff Jennings for a 1-yard touchdown run as the offense generated 366 yards...Head to Head Competition: Elias Israel-De-1 solo tackle.

 

Louisiana State...Held defensive end Melvin Oliver to one solo tackle and came up with a key block to spring Cutler for a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter for the team's only score...Head to Head Competition: Melvin Oliver-DE-1 solo tackle.

 

Florida...Posted ten knockdowns, leveling defensive tackle Marcus Thomas on a 2-yard scoring burst by Norval McKenzie and later took down defensive end Joe Cohen as McKenzie scooted around the left side for a 19-yard touchdown run...Helped the offense generate 372 yards...Head to Head Competition: Joe Cohen-DE-2 assists.

 

Kentucky...Redirected inside to upend linebacker Joe Schuler on a 1-yard scoring run by tailback Jeff Jennings in the second quarter, finishing with seven knockdowns as the team gained 374 yards...Head to Head Competition: Ellery Moore-DE-3 assisted tackles.

 

Tennessee...Had four knockdowns in the season finale...Head to Head Competition: Parys Haralson-DE-4 tackles (3 solos), two sacks for minus 8 yards, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

 

2003 SEASON

 

All-Southeastern Conference selection, serving as team captain...He served as the offensive line's mentor, a unit that featured a pair of true freshman (Brian Stamper and Tom Sorensen), a redshirt freshman (Steven Brent) and true sophomore (Mac Pyle) in the starting lineup for most of the season...Despite playing in his final two games (vs. Kentucky and Tennessee) with a hamstring injury suffered in the Florida clash, he did not allow any opponents to sack the quarterback from his left tackle position...Finished with 103 knockdowns/key blocks, including 14 hits that resulted in Commodore touchdowns (the offense had 30 touchdowns for the year)...Helped the offense average 352.1 yards per game...Did not allow the opposition to register a sack, tackle or quarterback pressure in four games (Auburn, Navy, Mississippi State, Florida).

 

2003 GAME ANALYSIS

 

Mississippi...Opened the season with seven knockdowns, including one that leveled defensive end Josh Cooper as QB Jay Cutler hid behind his left tackle until finding Brandon Smith with a 2-yard scoring strike as the offense amassed 399 yards...Head to Head Competition: Josh Cooper-De-4 tackles (1 solo).

 

Tennessee-Chattanooga...Limited defensive end Troy Blackwell to a late fourth quarter solo tackle, taking down nose guard Chivas Newell to spring Cutler for a 1-yard touch- down run that capped a 76-yard drive in the first quarter...He also picked up the blitz, upending linebacker Bernard Snowden on Cutler's 23-yard scoring pass to Erik Davis as the team exploded for 539 yards...Head to Head Competition: Troy Blackwell-De-2 solo tackles.

 

Auburn...Despite playing in a 45-7 loss, he did not allow defensive end Bret Eddins to record a tackle, sack or pressure...Head to Head Competition: Bret Eddins-DE-1 solo tackle.

 

Texas Christian...Used his massive frame to simply flatten defensive end Bo Scho0bel and linebacker Josh Goolsby on a 43-yard touchdown toss from Cutler to Smith in the second quarter, finishing with seven knockdowns as the team gained 340 yards...Head to Head Competition: Bo Schobel-5 tackles (2 solos), 9-yard sack, 3 stops for minus 16 yards.

 

Georgia Tech...His cut block on linebacker Kenyon Fox opened a hole used by Cutler for a 32-yard run that set up a 9-yard scoring scamper by tailback Norval McKenzie in the second quarter...Finished with eleven knockdowns, earning team Player of the Week honors.

 

Mississippi State...Crunched defensive tackle Tommy Kelly into a pair of other defenders with a vicious hand punch, giving Cutler time to hoist a 24-yard touchdown pass to Erik Davis in the fourth quarter, finishing with ten key blocks as the team piled up 295 aerial yards.

 

Navy...Held defensive end Pierre Moss to no tackles, sacks or pressures for the first time in the defender's career...Introduced nose guard Kevin Schwind to the ground with an impressive chop block, letting Cutler roll right to cap off an 80-yard second quarter drive with a 31-yard touchdown pass to Davis as the Commodores totaled 373 yards.

 

Georgia...Limited defensive end Robert Geathers to a pair of assisted tackles...His blitz pickup sustained linebacker Odell Thurman as Cutler unleashed a 25-yard touchdown pass to Matthew Tant in the fourth quarter.

 

South Carolina...Despite facing a Gamecocks' defense that was blitzing on every play, Justin collected twelve key blocks...He dropped defensive end Moe Thompson with a chop block on a 15-yard scoring strike from Cutler to Tant in the first quarter...Then, Justin smashed into defensive end George Gause and linebacker Lance Laury to give Cutler time to find Dustin Dowery with a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter as the team piled up 456 yards, including 319 passing.

 

Florida...Did not allow defensive end Darrell Lee to record a sack, pressure or tackle (Lee would get two tackles while Justin was sidelined with a hamstring strain)...Shoved line- backer Matt Farrior to the ground on a 19-yard touchdown toss from Cutler to Davis in the first quarter.

 

Kentucky...Even though he played with that painful hamstring injury, he inspired his teammates, who snapped a 23-game SEC losing streak...In the third quarter, Justin cut blocked linebacker Dustin Williams on Cutler's 43-yard scoring pass to Marlon White... Also in the third quarter, he took down defensive end Jeremy Caudill to clear a huge hole used by Cutler for a 51-yard scoring burst that set up the QB's 10-yard touchdown throw to Davis...Justin finished the day with ten knockdowns as the offense gained 421 yards.

 

Tennessee...Despite playing in a 48-0 loss, he posted nine knockdowns on defensive end Parys Haralson, limiting the defender to a fourth quarter solo tackle...Justin was named the team's Offensive Player of the Week.

 

2002 SEASON

 

One of the offense's bright spots, appearing in every snap in nine of the twelve games he started at left tackle...Allowed only one quarterback sack and was named the team's Offensive Player of the Week four times (also chosen co-Player of the Week vs. Furman) as he registered 99 knockdowns/key blocks for an offense that averaged 312.6 yards per game...Did not allow a tackle, sack or pressure in three contests (Mississippi, Florida, Tennessee).

 

2002 GAME ANALYSIS

 

Furman...Began the season with seven knockdowns, including a bone-jarring block on linebacker Mike Killian that killed the blitz on a 43-yard touchdown toss from QB Jay Cutler to Dan Stricker in the first quarter...He later took down defensive end Travis Jones to spring Cutler for a 61-yard scoring burst in the third quarter as the team totaled 557 yards.

 

Mississippi...Did not allow defensive end Daniel Booth to register any statistics (Booth would recover a late fourth quarter fumble with Justin resting on the sidelines) and shoved linebacker Rob Robertson out of the way as Cutler rolled left to find M.J. Garrett with a 49-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter as the offense generated 464 yards.

 

Middle Tennessee...Cleared a rush lane used by Kwane Doster for an 11-yard scoring run, taking down defensive end Samuel Smith (held Smith to a solo tackle for the day) and linebacker Randy Arnold in the process.

 

Georgia...Split a huge hole between defensive end Will Thompson and nose guard Darrius Smith to clear the Cutler's 1-yard touchdown run.

 

Connecticut...Shoved defensive end Tyler King to the ground to spring Bara Cola for a 3-yard scoring run, then upended defensive tackle Sean Mulcahy as he led the way on Cutler's 13-yard scoring scamper...Finished with nine knockdowns as the Commodores amassed 221 yards on the ground.

 

2001 SEASON

 

Selected to the Southeastern Conference's All-Freshman team...Started the first nine games at left tackle...Allowed only three quarterback sacks while registering 84 knock- downs/key blocks...Did not allow a tackle, sack or pressure in the Middle Tennessee, Duke and Florida contests...Helped the offense average 374.4 yards per game.

 

2001 GAME ANALYSIS

 

Middle Tennessee...Began his career in fine fashion, as he did not allow defensive end Samuel Smith to record any statistics...Also credited with his first touchdown-resulting block when he took down defensive tackle on a 3-yard scoring run by Rodney Williams in the second quarter...He also leveled linebacker Michael Woods to spring Lew Thomas for a 26-yard touchdown jaunt in the third quarter as the Commodores gained 477 yards.

 

Auburn...Had seven knockdowns, including one on defensive tackle DeMarco McNeil on Thomas' 4-yard touchdown run that capped a 13-play, 76-yard drive in the third quarter.

 

Richmond...Cleared a rush lane used by Thomas for a 1-yard touchdown run in the third quarter and upended linebacker Ron Samuel as QB Greg Zolman shifted behind his left tackle until he found San Stricker with a 41-yard scoring strike.

 

Georgia...Executed a leg whip that took down defensive end Bruce Adrine and linebacker Boss Bailey on Zolman's 8-yard touchdown pass to M.J. Garrett, capping a 73-yard second quarter drive.

 

Duke...Had a season-high twelve knockdowns, including one that sent defensive end Tony Grissom to the ground (did not allow Grissom to register any statistics for the day) on a 2-yard touchdown run by Rodney Williams in the third quarter...Earlier, he tied up linebacker Ryan Fowler long enough for Zolman to throw a 45-yard scoring pass to Dan Stricker, finishing a second quarter 73-yard drive as the team exploded for 513 yards.

 

Kentucky...Leveled defensive end Chris Demaree on Zolman's 2-yard touchdown pass to Stricker in the first quarter, but left the game after suffering a right ankle fibular fracture.

 

Tennessee and Mississippi...Did not play (ankle).

 

2000 SEASON

 

Redshirted as a freshman.

 

INJURY REPORT

 

 

Suffered a right ankle/fibular break (syndesmosis) vs. Kentucky in 2001, sitting out the final two games vs. Tennessee and Mississippi...Suffered a hamstring strain in the 2003 Florida game, but did not miss any playing time...Suffered a left knee medial collateral grade two sprain vs. Mississippi in 2004, sitting out the Mississippi State and Navy games.

 

CAMPUS AGILITY TESTS

 

 

CAMPUS: 5.43 in the 40-yard dash...600-pound bench press...650-pound back squat...350-pound power clean...Bench presses 225 pounds 43 times (all weight results are school records)...26.5-inch vertical jump...Right-handed...25/39 Wonderlic score.

 

COMBINE: 5.37 in the 40-yard dash...3.12 20-yard dash...1.86 10-yard dash...4.62 20-yard shuttle...7.87 three-cone drill...25-inch vertical jump...7'11" broad jump...Bench pressed 225 pounds 34 times...32 ¾-inch arm length...9 5/8-inch hands...29 Wonderlic score.

 

HIGH SCHOOL

 

 

Attended Mount Lebanon (Pittsburgh, Pa.) High, playing football for coach Chris Haering...Earned second-team All-State honors as a senior, leading the team to an 11-2 record and the state quarterfinals...Named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Fabulous 22" and the Pittsburgh Tribune Review "Terrific 25" squads...Was the starting left tackle for the Pennsylvania team in the "Big 33" Classic...Also selected All-District and All-Conference... Played on the baseball team that won the 1998 Western Pennsylvania Championship... Member of National Honor Society and high honor roll with a 4.0 grade point average.

 

PERSONAL

 

 

Human and Organizational Development major, working toward a pre-medicine degree in the College of Arts and Science...Two-time Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll recipient...Assisted Washington Redskins' linebacker Lavar Arrington with a Pittsburgh-area high school camp last summer...Regularly visits with young patients at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital...Volunteers at the Nashville Humane Society...Son of Joanne and David Geisinger...Father was a swimmer at Penn State University...Only sibling, Jessica, is a sales manager for Hyatt Chicago...Born 5/24/82...Resides in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 

PLAYER STATISTICS

 

BLOCKING STATISTICS...Based on review of game film by our scouting department...SGP-season grade percentage...GM-games played...PLAY-amount of snaps played in...KB-key blocks (pancake/ knockdowns)...TDB-touchdown resulting blocks... DWF-downfield blocks...PRS-pressures allowed...SKA-sacks allowed...High Grade Game-best graded game for the season.

 

STATS

GM

SGP

PLAYS

KB

TDB

DWF

PRS

SKA

High Grade Game

 

2001

09

82.3

614

84

10

13

3

3.0

88% vs. Duke

 

2002

12

83.7

738

99

10

14

2

1.0

91% vs. Mississippi

 

2003

12

84.1

824

103

14

15

2

0.0

93% vs. Kentucky

 

2004

09

81.3

587

72

11

12

4

3.0

90% vs. Eastern Kentucky

 

TOTAL

42

83.0

2763

358

45

54

11

7.0

93% vs. Kentucky

 

 

 

DRAFT SCOUT SHEET

 

Player School

Jersey

Year Entered

Test

 

GEISINGER, Justin

Vanderbilt

71

2000

25/39

 

Height

Weight

Birth date

College Position

Pro Position

 

6:03.6

342

5/24/82

OT

OG-OT

 

Bench Press

Squat

Power Clean

Vertical Jump

Broad Jump

 

600

650

305

26 ½

 

 

Arms

Hands

Time (1)

Time (2)

Time (3)

 

32 1/8

9 ¾ Right-handed

5.5

5.44

 

 

Grade One

Grade Two

Grade Three

 

 

 

1.69

1.59

 

 

 

 

2004 Best Games

South Carolina, Rutgers, Eastern Kentucky, Louisiana State, Florida, Kentucky.

 

2004 Worst Games

Mississippi, Georgia, Tennessee.

 

2003 Best Games

Mississippi, Texas Christian, Mississippi State, Navy, Tennessee.

 

2003 Worst Games

Auburn, Georgia Tech, South Carolina.

 

Body Structure

Justin has a barrel chest, above average muscle definition in his overall frame, thick, but short arms, good-sized calves and bubble.

 

General Report

1.38

 

 

Athletic Ability

1.8

He is a big, strong body that lacks agility and is limited by short arm length. His weight room strength does not always translate to the football field. I doubt if he can be an effective pro tackle, as he is too stiff and erect in his stance to effectively redirect. He struggles when having to change direction and lacks the foot speed to get into the second level.

 

Football Sense

1.3

Justin is an alert player with good field instincts. He keeps his head on a swivel and takes good blocking angles in the short area. He excels in the class room and is rarely fooled by games and stunts.

 

Character

1.2

Justin is from a supportive two-parent family. He is a respected team captain that has never been in trouble. He is a good mentor for the team’s younger players and shows solid work ethic in the weight room, practices and in academics.

 

Competitiveness

1.3

He is a hard worker who greatly improved his aggressiveness as a senior. He fights hard to the finish and has enough moxie to win most power battles in the trenches.

 

Work Habits

1.3

He is a demon in the weight room, but that power fails to translate to the football field all the time. He loves the physical challenge of the game and works hard to improve his craft.

 

 

 

 

 

Athletic Report

1.64

 

 

Initial Quickness

1.9

While Justin has excellent power, he looks too top-heavy (most of his weight is held in his chest) and this makes him appear a bit sluggish getting off the snap. He getstoo erect in his stance to gain leverage off the snap, but does use his massive body to gain position and sustain.

 

Lateral Movement

1.8

He is limited in space, and cannot redirect and recover. When he stays low in his pads, he

 

can adjust and drop his weight to gain movement. He struggles with lateral movement and the speed rush as his body stiffness prevents him from getting a good anchor.

 

Balance/Stays On Feet

1.7

When he gets erect in his stance, he will overextend and lose body control. He does show good intent to finish, but he does not have the feet to get to his drop point in pass protection.

 

Explosion/Pop

1.8

He delivers a strong hand punch, but his short arms prevent him from getting total impact behind those hits. He shows some power in his play and looks to finish, doing a very good job of using his size to lean in and push the defender off the ball, but fails to generate anything more than a marginal burst off the snap due to being a slow-twitch type.

 

Run Blocking

1.4

He relies more on his powerful lower body to gain advantage. His arms are too short to get proper extension, but He flashes good aggression and leg drive to get enough movement to wall off.

 

Pass Blocking

1.5

Even for a big body-type, he has good feet and can adjust working in-line. He is a bit stiff, but does manage to generate enough of a slide to make adjustment blocks and recover. He struggles to anchor on the edge due to marginal foot speed.

 

Pulling/Trapping

1.8

Because of poor foot speed and a lack of hip snap, he looks uncomfortable and un-athletic in the open field. He does show good intent to make contact, but will overextend and lunge in attempts to make the block, compensating for poor feet.

 

Adjust on Linebacker

 

Downfield

1.8

He shows good awareness, but does not generate the burst needed to get into the second level. He needs to take proper angles to have any hope of combating the linebacker’s movements.

 

Use of Hands/Punch

1.3

Justin shows great effort and a very strong hand punch, but is very stiff and un-athletic getting his hands positioned properly. He is slow to recoil and lacks the ideal arm length to nullify the defender with his initial thrust. When he grabs and locks on, the battle is over, as he is quite effective using his handsto drag and jerk the defender.

 

Reactions/Awareness

1.4

He is a very alert player, doing a good job of picking up stunts. His marginal lateral agility and lack of explosiveness are his major problems. If he had improved foot speed, he could be a very effective drive blocker.

 

Long Snap Skills

NG

Does not snap.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summation

 

 

 

The Mount Lebanon (Pa.) High School second-team All-State product was a National Honor Society member who graduated with a 4.0 grade point average. He continued to excel academically at Vanderbilt, earning Southeastern Conference Academic Honor Roll accolades. Justin redshirted in 2000 and started all nine games he played in at left tackle during the 2001 campaign (missed the Tennessee and Mississippi games with a right ankle fracture). Geisinger is regarded as the strongest player in the SEC. He holds Commodore team marks with a 600-pound bench press, 37 repetitions of 225 pounds, 650-pound squat and 1,600-pound total weight (bench/squat/clear). He started every game at left tackle during the 2002 and 2003 seasons, serving as team captain during his junior year. Again named team captain as a senior, he suffered a knee strain vs. Mississippi that would force him to sit out the 2004 Navy and Mississippi State games. Justin is a big-framed lineman whose struggles with speed and lateral agility will force him to shift inside to guard at the pro level. Off the snap, he shows good quickness with his hands, but lacks foot speed. He relies mostly on his upper body strength and hand placement to lock on and control the defender. When he manages to get his pad level down, he can drive block.

 

 

 

His feet go dead when he has to pull or work to the second level. He does a nice job of getting his shoulders squared and hit his target when working in-line. In pass protection, he shows a good slide and hand punch, but his short arms sometimes nullify the force he puts behind those hits. He knows how to use his size and strength to handle a bull rush. He gets too erect in his stance to gain proper leverage. One thing you notice on film is that when he has to move up field, not only does he appear slow-twitched getting off the snap, but labors to gain acceleration and gets his head down, which prevents him from spotting targets to hit. He can anchor down in pass protection, but is slow to get to his drop point and has no agility to get to the edge. He is a very aggressive drive blocker who uses his size well to drive the defender off the ball. Overall, he needs to move to guard, must drop the excess baggage around his waist in order to get better lateral agility and must generate better leg drive with his legs to gain movement. His size and strength are his redeeming qualities that might get him into the late round draft picture.

 

Medical

2001-Sat out the final two games vs. Tennessee and Mississippi after fracturing his right ankle (fibula) vs. Kentucky.

 

2004-Did not play vs. Navy and Mississippi State after suffering a knee/leg sprain vs. Mississippi.

 

Statistics

Games Played-42

 

KD TDB DWF PRES SACK

 

371 46 55 15 8.0

 

Compares To

EDWIN MULITALO-Baltimore.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINI-PROFILE, DRAFT SCOUT NEWS

09/18/2004 - VANDERBILT senior LT JUSTIN GEISINGER is one of the strongest players in the nation....topping 600 pounds in the bench press and has repped 225 pounds 43 times.....he blends that strength with surprising agility for a 6033, 331 pound prospect...he has started 25 consecutive games entering today's matchup against OLE MISS....he is adapt at both run run as well as pass blocking...he has been voted a team captain by his teammates for a second consecutive year...and is applauded by his coaches for his strong work ethic and determination....in 2003 he did not allow a sack from his LT position...C ommodore Assistant Head Coach ROBBIE CALDWELL Geisinger "the best player I've ever coached" following the 2003 season.

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Local news ( Channel 7 - John Murphy )  just said he graduated in Pre-Med with a 4.0 Average. Academic All-American.

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Ooops on channel 7. In the interview he said he has Pre-Med prereq's, but his degree was in something else - I don't remember what exactly he said it was. He started toward his Masters last semester in Business Admin.

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Picture of him:

http://members.cox.net/billswatch2/vanderb...n_geisinger.jpg

 

I hosted it so that Wallers could view it without going to original site first.

http://www.nationalchamps.net/2004/sub/pre.../vanderbilt.htm

 

Vanderbilt page on him:

http://www.vanderbilt.edu/commodores/footb...nger-justin.htm

 

Pittsburgh type of guy - Fan of Steelers, Pirates and Penguins.

 

Smart too: Member of National Honor Society and high honor roll with a 4.0 GPA.

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Ooops on channel 7.  In the interview he said he has Pre-Med prereq's, but his degree was in something else - I don't remember what exactly he said it was.  He started toward his Masters last semester in Business Admin.

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That liar. If you can't believe a sports reporter, who can you believe in this world ? :(:lol:

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There is another piece on that site about Eric King.

Well judging by the weekend minicamp, he could be a player. As I said in another thread, every team in the division has at least one WR who isn't huge (i.e. a TO, Moss, or Plax as the TFG article mentions) and who is quick and good, so he could do well.

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