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Mansfield Wrotto


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Pretty interesting profile. Jets rumored to be interested in mid-rounds. Anybody ever hear him discussed or have a take on him?

Mansfield Wrotto

Height: 6-3

Weight: 316

Position: Guard/Offensive Tackle/Defensive Tackle

College: Georgia Tech

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OVERVIEW

A three-year starter on the defensive line, Wrotto (pronounced ROTT-o) made a successful switch to the offensive line as a senior. It was not the first time the coaching staff had attempted to move him to the other side of the ball.

During 2005 spring drills, he was penciled in at left guard, but when injuries depleted the depth at defensive tackle in fall camp, Wrotto was shifted back to his original position. During the weeks of practice leading up to the 2005 Emerald Bowl, he lined up at right offensive tackle, but shifted back to strongside defensive tackle for the game against Georgia.

Wrotto lettered three times in football at Brookwood High School. He was a Class 5A first-team all-state selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and named to the newspaper's Top 50 in Georgia as a senior. He was rated the No. 46 player in Georgia by BorderWars.com and ranked among the nation's top 50 defensive tackles by Rivals.com, which also tabbed him the No. 42 prospect in Georgia.

During his final season, he recorded 61 tackles, with five stops for loss, 2.5 sacks and 16 quarterback pressures as a defensive tackle. As an offensive lineman, he graded 92-percent for blocking consistency and posted 46 knockdown blocks.

Wrotto enrolled at Georgia Tech in 2003 and was immediately thrust into the lineup at strongside defensive tackle. He started 12 of 13 contests, producing 14 tackles (three solos) with a sack, four stops for losses and a fumble recovery.

As a sophomore, Wrotto manned the strongside tackle position, starting nine of 12 games. He totaled 18 tackles (four solos), assisted on a sack and had 3.5 stops behind the line of scrimmage. He moved to left offensive guard in 2005 spring camp and was scheduled to start at that position as a sophomore.

However, while he showed promise there, his replacement at defensive tackle, Darryl Richard, tore a knee ligament late in spring drills. The injury sidelined Richard for the entire 2005 season, and Wrotto moved back to his old spot. He posted 13 tackles (seven solos) with 3.5 sacks, 4.5 stops for losses and a fumble recovery.

In 2006 spring camp, the coaches decided to permanently move Wrotto to right offensive tackle. The defensive coaches were trying to get head coach Chan Gailey to keep Wrotto on defense, but they had to fight Joe D'Alessandris, the offensive line coach, for him.

Wrotto insists he still has much to learn. The technique of playing offensive tackle is vastly different of that employed by defensive tackles, particularly when it comes to hands and feet. He started all year at right tackle, posting 65 knockdowns for an offense that averaged 332.07 yards per game.

He also got to show his tackling ability, recording three solo stops. He made a key play in Georgia Tech's win over North Carolina State with a touchdown-saving tackle on an interception return. Wolfpack safety Garland Heath picked off the ball at the N.C. State 30-yard line and appeared headed for the end zone, but Wrotto caught him at the Tech 27-yard line; the Tech defense then held and forced a field goal.

In 51 games at Georgia Tech, Wrotto started 46 times. He registered 65 knockdowns on offense and totaled 48 tackles (17 solos) with five sacks for minus-30 yards and 12 stops for losses totaling 40 yards. He also recovered a pair of fumbles.

ANALYSIS

Positives: Has a stocky frame with a wide rear and waist, thick shoulders and arms and room to add at least another 10 pounds of bulk to his frame

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