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Protectors steal the show

OL trio of William Vlachos, Ryan Pugh and Bryan Bulaga come up big for their schools

Originally Published: January 31, 2011

By ESPN Recruiting

Here is a look at how the prospects from No. 76 to No. 100 in the 2007 ESPNU 150 have fared.

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2007 ESPNU 150: Where Are They Now?

76. Jerry Howard, DE (Orlando, Fla./Jones) After redshirting as a freshman, he played in nine games in 2008. He recorded 28 tackles in 2009 and another 28 in 2010, as well as three sacks. He is known as Jaye Howard on Florida's roster.
77. Robert Marve, QB (Tampa, Fla./Plant Senior) He redshirted at Miami as a true freshman and suffered a hand injury in an automobile accident. He started in 11 of 13 games in 2008, but also served two suspensions. Marve transferred to Purdue in 2009 and sat out the year due to transfer rules. In 2010, he tore his ACL in Week 4 and missed the remainder of the season.
78. Ted Laurent, DT (Powder Springs, Ga./McEachern) He saw action in seven games in 2007 and in all 13 in 2008, including seven starts at nose tackle. In 2009, he recorded 12 tackles and in 2010 he recorded 20 tackles.
79. Ben Wells, CB (Beaumont, Texas/Ozen) After redshirting in 2007, he appeared in 12 games at safety and on special teams in 2008. In 2009, he appeared in 12 games at safety and on special teams before transferring to Stephen F. Austin. In his first year playing for the Lumberjacks he played in 10 games, recording seven tackles and three passes defended.
80. William Vlachos, OG (Birmingham, Ala./Mountain Brook) After appearing in one game as a freshman, he was a valuable asset as a reserve offensive lineman in 2008. In 2009 and 2010, he started every game.
81. Brandon Paul, WR (Tallahassee, Fla./Lincoln) After redshirting in 2007, he played in one game in 2008 in which he rushed two times for 4 yards. He withdrew from Florida State in October 2008.
82. Chris Strong, ILB (Batesville, Miss./South Panola) He played in nine games as a freshman and recorded 10 tackles. Strong withdrew from the Rebels in 2008.
83. Torrey Davis, DT (Seffner, Fla./Armwood) He served as a backup on the defensive line in 2007, playing in 11 games. In 2008, he saw action in eight games after being suspended for four games at the beginning of the season. Davis left the football program in 2009 and enrolled with Jacksonville State, where he played in 11 games and totaled 10 tackles. He signed a free-agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2010.
84. Cliff Matthews, DE (Cheraw, S.C./Cheraw) In 2007, he played in all 12 games and made nine starts. He was named to the SEC All-Freshman Team as an OLB. In 2008, he moved to defensive end where he totaled 32 tackles and three sacks. As a junior, he recorded 47 tackles and seven sacks on his way to earning second-team All-SEC honors. In 2010, he recorded 39 tackles and six sacks. He is expected to be taken in the third round of the 2011 NFL draft.
85. Matt Romine, OT (Tulsa, Okla./Tulsa Union) In 2007, he saw limited time as a reserve lineman and saw action in five games in 2008. As a junior, he played in eight games as a backup offensive tackle. In 2010, he played in nine games.
86. Donovan Warren, CB (Long Beach, Calif./L.B. Polytechnic) In 2007, he played in all 13 games and totaled 35 tackles and one forced fumble. He was on the Freshman All-America Team and was named the Big Ten Defensive Freshman of the Year. In 2008, he started 10 games at corner and one at safety, recording 36 tackles. As a junior, he started all 12 games at corner, totaling 66 tackles, four interceptions and 11 pass breakups. He signed with the New York Jets immediately after the 2010 NFL draft and was released in September 2010. He signed a contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in January.
87. Ryan Pugh, C (Birmingham, Ala./Hoover) He appeared in seven games with six starts at left tackle in 2007 on his way to becoming a Freshman All-America second-team selection. Since then has started every game of his college career. Pugh is considered to be a late-round draft choice or undrafted free agent in the 2010 NFL draft.
88. Gerald Jones, CB (Oklahoma City/Millwood) He played in nine games as a receiver his freshman year and 11 as a sophomore, starting seven in 2008. In 2009, he led the Vols in receptions with 46 and receiving yards with 680. In 2010, he finished with 55 catches, 596 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He is expected to be a late-round draft choice in the 2011 NFL draft or an undrafted free agent.
89. Roderick Davis, WR (Memphis, Tenn./Wooddale) He failed to qualify academically after signing with Ole Miss and enrolled with Memphis in 2008, but never played there either.
90. Major Wright, S (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Saint Thomas Aquinas) In 2007 he appeared in all 13 games, starting seven, at free safety and on special teams. He ranked third on the team in tackles with 67. As a sophomore, he started all 14 games at free safety and was third on the team with 66 tackles. In 2009, he appeared in all 14 games, starting 12. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played in 11 games as a rookie, totaling 24 tackles.
91. Derrick Stephens, OLB (Houston/Cypress Falls) After redshirting in 2007, in 2008 he was forced to stop playing football due to multiple concussions.
92. Todd Campbell, WR (Franklin, Tenn./Franklin) He redshirted in 2007 and played in one game in 2008 and two games in 2009. He transferred to Middle Tennessee in 2010.
93. Chris Culliver, WR (Garner, N.C./Garner Senior) He returned 34 kicks for 809 yards as a freshman and also made one start at wide receiver. In 2008, he started 12 games at free safety and kick returner. In 2009, he started 12 games and was named as a second-team All-SEC performer. He started seven games in 2010, totaling 34 tackles, before missing the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle. He is expected to be drafted in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL draft.
94. Mike Williams, S (Ventura, Calif./Saint Bonaventure) After not seeing any game action in 2007, he played in 11 games in 2008, including nine at safety. In 2009, he started nine games at safety and played in 10, registering 56 tackles. In 2010, he appeared in two games before missing the rest of the season due to a head injury.
95. Trinton Sturdivant, OT (Wadesboro, N.C./Anson Senior) He was a starter as a true freshman in 2007, but due to knee injuries missed most of the 2008 and 2009 seasons. In 2010, he worked his way back into a starting role by the second half of the season.
96. Bryan Bulaga, OT (Woodstock, Ill./Marian Central Catholic) He played in seven games as a true freshman, starting five. In 2008, he started all 13 games at left tackle, earning second-team All-Big Ten honors. As a junior, he made 10 starts at left tackle and was named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. He was drafted No. 23 overall by the Green Bay Packers in 2010 and is the team's starting right tackle.
97. Curtis Brown, CB (Gilmer, Texas/Gilmer) In 2007, he appeared in all 13 games at defensive back and special teams. As a sophomore, he appeared in all 13 games and started four of the final six. In 2009, he started 14 games, totaled 44 tackles and earned was an honorable mention All-Big 12 pick. In 2010, he appeared in 10 games, including eight at corner, and totaled 23 tackles and one interception. He is expected to be selected in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft.
98. Chris Donald, OLB (Huntington, Tenn./Huntington) After redshirting in 2007, he appeared in two games in 2008 and seven in 2009 before transferring to University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. In 2010, he played in one game.
99. T-Bob Hebert, C (Alpharetta, Ga./Greater Atlanta Christian) He redshirted in 2007 and played in six games in 2008. In 2009, he was LSU's starting center in 11 games. In 2010, he rotated between center and right guard, starting seven games at right guard. He was suspended indefinitely by coach Les Miles in May 2010.
100. Ahmard Howard, TE (Brenham, Texas/Brenham) He redshirted in 2007 and appeared in seven games at tight end in 2008. In 2009, he appeared in all 14 games as a blocking tight end and on special teams. In 2010, he appeared in 11 games, including five games at tight end and 11 on special teams.