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Mayock's take on guards and centers

NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock, a Newtown Square resident, will break down each position in advance of the draft for Daily News readers. Here is Part 6 with his take on the interior offensive linemen:

BEST

David DeCastro, Stanford

6-4 7/8, 316

Arm: 32 ¾

40-yard dash: 5.43

225-bench: 34

Projected Round: 1 (picks 11-20)

Mayock: ``He's a legitimate plug-and-play guard starting Day 1. I love everything about him. Except - and this is a minor concern - he can struggle with big bodies over him. He's a great puller. A great angle blocker. But he can occasionally get overwhelmed by a big body. That's just a matter of getting stronger. Eventually, he might get kicked inside to center. He's smart, tough.''

RISER

Brandon Brooks, Miami (Ohio)

6-4 5/8, 353

Arm: 33 ½

40-yard dash: 4.95

225-bench: 36

Projected Round: 2-3

Mayock: ``This is a kid who was not even invited to the combine. I have no idea why not. He's got a freakish body and ran a sub-5.0 forty. I saw him at the East-West game and was stunned that he didn't get a combine invite. Now he could go in the second or third round. His rise has been meteoric. He's going to be a starting guard in the league.''

SLEEPER

Jason Slowey, Western Oregon

6-3, 310

Arm: NA

40-yard dash: 4.95

225-bench: 38

Projected Round: Free agent

Mayock: ``He's a tackle who I think is going to move inside to center. He won't get drafted. He's off the radar. I got a tip on the kid and went and watched tape and thought he was a really aggressive, tough kid. He has shorter arms, which is why he'll get kicked inside. I wouldn't be surprised at all if he made a team."

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