BRENO GIACOMINI, OT, LOUISVILLE
6-foot-7 1/8, 305 pounds, 5.20 seconds in 40-yard dash
At a glance: Drafted 150th overall. ... Came to Louisville as a defensive end, then shuttled between tight end and the offensive line before finally settling at tackle last year. ... Despite height, has good knee bend and athletic ability, which complements his remarkable size. ... A bit of a project because of his limited time at tackle. ... Started four games at tight end his first two seasons, then started two games at left tackle as a junior before locking in at right tackle for 12 starts last year. ... Didn't play football as a junior in high school to concentrate on basketball, averaging 21.0 points per game as a senior and admitting Sunday that he learned to love football. ... Faced disciplinary action for making obscene finger gesture at Kentucky fans last season. ... Born Sept. 27, 1985.
Quotable: "I've only played basically one year at the tackle position. I feel like I have everything to learn," Giacomini said. "I've got to get stronger, my technique has to improve on everything -- pass and run. But I'm looking forward to it, you know? This is a game that I've learned to love -- I didn't love it at first, but I definitely do now, and I want to be the best I can be. I can still gain some weight, muscle, everything. I have to become a better player, not only for my team, but for myself. I've been working at it for too long to let it go."