polished, durable Mississippi State tackle with NFL-caliber feet
In the 2010 season, Derek Sherrod anchored Mississippi State’s left tackle spot, helping power a run game that ranked among the SEC’s better units, and he was praised for quick feet, consistent technique, and all-around reliability rather than one flashy trait.[5][8][15] He earned first-round NFL draft buzz in 2011, with evaluators calling him a tough, high-floor blocker who could fit multiple spots on an offensive line, and his college résumé also showed real durability and versatility, starting 36 games for the Bulldogs.[9][13][14]
