UCLA’s tough, NFL-regarded right tackle with elite durability and nasty edge
In the 2002 season, Mike Saffer was a first-team All-Pac-10 caliber tackle and a preseason All-America candidate who drew praise for toughness, consistency, and versatility after becoming a full-time starter at right tackle. UCLA described him as a fine athlete and one of the best linemen in the Pac-10, while reports noted he played through a broken rib and was seen by NFL scouts as the Bruins’ top line prospect. If you want a physical, dependable road-grader with leadership and a high pain threshold, Saffer is your guy.
