Joe Staley

Joe Staley (born August 30, 1984) is currently an offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers. He was selected 28th overall out of Central Michigan University. The 49ers traded their first round pick in 2008 for Staley before the Baltimore Ravens selected with the 29th pick in the 2007 NFL Draft with New England. Most scouts evaluated Staley going to the Ravens, but that didn't happen. He was the second 49er taken in the draft to linebacker Patrick Willis.

1 NFL Draft Scouting Report
2 College career
3 High school career
4 Background
5 Pro Career
6 References
7 Related Articles
- 7.1 Recent Joe Staley ArmchairGM Stories

[edit] NFL Draft Scouting Report

32 inch vertical jump, 9'9" broad jump.

Played at the Senior Bowl, where he gained in confidence throughout the week, but struggled in the game itself … Average size … Good pass blocker … Gets downfield … Good agility … Still raw technically … Improving as a run blocker … Has played in zonal blocking systems … Good athlete … Needs to be more explosive … Lacks strength at the point of attack … Was hoping for a good showing at the Scouting Combine, but had to pull out due to injury … Did not allow a sack in his Junior year

Staley is likely a first round talent, and might even crack the top 15.

[edit] College career

[edit] Senior Year

Invited to play in 2007 East-West Shrine Game … preseason All-MAC first team selection by Athlon Sports and MAC Report Online … dominant player at left tackle … timed at 4.70 seconds in the 40-yard dash at CMU’s junior pro day … began career as a tight end … has added 80 pounds to 6-foot, 5-inch frame without sacrificing footspeed … part of an offensive front that has helped CMU boast a 1,000-yard rusher in each of the past three seasons … key cog in offensive line that allowed Oakland Raiders free agent signee Kent Smith to pass for at least 2,000 yards in 2004 and 2005 … played alongside current Cincinnati Bengals Eric Ghiaciuc and Adam Kieft.

[edit] Junior Year

Started all 11 games at left tackle … did not allow a sack … recorded 53 knockdown blocks … part of an offensive line that helped CMU average 418.8 yards of offense per game … cleared way for Oakland Raiders free agent signee Kent Smith to set CMU single-season and single-game records for total offense … helped pave the way for true freshman Ontario Sneed to run for 1,065 yards and earn Freshman All-America honors.

[edit] Sophmore Year

Started all 11 games at right tackle.

[edit] Freshman Year

Played in 11 games as a true freshman, snaring 11 passes for 130 yards and one touchdown … posted a career-high two catches for 34 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Michigan.

[edit] High school career

Earned two letters in football and two in track at Rockford High … caught 24 passes for 559 yards and seven touchdowns as a prep senior … Grand Rapids Press Dream Team member … ranked No. 13 overall prospect by the Detroit Free Press and No. 49 by the Detroit News … set three school records in track in 200m (11.9), 4x100 (42.5), and 4x200 (1:27) … placed sixth in state in 200m to earn all-state honors … team was fourth in 4x100m, fourth in 4x200m, and sixth in 4x400m.

[edit] Background

Born August 30, 1984 … parents are Clarence (Butch) and Jan Staley … most memorable moments in athletics were beating Western Michigan in overtime in 2004 and Toledo in 2005 … majoring in business with a minor in sport studies.

[edit] Pro Career

The 49ers acquired Staley after trading into the first round with the New England Patriots. The Niners gave their 2008 1st Round Pick and a 4th Round pick in 2007.

Will wear the number 74 for the San Francisco 49ers.