Ty Sambrailo

A youth freestyle skiing champion, Sambrailo is a versatile athlete with the light feet and ankle flexibility to hold up in space, showing the football IQ and awareness needed for the next level. Although toughness isn't a question, he lacks anchor power and can be driven backwards, lacking upper body strength and sand in his pants. Sambrailo has several physical and mental traits to start in the NFL, but his functional strength is a substantial concern and he might need a full season in a pro strength and conditioning program to rework his body build before ready for NFL snaps. After redshirting in 2010, he saw substantial playing time (seven starts) in 2011 due to injuries as the Rams shuffled the offensive line. Sambrailo started his sophomore season in 2012 at left tackle before moving inside to left guard, also seeing starts at right guard and right tackle before the season was over. He started all 14 games at left tackle in 2013, earning Second Team All-MWC honors as a junior. Sambrailo missed a pair of games due to a knee sprain as a senior in 2014, but earned First Team All-MWC honors with 11 starts at left tackle.

strengths

Very good initial quickness off the snap with lower body flexibility. Athletic to ride defenders on the edges, mirroring and controlling his lateral movements well. Mobile to get downfield and make plays on the perimeter to take out defenders. Consistent technique with a balanced set-and-punch. High football IQ and recognition skills, using angles well. Admirable finishing toughness and throws his body around, playing each snap as if it's his last. Looks to eliminate his man and fight through the echo of the whistle. Active eyes and keeps his head on a swivel, always looking for someone to block. Assertive and competitive leader, playing through pain. Carries himself like a professional and preaches effort and work ethic to his teammates. Charismatic personality and senior captain. Four-year starter, mostly at left tackle, but also earned snaps at right tackle and both guard spots.

weaknesses

Lacks an ideal body type with a pudgy midsection and lean shoulders. Light lower body with struggles to anchor vs. bull rushers -- too easily knocked off balance. Below average functional strength and lacks the upper body power to control or stonewall rushers. Inconsistent leverage off the snap, allowing his pads to rise and leaving his chest open - too easy for rushers to attack his breast plate. Shoots his hands, but lacks ideal length and needs to improve his pop and timing. Aggressive nature tends to backfire at times, lunging and missing his block. Some durability concerns after missing two games as a senior due to a sprained left knee. Also had shoulder surgery (Jan. 2014) after a torn labrum injury early during the 2013 season. Character needs investigated after a March 2012 off-campus knife fight that required 14 stitches to the back of his shoulder and was indefinitely suspended three weeks later for allegedly beating up four freshman students at a party.

The Santa Cruz Coast Athletic League Offensive and Defensive Lineman of the Year and a first-team all-state selection as a senior, lettered three years at St. Francis Central Coast Catholic High School in Watsonville, Calif., south of San Jose

A three-year team captain, played offensive tackle, defensive end, defensive tackle, tight end and placekicker for the Sharks, who advanced to the CIF north Division II playoffs in both 2008 and 2009

As a senior, garnered all-state recognition among small-school players from ESPN.com/CalHiSports.com and picked up second-team all-Northern California accolades from Scout.com/GoldenStatePreps.com, both for his efforts as an offensive lineman

Also earned first-team all-conference honors on both the offensive and defensive lines, as well as all-county recognition (Santa Cruz Sentinel) as an offensive tackle

Helped turn around a program that had lost all 10 games in 2007, finish a combined 13-8-1 and qualify for the CIF postseason his junior and senior campaigns

A second-team all-conference kicker as a junior, led the Sharks to a 7-4 mark and added first-team all-conference honors on offense and second-team honors on defense

Received honorable-mention all-conference respect as a sophomore

Also played soccer (one letter), basketball (one letter), and baseball

Head football coach was Joseph Gregorio

Had a 3.56 GPA

Drew recruiting interest from Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Southern Utah, Cal Poly, Washington State, New Mexico State, Sacramento State and Weber State.

Given name Tyler William Sambrailo

Nicknamed Sambo

Last name is pronounced sam-BRAY-loh

Born March 10, 1992, in Watsonville, Calif.

Parents are Mark and Karen Sambrailo

Has an older brother and older sister

A versatile, athletic big man, can do back flips and freestyle skiing flips and tricks, and won the USSA titles in the Far West Division for his age group in the slalom, giant slalom and super G

Dad, Mark, graduated from the University of Colorado, where he was a pole vaulter

Mom graduated from the University of Denver

Brother, Erik, also is a CU graduate and competed as a skier in the Junior Olympics

Sister, Kiersten, played volleyball at Oregon State

Grandfather, Bill Sambrailo, played football at Santa Clara, helping the team to a berth in the Orange Bowl

Before 2011 spring practice, spent an afternoon at the Boys & Girls Club of Larimer County, helping kids with after-school programs

Before the 2011 season, spent a day with developmentally disabled kids at Respite Care of Fort Collins

Majoring in business administration

Hometown: Watsonville, Calif.