Fladell is a classic mauler whose success in widening the rush lanes saw the Scarlet Knights rank with the nation's elite with their ground attack during his last two seasons as a full-time starter. Since Fladell took over left guard duties in 2006, the Scarlet Knights' front wall led the nation in fewest sacks allowed that year (8) and ranked second in the NCAA in that category during his final campaign (11).

Fladell earned first-team All-Queens honors from The New York Daily News, Newsday and The Times-Ledger as a senior at John Adams High School. He helped lead his team to a 7-1 record and the school's first appearance in the PSAL playoffs in nine years that season.

He also played on the defensive line. In his career, Fladell blocked eight field goals and two punts, in addition to recovering three fumbles. The two-time captain was also a standout on the track and field team, where he excelled in the shot put and discus. He captured the 2002 PSAL discus title and was also the PSAL Indoor and Outdoor shot put champion.

Fladell red-shirted at Rutgers in 2003, playing offensive tackle on the scout team. He appeared briefly in just the West Virginia game in 2004, lining up at offensive tackle. In 2005, he shifted to offensive guard, starting three of the 11 games he appeared in.

As a junior, Fladell took over left offensive guard duties, starting all 13 games. He produced 53 knockdowns as he helped the offense generate 345.08 yards per game. In 2007, Fladell garnered All-Big East Conference honors, as he was one of just two Rutgers players to start every game at the same position on the front wall. He delivered 61 knockdowns and paved the way for a running attack that averaged 198.0 yards per game.

Positives: Has good muscle mass in his arms and legs, along with a frame that can carry at least another 10 pounds of bulk … Because of his ability to take up space and anchor in pass protection, he might be a better fit at right tackle at the next level … Has a good grasp of the playbook and is very alert to twists and games … Self-motivator who has the vision on the field to pull and find the right blocking space while on the move … Worked hard to get himself into the starting lineup and has been a good product of the training program, dropping excess weight while increasing his overall strength … Uses his hands well to lock up defenders or to get a piece of an outside linebacker in space … Shows good hand explosiveness coming off the snap and comes off the ball with good leg drive, as he is adequate at maintaining balance in the open … Has the short-area ability to adjust and reach the second level to neutralize linebackers … Delivers a forceful hand punch upon initial contact and extends his arms properly to get separation and sustain his blocks … Another reason for a possible move to right tackle at the next level is his ability to open up and pull down the line while generating power on the move … Uses his long arms to maintain contact on defenders in pass protection … Has a bit of a mauler's attitude, and even though he is stiff in the hips he is active with his hand placement to compensate for his lack of range … Has the strong lower base to anchor firmly vs. the bull rush and plays with good leverage, despite knee-bend issues … Might not have great quickness to mirror edge rushers, but his huge wingspan and hand placement lets him engulf those opponents before they can generate backside pressure.

Negatives: Has good leg and arm muscle thickness, but is soft and fleshy in his midsection, resulting in more bending at the waist than with his knees … Struggles to move in space and has only marginal speed on long pulls, but does get a good piece of his man on the short-area traps … Possesses only adequate feet for his size and shows only adequate ability to get off the ball and out of his stance when he gets too tall … Unable to roll his hips due to his high pad level, but has adequate ability to stay with blocks because of his long arms … Decent run-blocker due to his size and upper-body strength, but lacks good body control when having to redirect (needs to gather) … Has adequate ability to take up space and anchor in pass protection, but shows poor mobility to slide and stay with faster defensive tackles inside … Best blocking at the line, as he is too slow to attack second-level defenders … Has the hand punch to shock and jolt defenders, but needs to shoot them with better consistency.

Compares To: JEREMY TRUEBLOOD-Tampa Bay … With his size, wingspan and ability to engulf defenders, Fladell is a much better fit at right tackle than playing inside at guard. He is certainly a waist bender, but that long reach of his and large hands let him do a very good job of anchoring vs. the pass rush. Teams that are looking for maulers could get a decent player later in the draft.

2004: Underwent left knee arthroscopic surgery in August camp to repair a torn meniscus.

Campus: 5.46 in the 40-yard dash … 1.88 10-yard dash … 3.11 20-yard dash … 5.12 20-yard shuttle … 7.93 three-cone drill … 25-inch vertical jump … 8'3" broad jump … Bench pressed 225 pounds 23 times … 420-pound bench press … 495-pound squat … 300-pound power clean … 35 ¼-inch arm length … 10 ¼-inch hands … Right-handed … Wears contacts.

Combine: Did not receive an invitation.

Attended John Adams (Queens, N.Y.) High School, playing football for head coach Jerry Weitzen … Earned first-team All-Queens honors from The New York Daily News, Newsday and The Times-Ledger as a senior … Helped lead his team to a 7-1 record and the school's first appearance in the PSAL playoffs in nine years that season … Also played on the defensive line … In his career, Fladell blocked eight field goals and two punts, in addition to recovering three fumbles … The two-time captain was also a standout on the track and field team, where he excelled in the shot put and discus … Captured the 2002 PSAL discus title and was also the PSAL Indoor and Outdoor shot put champion.

Criminal Justice major … Born 10/05/85 … Resides in Howard Beach, New York.