The most decorated player in the history of the school, Dorsey continued a recent tradition of Tigers defensive linemen earning first-team All-American honors, as at least one LSU player has received that honor since the 2000 season. The defensive tackle's mantelpiece was certainly filled to capacity after the 2007 season, as the consensus All-American and Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year earned several prestigious awards.

Despite constant double- and triple-team coverage, along with late season knee and back problems, Dorsey continued to dominate. He extended his string of at least one tackle made in his last 30 games, and walked away with the 2007 Nagurski Award, Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy and Lott Award, becoming the first player in school history to earn any of those postseason honors.

Dorsey attended East Ascension High School, where he was rated among the nation's top defensive linemen and one of the top three prospects in Louisiana. He was named a Parade All-American and rated the second-best prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com. The Fox Sports Network South's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" first-team choice was also a member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue-Chip lists.

The senior defensive lineman was also named Louisiana's Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team Class 4A All-State pick. Despite being sidelined for three games with an ankle injury, Dorsey registered 43 tackles (16 for losses), two sacks and a forced fumble as a senior. He had a stellar junior year, making more than 100 tackles (12 for losses) and a dozen sacks.

Dorsey enrolled at Louisiana State in 2004, appearing in 11 games, starting three times at left defensive tackle. He posted 18 tackles (6 solos) with two stops for losses and also recovered a fumble. He was listed second on the depth chart behind Claude Wroten at left tackle in 2005, starting vs. North Texas. He finished that campaign with 28 tackles (16 solos), three sacks and four stops behind the line of scrimmage.

Dorsey took over the middle of the field for the Tigers, earning first-team All-American and All-Southeastern Conference honors in 2006. He started all 13 games, lining up at left tackle for four contests and had nine other starts on the right side. He totaled 64 tackles (22 solos) with three sacks and 8 ½ stops for losses.

The junior seriously considered entering the 2007 NFL Draft, but decided to return to the university for his senior year, citing "unfinished business."

Even with the injuries in 2007, which began in fall camp with a sore hamstring, Dorsey was a battler throughout his final season. He ranked third on the team with 69 tackles (39 solos) and finished second on the squad with seven sacks and 12 ½ stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also caused a fumble and deflected three passes.

In 51 games at Louisiana State, Dorsey started 30 times (21 at left tackle, nine at right tackle). He collected 179 tackles (83 solos) with 13.0 sacks for minus 93 yards, 27 stops for losses of 123 yards and seven quarterback pressures. He caused and recovered a fumble and also deflected four passes.

Positives: Has a thick upper body build that might lack ideal muscle tone, but he does compensate with good initial explosion and raw, natural power … When he stays low in his pads and keeps his hands inside the framework, he generates a good surge off the snap and into the blocker, doing a stellar job of clogging the rush lanes and collapsing the pocket … Shows good ability to redirect and make tackles in the backfield and has the initial burst that allows him to make plays to the outside … Shows good feet and body control working in space and plays with a high motor … Understands blocking schemes and has no trouble retaining plays, picking things up quickly … Has long, functionally strong arms and large hands to grab and drag the ball carriers down … Plays through pain, evident in 2006 when he competed with a stress fracture in his leg, and in 2007 when he refused to sit out any games despite a knee injury and a sore back … Always seems to be in the right position to make the play, showing a good flow to the ball in the short area (lacks timed speed to give chase in long pursuit) … Has a great work ethic and takes well to hard coaching … Good team leader who works hard in the training room … Has the change of direction agility to make plays moving down the line … His acceleration is evident with his short burst and he displays very good stamina (rare to see him run out of gas) … Has a good concept for taking pursuit angles, showing quickness and explosiveness off the snap … Has the ability to create a new line of scrimmage with his initial step and is quick to gain advantage and shoot the gaps … Displays very quick hands and feet coming out of his stance, plus the body control to recover when he out-runs the play … Has become a physically dominant player who demands double-teams, as he does a good job in using his strength and explosiveness to close gaps and play with good leverage … Doesn't give up much ground to double-teams and creates good separation with his long arms … Reacts well to block pressure and locates the ball quickly … Strong inside run defender who consistently keeps his motor running, as he can make plays up and down the line of scrimmage (just lacks long speed on the chase) … Does a nice job of using his quickness and change-of-direction to spin out … Rarely gives up ground vs. double teams (usually only when he gets too high in his stance and leaves his chest exposed) … Has the brute strength in his hands to neutralize … Splits and redirects with leverage, flashing good strength to penetrate … Does an outstanding job of making plays outside the box and down field, as he uses his long arms effectively to create separation … Will chase and make plays in short pursuit, showing aggressiveness and urgency working down the line … Has the power to make explosive tackles and generates good pressure through a combo pass block, destroying fullbacks who get in his path … Possesses good club and rip moves, as well as a good bull rush … Has the ability to create separation from his opponent with an initial strike … Shows a quick burst to close on the quarterback or halfback from inside the box … Separates in the open with good surge and has very good hand technique to control blocks and disengage.

Negatives: Has a thick frame and while not sloppy, he does lack solid muscle tone, but does compensate with outstanding initial quickness and lower body strength … While he explodes off the snap, he has just marginal speed to make plays in long pursuit (best when shooting the inside gaps rather than try to make plays on the outside) … Has a strong lower body, but he needs to improve his base (gets narrow in his stance), as blockers have had success getting underneath his pads to lock on and wash him out of the play (see 2007 Tulane, Kentucky and Tennessee, and 2006 Tulane and Mississippi State games) … Must do a better job of planting his foot and anchoring vs. double teams (has good hand placement, but needs to counter better at times) … Best when taking angles or shooting gaps (gets too caught up in the battle when taking on isolated blockers at the point of attack) … Lack of ideal size might limit him to one-gap schemes … Generates good penetration, but for some reason, he fails to seal the deal on the quarterback (has only seven pressures in 51 games) … Does not display an array of pass rush moves, but shows good burst on the bull rush … Good complimentary type, but by declining postseason all-star invites it leaves one to wonder if he can dominate at the next level or is a player who was covered up by the LSU gang-tackling scheme (Tiger defensive linemen in the past have not lived up to their college billing in the NFL).

Compares To: WARREN SAPP-Oakland … While both have made a nice living off their explosive initial step, Dorsey does not have the same game-changing ability Sapp displayed during the prime of his career. Let's face it, Dorsey is a good sanitation man (takes out the trash by handling multiple blockers, thus freeing a teammate up to make the play), but if statistics tell the true story, he had just 13 sacks, 27 stops for losses and seven quarterback pressures in 51 collegiate games. While we will follow the party line that he could develop into another Sapp, he also could be a clone of a former LSU Tiger, Anthony McFarland.

2003: Sat out three games as a senior in high school with an ankle sprain.

2006: Played most of the season with a stress fracture in his right leg, as he was forced to receive a painkiller injection prior to each game. Also had to wear a bone stimulator 18 hours per day until he was cleared to practice in 2007 spring drills.

2007: Limited in fall camp with a sore hamstring … Suffered a right knee sprain after an illegal chop block, missing most of the second half vs. Auburn (10/20) … Had to wear a huge brace on his right knee and left the Alabama game (11/03) briefly in the second quarter when he re-injured his knee … Sat out most of the Mississippi clash (11/17) with a sore lower back.

Campus: 5.09 in the 40-yard dash … 425-pound bench press … 600-pound squat … 308-pound power clean … 33 ¼-inch arm length … 9 7/8-inch hands … Right-handed … 21/26 Wonderlic score.

Attended East Ascension (Gonzalez, La.) High School, playing football for head coach Billy Beasley … Rated among the nation's top defensive linemen and one of the top three prospects in Louisiana … Named a Parade All-American and rated the second-best prospect in Louisiana by Rivals.com … The Fox Sports Network South's Countdown to Signing Day "All-South" first-team choice was also a member of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Super Southern 100, Baton Rouge Advocate Super Dozen and New Orleans Times-Picayune's Top 20 Blue-Chip lists … The senior defensive lineman was also named Louisiana's Class 4A Defensive Player of the Year and was a first-team Class 4A All-State pick … Despite being sidelined for three games with an ankle injury, Dorsey registered 43 tackles (16 for losses), two sacks and a forced fumble as a senior … Had a stellar junior year, making more than 100 tackles (12 for losses) and a dozen sacks.

General Studies major … Dorsey is a player who also gives back to the community as he spends time speaking to youngsters in the Baton Rouge area and his hometown of Gonzales about the importance of staying in school … Son of Sandra and Glenn Dorsey … Nicknamed "Putt" … Born Glenn Jamon Dorsey on 8/01/85 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana … Resides in Gonzales, Louisiana, called the Jambalaya (type of Cajun food) Capital of the World.