Tim Duckworth attended Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, Mississippi where he played football and basketball. Tim was a center on the basketball team. On the football team, Tim was a four-year starter who played on both the offensive and defensive lines. As a senior he totaled 52 tackles, 7 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 2 fumble recoveries. He received all-state honors for his play as a senior. Tim accepted a scholarship to Auburn where he saw action in 11 games as a defensive tackle as a true freshman. He finished the season with 12 tackles, 2 sacks, and a blocked field goal. Tim was moved from defensive tackle to offensive tackle after spring practices the following year. He saw action in 10 games as a reserve offensive tackle and special teams player his sophomore year. Tim was named the team’s most improved offensive lineman after practices the following spring. He earned a starting position at right guard where he would start 10 games as a junior, missing one game with a knee injury and another with a groin injury. He was named second team all-SEC for his play as a junior. He had knee surgery in the offseason which limited him during spring practices. Tim returned to have an excellent season as the team’s starting right guard his senior year. He was named first team all-SEC for his play at the conclusion of the season.

Tim Duckworth has been the starting right guard at Auburn for the past two seasons. He has a good combination of size and strength for an offensive lineman. He has a non-stop motor and the mean streak you like to see in an offensive lineman. He is a physical player who is very strong at the point of attack. He can be dominant at times in the running game. He knocks defenders off the ball and does a good job of finishing his blocks. He has the ability to get to the second level and take out a linebacker in the running game. He isn’t the most mobile guy but he has shown flashes where he can get out in front on a screen play and take out a defender. Duckworth has a tendency to play too high at times which allows the defender to gain leverage on him. He has heavy feet and needs to improve his pass blocking. He will be late to recognize and pickup the blitz at times. He is a bit older than most prospects and will be 25 years old in September. Tim Duckworth is a converted defensive tackle who has only been playing the guard position for two years. If he can improve his pass blocking he could develop into a very good guard at the next level. He has a good deal of upside and should be a mid-round selection in the 2007 NFL draft.