Offensive Linemen – Top 5 (2 T’s, 2 G’s and 1 C)
1. RT Brandon Scherff: It’s NEVER sexy drafting an offensive lineman in the top half of the draft… but, in RT Brandon Scherff you can’t MISS. Many will compare Scherff to LT J.C. Tretter (San Diego Chargers) and they’re not too far off… except Scherff is grading out BETTER as a rookie (especially if you appreciate run blocking)! They raise em BIG [HT = 6’5” / WT = 319 lbs] and strong [STR = 99] in Iowa… and athletically he IMPRESSED in workouts [SDP = 71 / AGI = 78 / ACC = 82]. He’s mature [age = 23] and a student of the game [AWR = 64] and has advanced run blocking skills [RBK = 89] and respectable as a pass blocker [PBK = 79].
2. RT Daryl Williams: Another great prospect for a team needing a polished run blocker [RBK = 86] who is a gifted athletically [SDP = 73 / AGI = 75 / ACC = 85]. They don’t stronger [STR = 99] and few are bigger [HT = 6’6” / WT 335 lbs]… will need to focus on his protection of the passer [PBK = 75].
3. LG Laken Tominson: A well rounded athlete from his early years (both football and track & field) has certainly translated into grooming him as a quality prospect at the next level. He’s a student of the game [AWR = 64] who can pivot and pull [AGI = 80 / ACC = 77] with the best of most and can move his opponents with ease [STR = 99]. An excellent run blocker [RBK = 85] but needs some growth and coaching in the pass protection area of his game.
4. RG Ali Marpet: A wild child / free spirit and at times a bit immature [age = 22 / AWR = 57]… probably stems from his mother, who was in a rock band called “Housewives on Prozac”. Ali Marpet is a well-groomed blocker in bother the run and pass game [PBK = 80 / RBK = 86] and his athleticism shines (problem from his being a 2 sport athlete football & basketball) in all areas [SDP = 68 / AGI = 78 / ACC = 82].
5. C Leon Brown: Probably not a first round talent… but likely to be selected in the second round. Teams will appreciate his size [HT = 6’6” / 320 lbs] and strength [STR = 96], and though he tends to be tight in the hips [AGI = 68] he has decent speed and acceleration [SPD = 70 / ACC = 73]. Definitely a better run blocker than pass blocker (not uncommon for college guys advancing to the next level) but… polished enough where there’s no concerns [PBK = 75 / RBK = 84].
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