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Offensive Linemen Notes – 2020 NFL Draft
Tackles
Top 10
Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama #1 (underrated)
-RT for Alabama
-good lateral movement for a RT
-good pass blocker
-good punch
-good run blocker
-could be a left tackle in the NFL
Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia #2
-good lateral movement
-good pass blocker
-has NFL Frame
-needs to square better as a run blocker
-his technique also needs to improve in the run blocking game
-best pass blocker in the draft
Austin Jackson, OT, USC #3
-USC’s left tackle
-average run blocker
-sustains blocks well
-good pass blocker
-moves well as a blocker
-solid first-round tackle
Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville #4
-bully in the run game
-good pass blocker
-plays with a lot of nasty
-huge frame
-blocks a bit too upright
-needs to sit better in his frame
Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa #5
-good run blocker
-needs to stay on his feet better
-needs to move better in space
-Iowa ran the ball a lot
-decent pass blocker for a right tackle
Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia #6
-Georgia’s right tackle
-good awareness to know where the arc is
-good run blocker
-excellent punch
-sometimes needs better lateral movement in pass blocking
-decent pass blocker
Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State #7
-good run blocker
-decent lateral movement
-good pass blocker
-moves well in the run game
-knows how to drive pass rushers up the arc
Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn #8
-left tackle for Auburn
-needs to stay on his feet better
-good pass blocker
-good punch in the run game
-needs to sustain blocks better in run game
Colton McKivitz, OT, West Virginia #9
-played right tackle
-good pass blocker
-good feet
-sometimes needs to read defenses better
-needs to sustain blocks better
-average run blocker
Charlie Heck, OT, North Carolina #10
-left tackle for the Tar Heels
-average run blocker
-decent technique as a pass blocker
-could have better feet, forces the edge rusher to the outside a lot
-could sustain his blocks better
-moves well in the run game
-6’7 height
Jack Driscoll, OT, Auburn (underrated)
-played RT at Auburn
-good kick slide
-good pass blocker
-has some nasty to his game
-good technique
-solid run blocker
-short arms 33”
-NFL right tackle
-overshadowed by Prince Tega Wanogho
Lucas Niang, OT, TCU (overrated)
-has some injuries in his history
-needs better feet as a pass blocker
-decent run blocker
-played RT in 2018
-needs to block more with his base
Terence Steele, OT, Texas Tech
-needs better awareness when blocking
-needs to attack more as a run blocker
-good frame
-maybe needs to block lower in his base
Texas Tech’s right tackle
-average pass blocker but could kick slide a bit better
Jared Hilbers, OT, Washington (sleeper)
-average run blocker
-good pass blocker
-good feet as a pass blocker
-right tackle for the Huskies
-plays with some nasty
-good technique in run blocking
Josh Jones, OT, Houston
-needs to block better in space
-good run blocker
-needs to play with better leverage
-played left tackle
-can pull as a tackle
-good pass blocker with decent feet
Hakeem Adeniji, OT, Kansas
-played left tackle for Kansas
-needs to square better when blocking
-good pass blocker
-decent run blocker
-needs to be careful of his technique he is not holding
Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU
-was LSU’s left tackle
-good technique absorbing the rush
-good pass blocker
-looks a little lost run blocking
-able to keep pass rushers outside the arc
-needs to kick slide more and lunge less when pass blocking
Alex Taylor, OT, South Carolina State
-played right tackle for SC State
-needs more leverage in the run game
-lateral movement is weak even to the inside
-big frame
-has raw power but needs better technique
-will be a project
Branden Bowen, OT, Ohio State
-right tackle for the Buckeyes
-good pass blocker
-needs to drive the pass rusher up the arc
-good run blocker
-good hand fight a bit better
-decent technique
Yasir Durant, OT, Missouri
-left tackle for the Tigers
-good pass blocker
-big frame
-needs to sustain blocks better
-decent run blocker
-could move betters as a blocker
Trey Adams, OT, Washington
-very strong early in his career
-has had a lot of injuries
-doesn’t look the same after injuries as a senior
-doesn’t have the same leverage
-needs to move better in pass protection
-needs to get lower as a run blocker
Drew Richmond, OT, USC
-played right tackle for the Trojans
-good pass blocker
-could be a better run blocker
-feet are lacking in the run game
-decent frame
-needs a stronger base
Evin Ksiezarczyk, OT, Buffalo
-left tackle for Buffalo
-good run blocker
-moves well in run blocking
-good pass blocker
-good feet
-wasn’t tested by top competition
Darrin Paulo, OT, Utah
-left tackle for the Utes
-good run blocker
-needs better feet as a pass blocker
-good power as a run blocker
-moves average as a blocker
-good pass blocker once he gets his hands on you
Guards:
Top 5:
Matt Peart, OG, Connecticut #1
-good character
-moves really well
-played right tackle and guard for UCONN
-good run blocker
-has some nasty on the field
-needs to work on his kick slide in the passing game
-should kick inside to guard
Damien Lewis, OG, LSU #2
-late add to the Senior Bowl
-right guard for the Tigers
-good power as a run blocker
-good pass blocker
-good awareness in pass blocking
-decent physicality as a blocker
Shane Lemieux, OG, Oregon #3
-experienced senior
-nasty blocker
-excellent punch
-good run blocker
-needs to square better when blocking
-good pass blocker
John Simpson, OG, Clemson #4
-does a good job pass blocking
-played left guard for the Tigers
-decent run blocker
-gets confused by the blitz at times
-NFL frame
Robert Hunt, OG, Louisiana-Lafayette #5
-good frame
-played RT for Louisiana
-can pull as a guard
-good punch when pass blocking
-has some power in the run game
Solomon Kindley, OG, Georgia (overrated)
-left guard for the Bulldogs
-needs more power as a run blocker
-needs better feet when blocking
-plays with some physicality
-decent pass blocker from the interior
-needs better awareness in pass blocking
Logan Stenberg, OG, Kentucky
-can look bad on some plays
-needs to play with better leverage
-hot and cold run blocker
-does his job as a pass blocker
-has some aggressiveness
Ben Bredeson, OG, Michigan (underrated)
-played left guard for Michigan
-tenacious run blocker
-good pass blocker
-has pretty good technique
-pulls really well
Justin Herron, OG, Wake Forrest (Underrated)
-mauler as a run blocker
-moves well for a tackle
-average pass blocker
-needs to stay upright more in his pass blocking stance
-good punch
-good character, interviewed him at Senior Bowl
Jon Runyan, OG, Michigan (Sleeper)
-left tackle for the Wolverines but is more of a guard
-needs to get a quicker into his kick slide to the edge
-has more of a guard’s build
-good run blocker
-gets faked out by stunts
-good power as a run blocker
Jonah Jackson, OG, Ohio State (Sleeper)
-excellent run blocker
-left guard for the buckeyes
-needs better awareness pass blocking
-good pass blocker
-was a big reason for Dobbins success
-graduate transfer from Rutgers
Netane Muti, OG, Fresno State
-left guard for Fresno State
-good strength as a pass blocker
-average run blocker
-good hand fighter as a blocker
-has good technique
-held his own against good competition (USC Trojans)
Ben Bartch, OT/OG, Saint John’s
-played left tackle for Saint John’s
-good feet for a tackle
-good pass blocker
-needs to sustain blocks better in the run game
Cameron Clark, OG, Charlotte
-left tackle for Charlotte
-good run blocker
-moves average when pulling
-could pack more of a punch when run blocking
-average kick slide
-good pass blocker against Clemson
Calvin Throckmorton, OG, Oregon
-played well enough at Shrine game to get invited to Senior Bowl
-played right tackle for the Ducks
-very good run blocker
-average pass blocker for a RT, good pass blocker for a guard
-sometimes needs better feet as a pass blocker, would do better in a phone booth
Kevin Dotson, OG, Louisiana
-right guard for the Ragin Cajuns
-blocks away from his body
-needs to sustain blocks better
-needs better technique
-decent run blocker
-good pass blocker
-good awareness in pass blocking
Tremayne Anchrum, OG, Clemson
-undersized frame
-good pass blocker
-saw him play right tackle for Tigers
-good run blocker
-has some trouble against speed rushers to the edge
Centers
Top 5:
Lloyd Cushenberry III, C, LSU #1 (Underrated)
-played center for the Tigers
-good technique as a blocker
-good pass blocker
-decent strength as a blocker
-decent run blocker
-moves well as a blocker
Matt Hennessy, C/G, Temple #2
-decent run blocker
-decent pass blocker
-needs to stay on his feet better
-moves well for an interior guy
-I like his punch
Nick Harris, C, Washington (Sleeper) #3
-played center for the Huskies
-very good pass blocker
-good hand use as a blocker
-good balance with his footwork
-good run blocker
-good technique
Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin #4 (Underrated)
-very good run blocker
-played center for the Badgers
-average pass blocker
-plays with some physicality
-does a good job of moving defenders in the run game
-strength is there as a blocker
Cesar Ruiz, C, Michigan #5
-played center for the Wolverines
-average awareness in pass pro
-still can be a good pass protector when he finds his man
-very good run blocker
-could stay on his feet better
-could sustain blocks better
Keith Ismael, C, San Diego State (overrated)
-played center for San Diego State
-good run blocker
-below average pass blocker
-moves well as a blocker
-needs better feet as a pass blocker even in a phone booth
-could square better as a blocker
Luke Juriga, C, Western Michigan
-played center for the Broncos
– a little undersized
-decent pass blocker
-needs better feet as a pass blocker
-average run blocker
-had some help on blocks in the Broncos system
Darryl Williams, C, Mississippi State
-played center for Miss St.
-needs some work as a pass blocker
-too upright as a blocker
-moves well for a center
-needs better technique as a pass blocker
-needs better awareness as a run blocker
Jake Hanson, C, Oregon
-played center for the Ducks
-needs better feet as a run blocker
-once he gets his hands on you, he is a strong blocker
-moves average for a lineman
-decent pass blocker
-had some help against Derrick Brown of Auburn
Cohl Cabral, C, Arizona State
-center for the Sun Devils
-good run blocker
-needs better feet as a pass blocker
-sustains blocks well
-sometimes needs to maintain better balance
-moves average as a blocker
Trystan Colon-Castillo, C, Missouri
-center for the Missouri tigers
-decent awareness in pass blocking
-decent pass blocker
-moves well as a blocker
-needs better feet when pass blocking
-below average run blocker
