Draft Depth OT
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 9:45 pm
By Charlie Campbell
Matt Kalil, 6-7, 306
Entering the NFL, Kalil is a dynamite pass blocker who projects to being a franchise left tackle for a decade. It is a passing driven league, and he is in high demand. Kalil has done nothing but solidify his stock at the top of the first round.
Riley Reiff, 6-6, 313
Reiff was strong as a run blocker and pass blocker in 2011. He is a very balanced offensive lineman who can execute in both phases of the game. While Reiff is a solid run blocker, he probably should add some power for the next level in order to be able to move defenders off the line of scrimmage, especially if he is moved to right tackle.
Jonathon Martin, 6-5, 312
Martin sets the edge well and is a good athlete to hit blocks on the second level. He had some penalty problems earlier in the season, but cleared that up. Martin is a better run-blocking franchise left tackle prospect than many former high first-rounders, but he will need to continue to improve his pass blocking for the NFL.
Mike Adams, 6-7, 323
In 2011 Adams played reasonably well after returning from his suspension. Ohio State's offense became much better once it got him back. He continued to have some issues with speed rushers. Illinois' speed rushing end Whitney Mercilus torched Adams for 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. That weakness could prompt some teams to move him to right tackle in the NFL. He is a strong run blocker who should be an asset in the ground game.
Zebrie Sanders, 6-6, 320
In the NFL, Sanders needs to work on getting back quicker in his pass drops and developing the strength to hold onto blocks so defenders can't shed him away. He is a good athlete who was a well-rounded pass and run blocker in his college games. Sanders looks like a solid second-day pick who could be a starting right tackle with the ability to fill in at left tackle if there is an injury.
Bobbie Massie, 6-6, 316
Massie is still a little raw and could use more experience and development. There are stretches where he simply overwhelms defenders. Massie looks like he is a future starter at right tackle in the NFL.
Jeff Allen, 6-4, 307
Allen has some strength and athletic ability. He is a sleeper prospect who could be had on the second day of the draft with the potential to stay at left tackle in the NFL. Allen was solid at the Combine and performed well at his pro day.
Mitchell Schwartz, 6-5, 318
Schwartz had a quality season and did a good job of pass blocking for the Golden Bears. At the Senior Bowl, he had a really strong week and that helped his draft stock. Schwartz held his own in the pass-rushing one-on-ones and was a formidable run blocker. For the NFL, he looks like a potential starting right tackle.
DarthMonk
Matt Kalil, 6-7, 306
Entering the NFL, Kalil is a dynamite pass blocker who projects to being a franchise left tackle for a decade. It is a passing driven league, and he is in high demand. Kalil has done nothing but solidify his stock at the top of the first round.
Riley Reiff, 6-6, 313
Reiff was strong as a run blocker and pass blocker in 2011. He is a very balanced offensive lineman who can execute in both phases of the game. While Reiff is a solid run blocker, he probably should add some power for the next level in order to be able to move defenders off the line of scrimmage, especially if he is moved to right tackle.
Jonathon Martin, 6-5, 312
Martin sets the edge well and is a good athlete to hit blocks on the second level. He had some penalty problems earlier in the season, but cleared that up. Martin is a better run-blocking franchise left tackle prospect than many former high first-rounders, but he will need to continue to improve his pass blocking for the NFL.
Mike Adams, 6-7, 323
In 2011 Adams played reasonably well after returning from his suspension. Ohio State's offense became much better once it got him back. He continued to have some issues with speed rushers. Illinois' speed rushing end Whitney Mercilus torched Adams for 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble. That weakness could prompt some teams to move him to right tackle in the NFL. He is a strong run blocker who should be an asset in the ground game.
Zebrie Sanders, 6-6, 320
In the NFL, Sanders needs to work on getting back quicker in his pass drops and developing the strength to hold onto blocks so defenders can't shed him away. He is a good athlete who was a well-rounded pass and run blocker in his college games. Sanders looks like a solid second-day pick who could be a starting right tackle with the ability to fill in at left tackle if there is an injury.
Bobbie Massie, 6-6, 316
Massie is still a little raw and could use more experience and development. There are stretches where he simply overwhelms defenders. Massie looks like he is a future starter at right tackle in the NFL.
Jeff Allen, 6-4, 307
Allen has some strength and athletic ability. He is a sleeper prospect who could be had on the second day of the draft with the potential to stay at left tackle in the NFL. Allen was solid at the Combine and performed well at his pro day.
Mitchell Schwartz, 6-5, 318
Schwartz had a quality season and did a good job of pass blocking for the Golden Bears. At the Senior Bowl, he had a really strong week and that helped his draft stock. Schwartz held his own in the pass-rushing one-on-ones and was a formidable run blocker. For the NFL, he looks like a potential starting right tackle.
DarthMonk