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Dark Horse Candidate at 28: Xavier Su'a Filo

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One heck of a guard from UCLA. I wouldn't be too excited about this pick if it happened but he passes the "big men allow you to compete" test and could very likely be the best player available at 28 regardless of position.

We don't know how Amini will come back from injury and the right side guard position is up in the air. I'm not really in favor of taking a guard this high but he could come in and really get the running game going and be a dominant offensive linemen for a long time.

If we are building from the inside out, Silatolu-Kalil-Su'a Filo is a dang good interior line going forward. I want an OT or WR in the first just as much as anyone else but depending on how the draft unfolds, Su'a Filo could very well be the best player and highest rated on or board. All-pro potential at #28 can't be overlooked.

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Considering the opportunity cost of drafting a guard along with the monetary cost of said guard, let alone him being a rookie, I would be pissed if we drafted a guard in the first round.

 

I would literally be happier with any other position besides maybe center. There are plenty of experienced guards that would be relatively cheap and give you the same or better impact right away...and wouldn't cost a first round pick.

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I would love Su'a-Filo. For the people who think that he's just another guard have never seen him play. The guy is a beast.

While he wouldn't be my first option there, I wouldn't mind it all.

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I would love Su'a-Filo. For the people who think that he's just another guard have never seen him play. The guy is a beast.

While he wouldn't be my first option there, I wouldn't mind it all.

Is he still a guard??

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I would love Su'a-Filo. For the people who think that he's just another guard have never seen him play. The guy is a beast.

While he wouldn't be my first option there, I wouldn't mind it all.

 

Even if he's the best guard in the NFL immediately, would you trade a first round draft pick for the best guard in the NFL? I know I wouldn't.

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