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Athletic summary of draft QBs and OTs from Dane Brugler . Just summary not all stats and detail

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this is a paid subscription with the Athletic  and the write ups behind these overviews is very extensive   If you want that, subscription  too much to put here 

 

OTs

1. IKEM EKWONU | NC State
6040 | 310 lbs. | JR.

Overall, Ekwonu isn’t a refined blocker and must improve his landmarks, but he is nimble, powerful and should continue to get better and better as his technique and awareness mature at tackle. He has the traits to become an elite run blocker in the NFL and should be a rookie starter at tackle or guard.

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 2 overall)


2. EVAN NEAL | Alabama 6074 | 337 lbs. | JR. Okeechobee, Fla. (IMG Academy) 9/19/2000 (age 21.61) #73
   Overall, Neal lacks elite lateral agility and needs to clean up his leaning, but he is an effective blocker thanks to his rare mix of size, athleticism and flexibility. He projects as an immediate NFL starter with Pro Bowl potential and multi-position versatility.
 

3. 3. CHARLES CROSS | Mississippi State 6046 | 307 lbs. | rSO.

Overall, Cross lacks ideal bulk and power, especially in the run game, but he processes things quickly and shows outstanding hand exchange and movement patterns in pass protection. He projects as an NFL starter with Pro Bowl-level talent thanks to his pass blocking.


GRADE: 1st Round (No. 7 overall)


 4. TREVOR PENNING | Northern Iowa 6071 | 325 lbs. | rSR. Clear Lake, Iowa (Newman Catholic) 5/15/1999 (age 22.95) 

 Overall, Penning’s fundamentals and on-field discipline need to be coached up, but he has an impressive blend of size, length, fluidity and power along with the physical presence to dominate the man in front of him. With his traits, he can be a rookie NFL starter as he works out the kinks

GRADE: 1st Round (No. 16 overall)

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QBS

1. KENNY PICKETT | Pittsburgh 6032 | 217 lbs. | rSR.
Overall, Pickett has some skittish tendencies, and the hand size (throws with a glove) will be a factor for some teams, but his football IQ, functional mobility and accuracy from various platforms are an impressive package. He projects as an immediate starter who can be an upgrade for several NFL 

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 30 overall)

2. MALIK WILLIS | Liberty 6004 | 219 lbs. | rSR.

Overall, Willis needs time to mature his anticipation, vision and placement, but he has the potential to be a dynamic NFL playmaker because of his natural athleticism, armtalent and intangibles. He will likely need a redshirt year before seriously competing for an NFL starting role.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 32 overall)

3  DESMOND RIDDER | Cincinnati 6033 | 211 lbs. | rSR.

Overall, Ridder needs to become more consistent with his release, timing and accuracy, but his loose athleticism, self-confidence and experience are strong selling points. He has the physical tools and mindset to compete for starting reps early in his NFL career.
GRADE: 2nd Round (No. 40 overall)
 


  4. MATT CORRAL | Ole Miss 6015 | 212 lbs. | (age 23.24) #2

Overall, Corral is still unproven in several integral aspects of playing the position, but he is an instinctive athlete with the live arm and competitive toughness to create plays. With continued development and less hero-ball, he has a chance to be an eventual playmaker in the right scheme 

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 56 overall)

 

5. 5. SAM HOWELL | North Carolina 6005 | 218 lbs. | JR.

Overall, Howell needs to clean up his footwork and develop as a pocket passer, but he has NFL-quality arm strength, athleticism and work ethic and operates with a slow heartbeat. He projects as a low-end NFL starter, flashing similarities to Baker Mayfield.

GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 60 overall)

 

6  Carson Strong | Nevada 6033 | 226 lbs. | rJR.

Overall, Strong has natural passing instincts and can rip throws all over the field when on schedule, but he is a limited play-extender with mixed results versus pressure that will limit his NFL ceiling unless addressed. As long as the medicals on his knee come back clean, he falls somewhere in the range of Mason Rudolph as an NFL prospect.

 

GRADE: 4th-5th Round

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I keep thinking about a podcast I listened to with former OL that said basically the guys who are plug and play (and don’t need extra coaching) are incredibly valuable bc of the NFLPA practice mandates. 
 

A guy like Penning is going to fall bc he needs refinement. Ekwonu, Neal, Cross are all plug and play with little need at this point to be coached up. 
 

It also may be the draw with a guy like Pickett over Willis. He’s 25. He has been coached up by former NFL coaches. I don’t love it but it’s like the Mac Jones scenario. He’s plug and play. Willis may have more potential upside. But it’s going to take years. 
 

That’s why a guy like Bryce Young next year is going to be so coveted. He has the athletic intangibles but has been coached up already by NFL coordinators. He’ll be plug and play. Take the tackle this year. Try to get in position to take young next year (likely if Darnold is the starter).

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6 minutes ago, unicar15 said:

I keep thinking about a podcast I listened to with former OL that said basically the guys who are plug and play (and don’t need extra coaching) are incredibly valuable bc of the NFLPA practice mandates. 
 

A guy like Penning is going to fall bc he needs refinement. Ekwonu, Neal, Cross are all plug and play with little need at this point to be coached up. 
 

It also may be the draw with a guy like Pickett over Willis. He’s 25. He has been coached up by former NFL coaches. I don’t love it but it’s like the Mac Jones scenario. He’s plug and play. Willis may have more potential upside. But it’s going to take years. 
 

That’s why a guy like Bryce Young next year is going to be so coveted. He has the athletic intangibles but has been coached up already by NFL coordinators. He’ll be plug and play. Take the tackle this year. Try to get in position to take young next year (likely if Darnold is the starter).

I agree with this notion.  With less practice time, training camp, and hitting in general, you need to make sure you have players...not prospects.  I think that's what we are seeing with the WR's getting huge numbers...nobody knows if these guys will translate, so pedigree and experience seems like it will be more and more important.

Look at San Fran...they are still having to hold Jimmy due to Trey needed a redshirt season or two...I think we are heading away from that type of team building.

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21 minutes ago, raleigh-panther said:

2. MALIK WILLIS | Liberty 6004 | 219 lbs. | rSR.

Overall, Willis needs time to mature his anticipation, vision and placement, but he has the potential to be a dynamic NFL playmaker because of his natural athleticism, armtalent and intangibles. He will likely need a redshirt year before seriously competing for an NFL starting role.

GRADE: 1st-2nd Round (No. 32 overall)

Now tell my why you think Rhule is hitching his career to this?

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Pls lawd, we have paid our penance with Sam Darnold. Bless us with Ikem Ekwonu so that we may smite the Aints.

This gets me hard

 

"his violent knockdowns would be felonies anywhere other than the football field ...
mauling latch-and-drive skills to escort bodies away from the play"

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2. EVAN NEAL | Alabama 6074 | 337 lbs. | JR. Okeechobee, Fla. (IMG Academy) 9/19/2000 (age 21.61) #73
   Overall, Neal lacks elite lateral agility and needs to clean up his leaning, but he is an effective blocker thanks to his rare mix of size, athleticism and flexibility. He projects as an immediate NFL starter with Pro Bowl potential and multi-position versatility.

I think it's safe to say who the Front Office wants, if they go OT with pick #6

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