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ESPN 1st Round Pick Preseason Reviews(LT only Edition)


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https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34442049/2022-nfl-rookie-updates-preseason-notes-impressions-stats-all-32-first-round-draft-picks

 

car.png?w=110&h=110&transparent=true 6. Carolina Panthers

Ikem Ekwonu, OT

How he has fared so far: There will be growing pains. You saw that in the second preseason game when he gave up consecutive sacks in the first quarter. You also see flashes of why he was the sixth overall pick with his run blocking and ability to pancake defenders. Making him the starting tackle comes with risks, but long term it was the right move. "When the ball is snapped, Ickey can block out the sun,'' offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo said. -- David Newton

nyg.png?w=110&h=110&transparent=true 7. New York Giants (via CHI)

Evan Neal, OT

How he has fared so far: The one thing that stands out about Neal this summer is his sheer size. He's massive even when standing next to other big offensive linemen. He makes right guard Mark Glowinski (6-4, 310) appear small. "I am a big dude," said Neal, who is listed at 6-foot-7, 350 pounds. "I'm pretty sure that most people that see me have that same reaction." This has been evident in the run game, where Neal has thrived. He has had his ups and downs (especially in one-on-one drills) this summer as a pass-blocker. That could take time and lead to some growing pains as a rookie. -- Jordan Raanan

sea.png?w=110&h=110&transparent=true 9. Seattle Seahawks (via DEN)

Charles Cross, OT

How he has fared so far: Cross has taken virtually all the first-team reps at left tackle and has looked every bit the O-line cornerstone the Seahawks have hoped he'll be -- even with a big blemish on his summer résumé. Cross was flagged for four false starts and a hold in the first three quarters of Seattle's second preseason game. Before that, he'd drawn strong reviews from players and coaches. His transition from a pass-heavy college scheme -- in which he didn't play from a three-point stance -- hasn't been a noticeable issue.

"He's a really solid rookie," Seahawks defensive lineman Shelby Harris said. "Big, strong, physical hands, good feet ... a good pass-protector, strong, good bend, athletic, really everything. He has all the physical traits you want in an offensive tackle." -- Brady Henderson

no.png?w=110&h=110&transparent=true 19. New Orleans Saints (via PHI)

Trevor Penning, OT

How he has fared so far: It has been an up-and-down camp for Penning, who has made more waves nationally for igniting some training camp fights than his play to date. Penning hasn't done enough to this point to unseat veteran James Hurst at the left tackle position, but the Saints are pleased with his progress and like the edge he displays -- as long as it doesn't actually cross the line. -- Katherine Terrell

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9 minutes ago, cmichd08 said:

I think Cross and Ekwonu were the two best LT's in this years draft, but we could've had anyone of them and not disappointed in our pick,

It was a no brained with him being from Charlotte and an NC kid all around. Home run decision. Best pick of the Rhule era. He’s gonna be a great player. 

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