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1 By Frank Coyle & Pro Scouting Staff of DraftInsiders.com - 25th Season Guards - Grade: B Positional Traits Best Athlete - Joe Dahl Best Run - Landon Turner Best Pass - Spencer Drango Best Pulling - Josh Garnett Most Developed - Cody Whitehair Toughest - Seb Tretola Adjusts Best - Christian Westerman Strongest - Connor McGovern NFL Premier Player Zack Martin Blue Chip - Cody Whitehair Red Chip - Christian Westerman Rising - Joe Dahl Falling - Landon Turner Underrated - Connor McGovern Overrated - Seb Tretola Sleeper - Chase Farris Boom/Bust - Darrell Greene Hidden Gem - Parker Ehinger NFL Teams in need: 1. Jaguars 4. Ravens 2. Saints 5. Giants 3. Chargers 6. Bucs Positional Overview: This year s guard class has a few highly regarded prospects that will be drafted in the early rounds. Three prospects, Whitehair, Alexander and Westerman could be selected the in top 60 selections. Whitehair has been our highest rated guard prospect all year and has risen into the top 40 overall selections. Alexander and Westerman are 2nd/3rd round bubble prospects. Garnett, Dahl, Drango and Turner figure in the 3rd round, though at least one could fall into the early 3rd day. Dahl is one of the fast rising prospects in Top Guard Prospects 1 Cody Whitehair - Kansas St 2 Vadal Alexander - LSU 3 Christian Westerman - Arizona St 4 Josh Garnett - Stanford 5 Joe Dahl - Washington St. 6 Spencer Drango - Baylor 7 Landon Turner - North Carolina 8 Connor McGovern - Missouri 9 * Denver Kirkland - Arkansas 10 Seb Tretola - Arkansas 11 Joe Thuney - North Carolina St 12 Parker Ehinger - Cincinnati 13 Rees Odhiambo - Boise St 14 Ted Karras - Illinois 15 Chase Farris - Ohio St 16 Vi Teofilo - Arizona St 17 * Alex Redmond - UCLA 18. Alex Huettel - Bowling Green 19 Darrell Greene - San Diego St 20 Eric Mac Lain - Clemson this class and could be selected on the mid-2nd day after a huge effort at the Senior Bowl week. McGovern is an unheralded blocker who graded out and tested high over the season and postseason. He has the talent to start and ranks among the biggest sleepers in this entire class. Several 3rd day guards are intriguing blockers like Rees Odhiambo, Parker Ehinger, Joe Thuney and Ted Karras. All had long college stays and graded out high. They can be diamonds in the rough who step up in an NFL camp. Karras carries one of the great names in NFL history. Chase Farris is a fast developing prospect who made a late conversion to offensive line and presents an interesting skill set and possible starting potential inside. Redmond hopes to become one of three offensive linemen from UCLA to hear his name called over the three-day event. Overall there will probably be at least prospects chosen with becoming likely starters. The top 10 guards will be in strong demand in the top 150 selections. 1. Cody Whitehair #55-6-4, Kansas St - Sp 5.0 Rating 89 Versatile athletic 50 game starter has been the leader of the K State OL Key Factors Athletic Ability 8 over the past few seasons. Played left Foot Speed 8 tackle for the Wildcats, lining up in an upright two-point stance on virtually Hands 8 every down, though was still able to Strength 8 effectively carry out his run blocking Mobility 7 assignments in an efficient manner. Short 32 3/8 arms on his 6'3 frame almost definitely force a move inside to probably left guard in the pros. Run Block Pass Block Intangibles Instincts Lined up there during the Senior Bowl using a conventional 3-point stance and looked so Hindu Theory comfortable it was as if he'd been playing there his entire college career. Displays fine Joel Bitonio functional strength, especially in his hands, and is able to lock on and control his man consistently. Good natural balance and seldom ends up on the ground. Anchors well against bull rushers though can Draft Insiders Digest / 1

2 neutralize the quicker defensive tackles too. Shows some similarities to Joel Bitonio coming out of college. Wasn't the left tackle that Bitonio was, but looks like he could be at least as good a guard, if the Senior Bowl week and game are any indication. Definitely the #1 guard in what looks like overall a fairly lackluster group. Though a few of the center prospects could end up at guard too which would strengthen the position somewhat. Probable middle round choice and a marginal top 100 prospect with a top 75 skill set. Overall inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he came at 6 4 and 301 lbs. with 32 3/8 arms and 10 1/8 hands. He ran a 5.02 time with 16 reps in the lifting and a 25.5 VL and a 9 2 BJ. He added a 4.58 shuttle and 7.32 three cone. Powerful blocker with consistent technique and strength to utilize his natural skills. Rising mauler prospect with potential and definite starting grade inside. Shows discipline in his complete game and committed to conditioning and technique details. Prospect has risen to the needs basic work to realize his potential. Should be a lock as a top 40 and a very likely day two plug and play starter at either guard spot and could contribute as a rookie on a par with Zack Martin or Brandon Scherff. Draft Projection: 1st-2nd Round 2. Vadal Alexander #74-6-5, LSU - Sp 5.5 Rating 86 Versatile experienced four-year starter for the Tigers dividing time between LG and RT. Named 1st team SEC at RT as a Senior. Dropped 30 lbs. over the course of his career though still goes in the 335 range. Ideal build for a offensive tackle with fine height and arm length of 35. Lacks ideal tackle quickness and is a little slow footed, so may be better off on the inside in the NFL. Possesses fine natural strength to go with his ideal frame. Quick and mobile enough to reach the 2nd level and get good fits on linebackers. Displays good awareness to pick up and switch off on stunts and twists. Some road grading capability as a run blocker. Able to get movement straight ahead or Key Factors Athletic Ability 7 Foot Speed 7 Hands 8 Strength 8 Mobility 8 Run Block 8 Pass Block 8 Intangibles 7 Instincts 7 Hindu Theory James Carpenter cave in the line on down and angle blocks. Shows good effort and hustle and plays hard til the whistle on a consistent basis. Uses his strong hands very well to lock on, sustain and stay in control throughout the play. Good balance and seldom on the ground. Lacks ideal lateral quickness to handle speedy edge rushers if he stays at tackle. At times will move early compensating for his mediocre quickness. Probably best on the inside where he can use his natural brute strength and nasty attitude to clear lanes for the running game and have less area to cover laterally as a pass blocker. Probable early 2nd day choice and a marginal top 60 prospect. Overall inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he came in at and ran a 5.57 time with 25 reps in the lifting and a 24 VL and a 7 11 BJ. He added a 4.90 shuttle and 8.04 three cone. Powerful blocker lacks technique at times and fails to utilize his natural skills. Versatile prospect with potential at both right tackle and guard. Needs discipline in his complete game and show he is committed to conditioning and technique details. Possesses fine football character and was a leader on the Tigers offense. Adequate overall strength, technique and natural ability to compete for a starting job at guard as a rookie. Should go somewhere between the mid-2nd and early-mid 3rd round. Falling prospect. Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round 3. Christian Westerman #55-6-3, Arizona St - Sp 5.15 Rating 86 Athletic late bloomer performed very well in his two seasons as a starter for the Sun Devils, Key Factors earning All-Conference recognition both years. Possesses all the physical tools one would Athletic Ability 7 want in a guard, especially in a zone blocking scheme. Displays fine fluidity and Foot Speed 7 coordination when blocking in space. Very quick off the snap and displays fine movement skills, balance and quick twitch athleticism. Strong compact build with good arm length at 33 Hands 8 1/2, huge 11 hands and excellent weight room strength. Most effective when blocking on Strength 8 the move, either pulling, or getting out to the linebackers on the 2nd level. While he is Mobility 8 exceedingly strong lifting weights it does not always translate to the field when called upon Run Block 8 to be an inline mauler blocking man to man. Fails to consistently get movement and is more Pass Block 8 likely to stalemate and turn out his man than move him back. Effective in pass protection Intangibles 7 when he uses his good hand punch to lock on and control a defender with his strong hands. Instincts 7 Probable middle round choice and a marginal top 75 with a nice skill set. Overall Hindu Theory Evan Mathis Draft Insiders Digest / 2

3 inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he came at lbs. He ran a 5.17 time with 34 reps, a 25 VL and an 8 BJ. He added a 4.71 shuttle and 7.69 three cone. Powerful phone booth blocker with good technique and leg drive to utilize his natural skills. Blue-collar prospect with starting potential and definite make it grade. Must be committed to conditioning and technique details. Prospect needs basic work to realize his potential. Could also project to center for some team due to his fine athleticism and quickness. Likely goes in the 3rd round area with starting talent. Draft Projection: 2nd-3rd Round 4. Josh Garnett #51-6-4, Stanford - Sp 5.3 Rating 86 Outland Trophy winner in 2015 was a vital part of Stanford's outstanding offensive unit. Played in the shadow of other fine offensive linemen like David Yankey and Andrus Peat, Key Factors Athletic Ability 7 before really coming into his own as a senior. NFL pedigree as the son of former NT Scott Foot Speed 7 Garnett. Square built, stout and fairly long arms. Effective when getting a push as an inline run blocker, but also able to move very well when asked to long pull to the outside. Can pick Hands 8 off a defensive back or linebacker in the open field very well. Comes off the snap with good Strength 8 force and knows how to roll his hips on contact, though his initial quickness is no better than Mobility 8 average. Able to drive his man off the line, or turn them and wall off both very well. Very Run Block 8 strong hands however, and when he gets a hold of the man he is blocking usually shuts Pass Block 8 them down. Stays squared up and keeps his hands inside, showing good placement. Has Intangibles 7 been used as an H-Back at time where he is able to display impressive quickness for his Instincts 7 size. As a pass protector, his average initial quickness can make him vulnerable to agile Hindu Theory quicker interior rushers. Hard to bull rush though, and his reach and strong hands serve him Ben Grubbs well when he is able to lock on. Probable middle round choice and a marginal top 100 prospect with a top 75 skill set. Overall inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he came in at lbs. with 33 7/8 arms and 10 1/8 hands. He ran a 5.32 time with 30 reps in the lifting and a 29 VL and an 8 3 BJ. He added a 4.64 shuttle and 7.62 three cone. Powerful mauling type blocker combines sound technique and good functional strength to utilize his natural skills. Rising prospect with huge potential to become atop flight NFL guard. Highly developed prospect to probably start as a rookie. One of the best pure all around guards in this class. Should be taken on day 2 and could be a valuable addition to either a zone or man blocking offensive scheme. Rising top 75 plug and play guard. Draft Projection: 3rd Round 5. Joe Dahl #56-6-4, Washington St. - Sp 5.15 Rating 86 Hard working, dedicated, reliable left tackle the past two seasons for the Cougars, also played guard earlier in his career. Despite a lack of ideal size, and having only 32 3/4 arms, Joe was a very effective blind side pass protector in Mike Leach's pass happy Key Factors Athletic Ability 7 offense. Named second-team All-American at left tackle in Comes quick off the Foot Speed 7 snap and is smooth getting into his pass set. Shows good balance and is able to shuffle Hands 8 side to side very well to mirror pass rushers. Very sound technique allows him to Strength 8 overcome a lack of ideal size and tools. Very flexible and plays with consistently sound Mobility 8 knee bend. Similar to Andy Levitre, who was also an undersized left tackle in college Run Block 8 before moving inside in the pros and becoming a very good left guard over the past Pass Block 8 several seasons. Unimpressive looking on the hoof, but that is deceptive because he Intangibles 7 effectively and consistently got the job done. Has strong quick hands that enable him to Instincts 7 lock on and control defenders. Never quits before the whistle. Not a really powerful specimen nor is he explosive off the ball, but his technique and quickness enable him to Hindu Theory Justin Pugh win on most downs. Better suited in a zone blocking scheme. Probable middle round choice and a marginal top 100 prospect with a top 75 skill set. Overall inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 4 and 304 lbs. with 33 1/8 arms and 9 1/8 hands. He ran a 5.18 time with 28 reps in the lifting and a 31 VL and a 9 1 BJ. He added a 4.77 shuttle and 7.64 three cone. Powerful blocker lacks technique at times and fails to utilize his natural skills. Underrated prospect with potential and definite make it grade, but needs time to discipline his complete game and show he is committed to conditioning and technique details. Prospect needs basic work to realize his potential. Probable middle round choice and a marginal top 100 prospect with a top 75 skill set. Overall inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 5.18 time with 26 reps in the lifting and a 29.5 VL and an 8 6 BJ. Agile powerful blocker grade out very high over his Senior Bowl week. He handled the highly ranked DTs in drills consistently with sound technique and the ability to anchor. Rising prospect with early starting potential and definite make it grade. Shows discipline in his complete game and Draft Insiders Digest / 3

4 Draft Insiders Digest / 4 with good conditioning and technique details. Prospect is highly developed to compete for early starting time. Top 100 bubble player continues to move up the charts off a good chance of being a starter early in his career and holding the job for several seasons. Dedication to hard work and fine technique. Fine early middle round addition. Draft Projection: 3rd Round 6. Spencer Drango #58-6-6, Baylor - Sp 5.25 Rating 85 Durable reliable four-year starter at left tackle for the Bears, most likely will move inside to guard at the NFL level. Over his last three seasons, was a unanimous 1 st Team All Big 12 Key Factors selection. Outland Trophy finalist and graded out as the best blocker on the Bears' line his Athletic Ability 7 senior season. Despite his 6'6 frame with decent arm length and will likely be better suited Foot Speed 7 Quickness 7 inside at the next level. Looks like he enjoys playing a physical brand of football and Hands 8 mauling defenders inline as a run blocker is one of his stronger suits. Does not look as Strength 8 comfortable when asked to pull or get outside to lead a bubble screen and does not look Mobility 7 smooth on the move in open spaces. Lacks consistency getting contact in those settings, Run Block 8 but his big frame can still get in the way and effect defenders moving to the ball. As a pass Pass Block 7 blocker, he sets up fairly smoothly with decent quickness. Shows good balance and awareness. Naturally smooth kick-slide and is able to use his big strong hands to lock on Intangibles Instincts 7 8 and control defenders, though not always consistent in that regard. Has an odd body type and looks long through the torso relative to his leg length. Appears to be a lumbering Hindu Theory Logan Mankins runner when blocking on the move such as getting to the 2 nd level. Probable middle round choice and a marginal top 100 prospect with a top 75 skill set. Overall inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he came in at lbs. with 33 ¾ arms and 9 1/2 hands. He ran a 5.27 time with 30 reps, a 27 VL and an 8 4 BJ. He added a 4.66 shuttle and 7.88 three cone. Powerful versatile blocker shows consistent technique to grade out high in pass protection. Falling prospect with potential and definite starting grade inside. Must show commitment technique details to grade out higher as a drive blocker. Prospect needs basic work to realize his potential. His extensive experience at tackle in college adds to his versatility potential at the next level, and while he projects inside due to lack of premier quickness and arm length, he could fill in outside if necessary. Draft Projection: 3rd-4th Round 7. Landon Turner #78-6-4, North Carolina - Sp 5.5 Rating 80 Massive, powerful pure road grading right guard has held down that spot on the Tar Heels' offensive line for the last 3+ seasons. Earned first-team Associated Press All-American and first-team all-conference honors his senior year. Nephew of former NFL FB Jim Braxton plays the game with the same relentless attitude as his uncle did a few decades ago. His game is all about power. Best suited when he can use his awesome natural strength to maul defensive tackles in close quarters. Similar physically to former Kentucky guard Larry Warford who was drafted in the 3 rd round by Detroit a couple of years ago and been very effective for them. Definition of a phone booth mauler and is less effective and somewhat stiff legged when he has to reach the 2 nd level and pick off a linebacker. Can be hit or miss and inconsistent in this regard. His strength is his strength, and he knows how to use it well to consistently generate movement inline. Fires off the ball, locks on with strong hands and good arm extension. Runs his feet on contact and never lets up before the whistle and sometimes a little beyond. Shows a nasty demeanor, plays with an edge, and a chip on his shoulder and does not back down from anyone. As a pass blocker, he is nearly impossible to bull rush when he sets anchor and locks on. Quick interior pass rushers can give him trouble at times when he fails to lock on early in the down. Good arm length and wingspan for his size and build, which he can use to slow down the pass rush. Probable middle round choice and a marginal top 125 prospect with a top 100 skill set. Overall inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he came in at lbs. with 32 7/8 arms and 10 3/8 hands. He ran a 5.58 time with 30 reps in the lifting and a 19 VL and a 7 4 BJ. He stopped due to a hamstring pull. Similar to Larry Warford in size, power and technique. Powerful blocker is usually sound with his technique to utilize his natural power. Falling prospect off average athleticism, though has the potential and definite make it grade to start inside. Needs to settle into a strongside right guard role. Concerns over his committment to conditioning. Prospect needs basic work to realize his potential. Should be selected on day 2, and a very likely early starter at RG for a team that uses a man-power run blocking scheme. Fine middle round value. Draft Projection: 3rd-4th Round 8. Connor McGovern #60-6-4, Missouri - Sp 5.10 Rating 80 Super strong, versatile three-year veteran starter has been a key component on the Tigers' offensive line during his time there. Durable and reliable, ending his career with a string of 40 consecutive starts at right guard, right tackle and left tackle. NFL teams by and large project him as a guard for that level though. Very possibly the strongest college

5 football player in the country with the ability to bench press 500 lbs. + and squat 785 lbs. Broke all the Missouri records in the squat including a reported 5 reps at 690 lbs. Unlike many weight room warriors, his strength translates very well to the playing field too. Despite his strength, he has very quick and agile footwork for both run and pass blocking. Comes out of his stance very well when run blocking and can move defenders out of the way, while also being able to get to the 2 nd level and look comfortable and coordinated when blocking in space. As a pass blocker, is able to set quickly and shows the ability to mirror and slide and keep pass rushers at bay. Has fairly short arms though at 32 7/8 length with fine hand size at 10 3/8. At the NFL Combine, he came in at lbs. with 32 7/8 arms and 10 3/8 hands. He ran a 5.11 time with 33 reps in the lifting and a 33 VL and a 9 1 BJ. He added a 4.65 shuttle and 7.50 three cone. Edge rushers with speed can give him problems at times due to his lack of length, which is why his NFL future as a starter is on the inside. Powerful blocker with sound technique and good footwork to challenge to early starting time inside at guard. Underrated prospect with nice starting potential and definite make it grade. Discipline to conditioning and technique details. Refined battle tested prospect with the ability to fill in at tackle in a pinch though inside starter. Probable middle round steal that falls to the 3rd day of the draft. Great value there. 9. * Denver Kirkland #55-6-4, Arkansas - Sp 5.50 Rating 78 Wide body junior lineman graded out nicely over his SEC career, starting three seasons at both guard and tackle with 34 starts. Thick mobile lineman with first two seasons at guard where he projects best in the NFL. Athlete with above average footwork and the agility to utilize his massive size and functional power to carry out all the assignments. Shows natural skill set including footwork, balance and strength to start. Periods of inconsistencies and sloppy technique hurts his final grade. When he uses good hand technique, he can roll his hips and use his strong wide frame to get a powerful push at the LOS. Despite his size and agility, his technique is sloppy at times with marginal hand use and balance that makes him vulnerable to counter moves. When he uses leverage, he is powerful run blocker who gets impressive movement at the POA. With natural knee bend, he gets a strong surge to open holes. In pass protection, he gets into his set nicely, displays good initial balance and kick slide to mirror pass rusher and anchor. Breaks down poorly when asked to adjust and handle counter moves and struggles to maintain positioning and redirect. Shows the footwork to mirror and contain rushers if he gets his hands on them early, though must be technically sound to sustain. Above average feet, though his technique in pass protection needs definite work. He was beat at times by NFL caliber speed rushers in the SEC. Shows the ability to setup fairly quickly and get his hands on an opponent, though fails to maintain contact and can be beat by secondary moves. Anchors well vs the bull rush and utilizes his good functional strength. As a drive blocker, gets a strong push, though can fall off blocks. In pulling situations, he lacks good foot speed and can fail to make contact in space. Mental lapses and can be slow to react to schemes and counter moves. Probable middle round choice and a marginal top 100 prospect with a top 75 skill set. Overall inconsistencies label him a boom and bust prospect. At the NFL Combine, he came in at lbs. with 34 5/8 arms and 9 5/8 hands. He ran a 5.55 time with 19 reps in the lifting and a 22.5 VL and a 7 10 BJ. He added a 5.06 shuttle and 8.72 three cone. Powerful blocker lacks technique at times and fails to utilize his natural skills. Underrated prospect with potential and definite make it grade, but needs time to discipline his complete game and show he is committed to conditioning and technique details. Prospect needs basic work to realize his potential. Draft Projection: 4th Round 10. Sebastian Tretola #73-6-4, Arkansas - Sp 5.45 Rating 78 Aggressive rugged pure guard has started every game the past two seasons, earning 1st team SEC honors in His game is power and is best suited in a phone booth and when not required to move too far. Capable of physically dominating a defender to get consistent movement at the point. Has wide shoulders, girth and huge legs, but short arms. Graded out high over two-year SEC stay and looks the part of a starting NFL guard after a nice commitment to training. Flashes good initial quickness, but is inconsistent in that regard. Uses a very powerful punch that he likes to rely on, but needs to be more consistent locking on and sustaining. When he does lock on, can steer a defender out of the hole. Pure mauler as a run blocker. Adequate mobility to work well to the 2nd level, though less effective in space. Stiff legged and can be a waist bender who allows his pads to rise. Very effective when asked to short-pull. Imposing toughness and can strike with authority early and often on the down. Highly effective when ask to block a man whose right on his nose. In those situations, he is most capable. Anchors well and allowed only half a sack the past two seasons. Shows good instincts to peel off blocks and pick up stunts and blitzes consistently. When he uses his hands properly, is able to steer an opponent wide or stop their initial charge. When required to pass block one on one against power, he is most effective. Struggles more with speed rushers. Understands how to work in tandem and despite his athletic limitations usually finds a way to get his job done. He is in the mold of NFL lineman Ronald Leary athletically and body type. When he uses his hands properly, he is able to steer an opponent wide of the pocket or stop their initial charge. He needs some work to better handle speed rushers. In run blocking, he displays good initial power that utilizes his big frame and overall strength. At the NFL Combine, he came in 6 4 and 314 lbs. with 31.5 arms and Draft Insiders Digest / 5

6 Draft Insiders Digest / 6 ran a 5.45 time with 22 reps. He added a 23.5 VL, a 7 6 BJ with a 5.02 shuttle and 7.94 three cone. Physical blocker with the makeup to start inside fairly soon with development. Marginal top 100 pick on physical skills, experience and potential. Prospect with fine package to become a rookie starting guard and fixture on a front line. Draft Projection: 4th Round 11. Joe Thuney #54-6-5, North Carolina St - Sp 4.95 Rating 75 Versatile, experienced veteran of three years starting at multiple positions. Named first-team All-American by USA Today in 2015, the first Wolfpack OL to earn All-America honors since Outland Trophy winner Jim Ritcher in Named first-team All-ACC by the media and was the first Wolfpack offensive lineman to earn that honor since in 2012, served as the backup Center. In 2013, started the first game at RT, moved to RG as a starter in week two, then moved to LT as the starter for the final 10 games. In 2014, missed four games with mononucleosis, but started the rest of the season at LG. In 2015, moved to LT, and had a stellar season, not allowing any sacks in conference games. Extremely intelligent with a 39 Wonderlic score, and graduated cum laude with a degree in accounting prior to his junior season. Fine height for the OT positions at almost 6'5, but relatively short 32 1/4 arms which most likely projects him as strictly an interior player for the NFL. Looks thicker in his butt and thighs relative to his upper body. Simply put, not the ideal physical package, but generally gets the job done in all facets of line play. Technically sound when initially locking on as a run blocker. Sustains well and rides his man wherever he wants to go, clearing nice holes for the ball-carrier. Mentally attuned and thinks quickly on his feet. Outstanding vision and recognizes and picks up stunts and twists early in the process and is able to seamlessly change off from his initial block to pick up the stunting pass rusher. Reacts very well to whatever comes his way. Athletic footwork to come off his initial block and find work on the second level. Displays light feet and smooth lateral movement skills. Able to short-set and anchor well, or reset when facing counter moves. Lacks ideal length to prevent defenders from getting into his body. Movement skills are acceptable, and he focuses on maintaining sound technique. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 5 and 304 lbs. with 32 1/4 arms and 9 5/8 hands. He ran a 4.95 time with 28 reps in the lifting and a 28.5 VL and a 9 BJ. He added a 4.54 shuttle and 7.47 three cone. Lack of top notch core strength and inconsistent hand placement maybe concerns at the NFL level. Position versatility is a major plus. Works best in close quarters and best fit would be as a left guard in a zone blocking scheme. 12. Parker Ehinger #78-6-6, Cincinnati - Sp 5.25 Rating 75 Versatile, experienced four-year starter for the Bearcats with extensive time at RT, RG and LT at various points throughout his career. Was named 1 st team All-AAC each of his final two seasons. Displays good consistent effort from snap to whistle on each and every down. Has the length and overall size teams seek in an NFL tackle, but less than ideal athletic ability may force a move inside to guard where he performed very well as a sophomore and junior. Able to generate some movement in the run game, but also has the balance, base, and technique to wall off and sustain. Very alert and aware when it comes to recognizing stunts and games. Does well picking up and switching off in that regard. Can usually be effective in pass protection, mirroring and sliding, as well as using his quick active hands to stay between his man and the quarterback. Will need to show he can transition from a spread offense to a pro style. Lacks ideal core strength to consistently get movement as a drive blocker. Though that was not a regular requirement in the Cincinnati offense. Displays very good initial quickness at the snap, and over his technique is quite sound. At the NFL Combine, he came in at lbs. with 33 arms and 9 7/8 hands. He ran a 5.26 time and did not lift. He had a 27.5 VL and an 8 1 BJ. He stopped due to a hamstring strain. Most likely no better than a mid-late 3rd day selection, but could have a surprisingly long and steady career as a starting NFL guard. Top 200 prospect. 13. Rees Odhiambo #71-6-4, Boise St - Sp 5.20 Rating 75 Native Kenyan has been a dependable, reliable starter the past three seasons for the Broncos, earning All-Conference the last two. Has two years starting at right tackle and a final season on the left side, but does not appear to have the length to remain outside in the pros though has about everything else one could want. Rates as a projection though because while he has a guard body type he has not played there. Well-developed and proportioned physique with 32 arm length and broad shoulders. Very dedicated worker who only began playing football in high school. Considered a prospect on the rise. Possesses all the desired raw tools to be a top flight pro guard. Light on his feet, shows good balance, and is quick off the snap. Has strong quick hands and is able to lock on and control a defender. Good agility to pass block in space or to reach the 2 nd level as a run blocker. Knows how to stay squared and mirror his man, keeping him out of the play. Durability is a significant concern as he has missed at least four games in each of the last three seasons, including a broken ankle in October 2015 that caused him to miss the rest of the season. At the NFL Combine, he came in 6 4 and 314 lbs. with 33 1/4 arms and 9 5/8 hands. He did 23 reps. At this pro day, he had a 27 VL and a 7 9 BJ. He also had agility drills with a 4.70 short shuttle and a 7.85 three cone drill Not yet as technically sound as he could be and was able to succeed through pure athleticism in college. Will need some

7 refinement at the next level before he'll succeed in being a solid starter. Surgery on both ankles after the 2015 season. Boise State's staff considers him a very coachable, team first player with a fine attitude. If he can stay healthy, he should have a very good pro career. Good late addition with nice upside. 14. Ted Karras #69-6-4, Illinois - Sp 5.30 Rating 70 Tough, gritty, throwback type guard has been a regular starter when healthy for Illinois since he arrived on the scene. The seventh member of the well-known Karras clan to play Big Ten football. Four of them went on to play in the NFL with the most famous being Ted's great uncle Alex Karras, who starred for the Detroit Lions during primarily the 1960s. Despite lacking ideal athleticism and overall talent, considering his pedigree it would be foolish to not give him a good look in an NFL camp. Named honorable mention Big Ten his final two seasons. Missed the last four games of his junior year with torn ACL and MCL in his left knee, though came back to start every game as a senior in Played in the East-West Shrine game and was as impressive as any OL there during the game. Played RG throughout his stay at Illinois though looked comfortable at LG in the Shrine game. Shows fine brute strength and is best when mauling in close quarters though shows he can come around on the short-pull and land a block effectively on the move. Very disciplined and flagged just two times during his last two combined seasons. Smooth out of his stance when setting up to pass block. Keeps a sound base, displays a really heavy hand punch and usually keeps his hands inside the framework of the man he's blocking. Somewhat stiff legged without a lot of bend in his knees. Marginally effective when asked to pick off a backer on the 2nd level. At his pro day, he came in at 6 4 and 307 lbs. and short 32 1/2 arms and 9 1/2 hands. He did 32 reps, ran a 5.34 time with a 26.5 VJ and an 8 10 BJ. He added a 4.70 shuttle and 8.15 three cone. Average athlete with toughness, sound technique, discipline and attention to detail, it would not be a big surprise to see him battle for a starting RG job on a team that runs a man power run blocking scheme. 15. Chase Farris #57-6-4, Ohio St - Sp 5.25 Rating 70 Formerly a highly regarded defensive line prospect coming out of high school, bounced back and forth between both lines in his three years as a reserve following initially redshirting his first year on campus. Finally got his chance to start in his 5 th year in the program and showed some real potential as the offensive right tackle. Very fine physique and well put together for a right tackle. Not carrying much extra weight around the midsection. Broad and powerful back and butt with thick muscular lower-body. Has the needed arm length to stay at tackle, but also the power to be a very good guard too, especially in a man-power blocking scheme. Comes out of his stance with very good initial quickness. Bends his knees well and keeps a nice wide base with good balance. For the right side, his kick-slide is more than acceptable. Progressed a lot during the course of his final season. Shows very strong hands and can drop anchor, lock on and control a bull rush. Also able to use lateral quickness with his good punch to slow down speedier edge rushers. As a run blocker, he shows fine lower-body strength and can get good movement. Sustains his run blocks well most of the time. Able to climb to the 2 nd level and pick off a linebacker and looks comfortable and not lumbering when running in the open field. He did not attend the NFL Combine. At his pro day, he came in at lbs. with 32 arms and 9 3/8 hands. He ran a 5.26 time with 22 reps in the lifting and a 26.5 VL and an 8 6 BJ. He added a 4.88 shuttle and 7.88 three cone. Could be somewhat overlooked what with just one year as a starter, but that would be a mistake. This is a very high quality physical specimen and player who will get even better with more experience as a starter. Watching him late his senior season, it's hard to fathom he's just a one-year starter. 16. Vi Teofilo #73-6-3, Arizona St - Sp 5.20 Rating 65 Experienced veteran three-year starter at RG for the Sun Devils over a span of 40 games, despite tearing his ACL in the Sun Bowl at the end of the 2014 season. Showed his incredible toughness by playing through the injury and finishing the game. Later had surgery but returned for opening day Named honorable mention Pac-12 each of his last two seasons. Wrestling background and won a state heavyweight title. Experience and success in that regard often transfers to improved balance and understanding of leverage on the football field. Lacks ideal athleticism but can be quick out of his stance and looks fluid enough when asked to short-pull. Can jar a defender when making first contact and shows he can get to the 2 nd level and close off linebacker pursuit angles. Basically a solid high effort player who lacks any particularly outstanding characteristics. Tendency to be a leaner when run blocking and does not consistently keep his feet moving. Appears to lack ideal arm length and speedy inside pass rushers may be tough for him to handle on a consistent basis. At his pro day, he came in at 6 3 and 322 lbs. and short 30 7/8 arms and 9 3/8 hands. He did 43 reps and ran a 5.22 time with a 29.5 VJ and a 9 8 BJ. He added a 4.70 shuttle and 7.69 three cone. Despite awesome weight room strength displays only adequate football functional strength and enough movement skill to get a shot. Wrestling background and impressive toughness bodes well for him. Late pick only or UDFA with enough positives to possibly surprise once he gets in an NFL camp. Draft Insiders Digest / 7

8 17. * Alex Redmond #51-6-5, UCLA - Sp 5.30 Rating 65 Strong junior guard has been a fixture on the Bruins line, starting last two seasons inside. Earned some Pac-12 honors over final season. Tall wide body lineman with a thick lower unit produces fine power and projects him as a potential NFL starter. Strong frame with good arm length translates into high grades weekly. Flashes hand power initially on the down with the ability to get movement when he is technically sound and plays with good leverage. He needs to develop more consistent hands to effectively use his natural bulk and functional strength. As drive blocker, gets good movement once he locks on with strong hands and the tenacity to finish. Gains quick position and can sustain throughout the play when he bends his knees properly. He shows the ability to flash power on his punch, though he is still inconsistent. Adequate mobility to pull outside or on short traps. Skill set to make progress with a sound understanding of angles and hand usage. At times, he struggles with speed rushers and lacked the ability to recover if beaten early on the down. At the NFL Combine, he came in at over 6 4 and 294 lbs. with 33 1/4 arms. He ran a 5.30 time and 30 reps with a 28 VL and 9 3 BJ and adequate agility drills of 4.90 shuttle and 7.75 three cone. He can be overmatched vs top talent who beat him with both power and speed. Phone booth blocker with developing technique, but an unsung performer on the Bruins powerful line that blocked for talented Paul Perkins. Physical ability to make it, but he needs time to refine his skill set and only a marginal starter inside. Top 250 prospect. 18. Alex Huettel #55-6-3, Bowling Green - Sp 5.30 Rating 60 Physical senior interior blocker has been a fixture BG offense the past three seasons. Big burly blocker is capable of handling a nose tackle. Displays sound technique and footwork to get the most of his average athleticism that should help him compete for pro time at every interior position. When he plays with sound leverage, he shows good drive blocking skills with the ability to get movement at the POA. In pass protection, he can slide, adjust and control an opponent with the functional strength to anchor vs the bull rush. Best suited for the center position, but has the skill set to also lineup at guard after facing NFL caliber tackles. Uses his hands fairly well and is able to contain defenders with technique, footwork and strength to sustain. As pass blocker, he mirrors with adequate lateral movement skills and the ability to lock and steer. As run blocker, displays above average functional strength and the ability to roll his hips and the nasty demeanor to finish. Struggles if beaten early on the down. Smart, savvy and strong with the talent to surprise in camp. Gets to the 2nd level and fits on backers and is adequate when asked to pull to outside. Adjusts to stunts with good footwork for short pulls and traps. Package to possibly start on the inside where he also projects as a reserve guard. He did not attend the NFL Combine. At pro day, he came in at 6 3 and 304 lbs. with 31 arms and 8 ¾ hands. He did not run. He did 33 reps with a 31.5 VL and an 8 10 BJ with 4.62 shuttle and 7.47 three cone. He needs to be technically sound to compensate for his average AA. Toughness, smarts and intangibles with the skill set to surprise. Long-term prospect with talent to challenge for roster spot. Possible late round pick or FA with make it grade and possible starter after a few seasons to develop in a system. 19. Darrell Greene #72-6-3, San Diego St - Sp 5.20 Rating 60 Massive aggressive senior guard has been a fixture on the Aztec front since early in his sophomore season. Thick wide body blocker with extensive experience in a pro type passing attack at both guard. Displays good power with adequate footwork and agility while earning MWC honors over career. Graded out high, showing fine technique and functional strength as both drive blocker and pass protector. Fine length and physical skills to be highly effective and uses his 320 lb. frame well to win most battles. As a pass protector, developed quick hands to gain a fast advantage and utilize footwork and sound technique to control defenders. Uses his functional strength well to holdup vs the bull rush, relying on sound positioning and hand usage to anchor very effectively. Tenacious aggressive blocker gives good effort that will interest NFL line coaches despite average athleticism. At a pro level, he probably lines up at either guard spot. Aggressive type and fairly quick on the snap and uses hands well to lock on and steer. Adept at walling off and sustaining blocks both inline and on 2nd level. As a pass blocker, sets up well and is alert to pick up stunts and blitzes to keep rushers at bay. Vulnerable to secondary moves at times and needs to be technically sound early to gain position. As a drive blocker, he is powerful inline due to technique and functional strength. In pass protection, he needs to sit consistently to anchor, though must improve to counter better vs speed rushers. Technically sound blocker with developed hand usage, though needs further basic work. Good understanding of angles to succeed in matchups, though only marginal in space when asked to pull and change directions. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 3 and 321 lbs. and short 31 5 /8 arms and 9 5/8 hands. He did 28 reps and ran a 5.20 time with a 21.5 VJ and an 8 2 BJ. Durable lineman with good size and functional strength, though he needs to be sound technically to develop into a starter. Marginal top 200 prospect falls to the late 3rd day of draft. Talent to make roster with potential to start with development of his basic skill set and further conditioning. Draft Insiders Digest / 8

9 20. Eric Mac Lain #78-6-4, Clemson - Sp 5.60 Rating 60 Arrived on campus as one of the top prep tight end prospects in the country. Was very highly recruited and chose Clemson over several other top programs. When he saw the team suffer a rash of injuries along the offensive line during his redshirt freshman season, approached the coaching staff and volunteered to switch to the OL. Dedicated himself by adding 65 lbs. during the off season, and spent the next two years as a reserve on the line. Finally got his chance as a senior in 2015, stepped into the starting lineup at RG and was a key part of the Tigers' offensive success on their run to reach the BCS title game. One of the leaders on the team, very well respected by both teammates and coaches. Willing to take the time to teach younger players. Fine athlete, given his tight end background and still learning all the nuances of being an offensive lineman. Able to be physical as a drive blocker. Fires off at the snap with good initial quickness and can move a defender off the line. Displays fine footwork and is one of the smartest players on the Clemson team. Still developing technique wise, and can be fooled at times by stunts and twists given his lack of experience. At his pro day, he came in at 6 4 and 313 lbs. with 34 1/2 arms and 10 1/8 hands. He did 22 reps and ran a 5.57 time with a 22.5 VJ and an 8 1 BJ. He added a 5.05 shuttle and 8.25 three cone. Fairly new to the position and just a one-year starter. But he's a very dedicated player that won't ever be outworked. Looks like the real sleeper among this draft's guard prospects. His best football is ahead of him. 21. Jordan Walsh #65-6-3, Iowa - Sp 5.25 Rating 60 Agile senior lineman started the past three seasons, earning Big Ten honors over his final season. Played right guard the past three seasons, totaling 36 starts. Athletic frame with adequate arms that combined with sound footwork and technique to grade out high. Uses hands to gain a quick advantage and the ability to control an opponent. Lacks a strong surge as a drive blocker and relies on finesse, technique and footwork to succeed. In pass protection, sets up quickly with the ability to mirror effectively and adjust to counter moves. Graded out nicely t as pass protector, though can struggle vs big powerful tackles. As a drive blocker, shows marginal strength to get movement at point of attack and utilizes his finesse to neutralize a defender. Adequate foot speed to get to the outside while very effective in short traps and pulls. Good flexibility and balance that gains an advantage early and allows him to adjust quickly. With refinement of his technique and strength work, he figures to compete for a guard position in time, but needs to focus on the finer points of line play. Displayed consistent and sound technique along with durability to grade out nicely weekly. He has shown the toughness to make the jump up to the NFL with a definite make it grade inside. He did not attend the NFL Combine. Agile blocker with strong hands to control a defender and finishes well when technically sound. Plays with good pad level to take advantage of his frame, AA and functional strength. His power will be tested by NFL defenders. Savvy blocker who plays with awareness to pick up blitzes and stunts with the ability to work combo blocks well. Skills are suited for the inside and carries a marginal starting grade. Coached up well and responded to that coaching. He can surprise in camp with his good LOD and intangibles giving him an advantage to make a roster and possibly push for starting time after a critical adjustment period. Good backup type initially with potential to also project inside to the pivot. Marginal top 250 prospect and possible late pick. 22. Aaron Morris #72-6-5, Mississippi - Sp 5.40 Rating 60 Wide body senior lineman graded out fairly high over his SEC career, starting his final two seasons. Thick power guard earned some SEC honors over his final season. Average athlete with adequate footwork and the agility to mirror defenders. Needs some footwork, balance and technique development to start as a pro. Good hand technique to utilize his wide frame and get strong push at the LOS. Despite his size and agility, technique gets sloppy at times with marginal hand use and balance that has left him vulnerable both early and late on down. When he plays with leverage, he can be a good run blocker who gets movement at the POA. When he plays with natural knee bend, he gets a powerful surge. In pass protection, he gets into his set adequately, displays good initial balance and kick slide to mirror, but breaks down poorly when asked to adjust and handle counter moves. At times, he loses balance and struggles to maintain positioning and redirect an opponent. Displays the footwork to mirror and contain rushers if he gets his hands on them early. Average feet to get outside and pull. Beaten too often by NFL caliber rushers in the SEC, though he did a fairly good job overall in run blocking. Ability to setup fairly quickly and get his hands on opponent, though fails to maintain contact and can be beat by secondary moves. Lacks flexibility to recover. Anchors well vs the bull rush, utilizing his good functional strength. As a drive blocker, he can get a strong push, but at times can fall off blocks. Inconsistent blocker fails to make contact in space. Mental lapses can be slow to react to schemes and counter moves. Marginal top 250 prospect. Did not attend the NFL Combine. Physical blocker lacks technique at times and fails to utilize his power and skills. Late round pick with make it grade, but needs time to discipline his game and show he is totally commitment to details. Boom or bust prospect that needs basic work to realize his potential. Draft Insiders Digest / 9

10 23. LaQuan McGowan #80-6-6, Baylor - Sp 5.45 Rating 60 Gigantic physical specimen has lined up at a few positions over his Baylor career. He projects best to guard where his strength would be best utilized. Huge frame and large reach with the rare girth that makes him virtually physically impossible to get around. Very powerful push when he plays with leverage and bends knees properly. As a pass blocker, anchors well with very strong base and long arms, though little mobility to move outside a restricted area. The ultimate phone booth blocker with marginal quickness out of his stance to reach defenders outside the box. Displays marginal balance and agility to adjust to counter moves with sloppy technique despite strong hands. Stiff through the hips and limited overall flexibility. Uses large wingspan effectively early to gain an advantage. As a run blocker, he comes off the snap and locks on, steers and can totally engulf a defender. Strong base gives him a powerful surge at the POA. Effective inline blocker with fine power to get a good push at the LOS, though mainly a straight line blocker. Experience at tight end and line, and capable of lining up as a Refrigerator type fullback for short yardage situations. Capable of also filling in at defensive tackle in short and goal line situations. Needs development in technique to handle stunts and blitz schemes, in addition to recover better when beaten. When he loses leverage, struggles in space and grabs to recover. At the point of attack, he can devastate defenders and lock on to utilize his incredible power. As a pass protector, he has adequate initial quickness though the arm length and girth to force rushers very wide of the pocket and redirect. He will have to make clear improvement in his technique and overall conditioning to be NFL ready. He did not attend the NFL Combine. At his pro day, he came in at 6 6 and 405 lbs. with 35 3/5 arms and 10 5/8 hands. He ran a 5.48 time. He did 30 reps, 24 VL, 8 2 BJ, 5.38 shuttle and 8.28 three cone. He is a physical lineman with the skill set to play inside. Marginal top prospect with potential if right. In time, he could project as a starter after critical development including agility and technique work. Prospect with the skill set to surprise and fine value as a role player in a few situations. 24. Anthony Fabiano - 6-4, Harvard - Sp 5.0 Rating Jonah Austin - 6-5, Nicholls St - Sp 5.3 Rating Alex Barr - 6-7, North Carolina St - Sp 5.3 Rating Joseph Cheek - 6-5, Texas A&M - Sp 5.2 Rating Sedrick Flowers - 6-3, Texas - Sp 5.3 Rating Jordan Rigsbee - 6-3, California - Sp 5.2 Rating Ike Luatua - 6-2, Alabama - Sp 5.3 Rating Donovan Clark - 6-3, Michigan St - Sp 5.4 Rating Nila Jozwiak - 6-4, South Florida - Sp 5.4 Rating Sioasi Alono - 6-2, Utah - Sp 5.3 Rating Josh Campion - 6-4, Minnesota - Sp 5.3 Rating 56 Draft Insiders Digest / 10

11 Centers - Grade: B Positional Traits Best Athlete - Ryan Kelly Best Run Ryan Kelly Best Pass - Nick Martin Best Pulling - Max Tuerk Most Developed - Ryan Kelly Toughest Jack Allen Adjusts Best - Graham Glasgow Strongest - Evan Boehm NFL Premier Player Alex Mack Blue Chip - Ryan Kelly Red Chip - Nick Martin Rising - Graham Glasgow Falling - Jack Allen Underrated - Evan Boehm Overrated - Austin Blythe Sleeper - Isaac Seumalo Boom/Bust - Max Tuerk Positional Overview: This position is a good class that features a few prospects who figure to start early in the NFL. Ryan Kelly and Nick Martin can be rookie starters. They are proven versatile interior linemen who figure to be selected in the top 75 selections. Max Tuerk and Graham Glasgow are solid middle round prospects with versatility to fill all the interior positions. Allen, Seumalo, Boehm and Blythe are savvy blockers who can surprise and be fine 3rd day value selections. Other regarded prospects with starting grades like NFL Teams in need: 1. Seahawks 4. Texans 2. Colts 5. Saints 3. 49ers 6. Rams Top OC Prospects 1 Ryan Kelly - Alabama 2 Nick Martin - Notre Dame 3 Max Tuerk - Southern Cal 4 Graham Glasgow - Michigan 5 * Isaac Seumalo - Oregon St 6 Jack Allen - Michigan St 7 Evan Boehm - Missouri 8 Austin Blythe - Iowa 9 Jake Brendel - UCLA 10 Mike Matthews - Texas A&M 11 Marcus Henry - Boise St 12 Matt Skura - Duke 13 Matt Hegarty - Oregon 14 Sioasi Aiona - Utah 15 Kyle Friend - Temple 16 Joey Hunt - TCU 17 Mitch Smothers - Arkansas 18 Nick Kelly - Arizona St Brendel, Matthews and Henry are marginal top 200 prospects and probable late picks. As few as 7 or 8 could be drafted and as few as five prospects have NFL starting grades 1. Ryan Kelly #70-6-4, Alabama - Sp. 5.0 Rating 89 Gritty tough, dependable three-year starter, earned SEC honors over his final Key Factors two seasons. Rimington Award 2015 Athletic Ability 8 winner, symbolic of the nation s best Foot Speed 8 center. SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Hands 9 Year Jacobs award in 2015, along with Strength 9 Arkansas s Seb Tretola. Started final 35 Mobility 8 games of his career, culminating with Run Block 9 winning the national title. Fiery, tough and Pass Block 8 competitive with surprising short area Intangibles 9 quickness. Good use of his strong hands Instincts 9 to gain early advantage. Able to use his adequate strength well due to consistently sound Hindu Theory technique. Gives total effort at all times and seldom makes mistakes. Able to lock on and Nick Hardwick steer a defender to open holes for the ground game. Makes it very difficult for a defender to work free once he locks on. Quick with his snaps and able to get to the 2nd level and fit on backers nicely that was instrumental in Derrick Henry breaking many long gainers over the past two seasons. In his pass sets, able to mirror and slide very well in protection. Uses his hands well to keep defenders off his body and adjust to secondary moves. Did not allow a sack over his final two seasons. Displays the ability to pull effectively, get outside and block on the 2nd level despite average footspeed. Good on short pulls and traps with the ability to lead sweeps on the outside where he breaks down nicely there. Limited athlete however, and doesn't have ideal size or flexibility. Change of direction is no better than average and can struggle at times with big defenders due to his average arms. Consistently sound positioning and movement with good lateral quickness. Highly efficient locker room leader with a very resilient attitude and fine character. Backed up Barrett Jones earlier, the 2012 Rimington winner. He has good athleticism and shows an understanding of leverage that combined with a never say die demeanor can help him win a starting job early on and possibly as a rookie. Type of player most line coaches are going to love. Scrappy durable three-year starter. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 4 and 311 lbs. and ran a 5.03 time with a 33 5/8 arms and 9 5/8 hands. He did 26 reps with a 30 VL, an 8 3 BJ and a 4.59 shuttle and 7.58 three cone. Definite NFL starting ability and well developed in many aspects to challenge for time in either man or zone line schemes. Similar to vet center Nick Hardwick in mobility, toughness, LOD and AA. Sound interior blocker with a starting grade at any inside position. He carries a marginal top 50 grade with the skills to be a solid addition for an interior front. Blue-collar technician with the intangibles to develop his skills into a fine starter. Draft Projection: 2nd Round Draft Insiders Digest / 11

12 Draft Insiders Digest / Nick Martin #72-6-4, Notre Dame - Sp. 5.2 Rating 88 Mobile durable senior has been the linchpin on the Irish line starting 37 games in his career. Displays very good initial quickness with fine balance and lateral movement skills. Outstanding technique and use of leverage. Shows good functional strength even when battling much bigger defensive linemen. Ideal fit for a zone blocking scheme with his excellent ability to block on the move. Gets to the second level very well and can lock on and sustain when engaging linebackers. Has big strong hands that he uses well to control his man. Does a good job of Key Factors Athletic Ability 8 Foot Speed 8 Hands 9 Strength 8 Mobility 8 Run Block 9 Pass Block 8 Intangibles 9 Instincts 9 Hindu Theory Jason Kelce keeping his hands inside. Fine pass blocker who keeps his head on a swivel and picks up blitzes and stunts very well. Hard to bull rush and able to use proper leverage not to allow a defender under his pads. His hands are strong, quick and active and one of his best assets. Consistently very alert and aware. Carries out his assignments consistently and efficiently. Works very well when asked to pull, whether short-pull or long. Effective when it comes to getting a hat on a hat, blocking in the open field. Though not naturally strong or powerful, his fine skill set more than makes up for it. Scrappy kid who fights for every inch and gets consistent movement with sound positioning to utilize his strong frame. Bends his knees well and moves quickly to get fine use of his flexible strong lower body. Shows explosion at the point of attack. Handles secondary moves and adjusts quickly with the ability to recover and redirect. Combative and feisty mentality while sustaining his blocks. Plays with sound leverage to roll his hips and steer an opponent. At the NFL Combine, he came in at 6 4 and 299 lbs. with 32 1/2 arms and 9 ¾ hands. He ran a 5.22 time with 28 reps, 8 VL, 8 1 BJ and 4.72 shuttle and a 7.57 three cone. He is similar to Jason Kelce in LOD and overall athleticism. Tough savvy pivotman performed well vs top competition. Hopes to follow his brother, Zack Martin who became a #1 pick of the Cowboys and rookie Pro Bowl selection. Fine technician and marginal top 75 prospect with the talent and the work ethic to get the most out of his athleticism. Versatile interior lineman for any zone scheme team and a likely early starter. High character player with leadership qualities. Smart wellrounded prospect. Draft Projection: 2nd Round 3. Max Tuerk #75-6-5, Southern California - Sp Rating 80 Tall mobile senior lineman has started the past three seasons at every line position, earning Pac-12 honors his final two years. Savvy blocker displays fine technique, Key Factors Athletic Ability 8 footwork and good overall athleticism to compete for early starting time. Despite his Foot Speed 7 height, plays with sound leverage with good drive blocking skills and power to get movement at the POA. In pass protection, he can slide, adjust and control an opponent Hands 8 with the functional strength to anchor vs the bull rush. Uses his long arms and hands well Strength 8 and is able to control defenders with the technique, footwork and strength to sustain Mobility 8 blocks. As a pass blocker, he mirrors quickly with good lateral movement and the ability Run Block 8 to lock and steer. Gained valuable experience at tackle and guard to develop well rounded skills. Despite his height, he anchors fairly well and bends his knees and gets good use of his strong hands. As a run blocker, displays quickness on the snap with above average functional strength and demeanor to finish. Shows explosiveness to move Pass Block Intangibles Instincts Hindu Theory a defender and adjusts quickly to stunts with the footwork and balance for short pulls and Max Unger traps. Good pulling center with adequate footspeed and ability to fit on backers and defensive backs on the perimeter. At the NFL Combine, he ran a 5.12 time and did 22 reps in the lifting and did not workout. Technically sound, consistently maximizes his agility and power. Smarts and intangibles with the skill set to start in time. Sustained an ACL injury October 2015 that shelved him thru the postseason. Performed well with 38 starts with 18 in the pivot. Combines agility, power and technique to rate him a starting interior prospect. Underrated with slender frame for inside, but is a tough aggressive blocker who combines all the vital qualities. Falling through the cracks off the midseason knee injury and probably goes on the early 3rd day of the process. Similar to Max Unger in size, agility, versatility and intangibles. Well-rounded skills to continue to improve and be one of the nice surprises and steals among the offensive line class. Good long-term prospect with the talent to win a roster spot. Probable mid-round pick with make it grade and probable starter after time to settle into a system.