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OFFENSIVE TACKLES
#78 Orlando Brown Jr.*, Oklahoma (6080, 340#, 35”
Son of former NFL tackle of the same name. Prototypical/special size and power for position and really moves like an athlete. Naturally carries that type of weight and is not “fat”. Immediate starter at left tackle after red shirt freshman year. Needs to work on hand placement because he’s so big/tall/wingspan he often “bear hugs” guys and that will get called often at the next level. Could be high penalty player. Is not the best at pulling or getting out in front in the run game but that’s not his forte. Is just a massive human being in the traditional LT sense and is really hard to get around and an excellent pass blocker. Can manhandle people and downblock them into the ground. There’s a lot to clean up in his game but is a “planet theory” type player and will be high on a lot of teams’ draft boards. Round 1
NFL Comparison: Jason Peters
#77 Kolton Miller*, UCLA (6070, 310#, 34”
Exceptional size for position and does not play soft like some overly tall guys do. Has the athleticism to punish DE’s and exhibits excellent killer instincts when he gets rolling on someone. Very good slide step and mirrors very well and combined with size rarely gives up the edge. Height sometimes gets in the way of solid anchor and NFL size/strength will need to be adjusted to when he lets guys into his body. Reminds me a bit of Taylor Lewan but he’s not that good a prospect (Lewan has ended up very, very good though). Round 1-2
NFL Comparison: Taylor Lewan
#68 Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame (6070, 310#, 33½”
Experienced 3-year starter at Notre Dame (starting at RT and moving to LT). Solid fundamentals and good size for position. Does not really “wow” you much on film and is a bit of jack-of-all-trades type. Really looks like an NFL player on film, does not get rattled, has legit size/athleticism. Is ready to start from day 1 but might never be super great. Plays a lot like how Viilanueva plays for the Steelers right now - uses his size and just gets the job done. Does not have super length but it’s good enough. Round 1-2
NFL Comparison: Alejandro Villanueva
#73 Tyler Crosby, Oregon (6050, 310#, 34½”
Very similar to Jamarco Jones (see below) but I think he’s a little better. A shorter LT with very big/wide bubble. Arm length looks good on film. Moves pretty well and is a good run blocker. Struggles a bit one-on-one in pass protection the wider he gets from his position. Often needs help and does not quite have the lateral back-and-forth foot speed to keep up with any type of outside/inside moves across his face. Naturally good knee bend and anchors well. Like Jones will likely start at RT and maybe even work as a 4-spot backup. Round 2-3
NFL Comparison: Donovan Smith
#55 Conner Williams*, Texas (6050, 300#, 33”
Very good off the snap, quick and engages strong. Good run blocker, keeps feet moving and often turns his man the correct way. A tad undersized and could struggle with the big boys at the next level. Reminds me a bit of Justin Pugh. Eye of the beholder player because some systems will think he’s too small and others might like him a lot. Round 3
NFL Comparison: Justin Pugh
#74 Jamarco Jones, Ohio State (6050, 310#, 34”
Not the length/dancing bear type you like for left tackle. Is built more like a right tackle and will likely start on that side of the line at the next level. Heavy footed at times, lunges and can lose balance. Very bad habit of stopping feet on contact/punch and does not sit into his anchor all that well. Fights hard to the whistle and earns his spot at this type of premier program more on work ethic that natural left tackle ability. Very good size for the position with excellent girth/bubble and can drive block well when locked on. A run blocker more than pass blocker. Round 3-4
NFL Comparison: Taylor Moton
#70 Brian O’Neill*, Pittsburgh (6050, 300#, 33¾”
Lots of stuff on tape I didn’t like and generally I don’t like these types of O-line prospects (though some make it). He’s a bit undersized, barrel chested and lacks bubble. Lacks quickness and makes up for it by being a bit dirty. Dives at legs sometimes. A much better player on film when he’s moving and doing stretch/zone blocking stuff. Can pull and get out in front on run plays. Okay/decent on edge rushers and fights to the whistle but can get caught by decent speed/power or gap penetration. Does not look to have very good length and might move inside to guard where his move skills and pulling ability are highlighted. Round 4
NFL Comparison: David Bakhtiari
#77 Chukwuma Okorafor, Western Michigan (6050, 330#, 34½”
Very massive bubble and will likely either lose a bit of mass or move inside/RT. A tad slow out of his stance at times and edge speed will likely give him trouble. Does not shuffle well. Decent/good wingspan and some of his blocks are “bear hugs”. For all his size can get a bit high over his feet and doesn’t anchor as well as you’d expect. Lots of technical stuff to clean up but he moves well for a man his size and can get out and run ahead of backs. Not a bad right tackle prospect but his lack of general foot quickness/shuffle is going to be exposed at the next level. Round 4-5
NFL Comparison: Jordan Mills
#55 Martinas Rankin, Mississippi State (6050, 305#, 33½”
Moves pretty well for an offensive lineman and is light on his feet at times. There are some technical issues specifically at tackle I don’t like that could lead to a move inside. He looks a bit shorter than 6’5” on film and does not have great length. His kick slide isn’t very good and does not “sit” well going backward and lacks anchor. Power players get into his chest too easily. His forte is on the move. Can pull well and hits target. Needs to learn to be part of a 5-man group because he sometimes locks onto his assignment and helps out his fellow O-lineman a tad late. To me his athleticism and footwork are good enough to make it and he needs to embrace/learn to be a 5-spot backup and in that roll could be a valuable roster addition. Not sure I see starting talent at tackle yet. Round 4-5
NFL Comparison: Cameron Erving
#75 Ike Boettger, Iowa (6050, 305#
Lost senior season to Achilles tear and is still recovering. Recruited as a TE and ended up playing RT and LT in 2015/2016 respectively. Iowa plays a lot of zone blocking/stretch runs and that suits his size/build/ability. Is not a physically imposing player and is more technical based. NFL athletes are going to give him trouble one-on-one but he is a good group player, smart and anticipates well. A Zane Beadles type prospect who probably isn’t that highly rated at this point but could be a benefit to a team that likes lighter, smarter, zone blocking guys and don’t demand a lot of one-on-one protection for long periods. Round 5
NFL Comparison: Zane Beadles
#70 Brandon Parker, North Carolina A&T (6060, 305#, 35”
Project D-II athlete with some mouth watering traits as a left tackle with great height/length. From the tape he looks like he has a long way to go and is probably 2 years or more away from being a solid starter. Moves very well but is very scattered in his techniques. Can lose footing and gets on the ground too often. Plays too high and can duck head at contact. The athlete is there but it is very raw and his work ethic/desire to be more than “make it to the pros” has to happen. Round 5-6
NFL Comparison: Julia’n Davenport
#68 Desmond Harrison, West Georgia (6070, 310#, 35”
Really checkered and troubled past. First went to Jr. college, Contra California, way back in 2011-2012 (so he is an older prospect). Still had trouble with eligibility and grades even as a highly recruited JUCO transfer for the 2013 season and eventually landed at Texas as a depth/part time player. Was suspended for the entire 2014 due to rules violations and Texas cut ties with him completely (even with eligibility left). Was out of football/school completely for 2015 and 2016 seasons (so 3 years of inactivity) and eventually signed up by D-II West Georgia where he was like a man among boys on very limited film. Tons of pancakes blocks and played with great nastiness. He’s a very good looking prospect on film but his history is so bad it’s almost not fair to compare a grown man like this (can’t even find his age on the internet but has to be 24-25 based on high school graduation in 2011) competing against that level of competition. The only player I can even sort of compare him to is Tony Washington (2010 draft) who was a freak athlete like this but was also troubled with having sex with his sister at age 16 (registered sex offender) and just never got a shake by NFL teams and went undrafted. Washington has had a long and steady career in CFL and is a pretty good player (2-time Grey Cup Champion as starting LT). Another comparison is someone like Carl Nicks (Nebraska) who was 25 years old when drafted in round 5 by the Saints and was a pro bowler in 2010 and 2011 (and started for their Super Bowl team). For all his talent I just don’t see a team pulling the trigger on him that early. Round 2-3 talent, Round 5-6 because of history.
NFL Comparison: Tony Washington
#78 Orlando Brown Jr.*, Oklahoma (6080, 340#, 35”
Son of former NFL tackle of the same name. Prototypical/special size and power for position and really moves like an athlete. Naturally carries that type of weight and is not “fat”. Immediate starter at left tackle after red shirt freshman year. Needs to work on hand placement because he’s so big/tall/wingspan he often “bear hugs” guys and that will get called often at the next level. Could be high penalty player. Is not the best at pulling or getting out in front in the run game but that’s not his forte. Is just a massive human being in the traditional LT sense and is really hard to get around and an excellent pass blocker. Can manhandle people and downblock them into the ground. There’s a lot to clean up in his game but is a “planet theory” type player and will be high on a lot of teams’ draft boards. Round 1
NFL Comparison: Jason Peters
#77 Kolton Miller*, UCLA (6070, 310#, 34”
Exceptional size for position and does not play soft like some overly tall guys do. Has the athleticism to punish DE’s and exhibits excellent killer instincts when he gets rolling on someone. Very good slide step and mirrors very well and combined with size rarely gives up the edge. Height sometimes gets in the way of solid anchor and NFL size/strength will need to be adjusted to when he lets guys into his body. Reminds me a bit of Taylor Lewan but he’s not that good a prospect (Lewan has ended up very, very good though). Round 1-2
NFL Comparison: Taylor Lewan
#68 Mike McGlinchey, Notre Dame (6070, 310#, 33½”
Experienced 3-year starter at Notre Dame (starting at RT and moving to LT). Solid fundamentals and good size for position. Does not really “wow” you much on film and is a bit of jack-of-all-trades type. Really looks like an NFL player on film, does not get rattled, has legit size/athleticism. Is ready to start from day 1 but might never be super great. Plays a lot like how Viilanueva plays for the Steelers right now - uses his size and just gets the job done. Does not have super length but it’s good enough. Round 1-2
NFL Comparison: Alejandro Villanueva
#73 Tyler Crosby, Oregon (6050, 310#, 34½”
Very similar to Jamarco Jones (see below) but I think he’s a little better. A shorter LT with very big/wide bubble. Arm length looks good on film. Moves pretty well and is a good run blocker. Struggles a bit one-on-one in pass protection the wider he gets from his position. Often needs help and does not quite have the lateral back-and-forth foot speed to keep up with any type of outside/inside moves across his face. Naturally good knee bend and anchors well. Like Jones will likely start at RT and maybe even work as a 4-spot backup. Round 2-3
NFL Comparison: Donovan Smith
#55 Conner Williams*, Texas (6050, 300#, 33”
Very good off the snap, quick and engages strong. Good run blocker, keeps feet moving and often turns his man the correct way. A tad undersized and could struggle with the big boys at the next level. Reminds me a bit of Justin Pugh. Eye of the beholder player because some systems will think he’s too small and others might like him a lot. Round 3
NFL Comparison: Justin Pugh
#74 Jamarco Jones, Ohio State (6050, 310#, 34”
Not the length/dancing bear type you like for left tackle. Is built more like a right tackle and will likely start on that side of the line at the next level. Heavy footed at times, lunges and can lose balance. Very bad habit of stopping feet on contact/punch and does not sit into his anchor all that well. Fights hard to the whistle and earns his spot at this type of premier program more on work ethic that natural left tackle ability. Very good size for the position with excellent girth/bubble and can drive block well when locked on. A run blocker more than pass blocker. Round 3-4
NFL Comparison: Taylor Moton
#70 Brian O’Neill*, Pittsburgh (6050, 300#, 33¾”
Lots of stuff on tape I didn’t like and generally I don’t like these types of O-line prospects (though some make it). He’s a bit undersized, barrel chested and lacks bubble. Lacks quickness and makes up for it by being a bit dirty. Dives at legs sometimes. A much better player on film when he’s moving and doing stretch/zone blocking stuff. Can pull and get out in front on run plays. Okay/decent on edge rushers and fights to the whistle but can get caught by decent speed/power or gap penetration. Does not look to have very good length and might move inside to guard where his move skills and pulling ability are highlighted. Round 4
NFL Comparison: David Bakhtiari
#77 Chukwuma Okorafor, Western Michigan (6050, 330#, 34½”
Very massive bubble and will likely either lose a bit of mass or move inside/RT. A tad slow out of his stance at times and edge speed will likely give him trouble. Does not shuffle well. Decent/good wingspan and some of his blocks are “bear hugs”. For all his size can get a bit high over his feet and doesn’t anchor as well as you’d expect. Lots of technical stuff to clean up but he moves well for a man his size and can get out and run ahead of backs. Not a bad right tackle prospect but his lack of general foot quickness/shuffle is going to be exposed at the next level. Round 4-5
NFL Comparison: Jordan Mills
#55 Martinas Rankin, Mississippi State (6050, 305#, 33½”
Moves pretty well for an offensive lineman and is light on his feet at times. There are some technical issues specifically at tackle I don’t like that could lead to a move inside. He looks a bit shorter than 6’5” on film and does not have great length. His kick slide isn’t very good and does not “sit” well going backward and lacks anchor. Power players get into his chest too easily. His forte is on the move. Can pull well and hits target. Needs to learn to be part of a 5-man group because he sometimes locks onto his assignment and helps out his fellow O-lineman a tad late. To me his athleticism and footwork are good enough to make it and he needs to embrace/learn to be a 5-spot backup and in that roll could be a valuable roster addition. Not sure I see starting talent at tackle yet. Round 4-5
NFL Comparison: Cameron Erving
#75 Ike Boettger, Iowa (6050, 305#
Lost senior season to Achilles tear and is still recovering. Recruited as a TE and ended up playing RT and LT in 2015/2016 respectively. Iowa plays a lot of zone blocking/stretch runs and that suits his size/build/ability. Is not a physically imposing player and is more technical based. NFL athletes are going to give him trouble one-on-one but he is a good group player, smart and anticipates well. A Zane Beadles type prospect who probably isn’t that highly rated at this point but could be a benefit to a team that likes lighter, smarter, zone blocking guys and don’t demand a lot of one-on-one protection for long periods. Round 5
NFL Comparison: Zane Beadles
#70 Brandon Parker, North Carolina A&T (6060, 305#, 35”
Project D-II athlete with some mouth watering traits as a left tackle with great height/length. From the tape he looks like he has a long way to go and is probably 2 years or more away from being a solid starter. Moves very well but is very scattered in his techniques. Can lose footing and gets on the ground too often. Plays too high and can duck head at contact. The athlete is there but it is very raw and his work ethic/desire to be more than “make it to the pros” has to happen. Round 5-6
NFL Comparison: Julia’n Davenport
#68 Desmond Harrison, West Georgia (6070, 310#, 35”
Really checkered and troubled past. First went to Jr. college, Contra California, way back in 2011-2012 (so he is an older prospect). Still had trouble with eligibility and grades even as a highly recruited JUCO transfer for the 2013 season and eventually landed at Texas as a depth/part time player. Was suspended for the entire 2014 due to rules violations and Texas cut ties with him completely (even with eligibility left). Was out of football/school completely for 2015 and 2016 seasons (so 3 years of inactivity) and eventually signed up by D-II West Georgia where he was like a man among boys on very limited film. Tons of pancakes blocks and played with great nastiness. He’s a very good looking prospect on film but his history is so bad it’s almost not fair to compare a grown man like this (can’t even find his age on the internet but has to be 24-25 based on high school graduation in 2011) competing against that level of competition. The only player I can even sort of compare him to is Tony Washington (2010 draft) who was a freak athlete like this but was also troubled with having sex with his sister at age 16 (registered sex offender) and just never got a shake by NFL teams and went undrafted. Washington has had a long and steady career in CFL and is a pretty good player (2-time Grey Cup Champion as starting LT). Another comparison is someone like Carl Nicks (Nebraska) who was 25 years old when drafted in round 5 by the Saints and was a pro bowler in 2010 and 2011 (and started for their Super Bowl team). For all his talent I just don’t see a team pulling the trigger on him that early. Round 2-3 talent, Round 5-6 because of history.
NFL Comparison: Tony Washington
