There's our swing tackle.
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Steelers select Jerald Hawkins OT LSU
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I was in a rush. We have no social media guy at this web site.
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JUNIOR SEASON (2015)
Played and started 11 games, all at left tackle for the Tigers … Played a total of 754 offensive snaps and recorded 38 knockdown blocks … Missed only game of career in road loss to Ole Miss … Returned to action a week later to help lead the Tigers to a 19-7 win over Texas A&M … Played every snap in seven games, including the bowl win over Texas Tech where the Tigers racked up a school bowl record 638 yards of offense in the 56-27 win over the Red Raiders … Key member of LSU line that helped the Tigers lead the SEC in rushing with 256.8 yards per game … Blocked for 1,000-yard rusher Leonard Fournette, who set the school record for single-season yards (1,953) and rushing TDs (22) … Fournette led the nation in rushing with 162.8 yards a game as he went over the 100-yard mark 10 times and had a school-record four games with 200 or more yards … Had season-high six knockdowns in road win over Mississippi State … Had 5.5 knockdowns in win over South Carolina, and five in games against Auburn, Western Kentucky and Alabama.
JUNIOR SEASON (2015)
Played and started 11 games, all at left tackle for the Tigers … Played a total of 754 offensive snaps and recorded 38 knockdown blocks … Missed only game of career in road loss to Ole Miss … Returned to action a week later to help lead the Tigers to a 19-7 win over Texas A&M … Played every snap in seven games, including the bowl win over Texas Tech where the Tigers racked up a school bowl record 638 yards of offense in the 56-27 win over the Red Raiders … Key member of LSU line that helped the Tigers lead the SEC in rushing with 256.8 yards per game … Blocked for 1,000-yard rusher Leonard Fournette, who set the school record for single-season yards (1,953) and rushing TDs (22) … Fournette led the nation in rushing with 162.8 yards a game as he went over the 100-yard mark 10 times and had a school-record four games with 200 or more yards … Had season-high six knockdowns in road win over Mississippi State … Had 5.5 knockdowns in win over South Carolina, and five in games against Auburn, Western Kentucky and Alabama.
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About what you'd expect for a late 4th rounder. Hopefully, Munch will get the most out of him and coach him up. He shouldn't have to play right away, God willing. This should be the end for the Mike Adams experiment.
This guy can pass protect, but don't expect too much push for the rushing game. He's too narrow in the lower body. He really won't be able to move NFL players much on rushing plays.
About what you'd expect for a late 4th rounder. Hopefully, Munch will get the most out of him and coach him up. He shouldn't have to play right away, God willing. This should be the end for the Mike Adams experiment.
This guy can pass protect, but don't expect too much push for the rushing game. He's too narrow in the lower body. He really won't be able to move NFL players much on rushing plays.
Overview
Winning a job on LSU's offensive line is no easy task, as head coach Les Miles continually brings in large talents up front. But Hawkins managed to win the starting job at right tackle as a redshirt freshman, even playing on the blind side for an injured La'el Collins in one contest. The Louisiana native started every game at right tackle in 2014, as well, before moving to Collins' left tackle spot this fall. He missed the contest against Ole Miss with an ankle injury, but started the other 12 games in his final season in Death Valley. Despite his pleas to Collins to stay for his senior season last year, Hawkins decided to forego his fourth year on campus to head to the NFL; he's the only Tiger to do so this year.
Pro Day Results
3-cone drill: 8.04 seconds
COMBINE STATS
40 YARD DASH: 5.23 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 23 REPS
BROAD JUMP: 100.0 INCH
3 CONE DRILL: 8.19 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.89 SEC
ANALYSIS
Strengths
Long*-limbed tackle with experience on both sides. Slides feet and hips into play-*side positioning after making squared contact on reach blocks and the backside. Flashes power in his paws snatching a portion of defender's frame and maintaining his grip. Plays with good weight distribution and balanced pass sets. Has foot quickness and change of direction for redirect move back inside without much hesitation and brace up his edge. Speedy snap off and search mechanism against twists. Generally well-timed climbs on combo blocks. Uses upward blow with decent hip snap into initial contact in run game. Held his own in snaps against A'Shawn Robinson from Alabama.
Weaknesses
Possesses unusually linear build with thin waist for an offensive lineman. Power in base blocks hindered by his narrow drive base. Doesn’t always bring his feet through contact. Overall power and play strength need to improve. Wins early portion of the rep but often gives way to opponents' strength over second half of the snap. Not a natural knee*-bender and misses more than he hits on second level. Doesn't gain enough lateral ground to consistently get to cross*-face blocks and backside cut*off on linebackers. Hands too wide in pass pro set*up leading to slower, wider punch at times. Willing to waist-*bend when pass rusher gets to the edge.
Draft Projection
Round 4
Sources Tell Us
"You have to watch him in a few games because he's not asked to do as much in some games as others. In one game you think he looks really strong and then in another game he's kind of all over the place. Some of that is his feet. If he improves his feet he should improve his play strength." -- NFL offensive line coach
NFL Comparison
Bobby Massie
Bottom Line
Hawkins is a tough evaluation because the length and footwork in pass protection are promising, but issues with bend and body control may be difficult to correct. Hawkins has talent, but his ceiling might be tied directly to whether a team allows him to sit while an offensive line coach works to correct the technical flaws that limit his effectiveness. Hawkins best spot may be right tackle.
Winning a job on LSU's offensive line is no easy task, as head coach Les Miles continually brings in large talents up front. But Hawkins managed to win the starting job at right tackle as a redshirt freshman, even playing on the blind side for an injured La'el Collins in one contest. The Louisiana native started every game at right tackle in 2014, as well, before moving to Collins' left tackle spot this fall. He missed the contest against Ole Miss with an ankle injury, but started the other 12 games in his final season in Death Valley. Despite his pleas to Collins to stay for his senior season last year, Hawkins decided to forego his fourth year on campus to head to the NFL; he's the only Tiger to do so this year.
Pro Day Results
3-cone drill: 8.04 seconds
COMBINE STATS
40 YARD DASH: 5.23 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 23 REPS
BROAD JUMP: 100.0 INCH
3 CONE DRILL: 8.19 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.89 SEC
ANALYSIS
Strengths
Long*-limbed tackle with experience on both sides. Slides feet and hips into play-*side positioning after making squared contact on reach blocks and the backside. Flashes power in his paws snatching a portion of defender's frame and maintaining his grip. Plays with good weight distribution and balanced pass sets. Has foot quickness and change of direction for redirect move back inside without much hesitation and brace up his edge. Speedy snap off and search mechanism against twists. Generally well-timed climbs on combo blocks. Uses upward blow with decent hip snap into initial contact in run game. Held his own in snaps against A'Shawn Robinson from Alabama.
Weaknesses
Possesses unusually linear build with thin waist for an offensive lineman. Power in base blocks hindered by his narrow drive base. Doesn’t always bring his feet through contact. Overall power and play strength need to improve. Wins early portion of the rep but often gives way to opponents' strength over second half of the snap. Not a natural knee*-bender and misses more than he hits on second level. Doesn't gain enough lateral ground to consistently get to cross*-face blocks and backside cut*off on linebackers. Hands too wide in pass pro set*up leading to slower, wider punch at times. Willing to waist-*bend when pass rusher gets to the edge.
Draft Projection
Round 4
Sources Tell Us
"You have to watch him in a few games because he's not asked to do as much in some games as others. In one game you think he looks really strong and then in another game he's kind of all over the place. Some of that is his feet. If he improves his feet he should improve his play strength." -- NFL offensive line coach
NFL Comparison
Bobby Massie
Bottom Line
Hawkins is a tough evaluation because the length and footwork in pass protection are promising, but issues with bend and body control may be difficult to correct. Hawkins has talent, but his ceiling might be tied directly to whether a team allows him to sit while an offensive line coach works to correct the technical flaws that limit his effectiveness. Hawkins best spot may be right tackle.
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There is one guy, and pretty much one guy only, who's opinion I'm curious about right now. And that's to find out what Munchak thinks of the kid. It's safe to presume he was the highest ranked lineman on their board. They must've seen enough in this kid that Munch can mold a decent player out of him. With Ryan Harris onboard, seems like Hawkins will have some time to get his feet under him.
ESPN just showed a nice profile on him, for all the whiney-boys out there.
Looks like a pretty good pick. I like offensive lineman who aren't fat slobs.
Looks like a pretty good pick. I like offensive lineman who aren't fat slobs.
You would t know from NFL network's coverage?!!! That's 3 of 4 Steeler picks skipped right over without equal coverage n analysis, as well as not showing the last 2 selections live, snubbing the Payton MOY nominee and in 4th, the local contest winner that's chosen to announce selection?!!!
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Looks like he just needs some work on lateral movement. Munch will fix him up. I thought we were looking at a g/c. See ya Adams.
Overall this looks like a nice draft... but I do have a gnawing feeling that the bungholes may have outdone us just a smidge
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Solid pick. We needed a swing tackle with starting potential and we got one.
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Thank you sir!
we will see............
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And even fewer people with social skills.
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I continue to be impressed with Munchack.
The guys deserves another shot as a HC.
The Titans were foolish to fire him, IMO.
The guys deserves another shot as a HC.
The Titans were foolish to fire him, IMO.
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Munchak was a horrible head coach, a great line coach, kinda like Wade Phillips who is the best DC in football and a mediocre head coach.
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We'll just agree to disagree.
Despite lacking a legit QB, he averaged over seven wins a season in his three seasons with the Titans.
They've won only five games total in the two years since they fired him.
A disgruntled owner
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A General Manager with a sweet tooth
A Moderator who was once named " Spurtin Jizz"
An absentee Draft guy / Capologist
And one guy we blame all our troubles on.
Shut your ***** mouth
Supe is angry that you would even suggest Munchak leaving, he's not ready to lose him as our OL coach......come to think of it neither am I, don't you put that evil on the Steelers!