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- LaDarius Henderson – Michigan
Henderson played at left tackle in college but may be better suited at left guard in the NFL. He has good technique and footwork, plenty of awareness and anchors well against bull rushes. Henderson is a fairly fluid mover but does have trouble against elite quickness. He needs to get better at continuing to move his feet and he lacks patience.
Player Comparison: Alex Akingbulu / Earl Bostick Jr.
Projection: 6th Round – UDFA
Best Fits: New York Jets, New York Giants, Washington (Wild Card – Arizona)
- Garret Greenfield – South Dakota State
Greenfield could align at either tackle spot in the NFL. He has quick feet, little wasted motion and stays low when coming out of his stance. Greenfield does well with combo blocks and doesn’t quit on any play. He possesses decent flexibility and is athletic enough in space to succeed. He is raw as a pass protector, lacks true power and may face some struggles when lined up against power on the defensive side.
Player Comparison: Ryan Van Demark / Luke Haggard
Projection: 6th Round – UDFA
Best Fits: Green Bay, New York Jets, Philadelphia (Wild Card – Minnesota)
- Nathan Thomas – Louisiana
Thomas is a left tackle with plenty of weight combined with power and upper body strength. His hand placement is usually pretty precise and his football IQ is evident, especially in the screen game. He is tough in the run game and can anchor and latch against bull rushes with ease. Thomas does lack functional length and does not display powerful hands at the point of attack. His leg drive could also improve when run blocking.
Player Comparison: Carter Warren / Jalen McKenzie
Projection: 5th – 6th Round
Best Fits: Denver, Los Angeles Rams, Atlanta (Wild Card – Dallas)
- Julian Pearl – Illinois
Pearl could either play at tackle or offensive guard in the NFL. He has elite length, plenty of positional awareness and usually wins at the point of attack. Pearl is often first out of the stance and usually has good balance. He is athletic enough and knows how to finish a play. Pearl is not rangy as a puller and plays a touch stiff. He tends to lose leverage when he overextends.
Player Comparison: Geron Christian / Colby Sorsdal
Projection: 6th Round – UDFA
Best Fits: Chicago, Buffalo, Washington (Wild Card – Tampa Bay)
- Caedan Wallace – Penn State
Wallace is a right tackle with high level athleticism and patience in pass protection. He possesses a great wingspan and strength. Wallace has some nastiness in his game, perfectly combined with reach and the ability to get to the second level in the run game. He does well at squaring his body to the defender and absorbs punches. Wallace is heavy footed and needs to refine his technique. He will tend to lunge at wide rushes but could solve some of his issues by just latching and mauling.
Player Comparison: Chandler Brewer / D.J. Fluker
Projection: 5th – 6th Round
Best Fits: New England, Cincinnati, Los Angeles Chargers (Wild Card – Los Angeles Rams)
- Roger Rosengarten – Washington
Rosengarten is a right tackle with toughness and the mentality to never quit on a play. He does well at moving up field quickly with his quick feet and twitch. Rosengarten does fairly well in space and he manages to maintain power against speed on the edge. His hand placement is usually on point as well. Rosengarten won’t bulldoze defenders due to a lack of raw power. Sometimes he tends to lunge and gets off balance.
Player Comparison: Nick Saldiveri / Kaleb McGary
Projection: 4th – 6th Round
Best Fits: Seattle, New Orleans, Arizona (Wild Card – Jacksonville)
- Walter Rouse – Oklahoma
Rouse is a stout left tackle with natural power and strong hands. He can not only move bodies as a run blocker but does well at blocking on the move. Rouse can hold up against bull rushes and his upside is evident. He does drop his head and bend at the waist a bit too much. He needs to get better at keeping his feet moving and because of playing too high he will sacrifice some power.
Player Comparison: Austin Deculus / Thayer Munford Jr.
Projection: 4th – 6th Round
Best Fits: Cleveland, Atlanta, Dallas (Wild Card – New York Giants)
- Christian Jones – Texas
Jones is a right tackle with a powerful punch and a nasty demeanor in the run game. He does well at adjusting his feet and quickly clearing a path to the second level. Jones is a decent puller and can finish in space. Jones could bump inside to guard if necessary. He can be shaky in pass protection at times specifically due to a choppy kick back. Jones tends to play high and lacks the consistency as a raw tackle prospect.
Player Comparison: Vederian Lowe / Fred Johnson
Projection: 4th – 5th Round
Best Fits: Los Angeles Chargers, Jacksonville, Kansas City (Wild Card – Houston)
- Isaiah Adams – Illinois
Adams could either align at offensive tackle or offensive guard in the NFL. He possesses good upper body strength, has violent and heavy hands and showcases a strong initial punch. Adams seems to understand angles and happens to be a pretty fluid mover. He has enough flexibility to succeed on the edge and his hand placement is already decently refined. Adams plays with some nastiness in the run game and can land blocks on the move. He is raw in pass protection and may face some struggles versus speed on the edge. Adams in not great in space which may make him more valuable inside.
Player Comparison: Liam Eichenberg / Trent Scott
Projection: 4th – 5th Round
Best Fits: Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh (Wild Card – New York Jets)
- Sataoa Laumea – Utah
Laumea is a right tackle with natural power and the ability to get to the second level. He plays with good balance and natural leverage, plus shows range as a puller. Laumea can finish off blocks with his strength and awareness of where defenders are trying to go. He is weaker against speed and tends to be a waist bender. Laumea does tend to lose stamina when finishing off blocks.
Player Comparison: Yodny Cajuste / Raiqwon O’Neal
Projection: 3rd – 5th Round
Best Fits: Houston, Green Bay, Minnesota (Wild Card – Denver)
- Matt Goncalves – Pittsburgh
Goncalves is a right tackle that may offer some depth at left tackle if necessary. He has a prototypical tackle build and works best in tight space. He flashes power and physicality in the run game and happens to be a hard worker. Goncalves sets with a wide base allowing him to anchor. His thick build and violent punch also make him a force to try and move. Goncalves does need some work in pass protection this offseason due to some shaky moments. A lot of that comes from not keeping his feet moving and being susceptible to speed.
Player Comparison: Dan Skipper / Trey Pipkins III
Projection: 3rd – 5th Round
Best Fits: Cincinnati, New England, San Francisco (Wild Card – Kansas City)
- Kingsley Suamataia – BYU
Suamataia could play on the left side or right side at tackle in the NFL. He will likely do better at RT though. Suamataia has some elite physical traits, a balanced frame and shows plenty of burst and quickness. He seals alleys and disrupts movements of defenders with ease. Suamataia flashes plenty of range, plays physical and maintains his balance when absorbing contact. His upright stance can make him vulnerable in pass protection. Suamataia is a slower processor which results in missed blocks against elusiveness. He needs some coordination work and some refinement of his technique prior to the fall.
Player Comparison: Jaelyn Duncan / Kendall Lamm
Projection: Late 2nd – 4th Round
Best Fits: Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Tennessee (Wild Card – Carolina)
- Javon Foster – Missouri
Foster is a tenacious and physical left tackle. He is decent in a man blocking scheme and has sufficient awareness traits. Foster has an athletic frame with a wide base. He is not very versatile and has a heavy-footed kick slide. Speed could be an issue for Foster and his balance in the run game needs to improve. Foster could be valuable at the next level if his game gets slightly cleaned up.
Player Comparison: Saahdiq Charles / Josh Jones
Projection: 3rd – 5th Round
Best Fits: New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans (Wild Card – Indianapolis)
- Dominick Puni – Kansas
Puni is a rather coordinated athlete for an offensive lineman. He could play at all five positions on the line and does very well at winning at the point of attack in the run game. Puni plays with good pad level, sustains blocks to the whistle and keeps sliding his feet throughout the play. He has a fairly good feel for combo blocks and can hold his own against size. Puni tends to be a touch shaky in pass protection and he has some issues against quality counters. Puni will sometimes slip off of blocks as well.
Player Comparison: Matthew Bergeron
Projection: 3rd – 5th Round
Best Fits: Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Dallas (Wild Card – Las Vegas)
- Blake Fisher – Notre Dame
Fisher is a right tackle who reacts to twists and stunts fairly well. He is great at generating push in the run game and is decent in space. Fisher has success when gripping and latching onto defenders then wiping them out. He is pretty light on his feet and his hand placement is precise. Fisher lacks a real mean streak and tends to struggle versus elite speed in pass protection. Sometimes he is late out of his stance and tends to get poor leverage.
Player Comparison: Ryan Hayes / Max Mitchell
Projection: 3rd – 5th Round
Best Fits: Buffalo, San Francisco, Los Angeles Chargers (Wild Card – Tennessee)
- Kiran Amegadjie – Yale
Amegadjie best aligns on the left side of the line at tackle or guard. He is explosive and mobile with plenty of raw power. Amegadjie does well at disrupting balance with plenty of leg drive and flexible hips allowing him to turn defenders. He has good balance and recovery skills which helps him regain position even if he takes a false step. Amegadjie has no issues with absorbing power rushes and his hand usage plus blocking intelligence is another positive. Sometimes he has some missed opportunities in pass protection and needs to get better at climbing to the second level. Amegadjie is unproven to this point against higher competition.
Player Comparison: George Fant / James Hudson III
Projection: 3rd – 4th Round
Best Fits: Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Miami (Wild Card – Philadelphia)
- Patrick Paul – Houston
Paul is a left tackle with great length and size. He can neutralize defenders, has wide reach and can slow down edge rushers. Paul’s athleticism is notable and he displays a resilient anchor. His aggressiveness, explosive playstyle and ability to identify blitzes adds to his value. Paul does have some limitations as a run blocker and loses leverage due to some inconsistent push. Paul does lack flexibility and he tends to dip his head too often.
Player Comparison: Dion Dawkins / Luke Goedeke
Projection: 3rd – 4th Round
Best Fits: Dallas, Las Vegas, Jacksonville (Wild Card – Buffalo)
- Mason McCormick – South Dakota State
McCormick played at guard in college but may do very well at right tackle in the NFL. He has a stout frame but happens to be an elite run blocker. He is exceptional at opening up lanes, can turn linemen and when he gets to the second level he finishes well. McCormick can hold up in tight space but when in space he has some lapses. His lateral movement is not in an ideal spot yet and he lacks arm length. McCormick could use some refinement with his hand placement. He may be a late round steal in this class.
Player Comparison: Hakeem Adeniji / Andre Dillard
Projection: 4th – 6th Round
Best Fits: Chicago, Seattle, Pittsburgh (Wild Card – Green Bay)
- Jordan Morgan – Arizona
Morgan is a left tackle that moves with ease and plays with high energy at the snap. His corrective foot speed is excellent and his lateral burst is also excellent. Morgan has some good length but also plays with a strong pad level. His center of gravity is stable and his flexibility helps on the edge. Morgan generates plenty of torque when combating with defenders but his lack of elite size limits his margin for error. He is not a great run blocker due to a lack of power. Sometimes Morgan will take false steps at the snap and will need some coaching to clean that up.
Player Comparison: Spencer Burford / Rasheed Walker
Projection: 2nd – 3rd Round
Best Fits: Dallas, Los Angeles Rams, Miami (Wild Card – Houston)
- Tyler Guyton – Oklahoma
Guyton is a long right tackle with ideal size and some nimble footwork. He is explosive at the snap, shows off a broad range as a puller and plays with lots of control. Guyton does well at re-anchoring, manages his depth well and his technical skills are NFL ready. Sometimes his hand placement or grip strength can have occasional lapses. He does play with a high pad level and can have challenges with adjusting on the fly. Guyton’s limited starting experience is a knock but also a signal that he has lots of room for improvement.
Player Comparison: Tyler Steen / Walker Little
Projection: 2nd – 3rd Round
Best Fits: Jacksonville, Houston, Kansas City (Wild Card – Arizona)
- Troy Fautanu – Washington
Fautanu is a left tackle with a nasty streak. He is athletic, powerful and mobile. Fautanu is good at climbing to the second level and delivers impact blows upon contact. He has heavy hands which confuse and disrupt edge rushers. His body control is exceptional and he stands up in the run game with the best of them. Fautanu is a tactical player with a knowledge of strategic distance from rushers. He sometimes plays too rushed and is inconsistent in his positioning. Fautanu is not a naturally dominant run blocker and needs to refine his precision.
Player Comparison: Ikem Ekwonu / Dillon Radunz
Projection: 2nd – 3rd Round
Best Fits: Las Vegas, New York Jets, Pittsburgh (Wild Card – Cleveland)
- Graham Barton – Duke
Barton is a left tackle with explosive power at the time of the snap. He could be considered a road grader due to his elite blocking force. His leg drive is fantastic and he is relentless as a blocker in space. He does well at maintaining control, keeps a wide base and he has exceptional football IQ. Barton may be able to play center if needed. He is mobile and scraps every single play. Barton has shorter arms and sometimes exposes his frame to power. His timing is occasional misjudged and some fine tuning could turn him into a star tackle in the league.
Player Comparison: Jason Peters / Lane Johnson
Projection: 2nd – 3rd Round
Best Fits: Cleveland, Green Bay, Dallas (Wild Card – San Francisco)
- Amarius Mims – Georgia
Mims is a right tackle with a long and big body. He plays with high energy, moves like a tight end in open field and loads his base, delivering a pop upon initial contact. The agility of Mims allows him to match stunts. He has great hinge flexibility and makes sure to bend his knees. Mims can tend to play too tall and he stalls on his leg drive. His flexibility is not elite and he could use some more precision with his footwork and hand placement.
Player Comparison: Evan Neal / Orlando Brown Jr.
Projection: 1st – Early 2nd Round
Best Fits: New England, New Orleans, Kansas City (Wild Card – Jacksonville)
- JC Latham – Alabama
Latham is a giant right tackle at 6’6” and 360 pounds. He still shows some quickness in pass sets, gains depth and displays a stout anchor. Latham packs a robust punch with hand power and happens to be a very good athlete. He can exchange with guards without any issues and his grip helps him control defenders. Latham has some mauler traits but needs to maintain his solid base. He has some issues with weight distribution and needs from footwork refinement. If he can develop a better feel for improving the pocket edge, then he could be a dominant force at RT.
Player Comparison: Dawand Jones / Daniel Faalele
Projection: 1st Round
Best Fits: Cincinnati, Kansas City, Tennessee (Wild Card – New England)
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