NFL Draft – OG Rankings
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15.) Ryan Groy, Wisconsin (6’5, 325): He’s a massive guard with good power, but limited mobility. Groy could eventually become a road-grading run blocker, but will probably always be a liability in pass pro. Draft projection: 5th-6th round
16.) Kevin Danser, Stanford (6’5, 312): Good size, decent lateral movement and a mean streak. There were times on tape that I liked him more than linemate David Yankey (2nd round pick). Draft projection: 6th-7th round
17.) Kadeem Edwards, Tennessee St (6’4, 309): Long armed guard who helped his stock at the Senior Bowl, but didn’t show much athleticism at the combine. Will be good interior line depth in the short-term and has starter potential if he can improve his technique. Draft projection: 6th-7th round
18.) Zach Fulton, Tennessee (6’5, 316): Good size and strength, but raw technique. Fulton shows flashes of being a dominant run blocker and with a little coaching could become a starting caliber guard. Draft projection: 7th round-UFA
19.) Andrew Norwell, Ohio St (6’5, 317): Phone booth blocker with excellent size and good strength. Norwell doesn’t move well so he will be limited to schemes that don’t require pulling or much lateral movement from their interior lineman. He played a little tackle in college as well, so he has good versatility and profiles as a solid NFL backup. Draft projection: 7th round-UFA
20.) Connor Boffeli, Iowa (6’4, 298): Versatile blocker who can play center as well. Boffeli makes up for a lack of NFL athleticism with max effort, intelligence and good technique. He also has a narrow frame and shorter arms than ideal, which might be a turn off for some teams. Boffeli has potential to be a solid backup in the league at both center and guard. Draft projection: 7th round-UFA
21.) Danny Kistler Jr, Montana (6’7, 315): Played both guard and right tackle in college, but is too slow-footed to handle speed rushers which should push him inside in the pros. Kistler doesn’t move well laterally, but has good strength, excellent blocking technique, and plays with a nasty edge. Draft projection: 7th round-UFA
22.) Kenarious Gates, Georgia (6’4, 327): Started for two yer at guard and one year at left tackle and preformed well against top SEC competition. His technique needs a lot of work and he was very inconsistent throughout his career, but Gates has good size, moves well, and has the potential to develop into a solid NFL lineman in a year or two. Draft projection: UFA
23.) Chris Burnette, Georgia (6’3, 300): Athletic prospect who has a lot of potential, but his technique needs a lot of work. It will take a year or two until he’s ready to contribute but he should be solid eventually. Draft projection: UFA
24.) Trey Hopkins, Texas (6’3, 305): Strong slow-footed phone booth blocker who plays with a mean streak and is a good blocker when someone is right in front of him. Hopkins lacks the agility to block in space and at times has sloppy technique. Hopkins has potential but a low floor and could be out of the league quickly if he doesn’t put in the work. Draft projection: UFA
25.) Austin Wentworth, Fresno St (6’4, 315): Versatile, phone-booth blocker who played four positions on the line throughout his career. Wentworth doesn’t have NFL athleticism, but works hard and could have a career as a solid backup. Draft projection: UFA
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