INTERIOR O-LINE
TOP 5 QB VIDEO
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Bryce Young
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CJ Stroud
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Hendon Hooker
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Dorian Thompson-Robinson
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Jaren Hall
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Graham Barton
OG/OT | DUKE | 6'5 | 314 |
Barton impressively started the majority of games at LT for Duke, and most project Barton to make the switch to the interior at the next level. This illustrates his versatility and potential at the next level. Barton has a high motor, and you can see on tape that he plays past the whistle on every play. He’s a natural leader with a high IQ—making him a solid locker room presence and building block. Barton has a wide base with a solid anchor and doesn’t become frustrated under pressure. He’s not overly agile and is more comfortable in set positions. Barton could be a good tackle in the league and an even better guard.
Grade: Round 1
Peter Skoronski
2
Jackson Powers-Johnson
OC | OREGON | 6'3 | 320
Powers-Johnson is a versatile centre with some eye-popping traits on tape. His power in the run game is effortless and he’s able to easily move people off their spot. This shows up in pass-protection too, where Powers-Johnson can consistently sustain blocks. He has a very physical demeanour and has that finisher mentality. Powers-Johnson is a smart player who can adjust mid-snap and make effective reads on a defense. Although he’s not overly agile or athletic, he looks explosive out of his stance and can make plays on the second level. Powers-Johnson is a fun player with a ton of likeable traits. He should be a reliable piece at the next level.
Grade: Round 1
Ryan Jensen
3
Troy Fautanu
OG/OT | WASHINGTON | 6'4 | 317
Fautanu is a versatile lineman with experience at both LT and OG. He is extremely quick, agile, and athletic—making him a direct fit in more unique open-field schemes. Fautanu has a great ability to get to the second level and make moving blocks. He’s a bit robotic in pass-protection and has a passive habit of retreating instead of actively engaging. Fautanu occasionally lacks an anchor to sustain blocks and be a pile driver in the run game, but his nasty demeanour and effort makes up for it. He is best suited in a modern NFL scheme where his athleticism and agility can be properly utilized. With this style of play and versatility across the line, Fautanu could be a very nice piece .
Grade: Round 2
Jedrick Wills
4
Zach Frazier
OC | WEST VIRGINIA | 6'3 | 310
Frazier is a sturdy centre with a good understanding of the game. He’s thickly built with a low centre of gravity and a proper pad level. His effort/motor clearly shows up on tape—always playing after the whistle and looking for something to do. Frazier can effectively identify stunts and other unique defensive schemes. He takes good angles in the run game and knows how to create space. However, these angles need some work in pass protection. Frazier is not the most athletic and he often gives up leverage off the snap due to a lack of explosiveness. Ultimately he is a high-IQ and sturdy player who can definitely contribute to a staritng offensive line group.
Grade: Round 2
Tyler Biadasz
5
Zak Zinter
OG | MICHIGAN | 6'6 | 322
Zinter is a prototypical guard with a lot of likeable traits. He has a dense frame and plays with a great pad level and in a firm stance. He’s got pop and technique in the run game, consistently getting the job done. Zinter is poised in pass-protection, consistently utilizing the same technique, and understanding the angles he needs to take. He is a tough and high-motor player who does the little things well. Zinter is not overly athletic but he’s shown a good ability as a pull blocker and on the second level. There isn’t much to dislike about Zinter’s game. He’s a no-nonsense blocker with great fundamentals and football acumen.
Grade: Round 2
Joe Thuney
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Cooper Beebe
OG | KANSAS ST. | 6'4 | 355
Beebe is a thick and sturdy guard with a ton of likeable traits. For starters, his frame is monstrous—he’s got the anchor and pop you need at the next level. Beebe is explosive in the run game and can effortlessly move defenders off their spot. His grip strength and use of hands allow him to effectively sustain blocks on all levels. Beebe has been a reliable jack-of-all-trades producer at Kansas State and brings a fun demeanour to the field. Sometimes he has balance issues and can be seen on the ground more than you like. Beebe isn’t the most agile and athletic, which will limit his scheme versatility. However, for specific teams, this can be an extremely productive player.
Grade: Round 2
Gabe Jackson
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Sedrick Van Pran
OC | GEORGIA | 6'4 | 310
Van Pran is a three-year starter with a ton of big-game experience at Georgia. He has a functional base with a firm stance and anchor. Van Pran has the necessary power in the run game, but also plays with a controlled and fundamental approach. He usually takes the right angles and puts himself in a position to succeed. Van Pran lacks true athleticism but is still productive and capable in open space and on the second level. His technique in pass protection needs to improve, but is still effective in that area right now. Van Pran isn’t going to pop off the page, but he has the skillset, experience, and IQ to be a starting centre in the NFL.
Grade: Round 2
TBD
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Christian Mahogany
OG | BOSTON COLLEGE | 6'3 | 322
Mahogany is a thickly built lineman with an enormous frame. He’s a productive three-year starter who gets it done in the trenches. Mahogany has a nasty streak and consistently plays through the whistle. He’s great in the run game and has the frame and power to sustain simple blocks in the pass game. Mahogany is a bit top-heavy and lacks true athleticism and mobility—but moves well considering his size. If he lands in the right fit, he can be a solid starter with a ton of likeable traits.
Grade: Round 3
TBD
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Christian Hayes
OG | UCONN | 6'3 | 313
Haynes is an intriguing prospect with room to grow. He’s an athletic and coordinated mover who works extremely well in space. Haynes’ biggest asset is his pop in the run game. He explodes into the LOS and can move people off their spots. Here, he consistently takes proper angles and does a great job of leveraging off space. In pass-protection, Haynes is still a work in progress. He needs to do a better job of actively engaging and figuring out how to use his hands. Haynes could become an impact player in the right scheme that prioritizes the spatial run game.
Grade: Round 3
TBD
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Dominick Puni
OG/OT | KANSAS | 6'5 | 320
Puni is a firm offensive line prospect with the majority of experience at the tackle position. With his build and play style, it’s fair to assume he might be a guard in the NFL. Puni has a thick and wide base which allows him to effectively sustain blocks and move defenders off their spot. He has powerful hands and uses them with good placement. Puni has rigid hips and can easily get exposed with quick misdirection—however, this won’t be as big of an issue on the interior. He tends to play with an upright stance, and I’d like to see him use his functional strength lower to the ground. Puni’s versatility, strength, and potential on the interior will make him a solid option at the next level.
Grade: Round 3
TBD
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Isaiah Adams
OG | ILLINOIS | 6'5 | 320
Adams is a thick guard with additional experience playing tackle. He’s got a huge frame and it shows up on tape. Adams has awesome functional strength—able to move people off their spot in the run game and effectively sustain blocks in the pass game. For his size, Adams is surprisingly quick, showing the ability to make plays in open space. He’s a bit top-heavy and can sometimes play with too much of an upright stance—leaving him vulnerable to quicker and more flexible defenders. Nonetheless, Adams is a fundamental and powerful player who could end up being a nice plug-and-play later in the draft.
Grade: Round 3
Aaron Banks
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Javion Cohen
OG | MIAMI | 6'4 | 305
Cohen is a firm guard with good experience in big programs. He possesses a high motor and shows that he’s alert and actively aware on the field. When positioned properly, Cohen shows good pop and an ability to drive power through his lower body. At times, he seems more reactive than anticipatory and appears to be guessing on certain reps. He can get beat by twitchy misdirection. Cohen has an effective and active use of hands. I think he could be a quality depth option, but there are too many ugly reps and not enough standout traits for me to invest high capital.