Grade
?- 6'8" Height
- 34 3/4" Arm Length
- 315LBS. Weight
- 10 1/8" Hands
Overview
Lapham brings outstanding size, a lot of nastiness, and good awareness to the table but lacks the overall mobility necessary to start in the NFL. Could potentially become a backup right tackle. Uses his size and length in pass protection but struggles with speed rushers to the outside, quickness to the inside, and the bull rush underneath his pads. Has powerful hands and can wall-off smaller defenders but naturally plays high, struggles to sustain, and does not exhibit adequate body control in the box or in space. Can be counted upon to know his assignments and play until the whistle. Lapham's a potential seventh rounder.
Analysis
Weaknesses
Lacks the athleticism, agility and flexibility required at the next level to hold up in pass protection. Gets beat to the corner and struggles to recover against the inside move. Defenders routinely get under his pads. Not comfortable blocking out in space. Has an injury history.
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| Grade | Title | Draft (Round) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96-100 | Future Hall of Famer | Top Pick | A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played |
| 85-95 | Immediate Starter | 1st | An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter). |
| 70-84 | Eventual Starter | 2nd-3rd | A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position. |
| 50-69 | Draftable Player | 4th-7th | A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential. |
| 20-49 | Free Agent | UDFA | A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body. |
