DRAFT TRACKER 2016
2016
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Miami Dolphins
Round 1 • Pick 13
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
From a talent and technique standpoint, Tunsil is easily cleanest offensive lineman in the 2016 draft and might be the cleanest prospect period. Tunsil showed signs of rust against Texas A&M in his first game back from a seven-game suspension, and he still kept Myles Garrett in check. Tunsil lacks pure power, but has the body control to be a quality run blocker in space and on levels. Ultimately, his feet, technique and instincts could make him an all-pro and one of the top pass protectors in the NFL.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 1 • Pick 6
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-year starter with the outstanding foot quickness and pass protection talent expected from an early round left tackle prospect. Stanley showed great maturity in acknowledging his weaknesses and returning to school to work on them and improve his game. While Stanley’s core power is still a concern, he showed improved strength and run blocking prowess this year and should be ready to come in and start right away for a team looking to protect a high-end quarterback.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 1 • Pick 8
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Possesses top flight size and strength at the tackle position and has the technique and recovery athleticism to make up for his average foot quickness. Conklin went from solid in 2014 to very good in 2015 and teams must now decide whether or not they want to give him a chance at left tackle or plug him in on the right side where he should be able to step in right away and become a quality starter. Conklin has some physical limitations, but he's got solid technique and exactly the field demeanor that offensive line coaches will be looking for.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 3 • Pick 19
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Clark is an ascending left tackle prospect with the elite foot quickness and length that NFL teams simply don’t pass up for very long. Clark could still use more muscle on his frame and will need to be much more consistent with his technique rather than just relying on his length if he is to reach his full potential in the pros. Left tackles with his potential in pass protection carry first round value and Clark has a Pro Bowl upside with the floor of an average NFL starter.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 3 • Pick 13
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Coleman's strengths and weaknesses are strikingly similar to those of former Auburn left tackle Greg Robinson, but Coleman lacks the same level of athleticism. Coleman uses his length and redirect strength to overcome some of his lunging and waist-bending, but those issues will be highlighted against NFL edge rushers. Coleman is a long, talented run blocker who could garner early round attention at either tackle position if NFL teams are okay with their deep dive into his medicals.
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Detroit Lions
Round 1 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
His intangibles will likely help make up for some of his physical deficiencies, but he likely lacks the arm length and consistency against edge rushers to play on the left side as a pro. Decker has the run-blocking prowess and mindset to be a long-time starter at right tackle, but may always be a little leakier in pass protection than offensive line coaches and quarterbacks might like.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 2 • Pick 17
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
While Spriggs has been one of the hotter tackles names in some draft circles, the tape shines a bright spotlight on concerns that could derail his future success as a tackle. Spriggs has outstanding athleticism, but his play strength and overall recovery ability are major concerns for a position as important as tackle. In my estimation, a move inside to guard or even center for a zone scheme team is the best fit to accentuate Spriggs’ strengths and hide some of his weaknesses.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 4 • Pick 25
PLAYER ANALYSIS
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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Minnesota Vikings
Round 4 • Pick 23
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Beavers is very athletic with the feet to play left tackle, but has the talent and traits to play all over the offensive line with more technique work. While he clearly has some power and twitch in his hips, he could use a year in an NFL weight room to strengthen his core and upper body. Beavers is an eventual NFL starter who is likely to be targeted by teams who covet tackles who can excel in space.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 328 lbs
- Arm
- 33 3/4"
- Hand
- 10 1/2"
- Wing
- 84 3/4"
Production
54.72
Athleticism
58.17
Total Score
112.89
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The temptation will be to try Young as a right tackle, but his lack of necessary lateral agility could end up getting the quarterback hit too often. Young's athleticism and length are appealing as a guard, but his inability to sustain blocks with body control and power at the point of attack could make him a backup to low-end starter in the league.
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New York Jets
Round 5 • Pick 19
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Shell doesn’t have the feet to play left tackle and doesn’t bend well enough to generate consistent leverage and push as a guard inside. With that said, he has size and length and a four-year starting history in a challenging conference. Add everything up, and Shell looks to be a third day selection as a right tackle only. He may be an eventual starter, but is better suited as a backup.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 5 • Pick 16
PLAYER ANALYSIS
While the pedigree and the body type look the part, continued tape study begins to uncover core strength issues that permeate several facets of his game. As a run blocker, his inability to drive and sustain blocks is a concern while his pass protection shows a good, initial pass set that turns into leaning to make up for his lack of anchor. While Haeg has the athletic traits of a zone blocking tackle, it won't matter without better functional power.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 6 • Pick 25
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Interesting prospect full of juxtapositions. On one hand, he’s an athletic mover in space, but his foot quickness is just average. While he plays with good bend, leg drive and low pad level as a run blocker, he tends to play too tall and lose his anchor against bull rushers. Murphy plays with good tackle instincts and shows enough potential to become an eventual starter in the NFL if he can improve his overall strength and tighten up some of his pass protection flaws.
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Baltimore Ravens
Round 4 • Pick 32
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Lewis has enough frame and length to stay at tackle, but will need to move over to the right side even though he may be able to offer average value as a swing tackle. Run blocking in space will always be a concern and his foot quickness could cause issues for him against NFL speed off the edge. There is enough there to work with Lewis as a backup tackle.
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 5 • Pick 9
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic prospect with some roster value as a tackle or guard, but concerns about his play strength could be an issue at either spot. Benenoch's tape at guard may have been better than his tackle tape, but moving inside requires more mass and power. Benenoch has the makeup of an NFL backup with potential to work into a lineup for a zone-scheme team.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 5 • Pick 6
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Consistent starting tackle from the SEC who has battled against upper-echelon college talent. While Theus has experience at both tackle spots, he may have issues in the NFL because he lacks the foot quickness of a left tackle and the power of a right tackle. He has the technique and talent to be drafted and fight for a swing tackle spot within his first two seasons, but he must add strength and mass.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 3/4"
- Weight
- 329 lbs
- Arm
- 35 1/4"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 85 3/8"
Production
53.85
Athleticism
51
Total Score
104.85
PLAYER ANALYSIS
With a massive frame, long arms and moderate movement skills for his size, Slater has a better than average chance of making an NFL roster. However, to become anything more than a novelty due to his size, he may need to prove he can move inside to guard where his size would become an advantage rather than a liability at the tackle spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 3/4"
- Weight
- 322 lbs
- Arm
- 34 5/8"
- Hand
- 10 3/4"
- Wing
- 82 7/8"
Production
53.85
Athleticism
51.06
Total Score
104.91
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Nembot is a project who would get a quarterback killed if he had to step into a starter’s role next season. However, evaluators will understand this and will likely give him time to continue growing into his frame and working on his technique. Nembot's play strength and balance is a substantial concern and might always be an issue for him, but he’s got size and length and teams take chances on those traits at tackle.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 5 • Pick 31
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Projecting Toner as an NFL prospect isn't easy. His tape at Harvard is pretty solid, but the level of competition is nowhere near what he will see as a pro and the more tape you ingest and the more you begin to project, the more his average feet, strength and hip flexion become a concern. Toner's Senior Bowl week will have everything to do with his draft projection. I see him as a right tackle only who might have to battle to earn a roster spot.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 1/2"
- Weight
- 335 lbs
- Arm
- 34 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 81 3/4"
Production
54.72
Athleticism
54.25
Total Score
108.97
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Despite the massive frame, Kirkland's play lacks a consistency of power due to his waist-bending and subsequent balance issues. If Kirkland could correct his leaning and balance issues, he might unlock his true power potential at guard, but that may not happen. Kirkland’s size and experience at two positions help his roster chances, but he isn't ready for NFL reps yet.
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San Francisco 49ers
Round 5 • Pick 35
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Cooper is one of the tough guys up front for the Rebels, and he has good size and length for the position, but he will be limited to run blocking in tight quarters and his lack of overall athleticism and body control could make him too leaky in pass protection to ever see the field as a starter.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'4 5/8"
- Weight
- 324 lbs
- Arm
- 36"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 86 1/4"
Production
54.72
Athleticism
62.64
Total Score
117.36
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The sheer mass, length and athleticism of Robertson was appealing enough that Texas Tech signed him from junior college, but he never did enough to break in with them before transferring. While Robertson has some dominant snaps against some of the competition he faced this season, he’s extremely raw and nothing more than a project with traits at this point.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'7"
- Weight
- 317 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Despite being a 15-point-per-game scorer as a high school basketball player, Lumpkin doesn’t play with the coordinated foot quickness and balance we see in many former basketball players. Offensive line coaches will be intrigued by his long arms and big frame, but his lack of functional flexibility and consistency of engagement needs to be improved in order to make a team.
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Philadelphia Eagles
Round 5 • Pick 25
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Vaitai has been a full-time starter over the last two seasons for a successful TCU squad, but doesn’t have the plus athleticism to play left tackle or the hand strength and core power to start on the right side. Despite decent technique and football intelligence, may be too lacking in physical qualities to make the NFL leap.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6"
- Weight
- 339 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fallin is a 23-year-old, three-year starter who will turn 24 in November. His lack of flexibility and athleticism could limit his ability to be functional as an NFL tackle, and he might be too upright to move inside to guard and play with any leverage. Fallin should get into a camp, but could have a hard time sticking.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'5 1/2"
- Weight
- 301 lbs
- Arm
- 34"
- Hand
- 10 3/8"
- Wing
- 83 3/8"
Production
53.85
Athleticism
69.19
Total Score
123.04
PLAYER ANALYSIS
In watching 2013 tape of Johnstone, he was much more athletic than the player I studied from 2015 after his knee injuries. While his medicals will play a huge part in whether or not he is drafted, play strength has always been a problem. Without functional flexibility and explosiveness, a career in the NFL will be difficult.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'6 3/4"
- Weight
- 316 lbs
- Arm
- 33 1/2"
- Hand
- 10"
- Wing
- 80 7/8"
Production
54.72
Athleticism
51.17
Total Score
105.89
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Despite his three-year run as a starter in a quality conference, Marz might not check the strength and athleticism boxes to make an NFL roster. At some point, he might be asked to move inside to guard or maybe even center due to his limitations.
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