DRAFT TRACKER 2021

Mass of humanity who's able to cast his frame upon opponents and win with pure size at times. Banks can get a little lax with certain elements of technique and footwork but tends to counter that with his frame and strength. His core and base are rock-steady, as he's rarely jostled by contact. He can create momentum with his size as a run blocker, but he's not a great bender and lacks explosiveness into contact. Pass protection will get a little choppy against athletic interior rushers and twist games that force him to make quick slides to cut off his edges, but he has the anchor to stall bull rushers all day long. Banks has some physical limitations but should be fine as a potential early starter and Day 2 (Rounds 2-3) pick for a physical running game.

Four-year starter from a school that has produced a steady stream of offensive line prospects over the last few years. With Kraemer starting, Notre Dame's offensive line took home the Joe Moore Award in 2017 and was a finalist in 2020. He possesses an NFL frame with strong hands to help sustain and finish. He's strong and works well with double-teams, but is just average staying centered on athletic opponents. Any time he starts to lose control of the rep in pass protection, his default is to lean and lunge -- but his feet stay behind, causing his balance to give way. He might have the size and ability to hang onto a backup role for a little while, but the waist-bending will be tough to correct and could become too easily exploited in the pros.

Experienced starter with wide frame and solid play strength, but a lack of desired athletic talent. Hoge has a good understanding of technique and plays with proper hand placement most of the time. He's balanced and patient into block fits, but has trouble sustaining against more talented foes. He lacks lateral quickness to consistently handle reach blocks and is just average as a drive blocker. Hoge's pass protection will be his biggest hurdle as athletic defenders with good hands will be able to threaten his edges too often. He has a chance at a backup role, but it may come as an undrafted free agent.