DRAFT TRACKER 2023

Mauch’s two front teeth are missing (they were knocked out during a junior high basketball game) and he wears a big mop of shoulder-length red hair, so you get the sense you are about to watch a hockey player on turf when you turn on the game tape. As expected, Mauch is a rugged player with an attacking demeanor who does his most consistent work as a drive blocker in the run game. Inconsistent footwork in pass protection and below average arm length could foreshadow a move inside to guard, where he is capable of competing for a starting job as a scheme-versatile tough guy.

Versatile fullback with experience as a tailback, tight end and Wildcat option. Luepke is a jack-of-all-trades who has posted an impressive touchdown-per-touch ratio as both a runner and pass-catcher. He’s expected to test well and has the ability to compete for reps as a core special-teamer. While he has soft hands and has shown some route-running savvy, he will need to prove himself as a lead blocker if he is to excite NFL offensive coordinators.

Jensen is a well-schooled, highly experienced guard prospect with a broad frame and above-average toughness. He hasn’t faced much NFL-caliber competition, but he displays some of the same characteristics found in pro guards. He’s below average as an athlete, but good enough for schemes that don’t rely heavily on movement in space for interior blockers. He’s not going to uproot defenders as a drive blocker, but he can work with adequate success on double teams. Jensen’s pass protection is a little more consistent than his run blocking, but athletic rushers will be a challenge for him.

Gindorff has below average pass-catching and athletic traits for the tight end position, but plenty of potential as a blocker. His hand placement and footwork are both technically sound and he plays with some vinegar in his game as a sustain and finish blocker. Gindorff’s medicals will be critical for his opportunities moving forward. If those evaluations check out, teams might be deciding between playing him as a Y tight end or attempting to pack weight on his frame to try him as an offensive tackle.

Hayes has adequate physical and athletic measurables to play slot cornerback, but he might need to bulk up to play safety. He is active against the run and the pass, but his inconsistency as a tackler could make it challenging for him to stick on a roster.