DRAFT TRACKER 2024

Ascending tackle prospect with the traits and tape to project a bright future as a high-level pass protector in the league. Guyton has battled injuries and had limited reps coming over from TCU after the 2021 season, but his flashes have been complemented by increasing consistency. He plays with a high center of gravity and needs to get stronger, but leveraged hand strikes can help overcome those concerns. He should continue to get better as a run blocker but might never shine in that department. Guyton’s value comes with his pass protection, as he has the length, feet and body control to become a human roadblock. He should become a talented starter at either tackle position.

Rouse possesses the size and intelligence coaches like, and he might be able to continue improving if he can get stronger and prove he can play on the right side as well. He's an average athlete with average bend, and that will show up in his lack of consistent anchor and in-line drive. However, that should not be oversold, as he tends to anchor enough and maintain a level of stickiness as a run blocker, even when it looks a little disheveled. Rouse has played almost exclusively as a left tackle but might be in consideration as a solid swing tackle prospect with some upside.

Simpson’s size and length are impressive, and there are flashes on tape, but there is still a lot of work to be done before he could be expected to play in an NFL game. Waist-bending hurts his balance, and he doesn’t have the foot quickness to mirror and match active NFL rushers. When he throws independent hands with timing, he can stall rush plans quickly and he’s good at keeping his hands active to stay in the fight. He won’t create much drive leverage as a run blocker, but his size helps to shield off defenders when his positioning is right. Teams will need to decide if they have the patience to continue a developmental pathway for him.