Center-only prospect and four-year starter whose technique and toughness help make up for a lack of ideal mass and length. Bayer consistently gets into the chests of opponents by using efficient hand placement and block centering. He’s sturdy at the point of attack but doesn’t generate much pop-and-push. Bayer displayed the ability mirror and anchor against Michigan’s pass rush early in the 2024 season. He’s well-schooled in all facets and very tough, but a lack of position versatility and limitations as a difference-maker in an NFL-caliber run game could hurt his chances.
