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With the 2024 NFL Draft approaching, let’s take a look at each individual position’s rankings. Here’s a look at the top 10 offensive linemen.
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Some of Fashanu’s unevenness can be attributed to injury (he was wearing a knee sleeve in that Ohio State matchup), and his work against other opponents like Michigan, Iowa and Illinois still showed off his strong traits, quick eyes and improved impact in the run game. I still think Fashanu is a high-end tackle prospect who will adjust early to the NFL because of his first-rate combination of traits, technique and intelligence. He already shows an impressive understanding of how to harness his ability, especially in the pass game, and I am higher on his blocking in the run game than some.
Fashanu still has some things to clean up, most notably allowing inside countermoves too often in his pass sets. Plus his hands did shockingly measure in at just 8.5 inches at the scouting combine, which doesn’t hinder his game on film but must be noted, as the only other recent first-round tackle prospect with hands that small was Isaiah Wynn, who was drafted 23rd overall by the Patriots in 2018.
With college basketball done and MLB Opening Day in the rearview mirror, attention is heating up on the NFL’s marquee offseason event. Let’s make our turn toward the NFL Draft. (Taylar Sievert/Yahoo Sports)
2. Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
Alt kept ascending throughout his last season. He is close to Fashanu as a prospect.
A smooth operator in his pass sets, Alt shows off his tight end background with excellent footwork and quickness and never seems to get out of whack. He improved on his hand usage this season, especially with bringing more initial pop with his blocks, which let him stun defensive linemen as a pass protector and also at the point of attack in the run game.
Alt’s mix of size, length and athleticism, his measurables and his testing numbers closely…
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Publish date : 2024-04-10 15:44:07
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