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“The offensive line, to me, is important,” new Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said at the league’s annual meeting in Orlando back in March. “If I asked you the question of ‘what position group depends on no other position group to be good, but every other position group depends on them to be good, what position group is that?’ Offensive line. They aren’t relying on any other position group to be good. They go out, but every other position group relies on the offensive line to be good. … Building that kind of offensive line, that’s exciting. I can’t wait to do that.”
Offensive linemen aren’t the most sexy, attention-grabbing position to discuss or evaluate to some, but high-level football doesn’t exist without them. CBS Sports HQ NFL analyst Rick Spielman, the Minnesota Vikings general manager for 16 seasons (2006-2021), provides his takes on the 2024 class from the “With The First Pick” podcast episode that aired on March 22, providing a deeper dive on a group with talent variety at both offensive tackle and the interior of the line.
This is the fifth position group in CBS Sports’ pre-draft position group evaluations with wide receivers, running backs, quarterbacks and tight ends all ready for your pursual. Each prospect also includes further analysis from yours truly. Welcome to the top of the 2024 NFL Draft offensive line class.
Offensive Tackles
5. Tyler Guyton (Oklahoma)
Height: 6-8 | Weight: 322 poundsAccolades/notable statistics: Zero sacks allowed on 335 pass block snaps in 2023
Pro comp: Buffalo Bills OT Spencer Brown
“Big. Guyton is better at anchoring [than Spencer Brown],” Spielman said.
Highest he could get drafted: 24th overall pickLowest he could get drafted: 32nd overall pick
Final thoughts: Tyler Guyton has the ceiling to develop into a strong offensive tackle, right or left — seems more comfortable on the right side — but his rookie season will…
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Author : Garrett Podell
Publish date : 2024-04-12 14:16:25
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