Inside the Draft: Offensive Linemen Breakdown

[gmf1369]

Offensive Linemen Rankings Top Ten:

1. LT: Greg Little
2. RT: Jawaan Taylor
3. OG: Jonah Williams
4. LT: Andre Dilliard
5. OG: Coby Ford
6. OC: Garrett Bradbury
7. OG: Chris Lindstrom
8. RT: Dalton Risner
9. OC: Eric McCoy
10. OC: Elgton Jenkins

Greg Little: Has been my pick for the Jets if they choose to trade down...

Fits into the category of "rare" specimen at the left tackle spot with smooth movements in every direction, and he's well-versed in pass protection. Little needs more lower-half weight/strength to help his anchor, and in some instances -- though not often -- he can be a waist-bender. Knows how to use his long arms by striking first, and his run blocking his behind his pass protection, but with more power, he can be a franchise left tackle.

Jawaan Taylor:

Immensely powerful tackle with above-average mobility in any direction and while not super explosive, he can get to the second level relatively quickly on outside runs and destroy linebackers. At times his lateral quickness is pushed to the limit by speedy edge rushers, but he has heavy hands he deploys with mostly good timing and decent accuracy. Franchise right tackle.

Jonah Williams:

Played right tackle as a freshman before moving to left tackle, where he was consistently one of the best players on Alabama's offense. Regularly shows good footwork, is rarely out of position, but he'll need to mitigate concerns about his athleticism to play blindside protector in the NFL. His future could be at guard though we like him a lot at tackle.

Andre Dilliard:

Elite athlete for the left tackle spot with a surprisingly power anchor and above-average awareness of stunts. Short, powerful punch, and his feet continue to move as he mirrors edge rushers. Not much run-blocking experience in college, but he has the refined talent to be a franchise left tackle in today's NFL.

Coby Ford:

Power blocker who creates serious torque with faster-than-you'd-expect leg churn and has great feet for his size which allow him to mirror well. He's long enough to deal with small speed-rushers but they give him more problems than power rushers. May not have the explosiveness in his kick slide to play on the edge, yet still a fun, punishing offensive line prospect.

Garrett Bradbury:

Bradbury is slender for the center spot and lacks in the power department, both in his hands and his anchor, but has insanely loose hips and flexible ankles which allow him to routinely win the leverage/angle battles on blocks most centers wouldn't come close to reaching. Tremendous combo blocker who's lightning quick finding linebackers at the second level. With more weight and strength, Bradbury can be an All-Pro interior blocker because of his athleticism and is the prototypical center you want in a zone-blocking scheme.

Chris Lindstrom:

Somewhat compact guard prospect with tackle feet who can fire multiple punches with good pop but isn't necessarily heavy-handed. Strengths of his game are his awareness to find work, stunt recognition and his light, always moving feet. Could stand to get a stronger anchor and add more weight but projects to a starting role at guard early in his career.

Dalton Risner:

Chippy, versatile blocker with impressive feet, a heavy anchor, and the ability to recover if initially beaten, although the latter doesn't happen very often at all. Despite a lack of prototypical size, Risner projects to the right tackle spot but has the mobility to play anywhere up front.

Eric McCoy:

Compact, mobile interior blocker with good accuracy with his punch. When he can brace for a blitzer, he has sturdy anchor but is susceptible to counter moves from high-caliber defensive linemen because his feet stop moving on occasion. With more weight and power, McCoy can be a quality starter at center.

Elgton Jenkins:

Blue collar power center with the best anchor among interior linemen in this class. Adequate lateral mobility, but Jenkins would be best in a power-running scheme. His pass-protection skills are as NFL-ready as it gets at the center spot.

 

[Gramoah]

Offensive Linemen Rankings Top Ten:

1. LT: Greg Little
2. RT: Jawaan Taylor
3. OG: Jonah Williams
4. LT: Andre Dilliard
5. OG: Coby Ford
6. OC: Garrett Bradbury
7. OG: Chris Lindstrom
8. RT: Dalton Risner
9. OC: Eric McCoy
10. OC: Elgton Jenkins

Greg Little: Has been my pick for the Jets if they choose to trade down...


Jawaan Taylor:



Jonah Williams:


Andre Dilliard:


Coby Ford:


Garrett Bradbury:


Chris Lindstrom:


Dalton Risner:


Eric McCoy:


Elgton Jenkins:

A good list for sure G but I'd have to disagree on the LT position. Dillard is heads and tails over Little not just because I watched him play a lot, but also because every draft board I've seen agrees. They list Dillard between 10 and 20 while they have Little rated between 40 and 50. If Dillard wasn't still there then I would certainly be happy with at least getting Little.

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

A lot of good players on that list, especially interior.

For me, Little is ranked too high on this list. I’d put him more towards the bottom, in the 8-10 area.

 

[gmf1369]

A good list for sure G but I'd have to disagree on the LT position. Dillard is heads and tails over Little not just because I watched him play a lot, but also because every draft board I've seen agrees. They list Dillard between 10 and 20 while they have Little rated between 40 and 50. If Dillard wasn't still there then I would certainly be happy with at least getting Little.

Well let me be the first to tell you the comparison for Greg Little, I think you may change your tune: D'Brickshaw Ferguson, he had one stellar career...

As I don't disagree Dillard has the whole package, Little has more flexibility into multiple schemes as I believe we will be changing once again within two years... Dillard is strictly a zone blocker... Little has the athleticism to play inline, zone and with his flexibility to be a dominate second level run blocker like Ferguson was for us... Little prior to the combine was always listed as a Top 15 selection, but like I said if the Jets trade down he is the guy I would target just because he has the traits we can use even if Gase doesn't work out...

 

[Gramoah]

Well let me be the first to tell you the comparison for Greg Little, I think you may change your tune: D'Brickshaw Ferguson, he had one stellar career...

As I don't disagree Dillard has the whole package, Little has more flexibility into multiple schemes as I believe we will be changing once again within two years... Dillard is strictly a zone blocker... Little has the athleticism to play inline, zone and with his flexibility to be a dominate second level run blocker like Ferguson was for us... Little prior to the combine was always listed as a Top 15 selection, but like I said if the Jets trade down he is the guy I would target just because he has the traits we can use even if Gase doesn't work out...

Well you are more likely to get your way than I am anyway because I 'm sure Dillard will get snatched up before the Jets can get him. Good to have you back by the way.

 

[cheaterhater]

Well let me be the first to tell you the comparison for Greg Little, I think you may change your tune: D'Brickshaw Ferguson, he had one stellar career...

As I don't disagree Dillard has the whole package, Little has more flexibility into multiple schemes as I believe we will be changing once again within two years... Dillard is strictly a zone blocker... Little has the athleticism to play inline, zone and with his flexibility to be a dominate second level run blocker like Ferguson was for us... Little prior to the combine was always listed as a Top 15 selection, but like I said if the Jets trade down he is the guy I would target just because he has the traits we can use even if Gase doesn't work out...

If Gase doesn't work out? Do we have a thread for that yet? It's overdue

 

[gmf1369]

If Gase doesn't work out? Do we have a thread for that yet? It's overdue

I am optimistic but not when it is trash from a division foe... not saying he won't do some good things but he didn't do such a good job protecting his quarterbacks... Jay Cutler, then Ryan Tannehill his track record of getting his QB killed is noted and witnessed...

 

[gmf1369]

Well you are more likely to get your way than I am anyway because I 'm sure Dillard will get snatched up before the Jets can get him. Good to have you back by the way.

this is the time for miss direct and deception by NFL scouts and teams interests in players... Not saying Dillard is better or suited for some teams just looking at the overall body of work...

former NFL draft analyst now turned working for Gruden in Oakland, Mayock compared Little to Ferguson...

if we don't get either it will be a big mistake, if they think they can get away with Qvale as the backup, we are screwed plain n simple...

but the real need is center unless they are planning to have Tom Compton be the center, or open competition between Toth and Harrison... Of the three options on this list, Eric McCoy would give us option in the 3rd round who could potentially be day one starter with a solid camp...

 

[AFA2017]

A lot of good players on that list, especially interior.

For me, Little is ranked too high on this list. I’d put him more towards the bottom, in the 8-10 area.

I too am not a fan of Little. Not over Dillard or Taylor or even Bradbury. I know Dillard is a LT, Taylor a Guard and Bradbury a Center. IMO those 3 should be taken before Little is ever to be considered.

 

[Gramoah]

this is the time for miss direct and deception by NFL scouts and teams interests in players... Not saying Dillard is better or suited for some teams just looking at the overall body of work...

former NFL draft analyst now turned working for Gruden in Oakland, Mayock compared Little to Ferguson...

if we don't get either it will be a big mistake, if they think they can get away with Qvale as the backup, we are screwed plain n simple...

but the real need is center unless they are planning to have Tom Compton be the center, or open competition between Toth and Harrison... Of the three options on this list, Eric McCoy would give us option in the 3rd round who could potentially be day one starter with a solid camp...

I like McCoy. He's actually from my part of the country and grew up in the same state he played in, Texas. The Aggie's will miss him and I don't think it would be unreasonable to see him be an early starter. If I were to make a prediction here, oh hell, I might as well stick my neck out. I predict that Little will be taken by the Jets, obviously because Dillard will be gone, probably in round 3. And hopefully, not a prediction this time, they will take McCoy. With this our "O" line will be much improved.

 

[BlindsideD'Brick]

I too am not a fan of Little. Not over Dillard or Taylor or even Bradbury. I know Dillard is a LT, Taylor a Guard and Bradbury a Center. IMO those 3 should be taken before Little is ever to be considered.

I’d be ok with Dilliard after a trade back, and ideally get Bradbury at some point early in the 2nd. ER would still be an issue, but the o-line would be locked down.

 

[cheaterhater]

I am optimistic but not when it is trash from a division foe... not saying he won't do some good things but he didn't do such a good job protecting his quarterbacks... Jay Cutler, then Ryan Tannehill his track record of getting his QB killed is noted and witnessed...

At the time, I was not thrilled with the hire. Right now, I'm still not sure what to think about it. I wanted Harbaugh from Ravens

 

[SackExchange]

I am hoping that either McCoy or Jenkins is there in the third, with a fit preference of McCoy.

 

[AFA2017]

I am hoping that either McCoy or Jenkins is there in the third, with a fit preference of McCoy.

I don't think McCoy will slide into the 3rd Rd. He would be a good fit for the Jets, but if we want him we'll have to trade up into the mid 2nd Rd