2023 NFL Combine

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(03-10-2023, 09:29 PM)OSUfan Wrote: Why guard? Not all guys that can play OT can play OG. Jackson Carman is a prime example. If you took Mauch why would you not play him at OT? I like him and his demeanor when it comes to blocking. My real concern in watching tape on him is he regularly has his hands outside of the shoulder pads of the defender. This could draw many flags at the NFL level. He really needs to work on his hand placement but I love his grit.

Good point OSU  -  and I appreciate your direct observations - which I don't really do.   And tackle is what we need most.

Boylhart clearly thinks he's a tackle, and talks about the same type of thing you're talking about.  Those are things that I believe he could be coached to do right.  So there are just a lot of things people are saying that have my attention (other than the short arms which scare me):

• good lateral movement
• ability to get to the 2nd level quickly
• ability to have sustained engagement with adversaries
• warrior mentality
• smart
  

These are all really good predictors of a successful pro bowl type lineman.

I don't think he'll be there for us in the 2nd round.   My dream would be to either take Wright or Harrison in the first round and Mauch in the 2nd.   But I think we'll have to choose between one of those 3 in the first round... or Kancey who I think may be the next Donald - IF he's there at 28.

I just remember drooling over Geno Atkins in my old Drug Store List draft guide and being amazed he lasted till the 4th round.  Jones had him targeted for the 3rd.

OK I'm rambling now.