Slater over Sewell

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(02-03-2021, 01:12 PM)Synric Wrote: They also have Patrick Surtain over Caleb Farley because he is more experienced and "technically sound" but Farley easily has the high upside.

Penei Sewell doesn't have bad technique he is just more inexperienced but the upside to his size, length, and rare athleticism is what makes him a special prospect.

That's always the argument when it comes to 1st round especially.
Do you draft for the elite upside, or do you draft for how ready they are?
Josh Allen probably would have been QB1 if going strictly by upside. But he went after Mayfield and Darnold because he wasn't as NFL-ready as they were.
OJ Howard would have gone probably in the Top 15 of the draft if he had shown more pass catching production in college to go along with his elite profile.

With that said, Sewell doesn't have near as low of a floor as Josh Allen or OJ Howard had. He's just not 100% the most NFL-ready OT in the draft. But he does have the most upside, which is why most consider him OT1.