08-11-2021, 03:55 PM
(08-11-2021, 12:36 PM)Synric Wrote: I was a fan of Jackson Carman, D'Ante Smith, and Trey Hill through the process. Carman appeared on my radar through the 2020 CFB Playoffs when he had solid games vs Chase Young and K'Lavon Chaisson. He has a great track record in run blocking and pass protection against NFL competition in the ACC and in big games in the CFB Playoffs.
Trey Hill was anSEC guy people took notice of in 2019/2020 he looked like he was on his way to being one of the top center in the 2021 draft. Knee injuries caused him to have a very inconsistent 2020 season caused him to slip.
D'Ante Smith surprised at the Senior Bowl and I tagged him as a 4th round developmental tackle prospect. http://thebengalsboard.com/Thread-Trench-Warfare-Top-O-line-Rankings. For a guy that wasnt very big he looked to bury people on his reps.
Word. My only issue with D’Ante is that he’s played on mediocre teams going back to HS. Insofar as that’s reflective of him- and I don’t know that it is- he may not be the right fit as we try to shed our losing culture.
Hill’s tape has always impressed me. Drops anchor like a pro. I can never tell if it’s Cleveland making him look good or vice versa. Solid pairing regardless. Hill’s a bit weaker in space but more mobile than he looks imo. Never backs down from a bully, either, which I love.
Smith has upside and Hill is steady eddie. I was happy with both picks, esp if Hill is healthy.
