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(02-26-2024, 02:17 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Is it really a length issue?  I mean they haven't done those measurements yet, the only info they have are height and weight from the Sr. Bowl or whatever they were listed as on their CFB roster.  The film analysis on JPJ leans more toward not enough time as the Starter at his position, and what few technical flaws they touch on can be cleaned up with playing time.  He's still the 3rd highest rated interior OL, and the #2 Center prospect.  I would have no issue with him being drafted in the 2nd round.

Bottom line is the guy is tough, strong, has great footwork and is good at executing double teams and combo blocks.  All qualities that we would look for in an AFCN Center.

I'm a lightweight evaluating true talent.  But I loved his highlights.   He not only gets to the 2nd level, but he makes devastating contact there, not sliding off his mark.  He does a great job of chipping one lineman out of the play then driving his primary mark out, making a huge hole.   If he gets hold of you with his hands, you will be going where he wants you.  Even when his arms are fully extended he whips players out of the way.

I LOVE this guy.   I'd take him at 18 with no problem.   If he's as good as I think he is (very questionable I'll admit), I'd take him in a heartbeat.   Look what a difference Larry Allen made from his interior spot (no I'm not comparing him to Allen).  It's just whatever we can do to solidify the core of the pocket for Burrow and whoever is running the ball is just as important to me than solidifying the right edge.

He's my '24 man crush.   I don't see him making it to 49.  I'm not sure he makes it to 32.

But I'll own my lack of real knowledge.