01-27-2025, 07:31 PM
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Which prospect are you most excited to see in Mobile?
Reid: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri. He was one of the most impressive prospects I saw in person this past season. At 6-foot-3, 314 pounds, Membou doesn't have prototypical tackle measurements but does have brute strength and good foot quickness. He doesn't get beat cleanly on pass protection reps, and he gave up only one sack in 2024.
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There will be questions about where Membou will play at the next level, as some evaluators see him as a guard. I think he should be allowed to stay at tackle until he shows otherwise, but this week could be a good indicator of where Membou will ultimately play. In a class without a clear-cut OT1, Membou could position himself as the top offensive lineman in the 2025 draft.
Miller: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon. Conerly is one of my favorite players in the class, and I can't wait to see how he handles drills and one-on-one pass-rushing situations at the Senior Bowl. The 6-4, 315-pound Conerly has developed into a pure left tackle and has added strength to his quick feet to shoot up draft boards. Conerly is my No. 18-ranked player and has a firm mid-Round 1 grade. I'll be looking to see how his added play power stands up against a deep group of defensive linemen, but there's room for him to rise.
Yates: Marcus Mbow, OT/G, Purdue. Mbow is arguably the most athletic lineman in the 2025 class. He played right tackle for the Boilermakers in 2024, but he also played guard in college and projects as a guard in the NFL due to his size (6-5, 300 pounds). He's a natural mover who is an ideal fit for a team that employs zone concepts in its run game. I believe Mbow is a top-50 player in this class due to his fearlessness and tenaciousness, along with his ability to play under control when blocking in space.
Which prospect are you most excited to see in Mobile?
Reid: Armand Membou, OT, Missouri. He was one of the most impressive prospects I saw in person this past season. At 6-foot-3, 314 pounds, Membou doesn't have prototypical tackle measurements but does have brute strength and good foot quickness. He doesn't get beat cleanly on pass protection reps, and he gave up only one sack in 2024.
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2dJordan Reid
Miller's updated top 50 NFL draft rankings: New No. 1 prospect? Players to watch at the Senior Bowl?
3dMatt Miller
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5dMel Kiper Jr.
There will be questions about where Membou will play at the next level, as some evaluators see him as a guard. I think he should be allowed to stay at tackle until he shows otherwise, but this week could be a good indicator of where Membou will ultimately play. In a class without a clear-cut OT1, Membou could position himself as the top offensive lineman in the 2025 draft.
Miller: Josh Conerly Jr., OT, Oregon. Conerly is one of my favorite players in the class, and I can't wait to see how he handles drills and one-on-one pass-rushing situations at the Senior Bowl. The 6-4, 315-pound Conerly has developed into a pure left tackle and has added strength to his quick feet to shoot up draft boards. Conerly is my No. 18-ranked player and has a firm mid-Round 1 grade. I'll be looking to see how his added play power stands up against a deep group of defensive linemen, but there's room for him to rise.
Yates: Marcus Mbow, OT/G, Purdue. Mbow is arguably the most athletic lineman in the 2025 class. He played right tackle for the Boilermakers in 2024, but he also played guard in college and projects as a guard in the NFL due to his size (6-5, 300 pounds). He's a natural mover who is an ideal fit for a team that employs zone concepts in its run game. I believe Mbow is a top-50 player in this class due to his fearlessness and tenaciousness, along with his ability to play under control when blocking in space.
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2024 may go on record as one of most underperforming teams in Bengal history. Bengal's FO has major work to do on defensive side of the ball. I say tag and trade Tee Higgins in 2025 to start with the rebuild.
