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(03-15-2021, 12:53 PM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: One website says he's #12, but there are resources that have him as a top 10 prospect. If a player is worth a top 10 (or even top 12) pick, I don't think it's unforgivable to take him at #5, especially if we're talking about a free agency period that did not address the Oline appropriately such that we're spending our top 5 pick on the position. If we still have a need glaring enough on the Oline to still be talking about taking Sewell, we need to be open to Slater as well. For the sake of Joe and the future of this franchise. If we address Oline in free agency, then sure open up the #5 pick to BPA. But if we're looking to draft a day 1 Oline starter in this draft (meaning we didn't properly fix the line in free agency), then the #5 pick is where we have our best chance to secure Joe's health.

As far as scheme versatility goes, I don't think people are properly respecting his strength. He isn't a technique only OT. He's strong, athletic and technically sound. His only weakness is he doesn't have 34 inch arms. If he weren't strong, he would have been plowed over by the likes of Chase Young and other Big 10 DEs that play with a great combination of speed and strength. 

I know we were burned by Ogbuehi who was considered a "technical, athletic" OT. It still hurts me too. But just because a prospect is athletic and technically sound does not automatically make them weak, as is the case with Slater.

There is a huge difference in anchoring with lightning fast hands excellent technique (sinking hips straight back pop feet) putting yourself in the position to succeed as a pass protector than firing off the line moving people out of a gap in a gap scheme. 

I like athletic tackles Ogbueh's biggest issue was he came out of his stance upright and giving up his chest and leverage. More technique issue than talent.


Rashawn Slater is a perfect fit in San Francisco and can easily see him go at #12.