That he was gonna be a RT. And I was wrong about him. He isn't the classic LT that you want out there, at least not to my eye, but he gets the job done. And he's not the first OT that I've gotten wrong of course nor will he be the last. But I think the key is taking shots on them because the truth is there simply aren't enough dudes out there who can do the job out on that edge, especially on the blindside.
Way I see it Freeling will go off the board first. Due to perceived upside that Maui and Fano just don't have. Those two are probably early starters but it might be at guard or on the right side if they remain tackles in the NFL. And I think that affects their value for teams.
Miller for example is a better dice roll, even though Maui was a better player at the previous level, if you want to take a shot on a LT. Not that I think Miller has a great chance to do that role in the NFL. But I like his pass sets. So you could sit him at swing OT year one and actually install him on either side. Wouldn't be pretty in the run game, but pass wise I think he'd hold his own outside of some of the more powerful edges who will get into his pads.
So way I see it I think it's about what teams ahead of us see which of these guys at which spot, and whether that spot is a need for them. But I think the quality in this year's class is on the interior, and that is helped by the OTs who were slotted at the top of the pile measuring in with short arms. Basically if Maui and Fano are OGs then you have Ioane, Maui, Fano kind of dominating that early group. So if you need the LT, or a guy who you know will be an OT at least at this level, it may need a bit of a reach to ensure you get the frame and some feet.
By the way Iheanachor had a great Senior Bowl week. Which always weighs heavy with the Rams. So idk what they're going to do. But I will say if they can find a LT of the future at 13 that would be excellent. Or a pro bowl guard. That would be real nice.
