2019 draft: My Guard choices in trade down, or 3-4th rounds

Roger Saffold was the best Ram guard since maybe Newberry. (Yes, I remember A Timmerman, lol)
He was a mediocre LT at best....but, a great draft pick!

The Rams needs some more reinforcement, if back up J. Damby doesn't work out---or even if he does

The Rams will draft a guard, or a tackle who can convert.

4. Cody Ford, OT/G, Oklahoma (Overall Rank: 28)
Height: 6' 33⁄4" | Weight: 329 pounds
Ford dropped weight and delivered a breakout season stepping in at right tackle last year. His future might be inside, where he made his seven starts as a freshman and sophomore. He’s exceptionally nimble for his size, but offers more value as a mauling run-blocker than pass protector, where he could be exposed by NFL speed on the edge.
Comment: Mid 2nd round, if we trade down

6. Dalton Risner, G/OT, Kansas State (Overall Rank: 38)
Height: 6' 43⁄4" | Weight: 310 pounds
Risner started his career at center before moving to right tackle for the past three seasons. He’s an average athlete, but his toughness, strong base, heavy hands and recognition skills would translate well inside, where he’s more likely to become a quality starter.
Comment: If we trade donw; Guard or center, and tough, smart. Late 2nd rounder

13. Chuma Edoga, OT, USC (Overall Rank: 80)
Height: 6' 31⁄2" | Weight: 308 pounds
He’s raw, but Edoga has the length (343⁄4-inch arms) and athleticism to hold up as a pass protector at left tackle. Right now he’s better in the run game, where his athleticism shows up landing blocks in space. If he can become more technically sound and efficient with his movements in pass-protection, he’ll be a quality starter.
Comment: put him at guard and he will be very good.

14. Dru Samia, G, Oklahoma (Overall Rank: 86)
Height: 6' 43⁄4" | Weight: 305 pounds
A four-year starter at Oklahoma, Samia is at his best on the move in the run game, where he has the range and athleticism to land blocks on the second level. He has some issues as a pass-protector, especially against power, but has early starting potential for an outside-zone team.
Comment: 3rd round--A little weight lifting, and he will be ready in 2020

15. Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State (Overall Rank: 89)
Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 322 pounds
A nimble mover at 320-plus pounds, Howard’s quick feet, length (34-inch arms) and girth will give him a chance to become a starter in the NFL. The jump in competition will likely require something of a redshirt year, but his ceiling is significant.
Comment: This is a Jimmy Johnson special 4th rounder for 2020!

16. Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss (Overall Rank: 92)
Height: 6' 51⁄4" | Weight: 310 pounds
He has the requisite combination of length, size and quickness to play tackle in the NFL, but Little plays with occasionally poor balance and an overall lack of functional strength. With more consistency, he’ll be a quality starter in the NFL.
Comments: reminds me of Noteboom

17. Dennis Daley, OT, South Carolina (Overall Rank: 97)
Height: 6' 5" | Weight: 317 pounds
A JUCO transfer who became a two-year starter at left tackle in the SEC, Daley offers enough length and athleticism to become a starting tackle at the next level. He has room to improve, especially when it comes to his hand usage, but the level of competition he faced in college could have him ready for the field earlier than the other developmental OT prospects in this class.
Comment: Pick in the 5th round special, if we have one, and he slips down.
job, but the upside is there.

20. Bobby Evans, G/OT, Oklahoma (Overall Rank: 103)
Height: 6' 43⁄8" | Weight: 312 pounds
He was a little better at right tackle his sophomore year than he was at left tackle last year. Evans is at his best mauling in the run game and could end up inside, but his length (343⁄4-inch arms) mitigates his lack of elite athleticism and gives him a chance to stay at tackle.
comment: Maybe 4th rounder than can start in 2020



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/25/2019 09:49AM by Steve.