Ben Bartch is still out there too

Short arms, small school but maybe he ends up a good starting guard.

Player Bio
Bartch grew up in Oregon but family ties to the Twin Cities led him to sign with the annually successful Division III Johnnies. He came to Minnesota as a tight end and played the position for two years; he played in one game in 2016 and eight contests in 2017 (four receptions, 43 yards, 10.8 per, one touchdown). Before the 2018 season, however, Bartch moved to left tackle. He started all 13 games in his first year at the position, earning second-team All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference honors. Bartch continued growing into his frame during his senior year, earning the eyes of MIAC coaches to garner first-team all-league and Offensive Lineman of the Year honors in 14 starts at left tackle.


Analysis
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By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst

Draft Projection
Round 3

NFL Comparison
Sam Tevi

Overview
Converted tight end who has added 75 pounds of good weight since stepping on campus but retained his plus movement. Despite a lack of experience and small-school background, his traits and rapid growth in body and play caught the eye of Senior Bowl evaluators. From a skill standpoint, he's still an undergrad, but on pace for his degree in tackle studies. He's an enticing left tackle prospect who continues to evolve, but a step up in competition and a need for continued physical development will require patience and could determine whether his final calling is swing tackle or starter.

Strengths
Converted tight end with plenty of athletic ability
Ran 110-meter hurdles and 4x400 relays in high school
Scouts love background in college shot put and discus due to explosion benefits
Easy, speedy slide quickness in pass pro and second-level adjustments
Can burst out of stance and take off laterally
Accelerates with some pop into down blocks
Flexion in knees/ankles offer building blocks to anchor
Natural mirroring talent to stay in front of rushers
Inside hand is stiff and upward in his punch
Reactive ability to combat rush counters

Weaknesses
Very limited experience at the position
Faces a very steep step up in size and competition
Narrow two-point stance may need to be altered
Is a little behind with timing and angles to second level
Body needs additional development and strength
Push-pull power counters tug him out of balance
Inconsistent hand work sustaining angle blocks at times
Balance and body positioning get away from him when he becomes impatient