2014 draft prospects Early edition

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Those Stanford linemen are road graders!

To me Stanford is the new Wisconsin in regards to O-Lineman. However David Yankey's scouting reports puzzle me. From what I can see his only knock is that he's average in pass protection, not even bad, just average.

For example heres an excerpt from the Scouts Inc report:

Pass Protection - 3 - Quickness and length make it tough to beat him clean. Strong and absorbs bull rush without giving too much ground. Long enough to protect edge and fill in at tackle. Better fit on inside. Above average effort and adequate balance when mirroring inside but limited athlete that has problems countering double moves and can get exposed if put on an island at tackle. Top-heavy and vulnerable to pull moves.

WalterFootball:

Reliable pass-protector
Quick to engage
Can handle speed rushers
Can handle heavy tackles
Anchors well against bull rushers
Proper knee bend
Good pad level

So why is everyone so quick to have him playing Guard at the next level? Granted he doesn't sound like a premier left tackle prospect but it does sound like he'd be a great fit at Right Tackle for any team that takes him.

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Not to sound like my cousin you know who but I kind of hope they come away with a viable TE. Not that I don't like Jordan Reed, on the contrary, but I do have concerns about his durability going forward. Hopefully the first year bumps are just him adjusting to the more physical nature of the NFL particularly having to adjust to a 16 game season. Plus I think TE is my favorite position in all of football. I'm the type of guy that would rather have Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates in their prime above even Megatron and Randy Moss.

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I think one of our 2nd round picks will be TE too

Hmmmmmmm, I'm conflicted lol. Honestly though if the front office really was intent on getting a TE I would prefer a mid to late round guy like Jacob Pedersen.