Senior Bowl measurements
Some take aways....
* Risner's arm length isn't bad at all at 34.2 and 81 inch wing span. He'll probably get a shot at tackle.
* Oli Udoh is nearly 6-6, 327 and he's got 36 inch arms, a 85 inch wingspan. Massive, small school sleeper (Elon), but he played well enough at the Shrine to get invited to Mobile. I heard some say that he dominated at times.
Really looking forward to watching these two guys along with Chuma Edoga and Garrett Bradbury, two blockers who would fit well in a zone. I've heard people say that Bradbury is a prototype outside zone center.
http://www.optimumscouting.com/news/2019-senior-bowl-weigh-in-results
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Wow, Daniel Jeremiah now as Andre Dillard as the highest ranked offensive lineman in his top 50.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001012558/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-10
From Draft Network...
OL Andre Dillard, Washington State:
The rumblings of Dillard as a potential first-rounder have been bubbling up for a few weeks. It’s not hard to see why he’s got fans after seeing Dillard at the weigh-in. He’s lean, long and meets every desired threshold for an NFL offensive tackle (most specifically his 34″ arms).
@"MaroonBells" said: Wow, Daniel Jeremiah now as Andre Dillard as the highest ranked offensive lineman in his top 50.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001012558/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-10
From Draft Network...OL Andre Dillard, Washington State:
The rumblings of Dillard as a potential first-rounder have been bubbling up for a few weeks. It’s not hard to see why he’s got fans after seeing Dillard at the weigh-in. He’s lean, long and meets every desired threshold for an NFL offensive tackle (most specifically his 34″ arms).
As a huge USC homer I have watched a lot of PAC12 games. Dillard looked good every time I saw him not that that means much.
He handles stunts very well and moves well too.
If the Vikings want to get someone similar to O'Neill in terms of athleticism then he might be a good pick.
@"MarkSP18" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Wow, Daniel Jeremiah now as Andre Dillard as the highest ranked offensive lineman in his top 50.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001012558/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-10
From Draft Network...OL Andre Dillard, Washington State:
The rumblings of Dillard as a potential first-rounder have been bubbling up for a few weeks. It’s not hard to see why he’s got fans after seeing Dillard at the weigh-in. He’s lean, long and meets every desired threshold for an NFL offensive tackle (most specifically his 34″ arms).
As a huge USC homer I have watched a lot of PAC12 games. Dillard looked good every time I saw him not that that means much.
He handles stunts very well and moves well too.
If the Vikings want to get someone similar to O'Neill in terms of athleticism then he might be a good pick.
Apparently today he was the only one to consistently block Montez Sweat.Here's Sweat embarrassing a pretty damn big right tackle. That's either Oli Udoh or Tytus Howard, I can't tell. But I'm really liking what I'm seeing and hearing about Dillard...
@"MaroonBells" said:@"MarkSP18" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Wow, Daniel Jeremiah now as Andre Dillard as the highest ranked offensive lineman in his top 50.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001012558/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-10
From Draft Network...OL Andre Dillard, Washington State:
The rumblings of Dillard as a potential first-rounder have been bubbling up for a few weeks. It’s not hard to see why he’s got fans after seeing Dillard at the weigh-in. He’s lean, long and meets every desired threshold for an NFL offensive tackle (most specifically his 34″ arms).
As a huge USC homer I have watched a lot of PAC12 games. Dillard looked good every time I saw him not that that means much.
He handles stunts very well and moves well too.
If the Vikings want to get someone similar to O'Neill in terms of athleticism then he might be a good pick.
Apparently today he was the only one to consistently block Montez Sweat.Here's Sweat embarrassing a pretty damn big right tackle. That's either Oli Udoh or Tytus Howard, I can't tell. But I'm really liking what I'm seeing and hearing about Dillard...
@"MarkSP18" said:@"MaroonBells" said:@"MarkSP18" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Wow, Daniel Jeremiah now as Andre Dillard as the highest ranked offensive lineman in his top 50.http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001012558/article/daniel-jeremiahs-top-50-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft-10
From Draft Network...OL Andre Dillard, Washington State:
The rumblings of Dillard as a potential first-rounder have been bubbling up for a few weeks. It’s not hard to see why he’s got fans after seeing Dillard at the weigh-in. He’s lean, long and meets every desired threshold for an NFL offensive tackle (most specifically his 34″ arms).
As a huge USC homer I have watched a lot of PAC12 games. Dillard looked good every time I saw him not that that means much.
He handles stunts very well and moves well too.
If the Vikings want to get someone similar to O'Neill in terms of athleticism then he might be a good pick.
Apparently today he was the only one to consistently block Montez Sweat.Here's Sweat embarrassing a pretty damn big right tackle. That's either Oli Udoh or Tytus Howard, I can't tell. But I'm really liking what I'm seeing and hearing about Dillard...
The DLs in these one on one drills always have the advantage, but I think everyone there knows that going in. From this, you can see that Montez Sweat clearly has the strength to bull rush a big blocker, but that's never been his problem. Does he have enough agility and bend to get around the edge?I'm not going to be too hard on the RT here. I doubt he's ever seen Montez Sweat before, who might the best player in Mobile. Jalyn Holmes made Will Hernandez look pretty silly last year in a similar drill. If he had actually seen Holmes before he might have been aware that Holmes signature move was his spin and likely would've taken a different set.
@"BarrNone55" said:A lot of the buzz I heard about Parham was that folks were doubting he was really 6-8. Damned if he ain't.Donald Parham - TE - PlayersThe Draft Network's Benjamin Solack lists Stetson TE Donald Parham as one of his top standouts from Tuesday's practice at the Reese's Senior Bowl. Parham measured in at 6-foot-8, 243-pounds; and on top of that, he had a 7-foot wingspan and ten inch hands. Yep. Exciting. And not only did Parham win in the weigh-ins, he was impressive on the field, as well. "Parham is a silky mover who can address the football outside of his frame, and presents a strong profile after the catch. Explosive in a straight line, as well," writes Solak. If you weren't intrigued by Parham before, you should be now.Source: The Draft Network
I'm calling it early, folks. Vikings first round pick...
Vikings met with Deebo Samuel at the Senior Bowl. Treadwell replacement might look a bit more like Diggs than Treadwell...
Seems no one knows where to put Dalton Risner. Is he a 1st rounder? A 7th rounder? Is he a guard, center or tackle? And is this holding?
@"MaroonBells" said: Seems no one knows where to put Dalton Risner. Is he a 1st rounder? A 7th rounder? Is he a guard, center or tackle? And is this holding?
I would play him at tackle. He is 6'4.5" 308 with 34 1/4" arms. That is good enough size for a tackle and he has proved that he is able to play right tackle pretty well. The fact that he played center one season only increases his value.
I am not a fan of the idea of moving him inside to guard though. He could do well there or he could not. Now you messed up his development.
If the Vikings take him then it means O'Neill is going to left tackle (IMHO) and Reiff could be moved. Still would need to get a guard though.
@"MaroonBells" said: I'm calling it early, folks. Vikings first round pick...https://twitter.com/BenFennell_NFL/status/1087767999984164865
Bradbury is a good scheme fit but are they ok moving Elflein to guard? Not a question either of us can answer. The only other question I would have is if they're ok with the majority of the interior line attempting to win with leverage rather than a true anchor. But man would they have the ability to move in the running game.
@"MarkSP18" said:@"MaroonBells" said: Seems no one knows where to put Dalton Risner. Is he a 1st rounder? A 7th rounder? Is he a guard, center or tackle? And is this holding?https://twitter.com/dpbrugler/status/1088247982938558464
I would play him at tackle. He is 6'4.5" 308 with 34 1/4" arms. That is good enough size for a tackle and he has proved that he is able to play right tackle pretty well. The fact that he played center one season only increases his value.
I am not a fan of the idea of moving him inside to guard though. He could do well there or he could not. Now you messed up his development.
If the Vikings take him then it means O'Neill is going to left tackle (IMHO) and Reiff could be moved. Still would need to get a guard though.
I'd go the other way and play him along the interior. He can play on the outside but his skillset it better maximized at guard or center. He generates so many stalemates vs. power and doesn't let lineman get a clean release when he can secure his hands. Put him next to O'Neill on the right side and I think those two could move a lot of people.Personally I think he could be a good tackle, but has the potential to be a great guard or center.
@"MaroonBells" said: More from Dillard...
I think the mirror is just as good...
@"Geoff Nichols" said:@"MaroonBells" said: I'm calling it early, folks. Vikings first round pick...https://twitter.com/BenFennell_NFL/status/1087767999984164865
Bradbury is a good scheme fit but are they ok moving Elflein to guard? Not a question either of us can answer. The only other question I would have is if they're ok with the majority of the interior line attempting to win with leverage rather than a true anchor. But man would they have the ability to move in the running game.
I keep going back to the idea that by most accounts Elflein was better at guard than center at OSU, so I think it's a possibility. Drafting Bradbury would answer that question because he's pretty much a center-only. Heard Bradbury struggled with his anchor yesterday against Khalen Saunders...
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