Post by stonedinvestor on Jan 24, 2018 9:18:32 GMT -5
Starting to really get amped about the offensive line help in this draft. We already know they're are a handful of quality Tackles (thank god) but the more I look at the inside guys we have some pickin's--- especially since we have Three Really good guards to chose from with our #1 choice showing up early at the Senior Bowl--
-One of the stars on day one of the Senior Bowl was Texas-El Paso guard Will Hernandez. He had an excellent practice to get his week started in an impressive fashion.//-- CAN STONEY PICK EM OR WHAT! Charlie at Walter Football had this to say about day one practice at the Senior Bowl-)
Perhaps the most impressive player at the North practice on Tuesday was Texas-El Paso guard Will Hernandez. He was tremendous at the point of attack as a powerful blocker who got serious movement in the ground game. In the run blocking one-on-ones, Hernandez was moving defenders at the point of attack as he got the best of Ohio State defensive end Jalyn Holmes and bulled N.C. State's Justin Jones out of his gap. On other plays, Hernandez rocked defenders out of their gap and tossed them away at the end of plays.
The one play that was ugly for Hernandez was when Fort Hays State defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd beat him with a speed rush in the one-on-ones. Coming from Texas-El Paso, it isn't surprising that he is not used to as fast of defenders, so improving his ability to handle speed rushers will be his biggest area of improvement for the NFL.
Still, there is a ton to like about Hernandez. He has heavy hands, and once he gets a grip on defenders, they are done. His barrel-body chest and upper body strength allows him to sustain his blocks through the whistle. If Hernandez were an inch or two taller with longer arms, he would be a sure-fire first-round pick. As it stands, Hernandez could be a second-rounder who has a long career with Pro Bowl potential.<---- PRO BOWL POTENTIAL!!!!
-Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn had a strong first practice of the week. He was getting a lot of movement in the ground game with the power to push defensive linemen out of their gaps. He blasted LSU defensive tackle Christian LaCouture out his gap to open a big hole. Wynn had a very impressive rep in the pass-rushing one-on-ones, riding Alabama defensive end Da'Shawn Hand around the pocket before pushing Hand into the turf.
Wynn was the starter at left tackle with the Bulldogs, but for the NFL, he projects as a guard because of a lack of length. However, Wynn is a nasty run blocker who has quickness and athleticism in pass protection. Wynn (6-2, 308) could be an excellent guard in the NFL, and he might surprise as an overachiever who stays at tackle, similarly to Kelvin Beachum.
Humboldt State's Alex Cappa in the house!!! Up and down day. Now depressed.
-One of the stars on day one of the Senior Bowl was Texas-El Paso guard Will Hernandez. He had an excellent practice to get his week started in an impressive fashion.//-- CAN STONEY PICK EM OR WHAT! Charlie at Walter Football had this to say about day one practice at the Senior Bowl-)
Perhaps the most impressive player at the North practice on Tuesday was Texas-El Paso guard Will Hernandez. He was tremendous at the point of attack as a powerful blocker who got serious movement in the ground game. In the run blocking one-on-ones, Hernandez was moving defenders at the point of attack as he got the best of Ohio State defensive end Jalyn Holmes and bulled N.C. State's Justin Jones out of his gap. On other plays, Hernandez rocked defenders out of their gap and tossed them away at the end of plays.
The one play that was ugly for Hernandez was when Fort Hays State defensive tackle Nathan Shepherd beat him with a speed rush in the one-on-ones. Coming from Texas-El Paso, it isn't surprising that he is not used to as fast of defenders, so improving his ability to handle speed rushers will be his biggest area of improvement for the NFL.
Still, there is a ton to like about Hernandez. He has heavy hands, and once he gets a grip on defenders, they are done. His barrel-body chest and upper body strength allows him to sustain his blocks through the whistle. If Hernandez were an inch or two taller with longer arms, he would be a sure-fire first-round pick. As it stands, Hernandez could be a second-rounder who has a long career with Pro Bowl potential.<---- PRO BOWL POTENTIAL!!!!
-Georgia offensive lineman Isaiah Wynn had a strong first practice of the week. He was getting a lot of movement in the ground game with the power to push defensive linemen out of their gaps. He blasted LSU defensive tackle Christian LaCouture out his gap to open a big hole. Wynn had a very impressive rep in the pass-rushing one-on-ones, riding Alabama defensive end Da'Shawn Hand around the pocket before pushing Hand into the turf.
Wynn was the starter at left tackle with the Bulldogs, but for the NFL, he projects as a guard because of a lack of length. However, Wynn is a nasty run blocker who has quickness and athleticism in pass protection. Wynn (6-2, 308) could be an excellent guard in the NFL, and he might surprise as an overachiever who stays at tackle, similarly to Kelvin Beachum.
Humboldt State's Alex Cappa in the house!!! Up and down day. Now depressed.