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Topic subjectKyle Long, Oregon (6'6, 313)
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2149011, Kyle Long, Oregon (6'6, 313)
Posted by will_5198, Mon Mar-18-13 12:11 PM
With his size, I was surprised he didn't play at tackle more, but guard is probably his best fit. His athletic ability is well-used inside; he leads the charge downfield, and can pull to either sideline. Quick off the snap and has a lot more power than I assumed.

I don't like his footwork though, at least not as a tackle. In protection, he plants his feet and chases with his upper body too much -- at guard it's not as much an issue, because you get help on the interior. However, his questionable recognition of defenses is a concern for either position (only two years of experience on offense). Third round, with the bonus ability to fill in at tackle in emergencies.