I'm absolutely sure he'd be an excellent guard, but for now I'd give him a try at either tackle spot (which are more valuable starting positions). He's got adequate potential in protection; hardly graceful but with enough quickness and technique to get the job done. He will get caught in a bad position now and then, although unlike a lot of former interior linemen, his recovery is surprisingly good.

As a run blocker he hurts people. He's a better man-blocking lineman than Scherff, since he's got a stronger latch and is more dominant in tight spaces. The best part is how he finishes blocks, since he's not satisfied until you're half buried into the ground. That good mean streak.

His junior year ended in a freefall, so it was good to see him sustain and improve this season as a senior. Late first round.

+ Elite run mauler who can relocate defenders five to ten yards downfield
+ If tackle doesn't work out, he'll be an All-Pro guard
- It's not all the time, but he does lunge and miss blocks enough to notice
- Will never be a lockdown tackle against the best defensive ends