How does one write about offensive linemen? How does one truly scout them? I read the pros and cons but it's the summary or analysis that I really go by when it comes to offensive Linemen. This probably makes for more misses on my part. There are four tackles that I like and I will be sharing analysis from others.
Jalen Mayfield Michigan 6'5" 320lbs
Nfl.com draft score 6.12
Oliver Hodgkinson of PFN wrote, "Mayfield was dominant at times the past two seasons as both a pass protector and run blocker. He has a large upside and is versatile, but Mayfield’s inexperience likely means bumps in the road early in his NFL career."
Lance Zierlien of NFL.com wrote, "Athletic tackle with just over 1,000 college snaps to his name. He plays with alert eyes and well-balanced pass sets, but an excessive punch wind-up and lack of anchor will make it tough for him to slow NFL power rushers at this juncture. His initial quickness tends to help him more as a run blocker than in pass sets, where speed can be a problem for him from time to time. He's experienced in all run schemes, and his drive blocking should improve if he can drop the pad level and sharpen his hand placement and technique. Mayfield is tough and has upside, but he is going to need to get much stronger and play with better contact balance in order to handle the NFL bullies that are headed his way. He has starting potential, but it might take some time."
Sports Illustrated wrote, "Mayfield is one of the more physically impressive offensive lineman in the entire 2021 draft class. Blessed with prototype size, including a powerful lower half and outstanding length, Mayfield is the prototype of what is drawn up at the tackle position. For a player with his size profile, he is a gifted athlete who has no problem mirroring even the most talented speed rushers. Mayfield has a very smooth kick-slide that can cover a lot of ground in a flash. He has some of the most powerful hands that can be found, routinely putting clamps on opposing defenders and overwhelming players at the point of attack. With limited experience, Mayfield has some technical issues to refine, specifically his tendency to overset in pass protection. He lacks patience at times, seeming to be in a bit of a rush setting up the track. The upside is massive when Mayfield is able to put it all together. With his combination of size and athletic ability, Mayfield has first-round selection written all over him."
Dillon Radunz North Dakota St. 6'4" 301
Nfl.com draft score 6.25
Lance Zierlien of NFL.com wrote, "Tackle/guard prospect with good strength and overall toughness but average athletic traits. Even against FCS competition, Radunz has too many reps where he ends up in chase mode at the top of the rush, and he doesn't appear to have the necessary recovery athleticism to live that life against NFL rushers. He appears to be a better run blocker than pass protector and might be best suited as a guard for teams utilizing gap and inside-zone running schemes. He could become a quality backup or eventual starter if he finds the right fit."
Ian Cummings of PFN wrote, "Radunz was an outstanding left tackle for North Dakota State and turned in three outstanding days of practice during January’s Senior Bowl. He offers possibilities at left tackle or even inside at guard in a zone-blocking system and comes with a large upside. While there may be bumps in the road early in his NFL career, Radunz will be a starter in the right system."
Nick Falato of Sports Illustrated wrote, "Overall, Radunz is being talked about in the first round. He’s a good football player, but this first-round talk is a bit rich for me at the moment.
I love his intelligence, his ability to play in space/athleticism, and his ability to execute several different blocking schemes well, but he didn’t have elite strength at a smaller level of competition, and he could be a bit more consistent with his hands. Nevertheless, he’s still a starting-caliber tackle in the NFL."
Adrian Ealy Oklahoma 6'6" 321 lbs
Nfl.com draft score 5.38
Matthew Wilson of the last word wrote, "Adrian Ealy is a solid offensive tackle prospect in this year’s draft. He possesses a lot of things that NFL teams love, and is coachable enough to work on some of the things that he struggles with. He obviously needs to work on a couple of things, and most importantly, he needs to do a better job of keeping his hips low to anchor against the bull rush. Overall, with some solid coaching he might be able to step into a starting lineup right away as a rookie."
Oliver Hodgkinson of PFN Wrote, "Ealy is a powerful blocker who does a terrific job in pass protection as well as on running downs. He doesn’t play with leverage, but finds a way to make it work. Ealy is a Day 2 selection who could eventually slide into the starting spot at right tackle for an NFL team."
Lance Zierlien of nfl.com wrote, "Two-year starter at right tackle with quality size and length but a concerning lack of functional bend and change of direction. While Ealy has clearly made strides as a player while at Oklahoma, too often he's forced into maul mode in order to scramble and engage. He has very average range as a run blocker and a low hit rate when climbing up to the second level. If he can fix his hands and utilize length more consistently in pass protection, he'll have a shot as his pass slides looked smooth and quick at the Senior Bowl. If he's unable to get enough bend to anchor more consistently against the bull rush, then he won't be around for long as an NFL tackle."
Kohl Laveo Hawaii 6'6" 350lbs
Nfl.com score N/A - ranked 427 best player in the draft
The gamehaus wrote, "Levao has been a great offensive lineman for Hawaii for the last three seasons. He started his career at the JUCO level with City College of San Francisco before joining the Rainbow Warriors for the 2018 season. After suffering an injury in 2019 and missing a lot of games, Levao returned for a solid senior campaign.
At 6-foot-6 and 350 pounds, Levao has tremendous size for an offensive tackle. To go along with his size, he has plenty of experience pass blocking over the last few years, as Hawaii likes to chuck the ball around the field. He has a chance to be selected late in the 2021 NFL Draft."
NFL draft buzz wrote, "Kohl was probably Hawaii’s best Offensive lineman before injuring his leg and cutting short his final college season. Before this, Kohl played 10 games at right tackle before moving to center, giving him the versatility NFL teams covet; he was named to the 2019 watch list of the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center. He will likely be drafted at the tail end of the 2021 draft."
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