The Patriots need interior lineman help. Andrews isn't the healthiest and strange is still in development. So what names are out there? Who's being mocked to the Patriots. That's what we're going to look at in no order.
1) TJ Bass, Oregon, 6'5" 320 pounds
Cliff Jackson said, "The first offensive lineman that I believe will be a steal when looking back on this class is T.J. Bass out of the University of Oregon. Bass came into Oregon as a junior college transfer, as he was one of the top ranked JUCO recruits when he was coming out of Butte College. Bass was an instant starter at left guard for the Ducks back in 2020 before being moved to left tackle for the vast majority of the remainder of his college career, mainly due to the departure of future top-10 selection Penei Sewell."
Brentley Weissman said, "Bass is best working downhill and playing in tight quarters. Explosive 3-techniques can give him trouble off the snap as he is occasionally late off the ball and will give his edges up early in the down. There are some balance issues here with Bass and he will lean and fall off his blocks at times when he is engaged. While Bass has a good overall anchor, rushers who possess good length and speed to power can cause issues for him."
2) Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan, 6'3" 310 pounds
Damian Parson said, "Oluwatimi’s experience should be viewed well and valued by NFL evaluators. He has seen plenty of defensive fronts and concepts. I project Oluwatimi to a more zone-oriented offense where he can work with momentum and laterally in the run game. His pass protection skills are enticing and his strength. I believe he can come in as a plug-and-play starter at the center position. His game can be elevated with improved lower body flexibility and bend.
Ian Cummings said, "As long as Oluwatimi continues to iron out inconsistencies with his footwork and hands, he can develop into an above-average starter at the NFL level, with some versatility between gap and zone schemes. And he has the experience and necessary utility to provide quality depth in the immediate timeline."
3) Kendall Randolph, Alabama, 6'5" 300 pounds
Roletide.com said In 2022, he "played in all 13 games with three starts for the Crimson Tide … his starts were made up of two at left guard and one at tight end ... recorded 10 knockdown blocks on the year."
From 2019 to 2021 played tight end and almost every position on the offensive line. He might not be a starter but he could be a swing lineman for a savy offinsive mind that could see him useful as a sixth tackle as for schemed plays.
4) Andrew Vorhees, USC, 6'6" 325 pounds
Kyle Crabbs said, "Expectations for Vorhees should be that of a player who can make an instant impact up front. There are lapses in his game that come with prolonged blocks in pass protection but his abilities in the run game and in slide protection jump off the screen as winning qualities that should offer a notable boost to an NFL franchise quickly. Given his expansive experience as a Power 5 starting lineman, Vorhees should be well-seasoned to take to the NFL game quickly."
James Fragoza said, "High-floor, low-ceiling prospects don’t receive lofty draft picks but often stick around longer. That’s the mold the USC OL fits into. His lack of length, elite short-area athleticism, and overwhelming strength limit his potential, and he may never be a “set it and forget it” starter. But what Vorhees brings as a versatile and experienced depth option that can fill multiple positions in a pinch is valuable."
5) O’Cyrus Torrence, Florida, 6'5" 350 pounds
Keith Sanchez said, "Overall, Torrence’s plus trait is his physicality in the run game, but there are concerns about his range as a player due to his struggles to move laterally and his reactionary athleticism. If Torrence can be placed in the right scheme to highlight his best assets as a player, he has the upside to be an effective player in the NFL."
Josh Edwards said, "Torrence has great size and a thick lower body for an interior offensive lineman. The Louisiana native drives his feet on contact and looks for work when disengaged. He does a good job of absorbing contact in addition to being a fluid athlete capable of blocking in space. There are balance issues, at times, stemming from a wide base and dipping his head too often. Late eyes lead to defenders getting on his hip, from which he has a hard time recovering. Torrence is more of a gap scheme blocker who can rely on his physical style of play."
6) John Michael Schmitz, Minnesota, 6'4" 320 pounds
Kyle Crabbs said, "Expectations for Schmitz should be that this is a starting player on your offensive line sooner rather than later. He has the capabilities to step in and process NFL information and has the physical profile to handle A-gap defenders and maintain push or a clean pocket. "
John Vogel said, "Schmitz isn’t a player that fans will be blown away by when he gets his name called. Regardless, he has the potential to be a plug-and-play guy, especially he drafted by a team that runs a zone-blocking running scheme."
7) Steve Avila, TCU, 6'4" 335 pounds
Keith Sanchez said, "Overall, Avila is an interior offensive lineman with a lot of playing experience that appears to be best served in a gap scheme. In another scheme, Avila’s lateral movement affects his ability to be an effective blocker and may lead to penalties and negative plays."
Ian Cummings said, "Avila might not have the brand of mobility desired for outside-zone schemes, but his displacement potential can be an asset in power and gap looks. Though he may be a bit scheme-specific, Avila has the potential to be a solid starter in the right system, and he’s great depth, regardless, with his experience at multiple positions."
8) Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia, 6'4" 310 pounds
Ian Cummings said, "Hidden behind Van Pran’s explosive upside as a zone blocker, however, is his promising operational ability at the center of the line. He’s already proven to be strong enough and powerful enough. He’s also very smart and aware for his age. Van Pran looks like a future NFL starter, and a very good one at that."
Matthew Jones said, "A highly intriguing combination of athleticism, flexibility, grit and motor who has the flexibility and functional strength to mix things up in a phone booth and the quickness to reach second-level defenders in space, traits which could make him a starting center at the next level. Not quite as consistent as some of the other top centers in the class, but is the best athlete overall and could conceivably fit in either a gap-blocking scheme (like Georgia runs) or a zone one."
9) Ricky Stromberg, Arkansas, 6'4" 320 pounds
Draft Bible said, "While he must improve his weight distribution and leverage to compensate for limited lateral movement skills, Ricky Stromberg’s intelligence and rare power profile make him a potentially strong starter in the league."
Jordan Clark said, "He’s a big maul of a blocker in all facets and excels when moving around the ground for running plays. Stromberg has excellent passing sets and is an unwavering pass guard no matter the task. He has the versatility to play guard, but his future is the focus, which is likely where he’s started in the NFL for 10 years."
10) Dalton Simpler, West Florida, 6'3" 310 pounds
GoArgos.com said, "Simpler has been a solid performer at UWF throughout his career, appearing in 40 games while starting all 25 the past two seasons, playing at center in 2021 and left guard in 2022. He has been part of a unit that has been one of the best in the country, paving the way for the Argos potent ground attack while providing time for the passing game to thrive. UWF's starting line ranked 11th in sacks allowed in 2022, while ranking seventh in the NCAA in rushing offense with a school-record 233.9 ypg and 15th in total offense at 441.9 ypg. The rushing total is a school record for the second-consecutive season."
Braden Maloy said, "Wednesday, Dalton was named an All American by the D2 Sports Information Directors. He’s also All Region and All Conference. Dalton a guard and center at UWF over the years, played guard this past season, not allowing a single sack. While helping the Argo rush for a school record 233 yards per game."
11) Brent Laing, Minnesota-Duluth, 6'3" 290 pounds
Tony Pauline said, "Laing dominated the level of competition he played at and possesses outstanding measurables. He needs to polish his game and will likely start on a practice squad, but he has future potential to make an active roster."
Draft Bible said, "A versatile offensive lineman that has good athleticism and agility but will need to develop his technique to stick at the next level."
12) Joey Fisher, Sheperd, 6'5" 290 pounds
Draft Bible said, "His size, strength and aggressiveness (plays through the whistle) is going to endear himself to coaches but there is some development needed here. He is viewed strictly as a right tackle prospect, which is where he started all three years at Shepherd. The allure with Fisher is his upside. Should he maximize his potential, there are starter traits that flash on film."
13) Mark Evans II, Arkansas-Pine Bluff, 6'4" 300 pounds
Draft network said, "Evans has functional strength and does well in combo and down blocks, where he is given a natural advantage in his angles and can get his hands on quickly. Above all, Evans has a lot in his toolbox; he’s overtly physical in the run game and shows a level of finesse in his pass set that offers a good baseline of what he can be capable of at the next level."
Draft Bible said, "Evans II lacks prototype NFL left tackle height, so teams will need to decide where they view him best. He demonstrates excellent mirror-blocking skills and hand placement in pass protection. In the run game, he puts his footwork to good use as a second-level and pull blocker, creating wide run lanes for the ball carrier."
14) Braeden Daniels, Utah, 6'4" 300 pounds
Joe Marino said, "I love the versatility that Daniels will provide his NFL team and at a minimum, he should be a quality reserve. That said, Daniels could get stronger and develop his hand usage to become a starter for a zone-rushing scheme."
Draft Bible said, "Daniels is a versatile lineman who has flashes of well-framed blocks and lateral agility, but his lack of play strength, questionable agility, and underdeveloped technique make him a late-round pick at best."
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