The 10 Best Offensive Tackles In The 2024 NFL Draft
2,616I get into my Top 10 Offensive Tackle prospects for the 2024 #NFL #Draft
Get access to ALL of my positional rankings and exclusive Draft Content on my Patreon at
https://www.patreon.com/thatfranchiseguy
Information:
GRADING SCALE (OVR)
8.0 Perfect Prospect
7.5 Day 1 Perennial All-Pro
7.3 Day 1 High End Starter And Likely All-Pro
7.0 Day 1 Quality Starter And Potential All-Pro
6.9 Day 1 Starter With All Pro Upside
6.8 Day 1 Starter With High End Starter Upside
6.6 Day 1 Starter - Unlikely High End Starter
6.5 Day 1 Developmental Starter (More Boom Or Bust)
6.3-6.4 Likely Starter Within First Two Seasons
6.1-6.2 Day 1 Backup With Starter Upside
6.0 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer - Developmental Traits Based Prospect
5.8-5.9 Day 1 Backup / Special Teamer - Limited Physical Upside
5.5-5.6 Day 1 Roster Bubble or Practice Squader
5.4 Priority Free Agent
5.0 Chance To Be In An NFL Camp
Under 5.0 Needs Time In A Developmental League
OT Traits:
Athletic Ability: Overall athletic ability of the player
Play Strength: General, raw play strength of the player
Blocker Awareness: General awareness in terms of blitz pickup, not letting defenders cross his face, not blowing assignments, etc.
Pass Blocking: Player's cumulative Pass Block Grade
Pass Block Feet: Technique, ability to gain depth, and footspeed in kickslides combined with ability to mirror with feet and to cut off inside moves/counters
Pass Block Hands: Combination of the player's pop, accuracy, and technique with his hands
Pass Block Anchor: Ability to not lose depth against the bull rush and to reset his balance when he does
Run Blocking: Player's cumulative Run Block Grade
Getoff: Explosiveness off the ball to generate momentum and to get to spots on reach blocks
Run Block Drive: Physical ability to move defenders backwards and/or off his spot in the head up blocking game
Run Block Sustain: Player's ability to grip his target, keep his balance, and maintain his block after initial contact; Ability to be a "Sticky" blocker
Run Block Tenacity: Evaluation of the player's demeanor in the run game