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<blockquote data-quote="tynimiller" data-source="post: 1014486" data-attributes="member: 6578"><p>Obviously, and with good reason, tackle is the central focus typically when discussing offensive line prospects. BUT, Runyan seems to be losing grip to Rhyan some for RG...and Rhyan hasn't been lighting the world unfire either.</p><p></p><p>iOL is also a position I strongly suspect we could see GB draft for the first time in a while...typically GB, and many teams, target shorter armed Tackles to switch or slide into guard BUT there are some highly gifted iOL guys in every draft that are guards plain and simple. Here are a few of my favorites:</p><p></p><p><strong>OG1a</strong></p><p><strong>Christian Haynes Uconn 6'2' 312lbs</strong> - I rarely, admitting a prospect flaw of mine, RARELY study guards a ton. I also fall into the draft tackles and move them...it has worked for us (GB) historically well. BUT Haynes to me is the epitome of a priority guard prospect...his size is a little shorter than many, but he is one of the most technical and clinical blockers in both the run and pass game there is arguably. His play strength exploded in 2022 and with it came his ability to grade at times when he gets out in space. He's been Uconn's RG locked down for years - which is the one guard spot I see up for grabs in GB. IF Green Bay doesn't see Rhyan as the guy they want starting at RG in 2024 (and Runyan is released) I'll go on record saying Haynes is 100% worthy of a second round pick despite many folks probably you'll see think 3rd. Haynes is one of maybe only two true guards I see as locks for starting in the NFL and our OL would upgrade instantly with him here IMO.</p><p></p><p><strong>OG1b</strong></p><p><strong>Zak Zinter Michigan 6'6' 322lbs</strong> - So I actually like Michigan's center (Nugent) as well, but this is about guards and Zinter is my other true guard I absolutely would bet the house will be a plug and play type OG in the NFL without hesitation. His agility at 6'6' mixed with his strength for run blocking is a mixture made heaven by God himself that OL coaches dream of. In short...Zinter or Haynes walk in and even Jenkins might be nervous about being moved....</p><p></p><p><strong>OG3</strong></p><p><strong>Cooper Beebe Kansas State 6'4' 335lbs</strong> - This is the guy many will say is their Guard#1 but I like Haynes and Zinter more....albeit not by much. Cooper is built longer but plays quite similar. He has a little more versatility with at times seeing KState push him out to RT or LT over the years when need arose - LT all of 2021 for him and this year he's seen over 100 snaps at RT but his home has been mainly LG last two years. He's shown ability to work both sides, so while the concern over him going to RG (the guard spot most open in GB obviously) isn't as big of a concern with say Donovan Jackson Ohio State...it is still something more film study and tape on him would be needed. He is a NFL day 1 starting iOL though....which isn't as common as many think....</p><p></p><p><strong>OG4</strong></p><p><strong>Donovan Jackson Ohio State</strong> - He's my Guard3 but I don't personally see the value for us as he has NEVER played right side in YEARS if ever. Could he switch for sure possible...but we've seen in the league numerous times guys struggle with transition and it taking a year or so to fully get there....if I want a guard and the top two IMO are gone I'd go Jackson because he is that good.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>FTR Troy Fautanu OT from Washington is built like a guard and is the perfect tackle to guard prospect...but this post is about PURE guards...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tynimiller, post: 1014486, member: 6578"] Obviously, and with good reason, tackle is the central focus typically when discussing offensive line prospects. BUT, Runyan seems to be losing grip to Rhyan some for RG...and Rhyan hasn't been lighting the world unfire either. iOL is also a position I strongly suspect we could see GB draft for the first time in a while...typically GB, and many teams, target shorter armed Tackles to switch or slide into guard BUT there are some highly gifted iOL guys in every draft that are guards plain and simple. Here are a few of my favorites: [B]OG1a Christian Haynes Uconn 6'2' 312lbs[/B] - I rarely, admitting a prospect flaw of mine, RARELY study guards a ton. I also fall into the draft tackles and move them...it has worked for us (GB) historically well. BUT Haynes to me is the epitome of a priority guard prospect...his size is a little shorter than many, but he is one of the most technical and clinical blockers in both the run and pass game there is arguably. His play strength exploded in 2022 and with it came his ability to grade at times when he gets out in space. He's been Uconn's RG locked down for years - which is the one guard spot I see up for grabs in GB. IF Green Bay doesn't see Rhyan as the guy they want starting at RG in 2024 (and Runyan is released) I'll go on record saying Haynes is 100% worthy of a second round pick despite many folks probably you'll see think 3rd. Haynes is one of maybe only two true guards I see as locks for starting in the NFL and our OL would upgrade instantly with him here IMO. [B]OG1b Zak Zinter Michigan 6'6' 322lbs[/B] - So I actually like Michigan's center (Nugent) as well, but this is about guards and Zinter is my other true guard I absolutely would bet the house will be a plug and play type OG in the NFL without hesitation. His agility at 6'6' mixed with his strength for run blocking is a mixture made heaven by God himself that OL coaches dream of. In short...Zinter or Haynes walk in and even Jenkins might be nervous about being moved.... [B]OG3 Cooper Beebe Kansas State 6'4' 335lbs[/B] - This is the guy many will say is their Guard#1 but I like Haynes and Zinter more....albeit not by much. Cooper is built longer but plays quite similar. He has a little more versatility with at times seeing KState push him out to RT or LT over the years when need arose - LT all of 2021 for him and this year he's seen over 100 snaps at RT but his home has been mainly LG last two years. He's shown ability to work both sides, so while the concern over him going to RG (the guard spot most open in GB obviously) isn't as big of a concern with say Donovan Jackson Ohio State...it is still something more film study and tape on him would be needed. He is a NFL day 1 starting iOL though....which isn't as common as many think.... [B]OG4 Donovan Jackson Ohio State[/B] - He's my Guard3 but I don't personally see the value for us as he has NEVER played right side in YEARS if ever. Could he switch for sure possible...but we've seen in the league numerous times guys struggle with transition and it taking a year or so to fully get there....if I want a guard and the top two IMO are gone I'd go Jackson because he is that good. FTR Troy Fautanu OT from Washington is built like a guard and is the perfect tackle to guard prospect...but this post is about PURE guards... [/QUOTE]
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