Left tackles

[Squirrel]

In Gettlemans presser he said there was only 4-5 true left tackles in the draft. Considering there is 7 rounds wonder how many have been drafted.  Also how many starting left tackles in the NFL where first round picks?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed number of tackles

 

 

 

 

[Carolina Cajun]

Only LT's left really are Fisher and Collins, and we're not going ANYWHERE near Collins.  There are some Receivers that will contribute in the coming rounds, but Fisher needs to definitely be the target in round 2.

[Moorgan]

In Gettlemans presser he said there was only 6-7 true left tackles in the draft. Considering there is 7 rounds wonder how many have been drafted. Also how many starting left tackles in the NFL where first round picks?

Didn't he say 4 or 5? With 6 taken already, they are all likely already gone. Except maybe Fisher. But I don't know anything so who knows?

[stirs]

Clemmings, Fisher, Peat, Humphries and maybe one more guy

 

2 taken, 2 left

 

Collins not an LT

[davos]

For the projects, I think Crisp fits the mold but that may be it in the mid-late rounds

[CarolinaNCSU]

Found an article written a year ago, that said 20 of the 32 LTs starting were 1st rounders. Others were mostly 2nd/3rd/4th, and a couple undrafted guys. 

 

No clue if that is/still is valid, but there's that. 

[CarolinaNCSU]

For the projects, I think Crisp fits the mold but that may be it in the mid-late rounds

 

Went to school with Rob and had a few classes with him. I'd love to see him here, and the talent was never an issue...he just couldn't stay healthy. I'd love nothing more than to grab him late or as an UDFA...but he was always banged up.  Great dude though, who if healthy (kinda doubt it), could be a steal. 

[Squirrel]

Didn't he say 4 or 5? With 6 taken already, they are all likely already gone. Except maybe Fisher. But I don't know anything so who knows?

 

Yes he did say 4-5.

[0115]

Playing the game. He's bluffin there more than meets the eye.

[Squirrel]

Im going to let my WVU homerism come out a little.   A good project LT in the late rounds would be Quinton Spain.

 

 

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/quinton-spain?id=2553175

 

Overview

2014 and 2013 All-Big 12 honorable mention. Started all 13 games at left tackle in 2012. Played in 13 games and started one in 2011.

Pro Day Results
40-yard dash: 5.04 and 5.02 seconds
Vertical jump: 29 inches
Broad jump: 8 feet, 7 inches
Bench press: 28 reps of 225 pounds Analysis Strengths Shows surprising short-area movement skills for a man his size in run game. Can secure and climb to the second level in zone game. Able to generate some push at point of attack with leg drive. Flashes power in his hands, but needs to show it more often.

Keeps relatively wide base in pass pro and has very good length for interior player. Nasty, aggressive disposition on the field.

Will leave his feet to launch into help-block on defensive linemen trying to bat pass down and loves to punish linebackers and safeties who try to B­-gap blitz him. Consistently looks for work.

 

 

Weaknesses Hands are inconsistent. Slow to the punch, nullifying his long arms. Hands often land on triceps or shoulders rather than inside the framework. More catcher than puncher. High­-riser with pad level in pass protection and shows leg stiffness. Upright set and shoddy hand work leads to lack of desired anchor despite his power. Needs better initial footwork in run game and to take better angles to second level. Will lose leverage and let linebacker leak back inside on the play. Doesn't always display a great feel for his blocks if they aren't right in front of him. Draft Projection Round 6 or 7 Sources Tell Us "Size and length are what you want. What you won't find out until you get him is if he can correct those hands. Really worried about his anchor." -- AFC offensive line coach

 

 

NFL Comparison Louis Vasquez Bottom Line

 

Big interior linemen with long arms and has the desired "nasty" teams are looking for. He is strong enough, but won't always play to his natural strength because of his inconsistent hands (both placement and timing of punch) and inconsistent knee bend. Short-area mauler with an ability to short pull and be functional on second level when asked. What could keep him from becoming a pro is a stiffness that creates severe anchor issues for him. 

[Gin and Juice]

I think Laurence Gibson may be one of those

His problems are coachable and measureables are damn near identical to Clemmings, however, Gibson is a little more fluid....so the "experts" say

[SCP]

What about Rob Havenstein?

[uscgamecocks]

The Eagles traded up 12 spots in the second round last year to draft Jordan Matthews with pick #42 at the cost of their fourth round pick.

I am hoping that Fisher or Clemmings is there midway through the second round and that we make that same trade. With all of the offensive linemen that went in the first round it is possible one of those guys is there midround.

[Growl]

What about Rob Havenstein?

Incredibly slow, slumbering. No way he's anything more than a RT.