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Matt’s Positional Rankings: Interior Offensive Line

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I kicked off with a bang by diving into my wide receiver positional rankings. Now, let’s shift our focus to the next deep well of talent: the interior offensive line. While some may argue that the offensive tackle class steals the spotlight, I dare to differ. The IOL group boasts a plethora of starting-potential prospects spread throughout the draft, not limited to the first two rounds. With Simpson’s tenure resting on a one-year deal and AVT’s uncertain health and future, the top 10 holds promising opportunities to discover exceptional IOL talent.

[1] Christian Haynes, Connecticut – (Projected Round – End of 1st-Top of 2nd round)

Top Strength: Is a compact ball of power and strength

Top Weakness: AVG to slightly below AVG length

[2] Jackson Powers-Johnson, Oregon – (Projected Round – End of 1st-Top of 2nd round)

Top Strength: An extremely dense human being with squatty/heavy power

Top Weakness: Lack of length and quickness to compensate

[3] Graham Barton, Duke – (Projected Round – End of 1st-Top of 2nd round)

Top Strength: Very versatile in how he is used

Top Weakness: Is sometimes late getting into position on moves to the inside

[4] Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia – (Projected Round – 2nd round)

Top Strength: Elite athleticism/strength combo

Top Weakness: Can get in trouble with being too aggressive

[5] Christian Mahogany, Boston College – (Projected Round – End of 2nd round – Early 3rd round)

Top Strength: Powerful and thick

Top Weakness: Can get a little too far over his toes sometimes

[6] Dominick Puni, Kansas – (Projected Round – 3rd round)

Top Strength: Exceptional movement skills **(Sub 4.50 Short Shuttle)**

Top Weakness: Doesn’t have ideal play strength

[7] Cooper Beebe, Kansas State – (Projected Round – 3rd round)

Top Strength: Elite Strength at the point of attack

Top Weakness: Doesn’t have ideal movement skills

[8] Zak Zinter, Michigan – (Projected Round – Late 3rd round)

Top Strength: Fantastic power from the waist up

Top Weakness: Below AVG short area quickness

[9] Zach Frazier, West Virginia – (Projected Round – Late 3rd round)

Top Strength: Plays with great physicality and anger

Top Weakness: Doesn’t show the best athleticism

[10] Tanor Bortolini, Wisconsin – (Projected Round – 4th round)

Top Strength: Great movement skills **(Sub 4.50 Short Shuttle)**

Top Weakness: Below AVG length

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