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Combine Measurables for All UDFA Offensive Lineman
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:53 pm
Posted on 4/30/16 at 8:53 pm
Ryker Matthews (T)
Height: 6-5
Weight: 316
Bench Reps: 23
40: 4.98
3 cone: 7.85
Vertical: 28 1/2
20 yard shuttle: 4.73
Landon Turner (G)
GRADE: 5.49
HT: 6'4" WT: 330LBS.
POSITION: OG
SCHOOL: North Carolina
ARM LENGTH: 32 7/8"
HANDS: 10 3/8"
Overview
An absolute road grader, Turner has turned the heads of NFL general managers with his ability to move the line of scrimmage. The three-plus year starter at right guard followed up a third-team All-ACC junior campaign with an first-team Associated Press All-American and first-team all-conference senior year. The nephew of former NFL fullback Jim Braxton plays with the same tough mindset as his uncle.
Pro Day Results
20-yard short shuttle: 4.95 seconds
3-cone: 8.2 seconds
COMBINE STATS
40 YARD DASH: 5.58 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 30 REPS
BROAD JUMP: 88.0 INCH
Jack Allen (C)
GRADE: 5.51
HT: 6'1" WT: 294LBS.
POSITION: C
SCHOOL: Michigan St.
ARM LENGTH: 32 1/4"
HANDS: 10 1/8"
Overview
When an NFL offensive line coach sees that a young lineman was a high school wrestler, a smile comes across his face. Grappling in the trenches is what a lineman does -- and is something at which Allen excels. The former Illinois state title holder at 285 pounds is not the largest center in the country, but no other "man in the middle" matches this four-year starter's toughness, anchor, and aggressive nature. The two-time USA Today All-American missed a couple of games with an ankle injury in 2015, but came back to help his team to a Big Ten title.
COMBINE STATS
40 YARD DASH: 5.29 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 23 REPS
BROAD JUMP: 101.0 INCH
3 CONE DRILL: 7.90 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.73 SEC
Avery Young (T)
GRADE: 5.24
HT: 6'5" WT: 328LBS.
POSITION: OT
SCHOOL: Auburn
ARM LENGTH: 33 3/4"
HANDS: 10 1/2"
OVERVIEW
When Young enters the NFL, he'll find some familiar faces waiting to greet him. He is the younger brother of NFL defensive end Willie Young, and the cousin of Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas Davis. Not that he can't make his own way in the league, as the former top 10 offensive tackle national recruit earned his starting job at right tackle as a true freshman in 2012, although shoulder surgery put him on the shelf after three games, causing him to take a medical redshirt year. In 2013, Young began the season as a backup before starting the final nine games at right tackle when full healthy. Coaches moved him around quite a bit in his sophomore campaign, as he started at right guard the first four games due to injuries on the line, then moved to left guard for one game, then to right tackle for seven contests, before heading back to left guard for the Outback Bowl. In his final season on the plains, Young finished strong by starting all but one game (Jacksonville State, ankle) at right tackle.
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YARD DASH: 5.39 SEC
3 CONE DRILL: 8.22 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.91 SEC
Joseph Cheeks (OG
GRADE: 5.0
HT: 6'6" WT: 295LBS.
POSITION: OG
SCHOOL: Texas A&M
ARM LENGTH: 32 3/4"
HANDS: 9 1/4"
OVERVIEW
Cheek is a legacy prospect for NFL scouts, as his father Louis played four years in the NFL with four teams after being chosen in the eighth round by the Miami Dolphins. Louis also played at A&M, winning three titles in the old Southwest Conference under famed coach Jackie Sherrill. The younger Cheek grew into a starting spot at right guard over the course of the career. He redshirted in 2011, playing in every game on field goal/special teams units, and then played a reserve role in 2013 as Johnny Manziel ran all over the SEC. Cheek finally got his chance in 2014, playing in every game and starting nine at right guard, and then followed that up with a strong year as the full-time starter at the position as a senior.
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH PRESS: 20 REPS
Marcus Henry (C)
GRADE: 5.05
Marcus Henry (C)
HT: 6'2" WT: 294LBS.
POSITION: C
SCHOOL: Boise St.
Overview
The 2014 and 2015 first-team All-Mountain West pick at center is not huge, overly athletic, nor physically dominating. But as far as sturdy, reliable linemen go, Henry could be seen as one of the better options in this year?s senior class. Henry also started as a sophomore at right guard, giving him some versatility that will be needed if he is to stick on an NFL roster.
Pro Day Results
40-yard dash: 5.15 seconds
Vertical: 30 inches
Broad jump: 8 feet, 5 inches
Short shuttle: 4.59 seconds
3-cone: 7.7 seconds
Bench: 28 reps of 225 pounds
Height: 6-5
Weight: 316
Bench Reps: 23
40: 4.98
3 cone: 7.85
Vertical: 28 1/2
20 yard shuttle: 4.73
Landon Turner (G)
GRADE: 5.49
HT: 6'4" WT: 330LBS.
POSITION: OG
SCHOOL: North Carolina
ARM LENGTH: 32 7/8"
HANDS: 10 3/8"
Overview
An absolute road grader, Turner has turned the heads of NFL general managers with his ability to move the line of scrimmage. The three-plus year starter at right guard followed up a third-team All-ACC junior campaign with an first-team Associated Press All-American and first-team all-conference senior year. The nephew of former NFL fullback Jim Braxton plays with the same tough mindset as his uncle.
Pro Day Results
20-yard short shuttle: 4.95 seconds
3-cone: 8.2 seconds
COMBINE STATS
40 YARD DASH: 5.58 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 30 REPS
BROAD JUMP: 88.0 INCH
Jack Allen (C)
GRADE: 5.51
HT: 6'1" WT: 294LBS.
POSITION: C
SCHOOL: Michigan St.
ARM LENGTH: 32 1/4"
HANDS: 10 1/8"
Overview
When an NFL offensive line coach sees that a young lineman was a high school wrestler, a smile comes across his face. Grappling in the trenches is what a lineman does -- and is something at which Allen excels. The former Illinois state title holder at 285 pounds is not the largest center in the country, but no other "man in the middle" matches this four-year starter's toughness, anchor, and aggressive nature. The two-time USA Today All-American missed a couple of games with an ankle injury in 2015, but came back to help his team to a Big Ten title.
COMBINE STATS
40 YARD DASH: 5.29 SEC
BENCH PRESS: 23 REPS
BROAD JUMP: 101.0 INCH
3 CONE DRILL: 7.90 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.73 SEC
Avery Young (T)
GRADE: 5.24
HT: 6'5" WT: 328LBS.
POSITION: OT
SCHOOL: Auburn
ARM LENGTH: 33 3/4"
HANDS: 10 1/2"
OVERVIEW
When Young enters the NFL, he'll find some familiar faces waiting to greet him. He is the younger brother of NFL defensive end Willie Young, and the cousin of Carolina Panthers Pro Bowl linebacker Thomas Davis. Not that he can't make his own way in the league, as the former top 10 offensive tackle national recruit earned his starting job at right tackle as a true freshman in 2012, although shoulder surgery put him on the shelf after three games, causing him to take a medical redshirt year. In 2013, Young began the season as a backup before starting the final nine games at right tackle when full healthy. Coaches moved him around quite a bit in his sophomore campaign, as he started at right guard the first four games due to injuries on the line, then moved to left guard for one game, then to right tackle for seven contests, before heading back to left guard for the Outback Bowl. In his final season on the plains, Young finished strong by starting all but one game (Jacksonville State, ankle) at right tackle.
COMBINE RESULTS
40 YARD DASH: 5.39 SEC
3 CONE DRILL: 8.22 SEC
20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.91 SEC
Joseph Cheeks (OG
GRADE: 5.0
HT: 6'6" WT: 295LBS.
POSITION: OG
SCHOOL: Texas A&M
ARM LENGTH: 32 3/4"
HANDS: 9 1/4"
OVERVIEW
Cheek is a legacy prospect for NFL scouts, as his father Louis played four years in the NFL with four teams after being chosen in the eighth round by the Miami Dolphins. Louis also played at A&M, winning three titles in the old Southwest Conference under famed coach Jackie Sherrill. The younger Cheek grew into a starting spot at right guard over the course of the career. He redshirted in 2011, playing in every game on field goal/special teams units, and then played a reserve role in 2013 as Johnny Manziel ran all over the SEC. Cheek finally got his chance in 2014, playing in every game and starting nine at right guard, and then followed that up with a strong year as the full-time starter at the position as a senior.
COMBINE RESULTS
BENCH PRESS: 20 REPS
Marcus Henry (C)
GRADE: 5.05
Marcus Henry (C)
HT: 6'2" WT: 294LBS.
POSITION: C
SCHOOL: Boise St.
Overview
The 2014 and 2015 first-team All-Mountain West pick at center is not huge, overly athletic, nor physically dominating. But as far as sturdy, reliable linemen go, Henry could be seen as one of the better options in this year?s senior class. Henry also started as a sophomore at right guard, giving him some versatility that will be needed if he is to stick on an NFL roster.
Pro Day Results
40-yard dash: 5.15 seconds
Vertical: 30 inches
Broad jump: 8 feet, 5 inches
Short shuttle: 4.59 seconds
3-cone: 7.7 seconds
Bench: 28 reps of 225 pounds
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Posted on 4/30/16 at 9:16 pm to TooDumbToFail
Love the Jack Allen pick
Here's more
Don't start with the Kreutz bashing because of the comparison, Kreutz was a very solid center in his prime.
Here's more
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Strengths
Has a compact build with above average core strength. Was a standout wrestler in high school and uses that background to generate quick torques and turns on defenders. Understands his strengths and physical limitations. Possesses great strength in his hands and can snatch and ride defenders until the whistle sounds. Rarely has his hands outside defender's framework. Combines arm extension and running feet to redirect gap shooters away from his quarterback. Card-carrying tough guy willing to put some extra spice on it when he finishes a block. On the move, can adjust tempo and angle to land a squared block. Climbs up to middle linebackers with choppy steps and balanced base. Despite a lack of athleticism, still has plus body control. Hits where he aims. Flat-footed puncher in pass pro.
Weaknesses
Average athleticism and very moderate flexibility. Is a little bit stiff in space. Inconsistent in his attempts to climb up to second level off of combo blocks. Will struggle to get cutoff blocks against instinctive, inside linebackers who will beat him to the spot. Able to get away with holding more often in college than he will be able to in the pros. At times, will rely on brute force over physical ability. When he has to anchor up against bull rushers, his balance diminishes. Doesn't have the mass or length that some teams would like in a starting center.
Draft Projection
Round 5
NFL Comparison
Olin Kreutz
Bottom Line
Despite having a cat named "Bubbles," Allen is a coach's dream with the leadership, competitiveness and the tenacious mindset to grind out the will of defenders by the end of the fourth quarter. While there are clearly some athletic limitations, Allen is especially adept at minimizing those while accentuating his strengths. There are too many check marks in his favor to expect him to fall short of an NFL career as an eventual starter.
Don't start with the Kreutz bashing because of the comparison, Kreutz was a very solid center in his prime.
This post was edited on 4/30/16 at 9:19 pm
Posted on 4/30/16 at 9:25 pm to TooDumbToFail
It looks like Matthews, Young, and Henry all played multiple positions on the line at one point or another (all have played G). All three seem to be more athletic than Turner
Have an upvote for gathering that info
Have an upvote for gathering that info
Posted on 4/30/16 at 10:39 pm to GynoSandberg
Agreed!! No doubt bringing in some competition will be beneficial and hopefully some step up their play!
Posted on 5/1/16 at 5:55 am to TooDumbToFail
"Rotoworld college prospects guru Josh Norris rated Allen as a top-50 player in this year's class." ANOTHER Top-50 Player!!! pretty sure we might have them all now.
I was having trouble narrowing down our Final 53 if I had Landon Turner and Avery Young making the line rotation... With Kelemete getting a 2 year deal, and playing fine behind Unger, I wonder if poor Jack is destined for the practice squad in year one as a CENTER only prospect.
It's fun to imagine the right side with Landon and Andrus just mauling people... but Avery could probably see a lot of snaps at RT behind Zach if Peat is still struggling with that transition. Even if it takes another year, Andrus needs to end up at RT.
Then Kelemete can be the primary guard backup in 2017, we call up Jack to back up a resigned Unger, and we let Tim Lelito go and Zach retire.
2016 line: Armstead / Peat / Unger / Lelito / Strief - backups: Kelemete / Turner / Young
2017 line: Armstead / Young / Unger / Turner / Peat - backups: Kelemete / Allen / FA
I was having trouble narrowing down our Final 53 if I had Landon Turner and Avery Young making the line rotation... With Kelemete getting a 2 year deal, and playing fine behind Unger, I wonder if poor Jack is destined for the practice squad in year one as a CENTER only prospect.
It's fun to imagine the right side with Landon and Andrus just mauling people... but Avery could probably see a lot of snaps at RT behind Zach if Peat is still struggling with that transition. Even if it takes another year, Andrus needs to end up at RT.
Then Kelemete can be the primary guard backup in 2017, we call up Jack to back up a resigned Unger, and we let Tim Lelito go and Zach retire.
2016 line: Armstead / Peat / Unger / Lelito / Strief - backups: Kelemete / Turner / Young
2017 line: Armstead / Young / Unger / Turner / Peat - backups: Kelemete / Allen / FA
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