If I had to guess, we'll see a battle between whatever rookie LT they draft and Morris in camp. If neither of them look anywhere close to ready then they'll sign Donovan Smith. [Reply]
Experienced, the guy I would move up for, trust can be a LT - Troy Fautanu
Not quite the experience level you want, a little projection, but shows enough traits I think you can take him and start him - Kingsley Suamataia
Hasn't really played LT, you're working on projection but think he can - Blake Fisher [Reply]
One guy I do have my eye on is Javon Foster. He's not super quick, I don't love his foot speed, but he's long and he was fairly effective in the SEC. Just seems like a guy that Veach and Reid might sign off on in the 3rd round as that guy that can compete and be a swing OT if he doesn't win. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
One guy I do have my eye on is Javon Foster. He's not super quick, I don't love his foot speed, but he's long and he was fairly effective in the SEC. Just seems like a guy that Veach and Reid might sign off on in the 3rd round as that guy that can compete and be a swing OT if he doesn't win.
Originally Posted by staylor26:
Had him in for a top 30 visit too.
Yeah, I'd happily sub him for Wiley in my mock. I'm relatively high on him but I think we'd have to give him help sometimes. Not that different from what we've had the past few years at LT. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Still feel like he's a 4th rounder; just have never seen the athleticism to believe he'll translate well to the NFL.
That's the major concern. Is he a guard or a tackle? He survived the SEC but this isn't college anymore. I just don't know if he has enough. I feel like as a 3rd or 4th rounder you can take that shot and not lose. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
That's the major concern. Is he a guard or a tackle? He survived the SEC but this isn't college anymore. I just don't know if he has enough. I feel like as a 3rd or 4th rounder you can take that shot and not lose.
I think Foster could be a solid RT in a zone blocking/Shanahan scheme I can’t see him surviving LT. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Still feel like he's a 4th rounder; just have never seen the athleticism to believe he'll translate well to the NFL.
Honestly isn't a guy I've done much homework on, just pointing that out.
I'm not all that interested in the OTs once Blake Fisher is off the board. [Reply]
Originally Posted by kccrow:
One guy I do have my eye on is Javon Foster. He's not super quick, I don't love his foot speed, but he's long and he was fairly effective in the SEC. Just seems like a guy that Veach and Reid might sign off on in the 3rd round as that guy that can compete and be a swing OT if he doesn't win.
I've been wondering which local prospect we'll take this year, and he's one of my favorites also. I think there's a pocket in the 4-5 of solid OL prospects that includes Foster and Christian Jones etc... that we'll tap into if we don't take a guy early.
Caedan Wallace was here on a top 30 visit. Outstanding size/speed profile. Similar to Morris but Wallace has better technique. Played RT at Penn St but scouts think he could easily be a G with a high ceiling.
Feels like he could be high on our board in rd 3. Perfect for replacing Trey next year IMO [Reply]