Oline Scouting Notebook

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Someone mentioned Brandon Thorn in some posts (forgive me for not remembering who) as an Oline analyst.  I accidentally came across his Substack so I figure I'd post the link here in case anyone is interested.  https://trenchwarfare.substack.com/

https://trenchwarfare.substack.com/p/ol-scouting-notebook-2022-nfl-combine?s=r

Like everyone else I'm highly interested in Oline this draft but I'm also not an expert in analyzing the finer points of the positions.  I've kinda had Raimann as a target for us somewhere and watched as he reportedly moved up to as high as a 2nd Rd prospect.  His arm length makes me think we take him off the board as an OT.  We already have concerns with the same issue for Jenkins.  While it's possible both players perform well at OT, I can't see Poles putting the same risk on both ends of the Oline.  I think he'll take someone safer that fits the OT mold even if it's in a later round.  He could very well take Raimann with intent to move him inside if he believes he fits there.  I'm still not high on Faalele as I don't think he fits the athletic mold Poles said he wants.  

"Central Michigan T Bernhard Raimann - Raimann’s arm length came in at 33 inches at the Senior Bowl and 32 7/8 at the Combine. Left tackle Rashawn Slater measured in at 33 inches at the Combine last year and was a Second Team All-Pro as a rookie in 2021, but Slater is also an exceptional case and an absolute technician. The reality is that having 33 inch arms and under at tackle is a rarity and an obstacle to overcome rather than an asset for Raimann."

"Minnesota T Daniel Faalele - Faalele came in weighing 384 pounds, down three pounds from the 387 he weighed in at during the Senior Bowl. Even though Faalele visibly carries his weight exceptionally well, there’s a concern he’s too heavy due to how tardy he can be to transfer his weight on the field and redirect laterally. There is a legitimate question about how much weight he can lose and maintain as a pro to maximize his ability to deal with edge-rushers on an island in the NFL."

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I seen Thorn on a CHGO podcast with Olin. He name has been mentioned many times over the last two years and most draft sites refer to him as an expert at OLine. Besides Buford, he mentioned Care Mays, Cam Jurgins , and Luke Fortner as players better than there rated, not necessarily sleepers. At 39 those two OTs could be there. There will be some OL rated as better prospects around in the 70 to 90 range. Luke Goedeke, Cole Strange, Jameree Salyer, Sean Rhyan, Killen Diesch, and Luke Fortner. I think if a Linderbaum, Johnson, or Green drip that will be our pick at 39. If Tyler Smith is there, they may like him at 39 or 48. Otherwise I would grab WRs and a Cole Strange at 71,