Summer Prospect Watch: 2024 OTs

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1.Will Campbell #66 LSU 6’6ft 325lbs (Junior)

– Former 4 star recruit who was ranked the nations 4th overall prospect by ESPN- 2022 Freshman All American & 2023 1st Team All SEC- Along with Will Emory Jones, both players came into LSU & have been immediate starters since day 1. Campbell at LT

– Smooth/quiet footwork coming out of his stance. Trusts his athleticism & ability to get to his mark without needing over exaggerate his kickslide, allowing him to remain centered & balanced

– Not a huge issues but he has an upright stance, wonder if that’s just how he’s comfortable or if there’s some hip stiffness getting his down in his stance

– Really strong hands and accurate hands. You see once he latches defenders are locked in & have a tough time loosening up his grip

– From watching his film you get the sense that he’s a student of the game with the use of different sets, different techniques with his hand usage & playing the game with them game & switching tendencies to keep pass rushers off balanced

– At times his lack of length will cause him some issues but it isn’t a big enough issue where I see him having to move on the inside. There’s a good level of footwork & understanding of angles with him where his lack of arm length isn’t a huge detriment to his game

– Going into the 2024 season, i’d to see if he’s developed a better anchor & added more strength to his to better handle bull rushers

Projection: Top 10 pick

2. Josh Conerly Jr #76 Oregon 6’4ft 305lbs (Junior)

– Former 5 star and number 3 ranked OT coming out of his class

– Played RB up until his sophomore season of HS before moving to the offensive line

– Was Oregon’s 6th offensive lineman in heavy packages during his freshman season & became the starting LT in his sophomore season

– Incredibly smart & aware player. Rarely gets fooled but blitzers or picking up stunts

– Really smooth footwork whether he’s working linear or having to move laterally

– Uses his length well to keep defenders from getting into his chest

– Very patient in his kickslide & stays square without getting over his feet in any way

– I would like to his punch get a bit stronger when engaging with defenders

– From time to time has some trouble anchoring against bullrushes

– Very fast hands when having to reposition or hand fighting

Projection: Top 15 pick

3. Kelvin Banks #78 Texas 6’4ft 324lbs (Junior)

– Former 5 star & the 4th best OT prospect in the country 

– Has been a starter since stepping foot on campus as a freshman

– Has a good athletic base & tremendous strength but needs some major refinement. At this point he’s more a mauling road grader type 

– Has to develop better technique with his hand usage & footwork. It isn’t terrible but you can see him lean towards being bigger & stronger than everyone else rather than leaning on his technique 

– Banks has an incredibly high ceiling. Possibly to the best LT in this class if he can just be more consistent with his technique

Projection: Top 15 pick

4. Emery Jones #50 LSU 6’6ft 335lbs (Junior)

– Former 4 star recruit & 12th ranked prospect coming out of Louisiana – 2022 Freshman All American & 2023 2nd Team All SEC

– Along with Will Campbell, both players came into LSU & have been immediate starters since day 1. Jones at RT

– More of a power based player who looks to make contact first & use his aggressiveness 

– Can be a bit frenetic with movement, causing him to get unbalanced

– Does a fantastic job setting his butt down & showing off his ankle flexion when anchoring down against bullrushes

– Very exaggerated with his kickslide which can sometimes put him at a disadvantage when defenders go inside & have him in recovery mode from the snap. Would like to see him get into his kick slide smoother & trust his athleticism more

– Has trouble redirecting & shifting his weight when trying to recover

– Can be a bit of a wait bender instead of staying square and trusting his length

Projection: Top 20 pick

5. Josh Simmons #71 Ohio St 6’5ft 310lbs (RS Junior)

– 4 star recruit who was the 14th ranked iOL in the country & had multiple offers from schools like Texas, LSU, Michigan, Oklahoma, Oregon & many more top schools in the country before choosing San Diego State- Played RT for the Aztecs in 2022 before transferring to Ohio st in 2023 & making the switch to LT

– Played RT for the Aztecs in 2022 before transferring to Ohio St in 2023 and making the swith over to LT.

– Might be the best tackle in this class when it comes to firing out of his stance

– Great movement skills & ability to maneuver with smoothness

– Has no problem getting out in space or pulling across the formation

– Still learning the tricks of the trade from a technical standpoint but all of the physical traits are there for him to develop into a good tackle

Projection: Mid 1st Round pick

6. Fernando Carmona #55 Arkansas 6’5ft 324lbs (rsJunior)

– All-Western Athletic Conference first baseman in 1985 & his brother was a long snapper for the UNLV football team in 2016

– Along with being a 3 star TE for his HS football team, Carmona played basketball & tennis in high school. Also Was the senior class president, vice-president of the junior class and a class representative his freshman and sophomore years at Las Vegas High

– After coming to San Jose St, Carmona made the move to the offensive line. Redshirting his 1st year, he started every game at LT during his red shirt freshman & sophomore seasons before deciding to transfer to Arkansas in 2024

– Really smooth footwork & athleticism. You can easily see his background as a TE with his movement skills

– Plays with a nasty temperament & relishes the violence to the game

– Needs to do a better job of being accurate with his punch & hand placement. That part of his game is lagging behind but at this point of his development, the arrow is pointing up as he continues to learn the position & get more reps

Projection: Late 1st Round Pick

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7. Earnest Greene III #71 Georgia 6’4ft 320lbs (RS Sophomore)

– A former 4 star recruit who was the #2 interior offensive line prospect coming out of high school
– Started at left tackle for Georgia in his rsFreshman season in 2023. Earning 1st team all freshman SEC honors

– Has good grip strength when he latches on to defenders

– Displays the power to displace defenders from their gaps in the run game

– When defenders try to go through him straight up he shows a good anchor to minimize the rushers advances

– Looks sloppy and a bit lost when in space

– Moves more like a Guard than a Left tackle & OG may be his best position at the next level

Projection: Late 1st

8. Wyatt  Milum #74 West Virginia 6’6ft 317lbs (Senior)

– 4 star recruit & the 10th ranked OT in the 2021 class

– Started in 8 games at RT during his Freshman season before making the change to LT and being the starter there for the past 3 seasons

– Very good understanding of leverage & angles in the run game

– Showcases his linear athleticism coming out of his stance & firing off the ball in run game

– Can be a bit grabby & get his hands outside of defenders instead of keeping them inside

– Would like to see his hands/grip get better. He has good strength but the grip to sustain blocks can be very inconsistent

– In WVA’s run heavy offense, his exposures to pure passblock sets are few & far between. When he is asked to do it his footwork can be clunky & sloppy, making it difficult to deal with speed rushers

Projection: 3rd Round

9. Trey Zuhn III #60 Texas A&M 6’7ft 315lbs (RS Junior)

– 4 star recruit who also excelled in shot put, discus in high school

– Has been A&M’s starting LT since his red shirt freshman season & named one of the team’s Captain’s heading into the 2024 season

– Plays under control & with patience. Rarely ever getting overzealous with strikes & able to keep good balance

– Shows adequate athleticism coming out of his stance & being able to redirect his weight when he has to

– Smooth/nimble footwork to hit is marks while also being able to keep his base strong

– The issues with length show up on tape where defenders are able to bench press him out. His home in the NFL might be on the interior

Projection: 4th Round

10. Jonah Savaiinaea #71 Arizona 6’5ft 330lbs (Junior)


– High school offensive guard. 3 star & the number 3 overall recruit coming out of Hawaii 

– Started 12 games at RG in his freshman season & Right tackle during his Sophomore season

– Massive offensive lineman who possess good footwork for a player of his size

– Natural mauler who wants to win with size & power

– Could stick around at OT but his best position might be his natural spot of OG

Projection: 4th Round

Prospect Watch (2024 OT Preview)

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Offensive Tackle Outlook For 2024 Ravens

As I write this section of the offensive tackle position, I have tears running down my face (not really but I am sad) because of the reality we as Raven fans have to face about Ronnie Stanley. Unfortunately for Ronnie & the Ravens, it looks as if all of the injuries have caught up with our boy. Athletically, Ronnie still moves pretty well but his ability to anchor has severely been compromised & we see him get bulled back into the pocket more than he ever has. Major props to Ronnie for battling back from a catastrophic injury where moronic fans (maybe even a certain head coach) questioned his toughness or desire to play. This season he’s played through an injury that’s clearly hampering his ability to perform. As valiant of an effort Ronnie has been giving over the last few seasons, it’s becoming clearer and clearer the Ravens need to start planning for life after Ronnie. Looking at the cap implications with Ronnie & how difficult it would be to throw a late 1st round rookie LT into the starting line up if they do draft one, are major factors when thinking about moving on from him. Right now I believe it’s a better bet that he’ll stick around on the roster & the Ravens try to replicate a Tyron Smith/Tyler Smith like scenario the Cowboys have. For those who don’t know, the Cowboys were in a similar situation the Ravens are currently in where their top tier often injured OT, couldn’t be relied on to stay healthy. The Cowboys drafted Tyler Smith to be their insurance at LT if Tyron got hurt again but if Tyron stayed healthy, Tyler would be their LG. It’s been best case scenario for them as they now have one of the top left side of the offensive line in the NFL. This would obviously be the dream scenario for the Ravens.

Flipping over to the right side & theres less of a concern for the Right Tackle position going into 2024 as I see Morgan Moses being the starter. Beyond the 2024 season is where things get murky for RT & even the valuable swing tackle spot as Morgan Moses & Patrick Mekari are entering the last year of their deals. Daniel Faalele could still be in the cards as the future RT but the limited playing time he’s gotten this season has been less than encouraging. It would be quick to write him off completely as we’ve seen players develop in years 3 or 4 ie. Ben Powers, Pat Mekari, Matt Skura (before the injury).

Offensive tackles under contract for 2024

Ronnie Stanley

Morgan Moses

Patrick Mekari

Daniel Faalele

The Prospects

The 2024 OT class is shaping up to be one of the deepest ones we’ve ever seen. The most offensive linemen taken in the first 2 rounds of a draft happened in 1963 & 1966 where 12 were drafted. I believe this class could get to that number or pretty damn close. It felt nasty having to rank these players because they’re all so talented. You’ll see names at the bottom of this list who would typically be ranked somewhere between 4 & 6 in a normal OT class but this year is so rich with talent, you can legitimately see teams draft OT 10 & have a starter on their hands. Without further ado, here’s the preliminary look at the very exciting OT class.

1. Joe Alt, Notre Dame 6’7ft 322lbs (Junior)

  • Son of former Chiefs offensive lineman & 1st round pick John Alt
  • Team Captain and has over 30 games started dating back to his true freshman season
  • Great size & build with more to add to his frame
  • Very polished for a player who is still only 20 years old (Turns 21 in February)
  • Plays with a sturdy base & anchors well against bigger defenders
  • Uses his length well to lock out defenders or make run the full arc
  • Is a bulldozer in the run game
  • Looks like a stiff when he’s in his stance with his ass tooted up so high but he has surprisingly good athleticism

2. Olu Fashanu, Penn st 6’6ft 317lbs (RSJunior)

  • Has 21 starts at LT under his belt before he turned 21 (12/9) & was a team captain
  • Really great athletic build with more to add onto an already solid frame
  • Lightning quick hands when having to reset them
  • Uses his length & timing really well & not letting defenders get comfortable with the timing of his punch
  • Smooth footwork with not only his pass sets but gets to his marks in the run game easily & efficiently
  • Shows the ability to recover well when beat on a defender’s initial move
  • Does struggle against power at times & setting his anchor down against stronger pass rushers

3. JC Latham, Alabama 6’6ft 360lbs (Junior)

  • Former 5 star recruit who saw action from his true freshman season & secured the starting RT spot in his sophomore year, finishing his career with 25 starts at 20 years old.
  • Massive & powerful player. Went to work on his body in the off season & added 26lbs of muscle while reducing his body fat.
  • Isn’t your ordinary big powerful blocker. Also flashes impressive movements skills to pair with his freakish power 
  • Looks to have the ability to move over to the left side which is where he played at IMG Academy. The reason he didn’t this season according to Nick Saban was to keep offensive line continuity
  • Has one of the strongest punches who’ll see from an offensive lineman
  • Plays very balanced in his pass sets & gets out of his stance quickly, displaying the footwork of someone who’s 315lbs rather than 360lbs

4. Talise Fuaga, Jr, Oregon st, 6’6ft 334lbs (RSsenior)

  • 25 Starts at RT over the last 2 seasons & was named team captain in 2023
  • Massive powerful tackle who has a bear like punch
  • More nimble than you would expect for someone so big. Mostly played OG in HS & only RT in college but could have some physical tools to be a swing tackle
  • Had the knack for elevating his game when it was crunch time to close games out late in the 4th quarter
  • If you watch his HS tape he was the type of player who only relied on being big but the progression he’s made at Oregon St, you see a player who had improved tremendously with a better understanding of leverage & angles to pair with his incredible power
  • Has to do a better job of staying patient & trusting his length instead of lunging at pass rushers

5. Troy Fautanu, Washington 6’3ft 319lbs (RSsenior)

  • Has 28 starts at LT but has a handful of LG starts under his belt in both the 2021 & 2022 seasons
  • Has the body type better suited to play guard & his skill set will most likely translate best at LG when projecting to the pros but has legit arm length with 34 3/4 arms according to The Athletic’s Dane Brugler
  • Made a considerable jump with his LT play from 2022 to 2023 & although he could be a better LG, I do believe he can play LT in a pinch with the way he’s performed in throughout the 2023 season
  • Very active & abrupt hands. Prefers to strike 1st & strike often when hand fighting with defenders
  • Good athleticism & footwork when having to pull 
  • His pass sets aren’t always pretty but they get the job done in a blue collar scrapping tooth & nail
  • At times can dip his head when he’s engaged with a defender & causing him to lose his balance
  • Can have frantic feet sometimes. Would love to see him be more patient with his feet
  • Worry about his ability to anchor against bigger pass rushers

6. Amarius Mims, Georgia 6’7ft 340lbs (Junior)

  • 5 star recruit who has 8 starts over his career & earned a solid amount of reps as a reserve platooning the RT position for Georgia. Has only played RT in college but did earn a start at LT in 2021 during the Georgia spring game after being the number 3 ranked LT in country
  • Limited playing experience. Was a part time player in 2022 then suffered a lower leg injury early in 2023 before ultimately getting hurt again against Alabama.
  • Has all of the physical tools in the world. Great size, length & athleticism but the missing reps has limited the amount of growth we’ve been able to see from him. At only 21 he’s still just scratching the surface of what he could be
  • Has the frame and natural power taylor made for what today’s OT is supposed to look like
  • Moves well and has good feet for someone his size. Has the physical tools to possibly be an LT option
  • Feet can sometimes get stuck in the mud when has to redirect while dealing with a secondary pass rush move

7. Graham Barton, Duke 6’5ft 315lbs (Senior)

  • Barton has 34 starts at LT & 5 at C throughout his career Duke. Missed 4 games this season and battled through a lower leg injury through the middle of the season before coming back & finishing the last two games of season
  • Very technically sound player who plays with patience
  • Understands leverage & angles in order to help him execute his blocks
  • Plays with very good balance 
  • Can get his hands outside of the defenders pads & grabbing cloth a bit too much
  • Has some experience playing Center early in his career before moving to LT full time
  • Doesn’t look like a LT or have the physical traits that pop off of the screen but is a technically sound player who will fight to the bone trying to win every rep

8. Jordan Morgan, Arizona 6’5ft 325lbs (RSsenior)

  • Morgan has 37 starts at LT during his time at Arizona & has been a two time team captain for the squad
  • Would’ve most likely already been in the NFL if he didn’t tear his ACL in November of 2022
  • Great build on a solid frame with length 
  • Has the quickness and footwork to get out of his stance quickly to protect against speed rushes
  • When he stays square, he does a good job setting his butt down & anchoring
  • Shows nice strength & leg drive in the run game. Has some mauler in him when getting dirty 
  • Has a tendency of playing upright which can sometimes get him in trouble when stronger rushers shift his weight with rips & pulls 
  • Looks like a better linear athlete than one who can redirect quickly

9. Patrick Paul, Houston 6’7ft 315lbs

  • Two time team captain with a ton of experience. Has 44 starts over his career
  • The younger brother of Commanders OG Chris Paul
  • Massive size and length with the ability to use it well, forcing defenders to run the arc
  • His punch and hand placement can be all over the place. Sometimes getting well outside the defenders pads, leading to him getting very grabby
  • Very powerful run blocking. He doesn’t just rely on his size but he will drive defenders well out of their gaps
  • Plays with good flexibility, looseness & movement for someone his size  

10. Kingsley Suamataia, BYU 6’6ft 325lbs (RSsophomore)

  • Former 5 star recruit & Oregon Duck before transferring to BYU in 2022 where he became a team captain in 2023
  • He’s the cousin of Penei and Noah Sewell & High school teammate of Puka Nacua
  • Played right tackle exculsivley in 2022 before moving over to Left tackle for the 2023 season
  • Plays with a mean streak and to the echo of the whistle
  • More of a tackle who depends on strength and likes to impose his will
  • Moves well and has nimble feet for a player his size
  • Just scratching the surface of what he can be. Thought he could’ve been a candidate to go back to school to improve his stock and get some more seasoning but which ever team selects him could be getting a massive value for where he’s taken

11. Tyler Guyton, Oklahoma 6’6ft 327lbs (RSjunior)

  • Former TCU left tackle & H-Back before transferring to Oklahoma in 2022. In 2022 Guyton had 1 start at LT & 4 at RT. In 2023 he locked down the RT spot, starting 9 games.
  • Freakish build & athletic ability. You quickly see the natural agility & movement skills he has
  • Packs power with his punch & uses his length very well
  • Still a bit raw with his pass pro technique, mainly sustaining blocks & keeping his hands inside but you can see a clear jump from his 2022 tape to his 2023 tape
  • Can clear things out in a hurry in the run game
  • Has the physical tools to be possibly flip to the left side

12. Kiran Amegadjie, Yale 6’5ft 326lbs (Junior)

  • Has been a starter throughout his collegiate career with 10 starts at RG in 2021 and 14 starts at LT in 2022 & 2023
  • Very physical player in the run game
  • Heavy & violent hands to jolt defenders with his 36 3/4 arms
  • Wasn’t facing the hardest level of competition while at Yale but the tools are there to mold into a very solid player
  • Has good athleticism & power to possibly make a nice transition inside to OG
  • Footwork was a bit all over the place coming out of his stance
  • Can be a bit grabby, getting his hands on the outside of a defenders shoulder pads
  • Suffered a season ending quad injury in the forth game of the season & won’t be able to participate in the Senior Bowl

Prospect Watch (2024 CB Preview)

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Cornerback outlook for 2024 Ravens

Prior to the start of the 2023 season, Cornerback is arguably the biggest question mark going into the season and projecting forward it seems like one of their greatest 2024 draft needs. The current Corners scheduled to be free agents are Rock Ya-Sin, Trayvon Mullen (IR), Daryl Worley, Arthur Maulet & Kevon Seymour. Leaving the future of the room with unproven young players like Pepe Williams, Jalyn Armour-Davis & Brandon Stephens who will be tasked to line up across from Pro Bowler Marlon Humphrey. We’ve seen how Eric Decosta is hyper aggressive when addressing a glaring need & I expect corner to be that going into this off season. EDC has taken swings on mid round corner picks & unfortunately for the Ravens, those haven’t panned out, the latest being Kyu Blu Kelly who couldn’t crack the 53 man roster after training camp. It seems like the team is due to spend a premium pick to pair with their all pro CB Marlon Humphrey & in this class, there are currently 3 corners who are in that tier 1 discussion of potential 1st round CBs in my opinion. Here are my top 5 Cornerback prospects i’ve been able to watch through my summer watch sessions.

1) Kool-Aid McKinstry, Alabama 6’1ft 188lbs

– Former 5 star who earned playing time during his true freshman year & quickly became CB1 for the Tide

– Two sport star in hs, playing football & had scholarship offers for basketball too

– Incredibly intelligent defender who has a feel for the game that are well beyond his years

– Great length that allows him to defend passes & narrow throwing windows for QBs

– Has a great sense for when to play a WRs hands at the catch point & timing his disruption perfectly

– Takes care of punt return duties for the Crimson Tide

– Has no hesitation doing the dirty work when tackling ball carriers

– Shows smooth footwork for a longer CB

2) Cooper Dejean, Iowa 6’1ft 209lbs

– White cornerback. No scouting with this observation, it’s just shocking to see a good white cornerback

– Was a multiple sport star in high school competing in Baseball, basketball & track. Holds school records for pass completions & passing yards in a season, career passing yards & passing touchdowns, receptions in a game, receptions & receiving yards in a season, touchdown receptions in a career, & total yards in a season

– Has played outside CB, slot & even some Safety for the Hawkeyes

–  Very solid frame & build for a cornerback, looking more like a Safety

– Ball hawk with a knack for getting into the endzone when the ball is in his hands

– A physical & disciplined tackler. Will come down hill in a hurry but under control for run fits

– Will have trouble with smaller/quicker WRs when they change directions. More of a linear athlete 

3) Kalen King, Penn St 5’11ft 190lbs

– Former 4 star recruit who earned significant playing time since his freshman season

– An extremely physical corner who relishes making contact with ball carriers

– Has phenomenal click & close ability when he trusts his eyes & attacks a ball carrier or pass

– Has zero hesitation when having to support in the run game

– Trusts his speed which allows him to be sticky in coverage

– Has experience playing on the inside & outside

– Relentless through the process of a catch. Many times being able to dislodge a ball that would’ve been secured if not for 2nd & 3rd efforts to poke the ball out

– Can be a bit over aggressive at times when coming downhill & throwing his body around

4) Caelen Carson, Wake Forest 6’0ft 195lbs 

– Waldorf, Maryland native was a 3 star recruit coming out of high school & also played basketball & ran track for North Point HS

– Sound tackler. Not the strongest guy in the world but will consistently breakdown & wrap up to get ball carriers to the ground

– Has battled nagging injuries over the last couple of seasons. Has all of the ability to be a 1st round CB but he has to prove he can stay healthy for his red shirt junior season

– Plays very balanced & under control

– Sticky in coverage with good start & stop agility 

– Has experience playing on both sides of the field

5) Javon Bullard, Georgia 5’11ft 180lbs

*Disclaimer* Bullard mainly played slot during his time at Georgia and he’ll be play more of a Safety roll in 2023 but I think he can be in that Chauncy Gardner-Johnson/Brian Branch mold where he can be interchangeable at both Slot & Safety.

– Former 3 star recruit who earned playing time as a true freshman & has been a vital part of the Georgia secondary since arriving at Georgia

– Swiss army knife DB who mostly plays in the slot but also has the versatility to line up at Safety 

– One of the emotional leaders of the Georgia defense

– No fear when having to engage with ball carriers or even offensive linemen

– Cat like agility in man to man coverage with good lateral agility

– Tremendous timing & feel when asked to blitz the Quarterback 

Honorable Mentions

TJ Tampa, Iowa St 6’2ft 198lbs

Max Melton, Rutgers 6’0ft 190lbs

Nate Wiggins, Clemson 6’2ft 185lbs

Tony Grimes, Texas A&M 6’0ft 190lbs

Josh Newton, TCU 5’11ft 190lbs 

Marcellas Dial, South Carolina 6’0ft 196lbs