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PFW Draft Prospect Rankings: Offensive Line

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly offer their notes and rankings on the OL prospects entering the 2016 NFL Draft.

Draft Rankings By Position:

QB | RB | TE | WR | OL | CB | DT | DE| ILB | OLB | S

The writers of Patriots Football Weekly have done their homework on all the prospects in this year's NFL Draft. Now, you can download the actual notes they took on all the top players, broken down by position for your convenience. Today, they offer their notes on the offensive line.

* - indicates underclassman

Offensive tackle

1 | Laremy Tunsil*, Mississippi

HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 310 | 40: 5.23

Andy Hart: Looks the part. 3yr starter, but suspension and off-field questions. Latches on and keeps his feet. Could show more power but very good athlete. Good hands and punch. Lunges and gets off balance at times. Very good prospect, but not 'revolutionary" as some have described him.

Paul Perillo: Powerful; Good feet; Locks on; Chases wide PR at times; Solid but not as dominant as a potential No. 1 overall pick should be.

2 | Taylor Decker, Ohio State

HEIGHT: 6-7 | WEIGHT: 310 | 40: 5.23

Andy Hart: My favorite first-round tackle. Captain. Reportedly great character and work ethic. Good power. Can run block. Slow off ball at times and quickness could be a question. Still, lot to like.

Paul Perillo:Prototypical size; Plays with good leverage; Solid.

3 | Ronnie Stanley*, Notre Dame

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 312 | 40: 5.2

Andy Hart: RT and LT experience. 40 starts. Has all the tools. Light on his feet. Not everly powerful. Gets too high and off balance at times. Needs some coaching and technique work but has great potential.

Paul Perillo: Solid base; Good power; Locks on well; Nice leverage.

4 | Jack Conklin*, Michigan State

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 308 | 40: 5

Andy Hart: Former walk-on with 40 starts. Not an elite athlete or everly light on his feet. Right tackle? Good base and power. Will struggled with speed and athleticism of pass rushers at LT in NFL.

Paul Perillo:Big and strong; Good push; Uses hands and arms well; Not the greatest athlete.

5 | Shon Coleman, Auburn

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 313 | 40: 5.18

Andy Hart: 25yo rookie after dealing with luekemia. Big and powerful. Good not great athlete but can get downfield. Moves people. Probably NFL RT. Feet need work. Big upside.

Paul Perillo:Thick frame; Strong; Decent feet; Can get to second level; Uses arms well but pushes at times rather than keeping his legs under him.

THE REST

Jason Spriggs, Indiana

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 301 | 40: 4.94

Andy Hart: Former TE and 4yr starter. Quick and athletic. Power? Needs better punch and overall technique. Clear athletic upside and plays with an edge. Been compared to Solder.

Paul Perillo: Fires out well; Seals edge; Gets turned in PP at times; Better run blocker.

Germain Ifedi*, Texas A&M

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 324 | 40: 5.27

Andy Hart: Probably NFL RT. Played G and T. 3yr starter. Decent athlete for size. Inconsistent. Needs better punch. Can move and has upside.

Paul Perillo: RT; Choppy footwork; Good power; Pushes guys around; Good, wide PP set.

LeRaven Clark, Texas Tech

HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 316 | 40: 5.1

Andy Hart: 51 straight starts. Long arms. But played in 2-pt stance in spread offense, so will be a transition. Power? Stops feet. Weak punch. All-around talent will need adjustment period. 

Paul Perillo: Powerful; Moves pile; Quick feet; Mauler type; Potential.

Joe Haeg, North Dakota State

HEIGHT:6-6 | WEIGHT: 304 | 40: 5.16

Andy Hart: 2 YR starter at each tackle. Lean build. Quick feet. Power? Can move. Decent punch. Clear upside but will need transition period. 

Paul Perillo: Moves well; Looks a bit lean; Can get to second level; Nice job pulling/trapping; Nice PP set; Nice developmental prospect.

Jerald Hawkins*, LSU

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 305 | 40: 5.23

Andy Hart: Lean build. Gets pushed back. Bent back by power. Does latch on. Decent feet and agility. Needs to be more stout.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Kyle Murphy, Stanford

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 305 | 40: 5.19

Andy Hart: Experience at both tackles. Looks more like NFL RT or G to me. Plays with clear edge. Average athlete. Mirrors well. Needs more power.

Paul Perillo: Moves well; Fundamentally sound; Locks up with defender; Solid PP.

John Theus, Georgia

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 313 | 40: 5.22

Andy Hart:48 starts. Captain. Average athlete. Not overly powerful. Heavy feet. Seems soft. Not much upside.

Paul Perillo:Tends to lunge a bit; Stiff and upright at times; Moves defenders and shows solid PP but looks slow.

Willie Beavers, Western Michigan

HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 321 | 40: 5.28

Andy Hart: 3YR starter. LT. Avg. feet. Mirrors OK. Maybe a G? Will have trouble with NFL edge speed. Avg. athlete.

Paul Perillo: Huge RT type; Choppy footwork; Loses guys wide in PP; Shows great strength when he locks on.

Brandon Shell, South Carolina

HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 324 | 40: 5.22

Andy Hart: Art is his great uncle. 47 starts. RT to LT as SR. Average mirror and feet. Poor pass pro. Heavy legs. Doesn't look like Patriots OL.

Paul Perillo:Uses arms well; Strong PP; Physical; Can get out and lead sweeps; Versatile.

Cole Toner, Harvard

HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 306 | 40: 5.32

Andy Hart: RT. Didn't even kill at lower level. Stops feet. Decent mirror. Avg. athlete. Good positioning.

Paul Perillo: Excellent PP at Sr. Bowl; Locks on; Struggles with speed; RT with power.

Offensive Guard

1 | Joshua Garnett, Stanford

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 312 | 40: 5.32

Andy Hart: Latches on and that's it. Great hands. 4 year starter. Good mirror. Quick off snap. Solid all around. Plays confident and under control.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

2 | Cody Whitehair, Kansas State

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 301 | 40: 5.02

Andy Hart: 50 starts. 4X All Big 12. G and T. Captain. Leader. Good hands. Good angles. Pretty stout. Latches and locks. Could play lower.

Paul Perillo:Played LT at KSU; Struggled at times in PP; Physical; Turns defenders; Excellent mobility pulling; Good timing.

3 | Vadal Alexander, LSU

HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 326 | 40: 5.55

Andy Hart: 4YR starter. RT and G. Big and powerful. Not quick or athletic. Wins with power. Avg. hands. Fires out.

Paul Perillo: Played RT at LSU; Strong; Moves pile; Loses leverage at times; Locks on.

4 | Landon Turner, North Carolina

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 330 | 40: 5.58

Andy Hart: Nasty. Thick and slow. Clear power. Can mirror in short space. Wide base. 

Paul Perillo:RG; Big body with good power; Good PP; Strong upper body; Good motor.

5 | Spencer Drango, Baylor

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 315 | 40: 5.27

Andy Hart: Tall G prospect. Played 4yr LT. Not quick and only average athlete. 2013 back surgery. Can pull and get to second level. OK feet. Finishes.

Paul Perillo:Played LT at Baylor; Strong with good feet; Good motor; Could use his arms more effectively; Good mobility; Likes Nate Solder.

THE REST

Sebastian Tretola, Arkansas

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 314 | 40: 5.45

Andy Hart: Big power guy. Not quick but can pull. Limited athlete. Heavy feets. Lunges.

Paul Perillo: Strong mauler at LG; Pushes pile; Quick pull; Excellent PP; Finds people to hit.

Denver Kirkland*, Arkansas

HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 335 | 40: 5.55

Andy Hart: Huge. Played G and T. Huge. Stops feet. Can move and mirror. Definite G upside. Avg. athlete.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Connor McGovern, Missouri

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 305 | 40: 5.02

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Christian Westerman, Arizona State

HEIGHT:6-3 | WEIGHT: 296 | 40: 5.14

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Graham Glasgow, Michigan

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 306 | 40: 5.27

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Joe Dahl, Washington State

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 299 | 40: 5.29

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Isaac Seumalo*, Oregon State

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 310 | 40: 5.14

Andy Hart:No Comments.

Paul Perillo:No Comments.

Parker Ehinger, Cincinnati

HEIGHT: 6-6 | WEIGHT: 302 | 40: 5.27

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Kyle Friend, Temple

HEIGHT: 6-0 | WEIGHT: 295 | 40: 5.07

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo:No Comments.

Jordan Walsh, Iowa

HEIGHT: 6-3 | WEIGHT: 290 | 40: 5.24

Andy Hart:No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Center

1 | Nick Martin, Notre Dame

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 299 | 40: 5.22

Andy Hart: Captain. G and C. Works well to second level and finishes. Combo blocks well. Only average athlete but very solid.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

2 | Ryan Kelly, Alabama

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 311 | 40: 5.03

Andy Hart: Not powerful. Consistent, heady leader. Gets to second level. Finishes. Decent hands and mirror. 

Paul Perillo:No Comments.

3 | Jack Allen, Michigan State

HEIGHT: 6-1 | WEIGHT: 294 | 40: 5.29

Andy Hart: Short. 4yr starter. Smart. Plays and to and through the whistle. Captain. Doesn't play loose or light. Not much of an athlete. Gets pushed around. Lunges.Misses guys and poor mirror. 

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

4 | Max Tuerk, USC

HEIGHT: 6-5 | WEIGHT: 298 | 40: 5.12

Andy Hart: Played every position. Torn ACL Oct. Lean. Lets DL get to his body. Not much power. Moves well and uses hands.

Paul Perillo:No Comments.

5 | Evan Boehm, Missouri

HEIGHT: 6-2 | WEIGHT: 302 | 40: 5.33

Andy Hart: 52 starts. Mostly shotgun. Captain. Solid power. Scrappy. Heavy, slow feet. latches on and finishes. Avg. athlete at best. Likes to hit. 

Paul Perillo:No Comments.

THE REST

Matt Skura, Duke

HEIGHT: 6-3 | WEIGHT: 305 | 40: 5.32

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Austin Blythe, Iowa

HEIGHT: 6-2 | WEIGHT: 291 | 40: 5.17

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Mike Matthews, Texas A&M

HEIGHT: 6-2 | WEIGHT: 294 | 40: 5.16

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Marcus Henry, Boise State

HEIGHT:6-2 | WEIGHT: 300 | 40: 5.18

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Jake Brendel, UCLA

HEIGHT: 6-4 | WEIGHT: 293 | 40: 5.16

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Joey Hunt, TCU

HEIGHT: 6-2 | WEIGHT: 295 | 40: 5.27

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Andrew Ness, Northern Illinois

HEIGHT: 6-3 | WEIGHT: 303 | 40: 5.17

Andy Hart:No Comments.

Paul Perillo:No Comments.

Ty Darlington, Oklahoma

HEIGHT: 6-2 | WEIGHT: 290 | 40: 5.15

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Nick Kelly, Arizona State

HEIGHT: 6-2 | WEIGHT: 294 | 40: 5.22

Andy Hart: No Comments.

Paul Perillo:No Comments.

Robert Kugler, Perdue

HEIGHT: 6-3 | WEIGHT: 300 | 40: 5.12

Andy Hart:No Comments.

Paul Perillo: No Comments.

Draft Rankings By Position:

QB | RB | TE | WR | OL | CB | DT | DE| ILB | OLB | S

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