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Steel B's 2025 Mock 1.0

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Rd.1 Tyler Warren- TE Penn St. 6'4 257 lbs. Above avg speed to stretch the seams. Great Blocker, good hands. Certainly worth a 1st rd grade. Finally a well rounded playmaking TE.

2. Jahadae Barron CB Texas 5'11 200 lbs. Great cover guy, very versatile, can play outside/slot or S. Fast tough always around the ball.

3. Dylan Fairchild OG Georgia 6'5 315 lbs. Tough IOL with great movement skills. Fits the ZBS better than his teammate Ratlege.

4. Matthew Golden WR Texas, 6'0 195 lbs Smallish guy, but has great speed, can make cuts without losing speed.

5. Cam Skattebo RB Arizona St. 5'11 215 lbs, hard running well rounded RB. 1st guy rarely brings him down, has vision for ZBS. Good hands /receiver.

6. Bryce Fisher C Kansas 6'5 330 lbs. Big tough leadr of his OL. Surprisingly athletic for such a huge man.

7. Denver Harris CB UTSA 6'0 190 lbs. Supremely talented cover corner, can play outside or in slot. Needs to improve tackling. A bit of a nomadic guy in college. Went to 3 different colleges in his career. But make no mistake this guy has the talent to play in the NFL.

Thoughts
 
If you tell me we got a solid DT via FA, I’m down with this. If not…give me a DT in the 1st round.

If you ask me what the Texans do in the 1st round, TE is unlikely, but it wouldn’t bother me.
 
steelbtexan said:
Rd.1 Tyler Warren- TE Penn St. 6'4 257 lbs. Above avg speed to stretch the seams. Great Blocker, good hands. Certainly worth a 1st rd grade. Finally a well rounded playmaking TE.

2. Jahadae Barron CB Texas 5'11 200 lbs. Great cover guy, very versatile, can play outside/slot or S. Fast tough always around the ball.

3. Dylan Fairchild OG Georgia 6'5 315 lbs. Tough IOL with great movement skills. Fits the ZBS better than his teammate Ratlege.

4. Matthew Golden WR Texas, 6'0 195 lbs Smallish guy, but has great speed, can make cuts without losing speed.

5. Cam Skattebo RB Arizona St. 5'11 215 lbs, hard running well rounded RB. 1st guy rarely brings him down, has vision for ZBS. Good hands /receiver.

6. Bryce Fisher C Kansas 6'5 330 lbs. Big tough leadr of his OL. Surprisingly athletic for such a huge man.

7. Denver Harris CB UTSA 6'0 190 lbs. Supremely talented cover corner, can play outside or in slot. Needs to improve tackling. A bit of a nomadic guy in college. Went to 3 different colleges in his career. But make no mistake this guy has the talent to play in the NFL.

Thoughts
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I still don't understand why golden is not seen in more mock drafts. This guy seems to be phenomenal even if he has a reputation of drops. When I watch Bryce Fisher his aggressiveness reminds me of a nose tackle.
 
whodknee said:
If the DT and OL players I want are gone I would even trade down 3-4 picks and take Tyler Warren
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If the Texans are picking in the 22-25 range I wouldn't risk a trade down. This guys a steal this late in the draft. IMHO

Who are the OL you like? I doubt Ryans wants a DT in the 1st. Although I really like Nolan/Walker a lot.
 
steelbtexan said:
If the Texans are picking in the 22-25 range I wouldn't risk a trade down. This guys a steal this late in the draft. IMHO

Who are the OL you like? I doubt Ryans wants a DT in the 1st. Although I really like Nolan/Walker a lot.
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I sure Campbell and Banks will be gone. Simmons from Ohio might be a good pick at mid 20s
 
whodknee said:
I sure Campbell and Banks will be gone. Simmons from Ohio might be a good pick at mid 20s
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They need oil worse than they need OT's IMHO. I hope Caserio spends the money on Trey Smith and Fisher takes over at RT. Then draft a guy like Milum to play LG and take over for Tunsil in 2026 would be the way I would go even over Warren. Problem is Warren will probably be gone before the Texans pick. But add Smith and Milum and Stroud would probably look more like he did last year.
 
steelbtexan said:
True, but this is a really good and deep DT pool. If a guy like Walter Nolan fell to the 22-25 range I would have a hard time not picking him. He's got Chris Jones level talent.
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I agree with you on Nolan but I would then be eager to trade up in round 2 for Milum
 
steelbtexan said:
They need oil worse than they need OT's IMHO. I hope Caserio spends the money on Trey Smith and Fisher takes over at RT. Then draft a guy like Milum to play LG and take over for Tunsil in 2026 would be the way I would go even over Warren. Problem is Warren will probably be gone before the Texans pick. But add Smith and Milum and Stroud would probably look more like he did last year.
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We definitely need an upgrade at LG so I wouldn't be upset with this.
 
This draft has 3-4 solid plug and play IOL and it seems to be a preety close to which one I’d take in the 2nd round. Not sure I would trade up to get a OT and try make him a IOL. THe top 3 IOL on the big boards have been playing that position throughout their college careers and are Pro ready. I watched the RennSt game and that TE is truly what we need for CJ health and moving the chain. I have been advocating for a IOL in first but Steelbtexan might be right on this one. We can get one of the top IOL in second round.
 
whodknee said:
If the DT and OL players I want are gone I would even trade down 3-4 picks and take Tyler Warren
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If the Texans are picking in the 22-25 range I wouldn't risk a trade down. This guys a steal this late in the draft. IMHO

Who are the OL you like? I doubt Ryans wants a DT in the 1st. Although I really like Nolan/Walker a lot.
 
steelbtexan said:
Rd.1 Tyler Warren- TE Penn St. 6'4 257 lbs. Above avg speed to stretch the seams. Great Blocker, good hands. Certainly worth a 1st rd grade. Finally a well rounded playmaking TE.

2. Jahadae Barron CB Texas 5'11 200 lbs. Great cover guy, very versatile, can play outside/slot or S. Fast tough always around the ball.

3. Dylan Fairchild OG Georgia 6'5 315 lbs. Tough IOL with great movement skills. Fits the ZBS better than his teammate Ratlege.

4. Matthew Golden WR Texas, 6'0 195 lbs Smallish guy, but has great speed, can make cuts without losing speed.

5. Cam Skattebo RB Arizona St. 5'11 215 lbs, hard running well rounded RB. 1st guy rarely brings him down, has vision for ZBS. Good hands /receiver.

6. Bryce Fisher C Kansas 6'5 330 lbs. Big tough leadr of his OL. Surprisingly athletic for such a huge man.

7. Denver Harris CB UTSA 6'0 190 lbs. Supremely talented cover corner, can play outside or in slot. Needs to improve tackling. A bit of a nomadic guy in college. Went to 3 different colleges in his career. But make no mistake this guy has the talent to play in the NFL.

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Great draft! I’d be happy if it worked out this way, but I’m afraid some of the players would already be gone.

I love Warren, but I don’t know if he’ll be there when we pick. He’d be an amazing weapon for Stroud though.

I think Barron will go late 1st- early 2nd.

Golden would be great addition to the WR room. I like his route running ability.
 
ghostlight said:
This draft has 3-4 solid plug and play IOL and it seems to be a preety close to which one I’d take in the 2nd round. Not sure I would trade up to get a OT and try make him a IOL. THe top 3 IOL on the big boards have been playing that position throughout their college careers and are Pro ready. I watched the RennSt game and that TE is truly what we need for CJ health and moving the chain. I have been advocating for a IOL in first but Steelbtexan might be right on this one. We can get one of the top IOL in second round.
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Disagree on the quality of the guards. I think Milum would be better at LG than the pure guards.
 
badboy said:
I agree with you on Nolan but I would then be eager to trade up in round 2 for Milum
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They will be lucky if Milum makes it to 1-23.

How would you feel about a draft like this,

1-23 Wyatt Milum OT/OG West Va.
1-25 Tyler Warren TE Penn St. using 2-46 and a 2026 1st.
3. Andrew Makuba S Texas
4. Jabbar Muhammed CB Oregon
5. Cam Skattebo RB Arizona St. I would trade up if needed.
6. Bryce Fisher C Kansas
7 Denver Harris CB UTSA

I didn't put this in my 1st mock because when you start putting in trades posters start focusing on the trades more than the players. I really like Milum and Warren though. Makuba is a young Jimmy Ward.
 
steelbtexan said:
Caserio will be lucky if he's there at say 1-23.
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got this from a mock and the short arms concern me so why draft a T that is projected as a guard when we can get a true guard in 2nd

22. HOUSTON TEXANS: T WYATT MILUM, WVU​

Milum has served as the left tackle for the Mountaineers, but his lack of ideal arm length for the tackle position suggests a potential move to guard at the next level. This transition would suit the Texans well, as they have one of the league's weakest interior offensive lines this season.
 
steelbtexan said:
They will be lucky if Milum makes it to 1-23.

How would you feel about a draft like this,

1-23 Wyatt Milum OT/OG West Va.
1-25 Tyler Warren TE Penn St. using 2-46 and a 2026 1st.
3. Andrew Makuba S Texas
4. Jabbar Muhammed CB Oregon
5. Cam Skattebo RB Arizona St. I would trade up if needed.
6. Bryce Fisher C Kansas
7 Denver Harris CB UTSA

I didn't put this in my 1st mock because when you start putting in trades posters start focusing on the trades more than the players. I really like Milum and Warren though. Makuba is a young Jimmy Ward.
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I use Trevor Sikkema as a solid source and I can see his 3 rounder closer to what I think Ryans/Caserio might do. Charles Grant from William and Mary although a small school round 3 seems
a possible replacement when Tunsil leaves. That would allow Grant time to adjust to the NFL if needed. Reminds me some of Peter Skoronski.
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I'm beginning to think that Jordan Hancock running back will be sliding and I would look at him in round 4.
 
As much as I like these guys, I’d only hope South Carolina SS, Nick Emmanwori is there for the taking in RD1. This is a position the Texans just never seem to have had the right player. Nick comes in at 6-3 @ 227 lbs and should be good for a 4.38-40 which translates to a guy with plenty of speed for coverage and downhill pursuit in the run game. Texans defense has always been soft in the middle. This guy would be a massive asset for Ryans defense. I believe he’s a Day1 impact starter with a big chance for success b/c of the talent already on the defense.
 
ghostlight said:
got this from a mock and the short arms concern me so why draft a T that is projected as a guard when we can get a true guard in 2nd

22. HOUSTON TEXANS: T WYATT MILUM, WVU​

Milum has served as the left tackle for the Mountaineers, but his lack of ideal arm length for the tackle position suggests a potential move to guard at the next level. This transition would suit the Texans well, as they have one of the league's weakest interior offensive lines this season.
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I'm not concerned about Milum's lack of "ideal " arms but rather his kick slides and laterals.
No sacks 34/36 games..
No pressures 2024.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
As much as I like these guys, I’d only hope South Carolina SS, Nick Emmanwori is there for the taking in RD1. This is a position the Texans just never seem to have had the right player. Nick comes in at 6-3 @ 227 lbs and should be good for a 4.38-40 which translates to a guy with plenty of speed for coverage and downhill pursuit in the run game. Texans defense has always been soft in the middle. This guy would be a massive asset for Ryans defense. I believe he’s a Day1 impact starter with a big chance for success b/c of the talent already on the defense.
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As I mentioned before, I love this guy. However, I think we use Nickelback defense frequently and Petrie seems back in his zone.
A solid DT/NT reduces softness. There are comparable safeties day 2 but no comparable OGs to Milum.
If you mocked
Milum
Alfred Collins
Xavier Watts safety 49 tackles ; 9 passes broken up; 5 INTs and a forced fumble.

I would jump
 
badboy said:
As I mentioned before, I love this guy. However, I think we use Nickelback defense frequently and Petrie seems back in his zone.
A solid DT/NT reduces softness. There are comparable safeties day 2 but no comparable OGs to Milum.
If you mocked
Milum
Alfred Collins
Xavier Watts safety 49 tackles ; 9 passes broken up; 5 INTs and a forced fumble.

I would jump
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Focusing on the Emmanwori / Watts comparison….Emmanwori is definitely a box strong safety who can handle the TE’s over the middle or up the seam while having the size and speed to cover big receivers down the field. He’s a tackler plus in the run game and will become even more dominant as he gains more strength. If he adds another 3 pounds of muscle and hits the scales by year 2 at 230 lbs while keeping his 4.3 speed, he’s game changer for the Texans defense.

Looking at Watts….he’s made huge strides as a S who was converted from WR only 2 seasons ago. Guy is a ball hawk as his INT’s over the past 2 seasons suggest. Like Kareem Jackson, he may have issues with his back to the play and probably finds himself a future Pro Bowler at FS where there’s a better chance for him to use all his gifts watching and reacting to the play in front of him. He’s got enough speed to hang with most receivers and make up ground when needed. I’m not as sold on him being a downhill enforcer in the run game nor the guy who could add another 10 pounds to his frame to handle playing in the box while taking on OL.

I believe the Texans could add veterans at OG and DT in free agency. The biggest question for Nick Emmanwori….will he still be on the board in the 20-25 pick range of RD1. If he clocks a 4.3 something forty at the Combine….good chance this is a moot discussion b/c he’ll probably be gone inside the first fifteen picks.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
Focusing on the Emmanwori / Watts comparison….Emmanwori is definitely a box strong safety who can handle the TE’s over the middle or up the seam while having the size and speed to cover big receivers down the field. He’s a tackler plus in the run game and will become even more dominant as he gains more strength. If he adds another 3 pounds of muscle and hits the scales by year 2 at 230 lbs while keeping his 4.3 speed, he’s game changer for the Texans defense.

Looking at Watts….he’s made huge strides as a S who was converted from WR only 2 seasons ago. Guy is a ball hawk as his INT’s over the past 2 seasons suggest. Like Kareem Jackson, he may have issues with his back to the play and probably finds himself a future Pro Bowler at FS where there’s a better chance for him to use all his gifts watching and reacting to the play in front of him. He’s got enough speed to hang with most receivers and make up ground when needed. I’m not as sold on him being a downhill enforcer in the run game nor the guy who could add another 10 pounds to his frame to handle playing in the box while taking on OL.

I believe the Texans could add veterans at OG and DT in free agency. The biggest question for Nick Emmanwori….will he still be on the board in the 20-25 pick range of RD1. If he clocks a 4.3 something forty at the Combine….good chance this is a moot discussion b/c he’ll probably be gone inside the first fifteen picks.
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Where does Pitre go? He doesn't seem to play well as over the top but only in the Box where he is great at blitzing.
 
badboy said:
Where does Pitre go? He doesn't seem to play well as over the top but only in the Box where he is great at blitzing.
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I’d like to see Pitre be the go-to Nickleback. Having him and an Emmanwori out there would make it tough and open up some interesting blitz packages.
 
Normally I would say it's too early for mocks, but every major publication has one out by now. Mocks now are about identifying players. Really like the guys you have in day 3. Very interesting.
 
badboy said:
I use Trevor Sikkema as a solid source and I can see his 3 rounder closer to what I think Ryans/Caserio might do. Charles Grant from William and Mary although a small school round 3 seems
a possible replacement when Tunsil leaves. That would allow Grant time to adjust to the NFL if needed. Reminds me some of Peter Skoronski.
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I'm beginning to think that Jordan Hancock running back will be sliding and I would look at him in round 4.
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Caserio hasn't drafted small school guys and I don't expect that to change. Not familiar with Hancock.
 
ghostlight said:
got this from a mock and the short arms concern me so why draft a T that is projected as a guard when we can get a true guard in 2nd

22. HOUSTON TEXANS: T WYATT MILUM, WVU​

Milum has served as the left tackle for the Mountaineers, but his lack of ideal arm length for the tackle position suggests a potential move to guard at the next level. This transition would suit the Texans well, as they have one of the league's weakest interior offensive lines this season.
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I believe he will be a great LG and he's got the footwork to be a really good LT despite short arms See: Joe is the only Thomas
 
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steelbtexan said:
I believe he will be a great LG and he's got the footwork to be a really good LT despite short arms See: Joe Rhomas
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I agree he will be but this true guard is very well scouted; #22 first round
NFL Team Logo for Texans Houston Texans: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
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The Texans have a pair of pedestrian guards starting for them, so they need help in this department.

Tyler Booker isn’t an elite athlete, but he has incredible length.
 
steelbtexan said:
I believe he will be a great LG and he's got the footwork to be a really good LT despite short arms See: Joe Rhomas
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If Texas A&M LT, Trey Zuhn III declares for the draft (1 year of eligibility left) I could see him being a solid investment. Could land him in RD4 or RD5 and develop him to be Tunsil’s replacement. He has a road grader mentality in the run game which could make him a candidate at LG for the short term, provided Scruggs doesn’t take a step up during the upcoming off-season.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
If Texas A&M LT, Trey Zuhn III declares for the draft (1 year of eligibility left) I could see him being a solid investment. Could land him in RD4 or RD5 and develop him to be Tunsil’s replacement. He has a road grader mentality in the run game which could make him a candidate at LG for the short term, provided Scruggs doesn’t take a step up during the upcoming off-season.
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I see him as a development RT.


I certainly could be wrong. He's a tough guy who's a people mover
 
OptimisticTexan said:
If Texas A&M LT, Trey Zuhn III declares for the draft (1 year of eligibility left) I could see him being a solid investment. Could land him in RD4 or RD5 and develop him to be Tunsil’s replacement. He has a road grader mentality in the run game which could make him a candidate at LG for the short term, provided Scruggs doesn’t take a step up during the upcoming off-season.
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We did that A&M road grader LT for guard a couple years ago... can't pass block worth a damn
 
JB said:
We did that A&M road grader LT for guard a couple years ago... can't pass block worth a damn
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Do you think he can play LG?

I know he's tall, I'm unfamiliar with Zuhn, I watched the LSU/UT games and he didn't standout, but he wasn't bad either.
 
JB said:
We did that A&M road grader LT for guard a couple years ago... can't pass block worth a damn
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I guess LT Jake Mathews didn’t make your gloom and doom list.

Absolutely, and I mean absolutely has any past player for a college determine another players future.
 
steelbtexan said:
Rd.1 Tyler Warren- TE Penn St. 6'4 257 lbs. Above avg speed to stretch the seams. Great Blocker, good hands. Certainly worth a 1st rd grade. Finally a well rounded playmaking TE.

2. Jahadae Barron CB Texas 5'11 200 lbs. Great cover guy, very versatile, can play outside/slot or S. Fast tough always around the ball.

3. Dylan Fairchild OG Georgia 6'5 315 lbs. Tough IOL with great movement skills. Fits the ZBS better than his teammate Ratlege.

4. Matthew Golden WR Texas, 6'0 195 lbs Smallish guy, but has great speed, can make cuts without losing speed.

5. Cam Skattebo RB Arizona St. 5'11 215 lbs, hard running well rounded RB. 1st guy rarely brings him down, has vision for ZBS. Good hands /receiver.

6. Bryce Fisher C Kansas 6'5 330 lbs. Big tough leadr of his OL. Surprisingly athletic for such a huge man.

7. Denver Harris CB UTSA 6'0 190 lbs. Supremely talented cover corner, can play outside or in slot. Needs to improve tackling. A bit of a nomadic guy in college. Went to 3 different colleges in his career. But make no mistake this guy has the talent to play in the NFL.

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I don’t see anything special about Warren that they don’t already have in Stover…who I deem as a better blocker coming out of college than this kid; certainly a more willing one. Stover is more in the mold of what the WCO requires..a Kittle type in that he doesn’t require the ball but can still make big plays for you if you call on him. This kid seems like he will need to get the ball regularly like a Kelce, Gronk type for us to max out all he has to offer b/c he won’t offer much else…& he’s not that type of talent imo.

Plus they Just resigned Brevin Jordan…Schultz just signed for 3 years in the last offseason…can’t see them using our 1st on a TE that likely won’t get the requisite snaps over at least 2 of those guys.
 
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Caserio hasn't drafted small school guys and I don't expect that to change. Not familiar with Hancock.
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I have followed Jordan Hancock for the last two seasons and he was really good in 2023 as a nickelback. Everyone says he has the ability to play all of the DB positions. His 2024 closely resembles last season and he for some reason has dropped which I don't understand in the rankings.
 
steelbtexan said:
Caserio hasn't drafted small school guys and I don't expect that to change. Not familiar with Hancock.
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That was my thought when I checked into this guy but he seems to fill the bill and he has great evaluations in both past blocking and run blocking.
I would risk a late round four on him.
 
ghostlight said:
I agree he will be but this true guard is very well scouted; #22 first round
NFL Team Logo for TexansHouston Texans: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama
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The Texans have a pair of pedestrian guards starting for them, so they need help in this department.

Tyler Booker isn’t an elite athlete, but he has incredible length.
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I agree with evaluation that Booker will excel in 'power run' game but I also think that he might not do as well at least initially in a zbs.
 
OptimisticTexan said:
If Texas A&M LT, Trey Zuhn III declares for the draft (1 year of eligibility left) I could see him being a solid investment. Could land him in RD4 or RD5 and develop him to be Tunsil’s replacement. He has a road grader mentality in the run game which could make him a candidate at LG for the short term, provided Scruggs doesn’t take a step up during the upcoming off-season.
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as a left tackle, Zuhn worries me with his wide slide to the left. I think he would do much better with shorter slide stutter steps. Tall guys like him sometimes have an issue defending against fast outside rushers. Put him at left guard and he would do slightly better. He needs to significantly improve his change of Direction move. As a fifth round guy, he would bear less risk.
 
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