A Few Top Rated Guard Possibilities
Cody Whitehair is rated the #1 Guard, but several others can bring immediate help.
With a few top rated Guard possibilities the should be able to fix their line.
Offensive Guard is generally not a position that gets drafted in the first round, unless the player is an absolute beast or there’s an overreach. In the 2016 Draft, the only such player that even remotely fits the bill is Cody Whitehair and he is a long shot to crack the 1st. However, that does not mean that there are not starting caliber Guards available in this draft. Here are a few top rated guard possibilities.
First, the Dolphins are luckily in this regard, the guard position is not drafted early by most teams, which means the Dolphins can use a 2nd or 3rd round pick and still get one of the top rated Guards in the Draft.
There are four Guards rated head and shoulders above rest: Joshua Garnett (Stanford), Cody Whitehair (Kansas State), Sebastian Tretola (Arkansas), and Vadal Alexander (LSU).
Whitehair and Alexander have received much of the fanfare, so I’ll focus on the others two.
Using mid round picks the Dolphins will still a few top rated Guard possibilities
Joshua Garnett is tied for the biggest of the bunch with Vadal Alexander, at 6’5”, 325 pounds, however most football gambling fans would admit that Garnett has displayed a lot more athleticism. Garnett is a well rounded Guard that has displayed very good blocking skills in both the run and passing game. One of his biggest strengths is that he does very well at pulling. His one weakness is that he needs to add some strength. However, with the Dolphins adding more focus to the weight room, Garnett could really blossom nicely considering he already has a huge frame to build off of. He also was a cornerstone of an offensive line that blocked for Christian McCaffrey, who ran for the second most yards in the entire nation.
Second on the list is Sebastian Tretola, who is 6’4” and 314 pounds. Tretola is a mauler in the run game, and is a tough nosed player that is good in tight combat situations. He is also very serviceable in pass protection, but he sometimes struggles in pass protection in man to man situations, but has room to improve (In 2014 he actually did not allow a sack all season.) The biggest knock on Tretola is that he has short arms and has limited athletic ability. However, you can never have enough tough nosed players, and this trait can help overcome other deficiencies.
Most analysts have Garnett going in the 2nd or 3rd round and Tretola going a bit later in the 3rd to 5th round. Depending on what we do with our first pick, and whether or not we pick up extra draft picks with a trade back, will determine whether or not we will need to jump on a Guard earlier rather than later.
While I’d prefer Whitehair or Vandal, if we could pick either Garnett or Tretola , then I would feel comfortable. What are the rest of the Miami Dolphins News fans thoughts about the Dolphins remedying the guard position in the draft?
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I did not want to step on anyone’s toes about offensive linemen. But I was never sold on the top two Guards in this draft? I think we may be better off drafting two offensive tackles?
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Really Good Offensive Guards are Few? What will the Fins Do?
http://www.sportstalkflorida.com/top-five-guards-in-the-2016-nfl-draft
Whitehair will be better served playing guard at the next level which will enable him consistently win at the point of attack with his strength and technique. Whitehair does an outstanding job of rolling his hips and anchoring which makes it incredibly difficult for defenders to knock him off his axis. Whitehair’s consistency and versatility will likely earn him late first-round consideration.
Alexander quickly got into his pass sets and mirrored pass rushers as he utilized a wide base and demonstrate the ability to redirect and steer defensive linemen away from his quarterback. Alexander can absolutely play right tackle in a pinch at the next level, but would be better served playing guard where he can use his size and strength in a confined space.
Joshua Garnett
While he isn’t as versatile as the aforementioned guards, he does a very good job of driving defenders off of the ball in the run game. He also extends his arms and gets into his pass sets to wall off interior pass rushers. Garnett won the Outland Trophy as the nation’s most outstanding interior offensive lineman and rightfully so. He’s a tremendous talent and he will likely hear his name called in the second round of the 2016 NFL draft.
Connor McGovern
McGovern played left tackle for Missouri in 2015 and held his own.
However it is clear that he is best suited to play guard or right tackle in the NFL as he does not possess the lateral agility to play left tackle at the next level. McGovern consistently kept defensive linemen at bay with his ability to get his hands on them first and gain control of them at the point of attack. Once he latched on to defenders they had a difficult time disengaging as he has weight room strength as well as functional strength. McGovern’s weight room numbers are the best in school history and it certainly shows up on the field.
Steve, after Jimmy did an article on Whitehair, I became alittle cautious over Whitehair….Jamil and his weak self gives me tremor when I think of weak linemen. For Whitehair to only be able to bench 225 16x …that’s terrible. When I played at 190lbs, I did 225 18x. I know there is a difference between functional strength and lifting strength, but that’s weak.
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Wouldn’t it be more of an advantage to draft Two good Tackle who can play multiple positions Vs. Drafting the two Top Guards? Why exactly do we have to draft a Guards.
Conklin:
He is always in a ready position and rarely seems surprised, which compensates for his lack of elite quickness in pass protection. Conklin is well-coached, physical and a natural competitor, which makes him NFL ready from Day One.
–Dane Brugler (2/6/16)
Springs: A former offensive line coach himself, could be intrigued by Spriggs, a former tight end whose athleticism stood out at the combine. A former tight end, Spriggs was a four-year starter at left tackle for the Hoosiers and showed steady development each season, filling out his frame and holding his own against the Big Ten’s top rushers like Joey Bosa and Shilique Calhoun.
COMPARES TO: Nate Solder, New England Patriots: Balanced in pass protection and quick to the second level as a run blocker, Spriggs should be able to remain at left tackle in the NFL and perhaps emerge as a standout there just as Solder — also a former tight end — has for the Patriots.
IN OUR VIEW: Scouts looking for tackles to play in a zone blocking scheme will certainly want to check out Spriggs, a former tight end who has maintained his athleticism while getting bigger and stronger to start the past four years at left tackle for the Hoosiers.
Quick and agile, Spriggs is very effective blocking on the move and has the length and balance to mirror in pass protection. He’s not particularly stout, however, and may struggle acclimating to the power he’ll face in the NFL.
–Dane Brugler/Rob Rang (2/6/16)
Decker:
Decker could be the top senior tackle in the 2016 draft, leaving Columbus with 42 consecutive starts including 28 at left tackle.
Although he doesn’t have a high ceiling, Decker projects as an immediate starter at tackle or guard.
–Dane Brugler (2/3/16)
IN OUR VIEW: Ifedi has first-round quality feet with excellent range in pass protection for his size, but plays too messy from the waist up and needs aggressive coaching in the NFL. Although his chaotic technique leads to balance issues, he can be as good as he wants if his discipline improves and his lower body traits for a blocker his size will get him drafted in the top 100 picks.
–Dane Brugler (1/25/16)
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We all know about the top two Guards in this draft but are not sure Starters.
Value players is my game: What do we know about Beavers????
Willie Beavers offensive Tackle Projected 5th rounder
IN OUR VIEW: Beavers is a nice looking prospect with all of the physical tools you look for in a left tackle. He had a good outing against Michigan State and more than held his own against star defensive end Shilique Calhoun. Beavers just has to fine-tune his game and play with better technique. He will come to the NFL with loads of experience after being a three-year starter at Western Michigan.
–Jamie Newberg (1/13/16) me. He lines up with a firm anchor and rarely plays in reverse with quick eyes and smarts to pick up extra blockers. Very quick-minded and never takes a play off.
http://profootballspot.com/forums/topic/24224-willie-beavers-2016-nfl-draft-scouting-report/
In this class the only other OT I have seen be able to be so low in his stance and maintain fluid motions is Laremy Tunsil. Now, he has a ways to go in other categories to catch Tunsil but in this category there are similarities.
Beavers has all the attributes a GM would want in a starting LT but hasn’t discovered how to use them all yet. He has shown the ability to compete with the top talent in Division 1 and made a point at the Senior Bowl by playing at multiple positions. He can unquestionably play left tackle in the NFL and can fit into all offensive schemes
GAMES WATCHED: OSU, BGSU, Michigan St, MTSU and Senior Bowl
Next: Is a 6th or 7th rounder:
Alex Collins OT Nebraska Corn Husker What do we know about Collins?? He can start for the Dolphins. Another Value Player He was team Captain etc.
Linemen is a position you can find gems anywhere…with the “mostly” exception LT due the the athletic nature. It’s all about evaul, development and some luck.