2019 NFL Draft Prospects: Guards

By Charlie Campbell.
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The top 2019 Guards prospects available for the 2019 NFL Draft. * – denotes 2020 prospect. ** – denotes 2021 prospect.

This page was last updated April 24, 2019. Follow Walter @walterfootball for updates.

1. Cody Ford*, G/OT, Oklahoma
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 329. Arm: 34.00. Hand: 9.75.
   40 Time: 5.21. 10-Yd: 1.81. Three Cone: 8.27.
   Bench: 19. Vertical: 28.5. Broad: 8-8.
   Projected Round (2019): 1.
   4/24/19: Throughout the draft process, Ford has continued to rise, and teams in the top 20 have him in the running for their pick. Sources say that Ford really interviewed well at the combine. Teams really like his flexibility and rare athleticism. Ford was the starting right tackle for the Sooners, but some sources say that he also could be a good a guard in the NFL. Others think that Ford could stay on the edge, and some think a team could get away with him at left tackle. Some sources have compared Ford to Pro Bowler Duane Brown.
   
   Ford is thick blocker with good bulk for the next level. Scouts who were through Oklahoma say that Ford is an outstanding athlete for his size. He is very quick and shockingly light on his feet for such a big blocker. Ford is a well-balanced blocker who is reliable to protect the quarterback and contribute to opening holes in the ground game.
   
   Ford earned a starting spot in 2016 before a broken leg ended his season early. He played banged up in 2017, but was an effective blocker for Baker Mayfield and Rodney Anderson during the Sooners’ run to the college football playoff. As a senior, Ford took his play to another level and dominated for Oklahoma.





2. Chris Lindstrom, G, Boston College
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 308. Arm: 34.13. Hand: 9.25.
   40 Time: 4.91. 10-Yd: 1.70. Three Cone: 7.61.
   Bench: 25. Vertical: 30.5. Broad: 9-9.
   Projected Round (2019): 1-2.
   4/24/19: Lindstrom had a strong senior year and blocked well at the Senior Bowl. He probably would fit best as a second-round pick, but he could sneak into the first round as a plug-and-play starter. Lindstrom was superb at the combine and was one of the stars of the interviews.
   
   In speaking to multiple sources, Lindstrom has impressed them with from seeing him in person and on tape. They feel he has the look of an NFL starter. Lindstrom goes under the radar, but he is a really good blocker, and quickly one can tell that he is a pro-caliber offensive lineman. Lindstrom plays with good leverage and shows some heavy hands to manipulate defenders. While Lindstrom looks well put together, he shows some quickness to the second level and is more athletic than one would think from the eye ball test. In the pass rush, Lindstrom uses his hands well with good placement and sustains his block. As a player, Lindstrom reminds me of the Chicago Bears’ Cody Whitehair, except Lindstrom might be stronger and more physical than Whitehair was coming out of Kansas State.
   
   8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Lindstrom checks in at 6-foot-3, 307 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.10 seconds. His arms measure at 34.13 inches, his hands at 9.5 inches, and his wing span at 81.75 inches.
   
   Lindstrom broke into the lineup at guard as a freshman and stayed as the starter at right guard during his sophomore year. Sources from teams have him as a potential first- to fourth-round prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft entering the 2018 season, plus they have him listed as a tackle. Given his height, Lindstrom would be an undersized tackle.



3. Erik McCoy*, G/C, Texas A&M
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 303. Arm: 32.63. Hand: 9.25.
   40 Time: 4.89. 10-Yd: 1.72. Three Cone: 8.28.
   Bench: 29. Vertical: 31. Broad: 8-11.
   Projected Round (2019): 1-2.
   4/24/19: In surveying team sources, McCoy was mentioned as a player who enjoyed a steady rise during the draft meetings. Veteran coaches have been really impressed with McCoy and how assignment sound he is. With his high football I.Q., McCoy doesn’t give coaches the typical concerns that come with rookies. McCoy also was a star of the pre-draft workouts, and team sources believe that he could be a pick in the back half of the first round and should not last long if he slips to Round 2. Some evaluators have McCoy graded higher than where they had Billy Price and Frank Ragnow last year.
   
   At the NFL Scouting Combine, McCoy was phenomenal with a great workout, a freaky 40 time, and a good round of interviews. McCoy played well for Texas A&M and decided to skip his senior year to enter the 2019 NFL Draft. He could be a plug-and-play starter at guard or center. It would be ideal for him get more powerful, but McCoy has a lot of good tape, including his performances against Clemson and Alabama last year.
   
   McCoy has strong hands and is able to control defenders when he latches on them. He has decent feel and awareness, plus is athletic. McCoy shows a nice ability to hit blocks on the perimeter, at the second level, and in the open field. In the ground game, McCoy is not a powerful pile mover and does not generate a lot of movement in the run game. Hence, he should add more functional strength for the NFL.
   
   8/28/18: McCoy started at guard and center for the Aggies during the 2017 season after being the starter at center during his freshman year. McCoy has good size to him, and his run blocking is ahead of his pass protection. For the NFL, he could fit as a guard or a center.



4. Michael Jordan*, G/C, Ohio State
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 312. Arm: 34.25. Hand: 10.00.
   40 Time: 5.27. 10-Yd: 1.86. Three Cone: 7.71.
   Bench: 19. Vertical: 32.5. Broad: 9-8.
   Projected Round (2019): 2-3.
   4/24/19: Jordan moved to center in 2018 and proved to be a good starter there, which really improves his value for the NFL. In speaking with sources, they see Jordan as a potential second-day pick. Some scouts who were through Ohio State told me that they thought that Jordan was unlikely to enter the 2019 NFL Draft, but after the season, he announced he was skipping his senior year instead.
   
   8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Jordan checks in at 6-foot-6, 312 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.20 seconds. His arms measure at 34.63 inches, his hands at 10.25 inches, and his wing span at 84 inches. He has excellent size and length for guard, and his measureables would fit as a tackle.
   
   Jordan broke into the starting lineup as a freshman at guard and showed improvement in 2017 as a sophomore. Jordan should keep up the recent tradition of early-round interior line prospects from Ohio State. He has good size to go with strength and athleticism. After gaining experience and developing, Jordan could dominate as a junior and senior to become an early-round pick in his draft class.





5. Max Scharping, G/OT, Northern Illinois
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 327. Arm: 33.75. Hand: 9.75.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.25. Three Cone: 7.77.
   Bench: 27. Vertical: 28. Broad: 9-0.
   Projected Round (2019): 3-4.
   4/24/19: Scharping had a solid senior year. An injury kept him from working out at the combine, but he could still end up being a second-day pick.
   
   8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Scharping checks in at 6-foot-6, 315 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.25 seconds. His arms measure at 33.5 inches, his hands at 9.88 inches, and his wing span at 80 inches.
   
   The Huskies right tackle has good size to him and has been a steady blocker for them. NFL sources say they are projecting Scharping to move inside to guard at the next level, but entering his senior year, he is being projected to go in the first four rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft.



6. Michael Deiter, G, Wisconsin
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 309. Arm: 32.50. Hand: 11.13.
   40 Time: 5.23. 10-Yd: 1.81. Three Cone: 7.88.
   Bench: 21. Vertical: 28. Broad: 8-9.
   Projected Round (2019): 3-4.
   4/24/19: Deiter was a solid blocker for the Badgers in 2018, although he really did not get tested by an elite interior rusher. He was a good against the run and steady in pass protection. The Badgers had Deiter starting at left guard in 2018, and playing guard is the right position for him in the NFL despite playing tackle in 2017. Deiter accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, and he was respectable in Mobile.
   
   8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Deiter checks in at 6-foot-4, 322 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.35 seconds. His arms measure at 32.63 inches, his hands at 11 inches, and his wing span at 78.5 inches. His lack of length, short arms, and athleticism make him a better fit at guard in the NFL.
   
   Deiter was the Badgers’ replacement for Ryan Ramczyk at left tackle in 2017 and put together a solid season. He has good size with some athleticism, but in this analyst’s opinion, he definitely would be a better fit at guard in the NFL. Deiter is going to need to work on his feet and technique to handle NFL speed rushers if he plays tackle. He could stand to play with better leverage in the ground game to get more out of his size and weight. If Deiter had entered the 2018 NFL Draft, he would have been more likely to be a second-day pick rather than a first-rounder.
   
   The Big Ten Championship game illustrated that Deiter was wise to return to Madison for 2018. He was not creating a push in the ground game and was reaching after pass-rushers too often. He seemed to be surprised at the speed of Ohio State’s defensive line. Nick Bosa in particular had success going against Deiter.



7. Connor McGovern, G/C, Penn State
   Height: 6-5. Weight: 308. Arm: 34.13. Hand: 9.88.
   Projected 40 Time: 5.31. Three Cone: 7.66.
   Bench: 28. Broad: 9-4.
   Projected Round (2019): 3-5.
   4/24/19: McGovern played well for Penn State in 2018. He has the flexibility to play guard or center in the NFL. His run blocking is ahead of his pass protection. At the combine, McGovern interviewed well, but did not run the 40.
   
   8/28/18: McGovern was a quality run blocker for Penn State in 2017, helping to open a lot of holes for Saquon Barkley. In pass protection, McGovern was generally a reliable protector for Trace McSorley. McGovern has good height and length to him. It would help him to get stronger for the NFL.





8. Nate Davis, G/OT, Charlotte
   Height: 6-3. Weight: 316. Arm: 32.75. Hand: 9.25.
   40 Time: 5.23. 10-Yd: 1.84. Three Cone: 7.94.
   Bench: 23. Vertical: 26. Broad: 8-11.
   Projected Round (2019): 3-5.
   4/24/19: Davis earned an invitation to the Senior Bowl after a strong 2018 season. He competed well in Mobile, but he really looks like a guard for the next level. Davis played tackle at Charlotte, but given his size, he probably will have to move inside to guard or center in the NFL. Davis could benefit from the weak offensive line class.



9. Ryan Bates*, G/OT, Penn State
   Height: 6-4. Weight: 306. Arm: 32.50. Hand: 9.50.
   40 Time: 5.09. 10-Yd: 1.70. Three Cone: 7.45.
   Bench: 28. Vertical: 27. Broad: 8-6.
   Projected Round (2019): 3-5.
   4/24/19: Bates should have returned to Penn State for another year, but he declared for the 2019 NFL Draft. Bates started nine games at left tackle and three at right tackle over the course of 2018, turning in a solid season. In 2017, Bates was the starter at left tackle for the Nittany Lions. Given his body type, Bates would probably fit best as a guard in the NFL.



10. Ross Pierschbacher, G/C, Alabama
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 307. Arm: 33.25. Hand: 9.50.
    40 Time: 5.20. 10-Yd: 1.85. Three Cone: 7.83.
    Bench: 20. Vertical: 22.5.
    Projected Round (2019): 4-6.
    4/24/19: Pierschbacher blocked well for Alabama in 2018. He is quality run blocker and reliable pass protector, but has some limitations for the NFL. Sources are lukewarm on Pierschbacher and see him as a mid-rounder.
    
    8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Pierschbacher checks in at 6-foot-3, 297 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.34 seconds. His measurements include 32.53-inch arms, 9.88-inch hands, and an 80-inch wing span.
    
    Pierschbacher started at left guard and blocked well for Alabama in 2017. He is a tough run blocker who opened a lot of holes for Bo Scarbrough, Damien Harris, Josh Jacobs and Jalen Hurts in 2016. Pierschbacher has played left guard and center for the Crimson Tide. He is a plus run blocker and should continue to improve as a pass protector. With Bradley Bozeman moving on to the NFL, Pierschbacher will probably move to center as a senior.





11. Ben Powers, G, Oklahoma
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 307. Arm: 34.13. Hand: 9.63.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.20.
    Bench: 21.
    Projected Round (2019): 4-6.
    4/24/19: Powers has not impressed evaluators and looks like a third-day prospect for the 2019 NFL Draft. He accepted an invitation to play in the Senior Bowl, but did not stand out. In a lot of games and in Mobile, Powers was whipped by stronger blockers.
    
    Sources who don’t like Powers say he has no power, doesn’t generate movement, and offers nothing as a run blocker while not being good in pass protection. Some have him graded as an undrafted free agent, while others think he could go in the early rounds of Day 3.
    
    8/28/18: Powers has started mostly at left guard for the Sooners during the past two seasons. He isn’t overly dominant in strength or athleticism, but he has been a solid blocker. Powers started out his career in the junior college ranks before transferring to Oklahoma and quickly winning a starting job.



12. Derwin Gray, G, Maryland
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 320. Arm: 34.38. Hand: 9.63.
    40 Time: 5.26. 10-Yd: 1.85.
    Bench: 26. Broad: 7-6.
    Projected Round (2019): 4-6.
    4/24/19: Gray missed the start of the 2018 season due to his continued recovery from offseason surgery. He returned to the field, but he did not earn an invitation to a top all-star game.
    
    8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Gray checks in at 6-foot-4, 336 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.25 seconds. Other data has his measurements as 33.63-inch arms, 10-inch hands, and an 82.5-inch wing span.
    
    Gray was Maryland’s starter at left tackle in 2017 and did a solid job on the blind side. He has pretty good athleticism for a thick-bodied blocker, and he uses his size to be effective in the ground game. In speaking to team sources, they are projecting Gray to the inside at guard and have him as a candidate to graded for the first four rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft entering the 2018 season.



13. Beau Benzschawel, G, Wisconsin
    Height: 6-6. Weight: 309. Arm: 33.38. Hand: 9.88.
    40 Time: 5.24. 10-Yd: 1.88.
    Bench: 20.
    Projected Round (2019): 4-6.
    4/24/19: Benzschawel was unimpressive against BYU and Northwestern, but he was generally a good blocker in the ground game for the Badgers. Benzschawel did not impress at the Senior Bowl.
    
    8/28/18: Benzschawel blocked well for the Badgers in 2017 while also dealing with a leg injury that cost him some time. He is a forceful run blocker who was reliable in pass protection. In 2016, Benzschawel turned in an impressive sophomore season, earning Second-Team All-Big Ten honors. He is a tough run blocker at the point of attack with size. Improving his pass protection for the NFL would help his draft stock. As a freshman in 2015, Benzschawel started half the games at right tackle and started a few at right guard.







14. Keaton Sutherland, G, Texas A&M
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 315.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.33.
    Projected Round (2019): 4-6.
    4/24/19: Sutherland has good size to him and shows impressive feel and awareness. During his week at the East-West Shrine, Sutherland showed improvement over the course of the practices and finished the week with a strong Wednesday session. Sutherland did not participate in the combine. He is a sleeper to keep an eye on.



15. Nate Herbig*, G, Stanford
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 335. Arm: 32.38. Hand: 10.13.
    40 Time: 5.41. 10-Yd: 1.86. Three Cone: 8.15.
    Bench: 29. Vertical: 24. Broad: 7-6.
    Projected Round (2019): 5-7.
    4/24/19: Herbig was the best blocker on the Cardinal offensive line in 2018. He played well against USC in Week 2, but was dominated by and really struggled against Notre Dame defensive tackle Jerry Tillery. Herbig should have returned to Stanford for the 2019 season, but he declared for the 2019 NFL Draft.
    
    8/28/18: Herbig is heavy guard who opened a lot of holes for Bryce Love last year. Herbig was an All-Pac-12 First-Team selection for his strong 2017 season. Trimming weight and improving in pass protection would help his draft grade.



16. Malcolm Pridgeon, G, Ohio State
    Height: 6-7. Weight: 310.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.28.
    Projected Round (2019): 5-7.
    4/24/19: Team sources say that Pridgeon is a third-day talent, yet one who could be a nice later-round pick and end up being a quality value. They like how Pridgeon played in 2018, blocking well in the ground game and being reliable in pass protection.



17. Lukayus McNeil, G, Louisville
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 335.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.40.
    Projected Round (2019): 5-7.
    4/24/19: McNeil was unimpressive in the Week 1 game against Alabama, but played better after that. He is a big guard who could compete as a late-round pick.
    
    8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, McNeil checks in at 6-foot-5, 335 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.40 seconds. His arms measure at 36.5 inches, his hands at 10.88 inches, and his wing span at 87.5 inches.
    
    The Louisville offensive line underwhelmed during the 2017 season, but McNeil was the exception as the team’s most consistent blocker. He has good size to go with athleticism. McNeil has started at tackle and guard, but for the NFL, he projects as fitting best at guard. McNeil is a preseason candidate to grade out for the first four rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft, according to team sources.



18. Dru Samia, G, Oklahoma
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 305. Arm: 33.13. Hand: 10.00.
    40 Time: 5.29. 10-Yd: 1.84. Three Cone: 7.89.
    Bench: 28. Vertical: 27.5. Broad: 8-5.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Team sources say they are not high on teammate Samia. They feel that he lacks power and is not overly athletic. To have any shot at sticking in the NFL, Samia will have to move to center, but even there he may not translate. Samia was on teams’ preseason watch list for having potential to go in the top half of the 2019 NFL Draft, but sources were disappointed in his play and are projecting him to the late rounds or undrafted ranks.
    
    8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Samia checks in at 6-foot-5, 297 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in a 5.30 seconds.
    
    Samia was Oklahoma’s right guard in 2017 and did a good job of opening holes in the ground while while providing steady pass protection for Baker Mayfield. Samia started at right tackle as a freshman before moving to right guard in his sophomore season. He should gain some weight and add strength to his frame for the NFL.



19. Alex Bars, G/OT, Notre Dame
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 312. Arm: 32.75. Hand: 9.38.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.29.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Bars missed most of the 2018 season with an ACL/MCL injury.
    
    8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Barr checks in at 6-foot-5, 318 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.30 seconds. Other data puts his arms at 32.63 inches, his hands at 9.13 inches, and his wing span at 79.63 inches. Bars’ short arms would suggest that he is a better fit for guard in the NFL.
    
    Bars has experience starting at right tackle for the Fighting Irish, but he is a better fit on the inside at guard in the NFL. It will be interesting to see in 2018 if Bars is taking over at left guard as the replacement for Quenton Nelson. Bars played well as the starting right guard for Notre Dame in 2017, opening a lot of holes for the team’s potent rushing offense. Bars has some size and strength at the point of attack.



20. Lanard Bonner, G, Arkansas State
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 325.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.38.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: At the East-West Shrine, Bonner showed an ability to compete and hold his own against better competition. He should play guard in the NFL, and he could be a nice third-day pick who turns into something in a few years.



21. Sean Krepsz, G/C, Nevada
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 325.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.50.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Krepsz missed some time early in the 2018 season with an elbow injury. He probably will be an undrafted free agent.
    
    8/28/18: Krepsz is a 3-year starter for Nevada and has been a solid center. His reliable play at center landed him on the Rimington watch lists in the spring and fall during the 2017 season. Krepsz is big for a center, and his body type would fit well at guard as well.



22. Zack Bailey, G/OT, South Carolina
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 299. Arm: 33.00. Hand: 9.63.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.40.
    Bench: 24. Vertical: 28. Broad: 8-7.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Bailey and South Carolina struggled with Georgia at the point of attack. He should be a guard or right tackle in the NFL.
    
    8/28/18: Bailey played guard previously, but was moved to right tackle for 2017 and turned in a quality season for the Gamecocks. He missed multiple games with an ankle injury, but he was a tough run blocker for South Carolina. As a senior, Bailey needs to improve his pass protection. He is a versatile blocker with 15 starts at left guard and three at center. He could start out his NFL career as a swing backup.



23. Venzell Boulware*, G, Miami
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 306.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Boulware started out his collegiate career at Tennessee before graduate-transferring to Miami. In 2018, he started six games for the Hurricanes. Miami employed a rotation at guard over the season, but Boulware earned more playing time and starts late in the year.



24. Hjalte Froholdt, G, Arkansas
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 306. Arm: 31.25. Hand: 9.75.
    40 Time: 5.20. 10-Yd: 1.83. Three Cone: 7.51.
    Bench: 31. Vertical: 27.5. Broad: 8-9.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Team sources believe that Froholdt did not play well in 2018, and they have given him late-round grades. They label him as a big kid who is tough and has a little strength, but is way too stiff for the NFL. They say Froholdt lacks feel and awareness to be able to play center at the next level. The belief is that Froholdt would struggle in pass protection in the NFL.



25. Martez Ivey, G/OT, Florida
    Height: 6-5. Weight: 315. Arm: 36.25. Hand: 10.38.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Ivey played left tackle for the Gators, but for the NFL, he should play guard. Ivey was dominated by Kentucky’s Josh Allen in Week 2, including Allen beating Ivey for a strip-sack that clinched the road win for the Wildcats. Mississippi State’s Montez Sweat also dominated Ivey. Multiple team sources say they feel that Ivey belongs as an undrafted free agent and received starting spots and playing time based on being a highly rated recruit out of high school rather than actually being a good player.
    
    8/28/18: According to NFL teams’ preseason data provided by team sources, Ivey checks in at 6-foot-5, 309 pounds. He is said to run the 40 in 5.10 seconds. His arms measure at 36 inches, his hands at 10.13 inches, and his wing span at 86.63 inches.
    
    During the fall of 2017, sources were really down on Ivey after going through Gainesville. Many thought that Ivey would have to move back to guard, the position that he played as a sophomore and freshman. They didn’t think that Ivey could play tackle in the NFL, with one source saying that Ivey’s feet are terrible to be an edge protector. They were grading Ivey as a late-round pick and felt that was generous. However, the advance scouts of other teams liked Ivey enough to include him on their preseason watch list of players who have first- through fourth-round potential for the 2019 NFL Draft. Hence, Ivey is another player who proves beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
    
    Ivey was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. He had shoulder surgery after the 2015 season. A lack of strength and poor feet have limited what Ivey has been able to get out his skill set.



26. Garrett McGhin, G, East Carolina
    Height: 6-6. Weight: 327.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.50.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: East Carolina had a mixed start to the season prior to Week 3 being canceled. McGhin played in five games during 2018, but he did not do enough to impress.
    
    8/28/18: McGhin is a heavy guard who has worked his way into the starting lineup. For the NFL, he would project as more of a right guard in a power-man scheme. McGhin could have some athletic limitations for playing a lot of zone-scheme blocking.



27. Lester Cotton, G, Alabama
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 319.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.27.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Cotton was a solid college player for Alabama, but team sources aren’t high on him and say they see him as a third-day prospect, at best.
    
    8/28/18: Cotton has blocked well for Alabama. He is tough in the ground game, and his run blocking is ahead of his pass protection. If he can improve his pass protection, he could rise.
    
    Cotton was in and out of the starting lineup as a sophomore. He also spent time at left guard and right guard for the Crimson Tide. In the games he didn’t start, Cotton rotated into the game. As a freshman, he was a backup at tackle.
    
    Cotton needs to improve his pass protection, but he has athletic upside to develop if he can lock down a starting spot.



28. Kendall Baker, G, Georgia
    Height: 6-6. Weight: 287.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.27.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Baker did not see an elite interior defender in 2018 and had issues against LSU.
    
    8/28/18: Baker started at left guard for Georgia in 2017 and opened a lot of holes for the program’s talented stable of backs. He needs to get stronger and add weight to his frame to compete in the NFL.



29. B.J. Autry, G, Jacksonville State
    Height: 6-3. Weight: 351. Arm: 35.25. Hand: 9.50.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.35.
    Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
    4/24/19: Autry had a strong senior season to put his draft stock on the map. He is thick blocker who has real size for the NFL. Autry did not participate in the combine.



30. Jared Weyler, G/C, Minnesota
    Height: 6-4. Weight: 296.
    Projected 40 Time: 5.22.
    Projected Round (2019): 7-FA.
    4/24/19: Weyler was unimpressive against New Mexico State and looks like a late-round or undrafted free agent.
    
    8/28/18: Weyler has played well for Minnesota at times, but he also has missed a lot of games with injuries over the past couple of years. Weyler needs to gain weight for the NFL and stay healthy as a senior to have a shot at getting drafted.

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