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by Bengals1 » Tue Apr 09, 2024 5:10 pm
Top 5 O-line Prospects per PFF...
1. T JOE ALT, NOTRE DAME
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 5
The NFL draft is all about finding players with size, speed and strength who have the IQ to use those traits optimally. That's Joe Alt, and that should spell a top-10 selection as a future long-term tackle.
2. T TALIESE FUAGA, OREGON STATE
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 12
Ultimately, Fuaga's tape is that of a starting NFL offensive lineman, whether that is at tackle or guard. He brings the powerful mentality needed to stand out in the trenches. I believe he has the adequate length and foot speed, good offensive line IQ and elite strength to succeed at tackle and get a shot there as a first-round pick.
3. T TROY FAUTANU, WASHINGTON
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 13
Fautanu is a true athlete of an offensive lineman with starting-caliber traits for center or guard. His movement skills would be a big plus in a zone-blocking scheme.
4. T OLUMUYIWA FASHANU, PENN STATE
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 18
Fashanu is not only incredibly talented but will also be one of the youngest prospects in the 2024 class. He is the type of athlete in the trenches you draft in the first round, even if he needs to get stronger to live up to his very high potential.
5. T JC LATHAM, ALABAMA
PFF BIG BOARD RANK: 21
Latham is in the mold of an offensive lineman who does not come around often. He will be just 21 years old during his rookie season, yet he has two years of starting experience in the SEC. Despite garnering 18 penalties over the past two years and having room to improve in some anticipation parts of the position, Latham is a first-round trench player due to his rare combination of size, speed and refinement.
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I've noticed some boards have Fashanu out of Ped State higher, some as high as #2. Most likely he's all over the board due to his youth and raw potential. But overall, these are pretty much the consensus top 5 prospects. Its hard to believe one of them won't be there when we come around at 18.