Boy idk about this guy. Obviously haven’t watched much offensive line from USC but I was reading analyst reports and it doesn’t sound good to me. He’s a strange build. Long skinny legs. That doesn’t bode well for an NFL lineman. He will be overpowered with that weak base. He’s gonna have to play LT, not RT. Maybe he was selected to sit behind Beachum
Don't like this pick. The more I watch of him, the more awkward he looks as a blocker. And that's not even his worst trait. It's like dating an ugly girl that has a hot snob personality. And we traded up for him 1 spot like somebody was going to steal this gem.
He will get overpowered quite a bit. Definitely an odd build. Not that strong up top and even more so in the legs which is huge flag. Mac should've used the 7th rounder to move up 4 spots instead of one and gotten McGovern. Much more solid all-around.
Looking at the picture he looks to be big enough to play the position. He must be doing something rite.....99.3 pass blocking efficiency....Tied for 1st among Offensive Tackles. Only 21 years old. I like the pick.
Not to be too critical but his upper body even looks soft in that pic. Not barrel chested at all which most big uglies have a big thick chest. Not a wide base on his lower body which is a little odd for such a long, rangy guy. Glad you shared that picture because it shows. Much rather McGovern who we could've gotten if Mac used that 7th to move up 3 more spots. McGovern is stronger and played C at PSU. A major area of need for us.
I think he's viewed as more of an LT, actually. One comp for him was actually Kelvin Beachum (with a higher ceiling); and most of the scouting reports I've seen say he's got great athleticism and is good at dealing with finesse/speed rushers but doesn't have a ton of power - hoping he can add more lower body strength/anchor in a pro training program. Still could see him at RT this year, though. (worth remembering that USC's program kind of imploded...)
At the Sr. Bowl they were talking about him at LT, but since then I've heard/read several "experts" who said that he projected to RT or OG, so was just going by what they said, since the Sr. Bowl was the first time I ever heard of him or saw him.
If he flames out, he can always get a role in some future Disney Star Wars movie.... or Black Panther part V
I'm glad we finally went O-Line and looks to be a good one. A very athletic pass protecting Tackle who not only protected Sam Darnold two years ago but also A.) Has allowed 0 QB hits/sacks over the past two seasons and B.) Tied for the Nation's #1 pass protection grade of this year's draft class amongst all NCAA T's. Hard to not absolutely love this pick.
We had 100 mill in cap space and Paradis was there....I still dont get it.Adam Gase is reportledy furious at Mac for not pursuing him more heavily.
Let me chime in., since I am an USC alum who has followed him since his high school days in Georgia. Positives: Physical tools: he is considered little short for Tackle but has monkey arms which is more imprtant trait. He has good ro great athleticism as he had wowed coaches at the senior bowl. Pass blocking: PFF rates him as the best pass blocking lineman in the draft and I can sorta stand behind it. He is also known at USC as mr. Untimely penalty guy... Run blocking: Needs to improve his strength Verdict: He has physical tools to be all pro tackle. But does he have mental make up? Hope: Now, we are learning after following this years spring ball at USC with the new Oline coach, previous one was like an uncle to the Head Coach and both were inapt. The word is their whole offense was quasi-run first/run pass option that was neither physical or fast, only saved by Darnolds incredible improvisational acumen in 2016-17 and showed how predictable and confusing it was without Sam in 2018. Even Sam biting his tongue after a loss in 18 indirectly critized how bad offensive playcalling was...The line coach was fired and 2019 USC coaches are focusing on basic techiques that weren't really taught when Chuma was there. If his bad moments are mostly attributed to bad scheme and coaching, I think we have a starter and perhaps future all pro.
