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NFL Combine 2024 Day 4 Winners & Losers (Offensive Linemen)

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The NFL Scouting Combine Day 4 is over. The Offensive Linemen have finished part of their biggest job interviews. So which players helped or hurt themselves most this upcoming draft?

We are discussing winners and losers for the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine for the Offensive Linemen. These may not be the meat and potatoes of your fantasy team, with that said, these athletes are important in every facet. The big guys up front open up lanes for your favorite running back and keep your fantasy quarterback upright.

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Offensive Tackle

Joe Alt

A potential top 5 pick this upcoming draft, there isn’t much Joe Alt could do to improve his stock. Able to play with fluid movement against top pass rushers but can also be a great run blocker as well getting the next level and opening lanes for the running back. What I’m looking for is his size and blocking drills, wanting to see how smooth his feet and hips are.

Outcome: Neutral

Coming in at 6’9″ and 321lbs, he looked light on his feet. His biggest wins were during the blocking drills and how he transitioned from one bag to the other while keeping his feet under him. I didn’t move Alt up or down and a lot has to do with his college tape and expectations coming into the draft. Still a Top 5 pick, and the top Offensive Linemen on the board.

Olumuyiwa Fashanu

Olu comes into Indy trying to prove he should be the top tackle off the board in April. A very naturally talented player with great tape and work ethic. Still a bit rawer than you would like for a top draft pick that you have to protect your most valuable player on your team, but he has great arm length and size that he should be a 10-year starter.

Outcome: Loser

Olu was able to complete the 40-yard dash in 5.11 seconds and his other measurements such as size (6’6″ & 312) and broad jump. Unfortunately, after the 40-yard dash, Olu got hurt and was unable to participate in the other drills that I wanted to see. His slide movement and feet still have some question marks and disappointing that he didn’t get to participate.

JC Latham

As high as everyone has Joe Alt, Latham could sneak into being the first offensive line off the board with the potential to be an anchor on any offensive line he’s drafted to. He’s a bulldozer in the run game, an elite drive-blocking tackle that should open many lanes for the running back. I look forward to seeing how he performs in the blocking drills while keeping his feet under him.

Outcome: Neutral

Coming off that ankle injury from the National Championship, Latham didn’t participate in the athletic drills like the 40-yard dash. He did participate in individual drills and looked great, especially not at full strength. I don’t believe he has moved up or down amongst the Offensive Linemen in this upcoming draft.

Troy Fautanu

A very experienced offensive lineman with the ability to play guard or tackle. He is a better tackle than a guard so the combine could help his stock this upcoming draft. He is expected to be drafted in the first round and can be a stable Offensive Lineman at the next level.

Outcome: Winner

Coming into the combine there were questions about his hand movement and ability to move which helped him become effective at the guard position. He showed great athleticism for his size finishing with a 5.01 40-yard dash and strong vertical of 32.5″. His ability to move from one bag to the other and his size helped his stock rise.

Taliese Fuaga

An amazing right tackle coming into the draft. One of the better pass blockers in the draft and mirrors pass rushers really well. His size will be something to monitor and how he performs in the bag drill. He had a great Senior Bowl and should continue that in Indy.

Outcome: Winner

There have been a couple of questions for Fuaga with his athleticism and being able to play right tackle against very elite pass rushers. Going into the combine, I believe Fuaga answered those questions and should give teams confidence that outside is the right move for him. He showed great explosion, had a 32″ vertical, 5.13 40-yard dash, and a 9’3″ broad jump. All that with a 6’6″ and 324lb frame.

Amarius Mims

A less experienced tackle compared to some of his peers, he has natural talent and large size to develop into a great starter for years. He is expected to have long arms and great movement whether in the 40-yard dash or the blocking drills.

Outcome: Winner

Measured as a mountain of a man, 6’8″ and 340lbs, he is nimble compared to what his size says. Very light on his feet and his long arms (36 1/8″) allow him to keep elite pass rushers at bay. He kept his feet under him well and in the right system and coaching staff he could turn into a pillar on any offensive line.

Tyler Guyton

There are some concerns with Guyton coming into the combine. He has battled injuries in college keeping him from truly showing scouts what he is capable of. He does show flashes of being a good but not great run blocker and does exceed in pass blocking by utilizing his long arms and great feet.

Outcome: Winner

More of a day 2 slash project player, Guyton showed he could possibly go in the first round. He showed great athleticism, especially at his size of 6’8″ and 322lbs. His ability to keep his hips fluid and his feet well under him puts him in a situation to succeed as an Offensive Linemen at the next level.

Jordan Morgan

There are question marks for Jordan Morgan coming out of college. He showed improvement in 2023 and flashes of great hip movement and feet. His size will be something to keep an eye on, he had some struggles against rushers with long arms.

Outcome: Loser

Morgan didn’t quite answer the questions some had for him. His arm length of 32 7/8″ did not help his case for right tackle at the next level. Scouts considered he would be great inside using his athletic ability for run blocking.

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Interior Offensive Line

Cooper Beebe

Size is something Beebe will have to check off in the combine. A great interior lineman, he is wide-bodied and great drive-blocking talent should keep him as a solid starter for years to come. I can’t wait to see his results from the athletic drills.

Outcome: Neutral

I was hoping he would measure a bit more in arm length. He measured in at 6’3″, 322 lbs, and arm length of 31 1/2″. My concern is that he may struggle against certain interior defensive linemen and pass rushers who go inside. I didn’t drop his stock because he did test well athletically with a 40-yard dash of 5.03 and a 10-yard split.

Christian Haynes

Chrisitan Haynes is expected to be the first guard off the board in April. The combine can only help validate his athleticism, his size, and how he performs in the solo drills. He was a four-year starter and the experience shows on tape. He does tend to be a bit grabby and a little undisciplined at times.

Outcome: Winner

He has good arm length with 33 1/2″ and good size measuring at 6’3″ and 317lbs. He didn’t compete in the shuttle which would’ve been great to see but he showed his ability to get down the field with his 5.03 40-yard dash and pulling drills

Jackson Powers-Johnson

After impressing everyone at the Senior Bowl, he should continue that same energy at the combine. Most likely the number one center off the board, he is everything you’re looking for at the center position. He has great upper body strength and great hands to help in pass protection.

Outcome: Neutral

Nothing really changed for him coming out of Indy. He didn’t participate in the 40-yard dash or any of the timed shuttles. Powers-Johnson measured at 6’3″, 328 lbs, and 32 1/4″ arm length. He has the prototypical center size and mass. There wasn’t much he could do to hinder his stock and when he did participate in drills, he showed his ability to move, be fluid in the hips, and keeping his feet under him.

Sedrick Van Pran

Sedrick’s size is the biggest question mark for him. He is expected to be below average arm length and a bit light in the weight department. Van Pran is a great run blocker at the center position so the right team could use him while he develops into a better pass-blocker.

Outcome: Loser

Unfortunately, the size questions were answered, and he did measure lower in weight at 298 lbs and his arm length at 31 3/8″. Concerns there will be in his pass-blocking ability, but he still has strong power and the ability to drive linemen to open lanes. I do expect him to fall in the draft but he could still have a bright future.

Graham Barton

Coming into the draft, Barton is a player who can play every position on the line. He played three years at left tackle and just recently at center. He can become a depth centerpiece or your next starting center. What I would like to see from him at the combine is his arm length (an issue in pass blocking) and his athleticism.

Outcome: Neutral

I wish he participated in the 40-yard dash and shuttles to show off how quick he can be. I didn’t give him the loser status because if he sticks with center in the NFL, he really has dropped in stock. His size is great at 6’5″ and 313lbs, and he showed great hip movement and drive into blocks. His arm length isn’t horrible of an Offensive Linemen but not the greatest at 32 7/8″.

Mason McCormick

Coming into the draft, McCormick isn’t talked about a lot. In college, there are question marks about his athleticism where he shows tight hips, and his feet may not be as smooth going into blocks. He is an experienced guard who uses it to gain leverage and strong technique. For him to have a chance to move up, he has to test well.

Outcome: Winner

He tested very well at the combine. Coming in at 6’4″ and 309lbs, McCormick tied for the highest broad jump of 9’9″ and a very strong 10-yard split with 1.71 seconds. I believe this helps him move up into possibly day 2 and could be a strong backup potential starter.

Tanor Bortolini

Bortolini comes in as a very savvy and well-experienced lineman. He has played many different positions across the line and that bodes well for him. Of course, there are questions for him. His arm length and athleticism will be on display to see if that can help his stock.

Outcome: Winner

What a way to help his stock with a strong 40-yard dash of 4.94 and one of the best shuttles with 4.28 which is third all-time at the combine. His arm length is to be desired against stronger pass rushes, but he absolutely moved up his stock among the other Offensive Linemen.

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