2020 NFL Draft Sleepers: Offensive Tackles

NFL Draft Sleepers - Offensive tackles

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1)Josh Jones, 6-5, 319, Houston. Draft projection: 1-2

Comments: Good athlete who played at one of the non-Power Five schools and conference. Good pass blocker who started 45 games at Houston. Needs to work on his base and core to improve as a run blocker.

2)Lucas Niang, 6-6, 315, TCU. Draft projection: 2-3.

Comments: Right tackle who missed the final five games at TCU due to injury. Good size and length. Very nimble for his size and good technique. Played through a nagging hip injury and had to have surgery to end his season. That happened in October so should be good to go this year.

3)Ben Bartch, 6-6, 309, St. John's (Minn). Draft projection: 5-6.

Comments: A track athlete who went to the Senior Bowl. He started his career as a tight end and bulked up to play left tackle. Will need to bulk up a little more to move from a D3 program to the NFL, but has the athletic ability.

4)Hakeem Adeniji, 6-4, 302, Kansas. Draft projection: 5-6.

Comments: Short for a tackle, but very long arms at 82 3/8 wingspan. Also ran a 5.17 40. High football IQ and sound technique. Not a powerhouse but can play both tackle spots and has been durable. May end up moving to guard, which he played in Senior Bowl practices. His versatility will make him valuable off the bench. His athleticism could mean future starter.

5)Alex Taylor, 6-8, 308, South Carolina State. Draft projection: 6-7.

Comments: FCS tackle from the MEAC. A former high-school basketball player who started his career at Appalachian State and then plyed basketball at South Carolina State when he was sitting out. Incredible wingspan (88) and can run (5.09 40). Has great mobility for his size. Will need to add some strength. Raw but worth taking a flyer on in the late rounds. Just in case he gets it.