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Riggo’s Rag quarter-season draft prospects position rankings

By Matthew Valdovinos

EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on September 22, 2018 in E (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks passes the ball during the third quarter of the game against the Stanford Cardinal at Autzen Stadium on September 22, 2018 in E (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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PROVO, UT – SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers and teammate David Edwards #79 walk off the field after their 40-6 win over the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images)
PROVO, UT – SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Alex Hornibrook #12 of the Wisconsin Badgers and teammate David Edwards #79 walk off the field after their 40-6 win over the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Provo, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images) /

Offensive Tackles

Honorable Mention – Dalton Risner – Kansas State

The Kansas State left tackle has been as consistent as they come. Excellent technique and understands pass protection and how to set up a pocket. Good run blocker, but can have issue getting his hands on lighter defenders. I believe he projects better as a right tackle or guard.

No. 5 – Greg Little – Ole Miss

The best natural athlete of the class, Little has the size and athleticism to be an elite NFL tackle. 6-foot-5, 325, he has the size to deal with bull rushes, and fantastic natural athleticism to neutralize speed rushers. He struggles with porous technique and is not ready to play in the NFL. Proper coaching is needed, but the potential is undeniable.

No. 4 – Trey Adams – Washington

A career derailed by injuries, if Adams had never gotten hurt he’d be my OT2 in the draft. However last year his season was ended by an ACL tear, and this year he had season ending back surgery. Adams is excellent in pass protection as, unlike Little, he lacks elite athleticism but makes up for it with pre-snap reads and great technique. Adams doesn’t have top-tier athleticism or strength, but is stout in pass pro and can move people in the run game. As long as he can stay healthy, he’s a cornerstone left tackle in the NFL.

No. 3 – David Edwards – Wisconsin

The best run blocker in the draft class, David Edwards just moves people. If there’s someone in front of him, he’s gonna move them backwards. Edwards isn’t technically complete yet, he has lapses where he relies on his size and athleticism instead of hand placement and leverage. Edwards is a prototypical right tackle in the NFL Draft with left tackle upside.

No. 2 – Yodney Cajuste – West Virginia

The biggest riser on this list, I didn’t think much of Cajuste last season, but he’s shown a lot of improvement this year. He’s been a wall for Will Grier, excellent technique combined with good size and speed. Cajuste has the versatility to play anywhere along the line, and while I don’t know if he has all-pro caliber, but he can be a a quality starter for the next ten-plus years.

No. 1 – Jonah Williams – Alabama

The best offensive tackles I’ve ever evaluated. Williams is a player that you draft and plug right into your left tackle position. He has size strength and speed, along with excellent technique. He’s a shutdown pass protector, and a road mauler. He’s a top five player in the draft class for me, and he’s got all-pro potential.

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