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He's okay. I just don't see him being anything in the NFL other than MAYBE a 3rd down back.
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He is one dimensional downhill runner.
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BTW, Kenny plays LBer too so there you have it...
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That is awesome. I'd guarantee his contract if only for that.
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Okay. Now you are prop begging.
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When did we sign Channing Tatum??
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I am certainly not above it.
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OT La'el Collins - LSU
Combine Results
Grade
6.19
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5.12 SEC
21 REPS
27.0 INCH
108.0 INCH
7.70 SEC
4.63 SEC
6'4"
Height
33 1/4"
Arm Length
305LBS.
Weight
10 3/8"
Hands
Overview
Named second-team All-America by The A.P. as a senior in 2014. Won Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the top offensive lineman in the SEC. Started all 13 games at left guard as a sophomore, then started 26 games at left tackle his junior and senior seasons. Was voted team captain and was recipient of the Charles McClendon Award (most outstanding player on the team). LSU coaching staff credited him with 222.5 knockdown blocks in his 45-game career. Was second-team All-SEC as a junior, honorable mention All-SEC as a sophomore. Was a Parade All-American out of Redemptorist High School in Baton Rouge, La., and ranked as the No. 1 recruit from Louisiana by Rivals. Collins is scheduled to have a meeting with police regarding the April 2015 shooting death of a 29-year-old pregnant woman, Brittany Mills. Collins is not a suspect in the case and the meeting is scheduled for after the draft. Mills was Collins' ex-girlfriend.
Analysis
Strengths Thick through chest and displays upper-body strength. Has strong hands and will snatch and control less active defenders. He takes defenders for a ride once he's engaged on the move. Loves to mash and intimidate opponents. Mean player. Can center pass rushers and end their attempt in pass pro. Utilizes length in pass protection and is acclimated to a pro-style offense. Able to run-block and pass-set laterally. Well-schooled and technically proficient. If he gets beat on a play, he comes back even harder on the next snap. Finisher. Can come in and play guard or tackle.
Weaknesses Fails to consistently bring hips and feet with him through contact in the running game, causing him to fall forward and lose balance. Hand usage is a major concern. Hands will start too low in pass pro at times and has to work hard to redirect. Change of direction is slow for a tackle. Relies on lunging rather than foot movement to counter inside moves. Plays high out of stance and loses leverage battle on short-yardage confrontations. Will have to move to right tackle or inside.
Sources Tell Us "I love the guy on tape. Big-time finisher in the run game and we need that. What I don't like is that his hands are bad as a pass blocker right now and I'm not sure he gets that fixed right away." -- AFC offensive line coach
NFL Comparison Maurkice Pouncey
Bottom Line Brawling right tackle or guard prospect in the NFL who has had a level of success in hyper-competitive SEC West. Lacks athleticism to be a consistent left tackle, despite his snaps there in college. Collins plays with a mean streak that is evident in every game, and could come in and start right away in a power-running game as a guard. Collins has a first-round grade, but with the ongoing investigation into the death of his ex-girlfriend Mills unresolved at the time of the draft, no one would be surprised if he went undrafted.