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It Is What It Is >> Patriots select Florida State center Bryan Stork with 105th overall pick
It Is What It Is >> 3 early thoughts on Patriots' selection of FSU center Bryan Stork
FSU OL Bryan Stork drafted by New England Patriots in fourth round, plans to trim beard - Orlando Sentinel
Bryan Stork Bio - Florida State University Official Site
The Patriots selected Florida State center Bryan Stork with the 105th overall pick in the NFL draft on Saturday.
The first pick of the fourth round for New England, the 6-foot-4, 315-pounder. In 2013, he started all 13 games played at center for the national champions and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center. He’s struggled with injury over the course of his college career with knee and shoulder issues.
Stork, who has some positional versatility as an interior offensive lineman, figures to sit behind center Ryan Wendell and guards Dan Connolly and Logan Mankins when it comes to playing time.
The first pick of the fourth round for New England, the 6-foot-4, 315-pounder. In 2013, he started all 13 games played at center for the national champions and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center. He’s struggled with injury over the course of his college career with knee and shoulder issues.
Stork, who has some positional versatility as an interior offensive lineman, figures to sit behind center Ryan Wendell and guards Dan Connolly and Logan Mankins when it comes to playing time.
It Is What It Is >> 3 early thoughts on Patriots' selection of FSU center Bryan Stork
1. The 6-foot-4, 315-pound Stork certainly has an impressive resume. This past season, he started all 13 games played at center for the national champions and won the Rimington Trophy as the nation’s top center. He does apparently have some positional versatility, which means he could show up as a backup to either Dan Connolly or Logan Mankins. (He played some left guard while at FSU.) But for now, he’ll likely serve as the primary backup for starter Ryan Wendell.
2. Like first-round pick Dominique Easley, there are some injury issues. He did not compete at the combine because of left knee and shoulder issues, and had toe issues at the start of the 2013 season. In addition, in 2011, he missed games against Boston College and did not start against Miami because of migraines, then suffered a finger injury against Florida which became infected and nearly required amputation. That being said, he did start 26 games the last two years, and so there’s something to be said for battling through injuries.
3. It remains to be seen — injuries and other personnel decisions always play a role when it comes to roster-building. But at least on the surface, like Easley and Jimmy Garoppolo, this pick appears to be a developmental acquisition with an eye toward a year or two down the road.
2. Like first-round pick Dominique Easley, there are some injury issues. He did not compete at the combine because of left knee and shoulder issues, and had toe issues at the start of the 2013 season. In addition, in 2011, he missed games against Boston College and did not start against Miami because of migraines, then suffered a finger injury against Florida which became infected and nearly required amputation. That being said, he did start 26 games the last two years, and so there’s something to be said for battling through injuries.
3. It remains to be seen — injuries and other personnel decisions always play a role when it comes to roster-building. But at least on the surface, like Easley and Jimmy Garoppolo, this pick appears to be a developmental acquisition with an eye toward a year or two down the road.
FSU OL Bryan Stork drafted by New England Patriots in fourth round, plans to trim beard - Orlando Sentinel
FSU center Bryan Stork will be snapping the ball to one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.
Stork was selected by the New England Patriots with the 105th pick in the fourth round of theNFL Draft. If Stork stays at center in the NFL, he will be lining up with quarterback Tom Bradydirectly behind him.
“I’m very excited,” Stork said. “It’s definitely a team I always wanted and I look forward to being part of the team and helping win games.”
Stork (6-4, 300) was a three-year starter at FSU and played several positions, although he settled in at center for the later part of his career. The leader of FSU’s offensive line, Stork played an underrated role in helping redshirt freshman quarterback Jameis Winston get acclimated to the college game in his first year as a starter.
He had 40 career starts and is capable of playing a variety of positions across the line in the NFL.
Stork developed a reputation for being a gruff and gritty player, fighting through a litany of injuries while at FSU. He had knee and shoulder issues at the NFL Scouting Combine and almost had to amputate an injured finger several seasons ago.
“It was a few years ago. It’s done with now,” Stork said. “I’m healthy so we don’t need to talk about it anymore.”
Stork also became a fan favorite because of his vibrant and unkempt red beard, which became more untamed as his senior season progressed. He still has the beard, but that may change by the time he reports to camp.
“I will probably trim it up,” Stork said. “I’ve got a job now so I’ve got to be professional.”
Stork was selected by the New England Patriots with the 105th pick in the fourth round of theNFL Draft. If Stork stays at center in the NFL, he will be lining up with quarterback Tom Bradydirectly behind him.
“I’m very excited,” Stork said. “It’s definitely a team I always wanted and I look forward to being part of the team and helping win games.”
Stork (6-4, 300) was a three-year starter at FSU and played several positions, although he settled in at center for the later part of his career. The leader of FSU’s offensive line, Stork played an underrated role in helping redshirt freshman quarterback Jameis Winston get acclimated to the college game in his first year as a starter.
He had 40 career starts and is capable of playing a variety of positions across the line in the NFL.
Stork developed a reputation for being a gruff and gritty player, fighting through a litany of injuries while at FSU. He had knee and shoulder issues at the NFL Scouting Combine and almost had to amputate an injured finger several seasons ago.
“It was a few years ago. It’s done with now,” Stork said. “I’m healthy so we don’t need to talk about it anymore.”
Stork also became a fan favorite because of his vibrant and unkempt red beard, which became more untamed as his senior season progressed. He still has the beard, but that may change by the time he reports to camp.
“I will probably trim it up,” Stork said. “I’ve got a job now so I’ve got to be professional.”
Bryan Stork Bio - Florida State University Official Site
