OldNEPatsFan
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It's just not true that by all accounts he needs a lot of weight room time before he can play in the NFL--most observers think he'll be able to start as a rookie.
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Sideline Scouting - Not especially strong at POA, punch lacks real force... Needs to add some bulk to rangy and over-tall frame... Lacks a great anchor, can be walked back... Inconsistent balance, looks awkward at times... Still somewhat of a project as his overall technique needs tweaked a bit... Too lean, doesn't appear to be able to gain and maintain weight... His height is a disadvantage at this stage of his development... He isn't a "plug-in and play" prospect and will need some positional coaching before he will start in the NFL.
NFP - Impression: A guy who will likely be over drafted based on upside — and rightfully so, as he has the skill set to be as good as he wants to be in the NFL. However, has a lot of cleaning up to be entrusted as a left tackle early in his NFL career and I could see him being better suited to play on the right side because of his ability to win in the run game. Reminds me some of former second-round pick Sebastian Vollmer.
Draft Scouts - Compares to: Robert Gallery, ex-Raiders -- Solder is not coming into the draft with the hype Gallery did out of Iowa in 2004, but their size and athleticism are remarkably similar. The fact Gallery ended up a guard for the Raiders, even though he's a Pro-Bowl caliber one, can't settle well with teams considering Solder for their open left tackle spot.