2026 Draft: Interior OL

[manxman2601]

I wouldn't mind Trost next to Campbell this year, perhaps with the notion of him replacing Onwenu long term with a view to getting a LG proper next year.

 

[DaBruinz]

He was drafted to play Guard. He was not drafted as a C then moved to G out of necessity.

We'll see how they feel this year. They backed Campbell. No public Wilson comments.

Where did you see that the Pats drafted Wilson to play Guard? Usually, the team announces their intent at the draft and announced Wilson as a Center..

 

[DaBruinz]

Ashton Grable. G. FL A&M

Love seeing descriptions like "Leader", "Tone Setter", and "Anchor" to describe an IOL.

 

[DaBruinz]

@manxman2601 - Grable being from the SWAC, it's likely he'll be around in the 3rd/4th round, right?

 

[manxman2601]

@manxman2601 - Grable being from the SWAC, it's likely he'll be around in the 3rd/4th round, right?

I must admit, I hadn't heard of him until that post and don't know much about him. FWIW, he's listed at 622 on the consensus big board.

 

[DaBruinz]

I must admit, I hadn't heard of him until that post and don't know much about him. FWIW, he's listed at 622 on the consensus big board.

So someone to look at with the 6th/7th rounders. that could be a steal..

 

[EddardSnow67]

I wouldn't mind Trost next to Campbell this year, perhaps with the notion of him replacing Onwenu long term with a view to getting a LG proper next year.

This kid is one of those guys who gets the job done despite less than stellar technique, but I'm skeptical he can handle NFL defenders consistently if he continues to cross his feet when he feels like he's losing leverage. It's fixable, but it's a major flaw and if it hasn't been coached out of him yet, it might just be something he always does.

There are some guys for whom it never looks pretty from a technique standpoint, but they just manage to scratch and claw and do just enough to be effective. I think he's a candidate for that type of career, but I don't think there's a lot of upside and I think the floor is average. I definitely don't think he's a candidate to play early, but I'm wrong pretty often!

 

[manxman2601]

From this article, Karen Gugerian and Mark Daniels talk about snagging a mid-round LG

Instead, the Patriots are hoping to add another guard in the middle rounds of the draft. The team believes they could find a future starting-caliber player here in the spring.

So who? Chase Bisontis and Emmanuel Pregnon probably don't make it to 63 so wouldn't qualify. I would think the most likely would be:

Billy Schrauth (ND)
Jalen Farmer (Kentucky)
Gennings Dunker (Iowa)
Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech) - LG?
JC Davis (Illinois)
Kage Casey (Boise State)
Keagen Trost (Missouri)?

Anyone else?

 

[Clonamery]

From this article, Karen Gugerian and Mark Daniels talk about snagging a mid-round LG



So who? Chase Bisontis and Emmanuel Pregnon probably don't make it to 63 so wouldn't qualify. I would think the most likely would be:

Billy Schrauth (ND)
Jalen Farmer (Kentucky)
Gennings Dunker (Iowa)
Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech) - LG?
JC Davis (Illinois)
Kage Casey (Boise State)
Keagen Trost (Missouri)?

Anyone else?

Not that I'm familiar with...I doubt if Schrauth or Dunker have the size to play LG.

 

[manxman2601]

Not that I'm familiar with...I doubt if Schrauth or Dunker have the size to play LG.

Joe Thuney was 304lbs when drafted. I prefer my guards to be in the 310 plus personally but it's possible for the right one.

 

[DaBruinz]

From this article, Karen Gugerian and Mark Daniels talk about snagging a mid-round LG



So who? Chase Bisontis and Emmanuel Pregnon probably don't make it to 63 so wouldn't qualify. I would think the most likely would be:

Billy Schrauth (ND)
Jalen Farmer (Kentucky)
Gennings Dunker (Iowa)
Keylan Rutledge (Georgia Tech) - LG?
JC Davis (Illinois)
Kage Casey (Boise State)
Keagen Trost (Missouri)?

Anyone else?

Manx - one thing I've learned is that there is always 2-3 players in a group who fall for reasons we don't hear about. Including because other teams are just stupid (*LOL*)..

Also, remember that it's the time of year that false rumors come out.. So, they could be blowing smoke in hopes of picking up someone at the end of the 2nd round.

 

[mayoclinic]

 

[manxman2601]

Looking for some mid-round guards, these would be my preferences.

1.

2.

3. Keagen Trost. No RAS card. He only did the vert.

4.

 

[dliverey44]

Looking for some mid-round guards, these would be my preferences.

1.

2.

3. Keagen Trost. No RAS card. He only did the vert.

4.

Every mock I have done Rutledge has been my 3rd rounder

 

[mayoclinic]

Manx has been all over Micah Morris. Strong Combine performance, ascending trajectory. Good day 3 RG option.

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[manxman2601]

Manx has been all over Micah Morris. Strong Combine performance, ascending trajectory. Good day 3 RG option.

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With that athleticism, I wouldn't count him out as a LG. He does have experience there.

 

[mayoclinic]

Possible, but I'm intrigued by having a RG with that kind of athleticism.

Farmer or Morris work for me.

 

[One-If-By-Sea]

Farmer or Morris work for me.

Let's get both. Or Pregnon. I am so tired of not being about to run block.

 

[manxman2601]

 

[DaBruinz]

@manxman2601 - Was Grable at the East/West Game??? Or did he lose out that as well as the Combine?