Ricky Stromberg C Arkansas

Goldfinger49 · 2023-01-17T19:40:03-08:00

Ricky Stromberg 2023 NFL Draft Scouting ReportBackground: Enters 2022 as a fourth-year starter; logged snaps at both guard spots and centerRimington Trophy Watch List honorsSystem: ProScheme tendencies: Diverse run-heavy offense, featuring a lot of quarterback power and aggressive downhill rushing 2022 projected role:Starting centerPros: Ricky Stromberg is a well-tenured starter at the SEC level. He's seen the best of the best and as a result, you have a pretty vivid picture of his strengths. He's capable of pretty high-level reps in both the vertical run game and working as a quick-reach player to set the point of attack and establish a firm lane to cut back into. He leverages his hands well at the point to combat and manipulate the pads of defenders and carve out a gap in the point of attack. When tested with power, Stromberg holds up fairly well. He's got a bigger frame for a center and has showcased the needed anchor against power rushers to win one on one. You shouldn't consider him a persistent help player in the front; he can handle isolated matchups. Positional versatility is something that will go as a big plus—having the utility to move him around and reshuffle your line based on injuries is something that always adds value as teams look to negotiate the right balance on their 53-man roster. Cons: In two games against Georgia and Alabama alone, Ricky Stromberg went against a top-15 pick in Jordan Davis, a top-30 pick in Devonte Wyatt, a top-50 pick in Phidarian Mathis, and a future first-round choice in Jalen Carter. I didn't think he won any of those matchups with regularity. The bigger-bodied defenders tested his sustained finish ability and provided wins on the interior. The quicker penetration types tested him with initial burst and his ability to quickly get out of the blocks. I thought length was, in all those matchups, a barrier that prevented consistent fits on blocks. His high football IQ and the ability to set protections at the line of scrimmage will make him popular with position coaches. He's instinctive after the snap, reading and reacting quickly to stunts and twists and showing an understanding of angles in the run game. He'll consistently finish blocks, dropping on defenders when Stromberg has them on the ground. Stromberg shows good awareness reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector, and he has the strength to anchor against bigger defensive linemen. Stromberg thrives on physicality, often out-grappling bigger defensive linemen and winning in the phone booth with tenacity and upper-body strength. Mauler in the run game, playing with a nasty disposition and showing excellent snap and punch quickness. Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level. In 2019 as a freshman Stromberg saw action in 12 games and played a total of 722 snaps for the Razorbacks. He allowed an impressive 9 QB hurries, 6 QB hits, and no sacks while playing most of his snaps at right guard. As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 9 games and a total of 628 snaps. He conceded just 2 QB hurries, one QB hit, and one sack while playing at center. In 2021 as a junior Stromberg saw action in 13 games and totaled 873 snaps. He gave up an impressive 7 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and 3 sacks while playing at center. In 2022 as a senior Stromberg saw action in 12 games and played a total of 898 snaps for the Razorbacks. He allowed 11 QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at center.

Jan 18, 2023 at 9:57 AM

m_brockalexander
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Definitely a consideration for the Niners. In this class, he will be a Day 3 prospect at best even with all his experience. There are at least 10 good Center prospects this year and he's one of them.

Jan 18, 2023 at 11:41 AM

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YES SIR

Jan 18, 2023 at 1:00 PM

davidboutte
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We have 3 3rds… on radar

Jan 19, 2023 at 5:25 AM

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Fro seeing a Razorback being brought up:

Jan 19, 2023 at 10:33 AM

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Originally posted by davidboutte:
We have 3 3rds… on radar

I wouldnt use a 3rd on him. 5th would be good though. With our 3rds I would probably address CB, edge, and OT

Jan 20, 2023 at 4:07 PM

davidboutte
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I have center above edge on my priority list

Jan 20, 2023 at 6:17 PM

fropwns
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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
Fro seeing a Razorback being brought up:

Jan 20, 2023 at 6:32 PM

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I'm much less concerned about Center now than I was at the beginning of the season. Two reasons for that: 1. Brendel is now the 7th-ranked Center in PP. 2. With the OL having had such a good second half of the season, that says a lot about Brendel's ability to make the correct blocking calls. We would not be where we were if he wasn't getting it right most of the time.

I'll stick with Edge followed by DB - CB/Safety.

Jan 31, 2023 at 3:51 PM

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Originally posted by dj43:
I'm much less concerned about Center now than I was at the beginning of the season. Two reasons for that: 1. Brendel is now the 7th-ranked Center in PP. 2. With the OL having had such a good second half of the season, that says a lot about Brendel's ability to make the correct blocking calls. We would not be where we were if he wasn't getting it right most of the time.

I'll stick with Edge followed by DB - CB/Safety.

Good call

Feb 5, 2023 at 3:10 PM

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Originally posted by dj43:
I'm much less concerned about Center now than I was at the beginning of the season. Two reasons for that: 1. Brendel is now the 7th-ranked Center in PP. 2. With the OL having had such a good second half of the season, that says a lot about Brendel's ability to make the correct blocking calls. We would not be where we were if he wasn't getting it right most of the time.

I'll stick with Edge followed by DB - CB/Safety.

For me, I'd say FS, as we need a starter, edge, because its slim pickings the later you wait, and between tackle (possible starter needed) or TE. Shanahan has long wanted a legit 2nd TE, but they were out of our price range. Time to use the draft capital to get one.