Grey Zabel - listed at OT but projected as future C | Page 3

m_brockalexander · 2025-01-03T06:23:13-08:00

Here is one lineman that definitely should be on the Niners radar. Zabel comes from an FCS program with a long legacy of sending offensive linemen to the NFL. He has been playing LT for the Bison, but The Draft Network projects him as an ideal center candidate for the NFL. Either way, he would fit the Niners profile for versatile offensive linemen. https://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/12/12/grey-zabel-scouting-report-nfl-draft://thedraftnetwork.com/2024/12/12/grey-zabel-scouting-report-nfl-draft

Mar 14, 2025 at 2:57 AM

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Originally posted by genus49:
100% but we know the combine still impacts decisions. For OL i'm curious to see the movement numbers. I don't recall who put together a pretty good list but it showed that OLmen who hit certain numbers generally go on to play very well. Puni and Kingston I believe both hit those numbers and maybe even Nugent who we picked up as UDFA which certainly leads to possibility that 49ers made that connection as well.

Could also just be strange coincidence.

That's very interesting, they are all over the 3 cone in deciding on WR's, so maybe they have found something. If so you keep leaning on it and taking these Day 3 guys on the interior, any advantage you can get, you use.

Mar 14, 2025 at 7:30 AM

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He's great but probably won't be there in round 2. We may have to deal up some slots. To earlier round 2. Or late 1st. We do have a lot of picks. So giving up a few is okay.

Mar 14, 2025 at 7:44 AM

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Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
If Graham is off the board I'd be very in on this. Zabel could easily go before that though, so would need back up options, who you got?

I'm still sticking at #11 and drafting either Michigan DT's, you'll see when Grant smashes his Pro Day that more will be with me.

I don't really think there's another center worth moving down for. Zabel or bust

Mar 14, 2025 at 8:22 AM

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Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
I don't really think there's another center worth moving down for. Zabel or bust

Totally different tier here, but i I think Clay Webb is the consolation prize to target.

Mar 14, 2025 at 11:12 AM

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Originally posted by 49erBigMac:

Originally posted by genus49:
100% but we know the combine still impacts decisions. For OL i'm curious to see the movement numbers. I don't recall who put together a pretty good list but it showed that OLmen who hit certain numbers generally go on to play very well. Puni and Kingston I believe both hit those numbers and maybe even Nugent who we picked up as UDFA which certainly leads to possibility that 49ers made that connection as well.

Could also just be strange coincidence.

That's very interesting, they are all over the 3 cone in deciding on WR's, so maybe they have found something. If so you keep leaning on it and taking these Day 3 guys on the interior, any advantage you can get, you use.

Found the tweet. Unfortunately nobody who ran at the combine this year hit that mark :(

Since 2010, just 36 Offensive Linemen recorded a 4.47 short shuttle or better at the NFL Combine

31 were drafted ✅

Those 31 went on to start 80.1% of their NFL games

The List is a cheat code ✍?📜 pic.twitter.com/YNothSTnaC
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) March 2, 2025

Though some could get it during their pro days.

Mar 14, 2025 at 12:41 PM

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Originally posted by scooterhd:
Totally different tier here, but i I think Clay Webb is the consolation prize to target.

He's a good one.

I think Jackson Slater is going to be great too. Perfect for our scheme

Mar 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM

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Originally posted by genus49:
Found the tweet. Unfortunately nobody who ran at the combine this year hit that mark :(

Since 2010, just 36 Offensive Linemen recorded a 4.47 short shuttle or better at the NFL Combine

31 were drafted ✅

Those 31 went on to start 80.1% of their NFL games

The List is a cheat code ✍?📜 pic.twitter.com/YNothSTnaC
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) March 2, 2025

Though some could get it during their pro days.

Brendel is on the list

Mar 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM

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Originally posted by Sask49erFan:
Brendel is on the list

Yes. Brendel is a plus athlete. Also has a 9.94 RAS score. The physical tools are there.

Mar 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM

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Originally posted by Sask49erFan:

Originally posted by 49erBigMac:
If Graham is off the board I'd be very in on this. Zabel could easily go before that though, so would need back up options, who you got?

I'm still sticking at #11 and drafting either Michigan DT's, you'll see when Grant smashes his Pro Day that more will be with me.

I don't really think there's another center worth moving down for. Zabel or bust

Fair enough, but in that case you need to trade up from your 2nd, rather than down from your first, otherwise you don't know if he's going to be there and you have no plan B. Trading up would be tough for us as we need depth, but I'd be very happy if we'd already grabbed a stud at #11.

Jan 27, 2026 at 3:37 PM

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Originally posted by OnTheClock:
Zabel is a beast. The stuff he put on tape at the Senior Bowl was A+++

Would not be a shock to see him sneak into the 1st. I'm hoping we are targeting him top of the 2nd if he's available.

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