Originally posted by NCommand:
Yeah, these aren't 5th-UDFA's like players in McKivitz, Skule, Brunskill, etc.
This is a 2nd round talent in a very very deep and talented OL year. Even Jaylon Moore going in the 5th is the equivalent of going 3rd-4th in normal years. This was far from a normal year. One of the best and deepest drafts ever for IOL.
I can't see how anyone could "watch" Banks film and come away unimpressed?
first-team all-American and 3 yr starter at a damn good OL college.
Wide base, great anchor, dudes got bear trap hands, his first step for his size is actually pretty darn good. Now I didn't think he was a top 50 player. I thought he was early to mid rd 3rd round talent...Mainly because of the position he plays. BUT if he's a day 1 starter at RG then I'm all for it!
If people go look at Tomlinson at Duke he was damn near the same size and athlete as Banks. I think Banks is a little taller but everything else is identical. I think Tomlinson is like 315 now and I can see Banks losing like 5-10lbs like Laken. I don't want him losing much though, he's a grizzly bear and we want to keep it that way