Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma

freak_of_nature · Joined: 15 Oct 2012 Posts: 264 Location: ATL

Does anyone think more and more that this guy might be the pick at #12? He appears to be climbing draft boards with elite athleticism at the LT position. Perfect for the ZBS. And he hasn't even been playing OL for long. A former QB and TE.

fishfan4life · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma

Maddogg · Posted: Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:40 pm Post subject:

I do have Lane Johnson in my mock(something now sitting on my desk for 3 weeks).

However with Lewan and Matthews headed back to college Johnson is rising in the boards by the gap created.

Originally I had him with my first pick in Round 3 but now he is rising so fast that he may end up a late first round selection. Probably the only caveat he has is only two years playing at the tackle position. That may scare off a few GM's using a first rounder or very early second round selection.

If Jack Long leaves via free agency he would be a nice pick up for the Dolphins at RT with the our first pick in Round 2. Of course in that scenario Martin slides over to his natural position at LT.
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Lemmiwinks · Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 123 Location: Westfield

With all of our needs, i'd much much much rather pay Jake Long 10 mil a season than spend the 12th overall pick on his replacement. If we were talking about 2nd round like Martin, then I wouldn't be as opposed but at 12th overall? No way. Jake needs to come back. He wasn't as good but saying Martin was just as good when he replaced him is a joke. Jake was by himself on every play against everybody and Martin was given help by a back or Tight End. While on the topic, Sean Smith needs to come back too. He isn't worth the money he is seeking but we had him during his learning process and now he is entering his prime and we have a need at Corner even with him.

freak_of_nature · Joined: 15 Oct 2012 Posts: 264 Location: ATL

I have no idea why his 2 years of experience playing OT is a knock on him. He doesn't play like it. Based on ability alone, he's a mid 1st round pick.

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fishfan4life · Posted: Mon Jan 28, 2013 11:56 am Post subject:

As for him replacing jake long he would be 7 years younger 10 million cheaper and a better fit scheme wise as he is a better athlete and already comes from a zone blocking offense.. Would he be worth it at 12 yet idk but maybe a trade back a few spots or by the time the process is done he might be..

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fishfan4life · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:27 pm Post subject:

Just wanted to bump this thread up because I love him as a prospect and a player and he ripped it up today

SUG · Joined: 15 May 2007 Posts: 6609 Location: Alameda, Ca

Man this kid looked frickin awesome today!

sug
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Warpticon · Joined: 21 May 2010 Posts: 1496

While we're talking athletes at the OT position, Terron Armstead deserves a look as well.

fishfan4life · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 5:16 pm Post subject:

Maddogg · Posted: Sat Feb 23, 2013 6:49 pm Post subject:

Armstead certainly was the talk of the Offensive Tackles with that unofficial 4.71 time in the 40. No doubt he went from one of my possible seventh round picks up to a possible fourth round pick.

I guess i'll have to cross off another person from my Dolphin seventh round options.
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