Round 2

[pbmax]

If they liked Clark that much, its worked out OK.

Bruce Feldman @BruceFeldmanCFB 46s47 seconds ago
18 players drafted in the second round so far. 9 of them have been D-linemen.

[wist43]

Good to have a true OT on the roster even if its depth for a year.

Teams are going to throw power at him... he'll get walked back into Rodgers' lap plenty for a year or two.

Hopefully they can bulk him up a bit, and get him stronger, b/c at this point he'll be a liability against bull rushers and in the run game.

[Guiness]

Has anyone wandered by the nfl.com front page lately? They have a video, with sound, that autoplays, and there is no pause button! What a PITA.

[Maxie the Taxi]

I heard they like Spriggs. I thought it was a smokescreen. Nope.

[pbmax]

NFL Draft Diamonds @DraftDiamonds 18s18 seconds ago
Texans take C Martin from ND

[wist43]

TT will get a 7th back at some point.

Yeah, he'll likely trade out of the 3rd round... just to piss everyone off, and load up on those 'oh so precious 7th rounders'.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jason-spriggs?id=2555197

Overview

Spriggs excelled in his senior season, catching second-team All-Big Ten accolades along with the eyes of scouts.

The four-year starter also was named first team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and third-team honors by the Associated Press.

Spriggs had a scary moment on the field in 2014 against Michigan State, as he was taken to the hospital after suffering a helmet-to-helmet blow. But since them he has shown the build (6-foot-7, 307 pounds), anchor in pass protection and willingness to block through the whistle to be the type of prospect NFL offensive line coaches will covet at left tackle.


Pro Day Results

Vertical: 35 inches
3-cone: 7.57 seconds


Analysis

Strengths Athletic frame with long arms. Comes out of his stance with tremendous quickness and has elite lateral movement. Can get to extremely difficult backside cutoff blocks. Knee bender. As a move blocker, lands squarely in the strike zone and rolls hips and feet under him to to wash down defender or secure a down-block. Shows good patience in space with ability to become solid combination blocker in zone scheme. Looks to finish. Able to adjust his assignments on the fly. Is active with his hands in pass pro. Will throw jabs with both hands rather than offering them up for defensive ends to swat. Has tools to substantially slow pass rushers when timing his punch. Durable, four-year starter.

Weaknesses Play strength needs improvement. Unable to match power as a base blocker and too easy moved off his spot. Struggles to cleanly absorb and eat contact without being jostled. Has crippling issue with over-setting in pass protection. Doesn't maintain much weight on inner half of his frame and has consistent issues redirecting his weight back inside with suddenness against inside moves. Doesn't use his length to his advantage often enough. Slows his slide when punching, allowing rushers opportunity to gain advantage around the corner. Needs stronger hands to snatch and control rather than just push. Ability to recover with power or athletic traits are a concern.

Draft Projection Round 2

NFL Comparison Ryan Harris

Bottom Line Spriggs has outstanding athleticism, but his play strength and overall recovery ability are major concerns for a position as important as tackle. Spriggs followed up a strong week at the Senior Bowl with a very good showing at the combine and has solidified his standing as an early round tackle amongst evaluators. If he can improve his inside post and prevent counter moves from eating him up, he has a chance to be a solid NFL starter on the left side

[Rastak]

Texans:

2. NICK MARTIN | Notre Dame 6041|299 lbs|5SR Indianapolis, Ind. (Bishop Chatard) 4/29/1993 (age 23) #72
YEAR (GP/GS) GRADE 2nd-3rd Round 2011: Redshirted MEASUREABLES Arm: 32 1/2 | Hand: 09 3/4 | Wingspan: 78 2012: (13/0) COMBINE 40-YD: 5.22 | 10-YD: 1.80 | 20-YD: 3.02 | BP: 28 | VJ: 28 | BJ: 08’01” | SS: 4.72 | 3C: 7.57 2013: (11/11) 11 OC PRO DAY N/A (positional drills only) 2014: (13/13) 3 OC, 10 LG 2015: (13/13) 13 OC Total: (50/37) 27 OC, 10 LG

BACKGROUND: A three-star offensive tackle recruit out of high school, Nicholas “Nick” Martin committed to Kentucky (his father’s alma mater) over Iowa early in the process, but switched his pledge to Notre Dame a few weeks prior to signing day to join his older brother in South Bend. After redshirting in 2011 and spending most of 2012 on special teams, Martin won the starting center job and started the first 11 games before a knee injury prematurely ended his season. He returned as the starting center for the Irish in 2014, but after three games, he moved to left guard due to injury and started the final 10 games there. Martin returned to his center post in 2015 as a senior and started all 13 games. He accepted his invitation to the 2016 Senior Bowl.

STRENGTHS: Solidly-built for the position…quick set-up off the snap with an assignment sound mind-set…squares well with a balanced base to absorb contact and hold his ground – able to anchor at shallow depth…natural lower body flexibility to mirror in short spaces…very effective on combo blocks, peeling off defenders and picking up rushers…veteran presence and vision, playing with a high football I.Q. – anticipates and reacts accordingly…made all the protection calls and knows how to ID defenders…two-year team captain with mature leadership traits and intangibles…graduated with a degree in management consulting (May 2015)…versatile starting experience at both center and guard…plays through pain with the fortitude for the NFL…athletic bloodlines – father (Keith) was an All-SEC defensive tackle at Kentucky and older brother (Zack) was an All-American at Notre Dame and now an All-Pro guard with the Dallas Cowboys.


WEAKNESSES: Ordinary arm length and physical features might limit his versatility in the NFL…reliable square blocker, but struggles with defenders on his edge and late to recover…can get caught lunging with his upper body, falling off blocks and ending up out of the play…not a rangy blocker and needs to improve his reliability as a puller and at the second level…room to eliminate the unnecessary penalties and play with more discipline…only had one major injury in college (knee, Nov. 2013), but also played through numerous minor issues over his career so his medical reports are crucial.

SUMMARY: A three-year starter, Martin has double-digit starts at both center and left guard on his collegiate résumé, but his best NFL fit is at center – named the Notre Dame Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2015. He was two-year team captain for the Irish with the intelligence and leadership skills both on and off the field that pro teams covet – graduated with a business degree in May 2015. Martin isn’t a powerfully dominant pivot, but is technically sound with the play awareness and desired toughness for the next level. Although not the same type of athlete or physical presence as his older brother, Martin is a high floor, reliable prospect with top intangibles (like his brother) and should play in the NFL for a long time – will compete for starting reps as a rookie.

[pbmax]

Packer Report @PackerReport 1m1 minute ago
IU not an OT factory: The most appearances by a Hoosiers tackle in the NFL are 146 games — recorded by Bob Skoronski, 5th-rounder in 1956.

[Rastak]

NFL Draft Diamonds @DraftDiamonds 18s18 seconds ago
Texans take C Martin from ND

I liked him in the 2nd for the Vikings....

[HarveyWallbangers]

Like the pick. I messed up when I did my best available for round 2. I had Spriggs way higher than Coleman. He would have been 3rd on my list going into today behind Ragland and H. Henry.

[woodbuck27]

OK I'm back and forth tonight.

The Toronto Raptors have a huge road game on right now.

Have a blast Packer fans and Rastak.

[Rastak]

LOL



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You guys act like what I'm doing is something new. I've been the same person, doing the same things since it all started.

[pbmax]

Like the pick. I messed up when I did my best available for round 2. I had Spriggs way higher than Coleman. He would have been 3rd on my list going into today behind Ragland and H. Henry.

Bump protection Harv?

[Teamcheez1]

Packer Report @PackerReport 1m1 minute ago
IU not an OT factory: The most appearances by a Hoosiers tackle in the NFL are 146 games — recorded by Bob Skoronski, 5th-rounder in 1956.

Who could forget Skoronski.? A real monster at tackle.