The final all-offensive edition of the All-Sleeper Team has arrived, and for it, we remain in the trenches. This time, I will unveil my offensive guards. First, however, make sure you're caught up on the previous editions of the series:
Introduction
Quarterback & Tight End
Running Back & Fullback
Wide Receivers
Offensive Tackles
Introduction
Quarterback & Tight End
Running Back & Fullback
Wide Receivers
Offensive Tackles
OG Christian Westerman
Arizona State
6'3" 298 lbs.
3rd round projection
Full Draft Breakdown Profile
PROS: Displays nice athleticism for a man his size, has no problem pulling. Has a smooth backpedal when pass blocking. Showcases freakish strength. Has nice burst off the line of scrimmage. Good technique. Excels in finding blocks at the second level. Bends knees, not hips. Uses hands well. Had good combine that raised his draft stock.
CONS: Lacks ideal length. Sometimes struggles to match strength with equally strong defenders. Occasionally blocks defenders into ball carrier/quarterback. Slightly small for an NFL guard. Punches lack power at times. Often beaten by swim moves.
BOTTOM LINE: Tough and reliable. Two year starter at Arizona State, previously attended Auburn but got no playing time. Will thrive in zone blocking scheme. Perhaps could play at center in the NFL. Appears to be very competitive. Definitely possesses the ability be a starter.
Arizona State
6'3" 298 lbs.
3rd round projection
Full Draft Breakdown Profile
PROS: Displays nice athleticism for a man his size, has no problem pulling. Has a smooth backpedal when pass blocking. Showcases freakish strength. Has nice burst off the line of scrimmage. Good technique. Excels in finding blocks at the second level. Bends knees, not hips. Uses hands well. Had good combine that raised his draft stock.
CONS: Lacks ideal length. Sometimes struggles to match strength with equally strong defenders. Occasionally blocks defenders into ball carrier/quarterback. Slightly small for an NFL guard. Punches lack power at times. Often beaten by swim moves.
BOTTOM LINE: Tough and reliable. Two year starter at Arizona State, previously attended Auburn but got no playing time. Will thrive in zone blocking scheme. Perhaps could play at center in the NFL. Appears to be very competitive. Definitely possesses the ability be a starter.
OG Joe Dahl
Washington State University
6'4" 291 lbs.
6th round projection
Full Draft Breakdown Profile
PROS: Latches onto defenders and doesn't let go. Quick hands. Grew accustomed to pass blocking a lot, given that Arizona State seemed to pass nearly every play. Also has ability to run block well. Bursts off line of scrimmage. Packs a powerful punch. Displays good footwork. Appears flexible. Has a strong base when blocking. Gives a nice second effort when he gets beaten.
CONS: Sometimes get overpowered by stronger defenders, and was at times beaten off the edge by speed. Slow feet sometimes. Struggles at the second level. Lacks ideal length. Bends waist as opposed to knees. Not incredibly athletic. Likely needs to bulk up.
BOTTOM LINE: Versatile, played both guard and tackle at Washington State. Will be a guard in the NFL. Said to have a good work ethic. Tough, played through multiple injuries throughout his college career. Can eventually turn into a starting guard.
Washington State University
6'4" 291 lbs.
6th round projection
Full Draft Breakdown Profile
PROS: Latches onto defenders and doesn't let go. Quick hands. Grew accustomed to pass blocking a lot, given that Arizona State seemed to pass nearly every play. Also has ability to run block well. Bursts off line of scrimmage. Packs a powerful punch. Displays good footwork. Appears flexible. Has a strong base when blocking. Gives a nice second effort when he gets beaten.
CONS: Sometimes get overpowered by stronger defenders, and was at times beaten off the edge by speed. Slow feet sometimes. Struggles at the second level. Lacks ideal length. Bends waist as opposed to knees. Not incredibly athletic. Likely needs to bulk up.
BOTTOM LINE: Versatile, played both guard and tackle at Washington State. Will be a guard in the NFL. Said to have a good work ethic. Tough, played through multiple injuries throughout his college career. Can eventually turn into a starting guard.