The Other Centers - Page 2

Direckshun · 04-13-2015, 09:43 AM

It's pretty clear that EVEN IF the Chiefs pass up on Erving, they will need to acquire a center in this draft. We can't head into the season with just Kush.

The Crown Jewels in this thread are obviously Erving and Grasu.

Who else do YOU like for Kansas City, and in what rounds?

thabear04 · 04-16-2015, 01:46 PM

Ali Marpet

6'4" HEIGHT
33 3/8" ARM LENGTH
307 LBS WEIGHT
10" HANDS

OVERVIEW
Started 37 of the 43 games he played for Hobart. In 2014, was named second-team Little A.P. All-American, first-team All-Liberty and the Liberty Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Did not allow a sack during 2014. Named team captain in 2013 and was a first-team All-Liberty selection. First Division III player chosen to play in the Senior Bowl. Played offensive tackle and defensive end in high school, lettering three years, and played basketball. Ali’s father, Bill, is an Emmy-winning director and cinematographer who is considered the leading producer of fashion videos in New York.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Good foot quickness with ability to reach and hook opponents. Quick out of stance and into defender. Usually the low man, using hips and arm extension to lock out and control his man. Has leg drive to drive his man backward and finish. Consistent with hand placement in run and pass. Plays with advanced technique for a Division III player. More than held his own at the Senior Bowl against both quickness and strength. Moved from tackle to guard with no issues during the week of practice. Outstanding NFL Scouting Combine with impressive showing on bench press (30 reps).

WEAKNESSES Played against inferior athletic competition and wasn't challenged enough. Gets caught leaning and lunging. Lets inferior athletes get to his edge. Average with redirect. Has short legs. Needs to add more thickness through entire body.

DRAFT PROJECTION Round 2 or 3

NFL COMPARISON Eric Kush

BOTTOM LINE Has the body type and movement of a zone-scheme center with guard potential. Technically sound and has athleticism to become an NFL starter, but must prove he can handle the substantial jump in power and speed he will see. Looked strong enough at the Senior Bowl, but he could be a year away from being ready. Ascending prospect with a chance to be one of the steals from this year's group of interior blockers.

04-13-2015, 09:43 AM
Direckshun __ Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springpatch Casino cash: $4173447	The Other Centers It's pretty clear that EVEN IF the Chiefs pass up on Erving, they will need to acquire a center in this draft. We can't head into the season with just Kush. The Crown Jewels in this thread are obviously Erving and Grasu. Who else do YOU like for Kansas City, and in what rounds?
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04-16-2015, 01:46 PM	#16
thabear04 MTFU Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Valley Heat Casino cash: $5570450	Ali Marpet 6'4" HEIGHT 33 3/8" ARM LENGTH 307 LBS WEIGHT 10" HANDS OVERVIEW Started 37 of the 43 games he played for Hobart. In 2014, was named second-team Little A.P. All-American, first-team All-Liberty and the Liberty Conference Co-Offensive Player of the Year. Did not allow a sack during 2014. Named team captain in 2013 and was a first-team All-Liberty selection. First Division III player chosen to play in the Senior Bowl. Played offensive tackle and defensive end in high school, lettering three years, and played basketball. Ali’s father, Bill, is an Emmy-winning director and cinematographer who is considered the leading producer of fashion videos in New York. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Good foot quickness with ability to reach and hook opponents. Quick out of stance and into defender. Usually the low man, using hips and arm extension to lock out and control his man. Has leg drive to drive his man backward and finish. Consistent with hand placement in run and pass. Plays with advanced technique for a Division III player. More than held his own at the Senior Bowl against both quickness and strength. Moved from tackle to guard with no issues during the week of practice. Outstanding NFL Scouting Combine with impressive showing on bench press (30 reps). WEAKNESSES Played against inferior athletic competition and wasn't challenged enough. Gets caught leaning and lunging. Lets inferior athletes get to his edge. Average with redirect. Has short legs. Needs to add more thickness through entire body. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 2 or 3 NFL COMPARISON Eric Kush BOTTOM LINE Has the body type and movement of a zone-scheme center with guard potential. Technically sound and has athleticism to become an NFL starter, but must prove he can handle the substantial jump in power and speed he will see. Looked strong enough at the Senior Bowl, but he could be a year away from being ready. Ascending prospect with a chance to be one of the steals from this year's group of interior blockers.
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