OL Justin Blalock

[BTAU]

http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/sco...inblalock.html

Strengths:
Outstanding size and bulk...Good athleticism, quickness and balance...Very strong and powerful...Stout at the point and does not get pushed back...Will overwhelm defensive linemen at the point...Has a great initial punch...Moves well...Smart and a hard worker with top intangibles...Terrific run blocker and a road grader...Nasty and plays with a killer instinct...Is versatile...Durable and has a lot of experience.

Weaknesses:
Does not have great feet and his footwork needs refinement...Needs to play with more consistent leverage...Is not yet a great technician and still relies too heavily on his natural talent...A better run than pass blocker...His range is only average.

Notes:
Was a four-year starter...Played right tackle for most of his career but saw some action at guard as a senior...Will probably move inside to guard at the next level but he could potentially play tackle as well...One of the better prospects to come along at his position in a while and he is the rare guard with first round potential.

What are your thoughts of him as a potential first round pick for the chiefs.

[htismaqe]

He's a guard. My personal opinion is that you don't draft guards in the 1st round.

[SBK]

I'd be okay with him, so long as there's not anyone worth taking at OT, DT, DE, LB, DB, WR.

[suds79]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

He's a guard. My personal opinion is that you don't draft guards in the 1st round.

BINGO.

If we draft any kind of O-linemen in the 1st, it better be a Tackle.