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Originally Posted by SmootSmack
Here's another name to think about, Chad Rinehart
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Looks good. Versitle Guard/Tackle prospect with the ability to open lanes in the running game. Also looks like he has great size at 6'5 320. I'm a little worried about his grade, as I would like to take someone with our 3rd round pick like Tony Hills who grades out at 71, but this guy still looks good and if I remember right Montgomery graded out at 39.
However if you don't mind my asking how did you come across this guy? Is this like Hills where you knew the Skins were looking at him or is he one of your personal favorites? I've been looking at him to but as far as Rineharts been concerned I've gone back and fourth especially when thinking about a few of the other guys that could fall to us. Ironically though I bet that the team would take Rinehart over Schuening if thats what it came down to, mainly due to the versitility.
Chad Rinehart
OG | (6'5", 320, 5.49) |
NORTHERN IOWA
Scouts Grade: 57
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Strengths: Has above-average initial quickness for a guard and can get into position when technique is sound. Plays with a mean streak, delivers a violent punch and can jar defenders at the point of contact. Works from the snap until the whistle and can sustain blocks once locked on. Has adequate lower body strength and flashes the ability to drive defenders. Takes sound angles to downfield blocks and can get into position at the second level. Keeps head up and generally does a good job of sliding off combo blocks to pick up linebackers. Shows good awareness in pass protection and can adjust to line stunts and blitzes. Though bends at the waist rather than the knees, has good size and can hold ground against bull rushers. Lined up at tackle in college and is somewhat versatile. While missed three games after undergoing an appendectomy in 2004 started the last 39 games of his collegiate career and is durable.
Weaknesses: Doesn't always get hands inside the defender's frame and slides off too many blocks. Takes too many false steps and has some problems preventing penetration despite quickness as a result. Plays too high and is going to have problems driving two-gap defensive tackles off the ball. Quicker than fast and while can effectively trap is going to have problems turning the corner when asked to pull. Takes to long to get set, can struggle to slide with defenders and would likely struggle if left on an island at tackle in the NFL so should move to guard. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to adjust to the speed at the NFL game level.
Overall: Rinehart redshirted his first season at Northern Iowa (2003). He started the first five games of his freshman season (2004) and played as a reserve in the Panthers' final three. He played a total of 47 games (44 starts) at left tackle in his four seasons ('04-'07), starting in a consecutive 39 games to close out his career. He was named a first-team All-America selection in 2007. Rinehart missed three games in '04 after undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy. Rinehart is a small-school prospect that dominated at the Division I-AA level and has the skill set to develop into an effective starting NFL guard. However, there are still concerns about his ability to make the substantial jump to the NFL and he needs to improve his footwork as well as his hand placement so he projects as a late fourth round pick or early fifth round pick.
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"has the skill set to develop into an effective starting NFL guard."
Just so you guys know they usually don't mention this when it comes to guys with the same grade as Rinehart. Most of the time they designate late round Guards as 'a guy that can be a solid backup.'