Tyler Guyton, RT, Oklahoma
Height/Weight: 6-8, 322
Age: 22
Strengths
- Hands: Always active and confident in his ability to dissuade countermoves
- Mirror: Fluid hips to move in space and adjust when reaching or climbing to the second level
- Stunt Recognition: Sees games and stops them ahead of time
- Athleticism: Smooth player who can react via his footwork and quickness as well as be used as a puller
Areas of Improvement-Concerns
- Strike Zone: Misses his target too often. Needs to get aligned and drive into the defender
- Anchor: Shows major issues when being asked to drop his weight and explode through a bull rush
- Sustain: Has trouble holding onto blocks once engaged
Evaluation:
Tyler Guyton is an elite athlete who can play on both sides of the line thanks to his adept footwork, length, and ability to mirror pass rushers and second-level defenders. There are concerns about his long-term viability in the league as well as his usefulness against power rushers, but the latter can be adjusted with time in the weight room and maturity.
James Foster’s Latest Big Board Ranking:
33rd overall, 6th ranked OT
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