The NFL Draft is approaching, and while college football is over, the Oklahoma Sooners still have some players from last season who may get drafted, as they do every year. There are not as many this year as usual, but three or four guys could get drafted out of the 11 who entered the draft. One of the guys that the entire NFL world is watching in the draft is none other than former Sooners offensive tackle Tyler Guyton.
Guyton was an animal at Oklahoma last season, which is likely why he is A to Z Sports' 34th overall prospect and fifth-overall offensive tackle in the draft. Many teams could use an offensive tackle in this draft, and a lot that could force him to be picked in the first round. Whoever drafts him is getting a guy with a very unique skill set
Guyton was originally at TCU and converted to an offensive tackle from a tight end. He even scored a touchdown, a six-yarder in 2021 at TCU. That is part of the reason he has the athletic background he does, with a high upside to be a very good offensive tackle in the league, but he is still pretty raw.
Here are some of his strengths and weaknesses:
STRENGTHS
- Long arms & densely packed frame
- Graceful mover with elite mirror skills & recovery ability
- Patient hand usage. Baits pass rushers & doesn't overextend
- Has firm grip strength when he gets his hands inside
- Quality play strength & flexibility to absorb power rushes
- Can displace defenders off the LOS when he stays centered to the block
- Speed & explosiveness to excel in any blocking scheme
- Stays square to the LOS in his pass sets & doesn't open up his hips prematurely
WEAKNESSES
- Inconsistent set depth forces him into difficult recoveries
- Delayed reactions to inside movement
- Inexperienced player with frequent breakdowns in technique
- Very few translatable reps in Oklahoma's offense
- Catches pass-rushers instead of striking with force
- Rarely finishes blocks in the run game
- Upright posture & high pad level limits his drive power
- Bends waist & falls through down blocks
- Struggles to secure & sustain 2nd level blocks
- Needs to improve target location as a puller. Often seems unsure of his assignment.
Three teams that would best fit Oklahoma OT, Tyler Guyton
Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have not yet re-signed their left tackle, Donovan Smith, and have a pretty big hole on the roster. From everything we know about the Chiefs, they love taking offensive linemen who played at Oklahoma University. Creed Humphrey, their center, played at OU, as did Trey Smith, the right guard, before transferring to Tennessee, along with Wanya Morris, who they drafted last season.
Guyton fits the athletic build that the Chiefs are looking for on the side, and they like getting guys who still need a lot of work and development; that way, they can do that part themselves. I highly expect them to bring Smith back, but if they don't, we could see Guyton fall to the Chiefs. Guyton would fit perfectly in red, too.
Baltimore Ravens
When you play for the Ravens, you have to have quick feet for all the different things they do in the run game. Not to mention, you have a quarterback behind you who is quick in the pocket. That's where Guyton is perfect for the Ravens and their athletic play style, even up front.
The Ravens lost Moses Morgan to the New York Jets this offseason, and now they need a right tackle. They could slide Guyton in there to a position he played last season at Oklahoma instead of having to be thrown to the left side. The Ravens have the 30th pick in the draft and could very well draft Guyton.
Washington Commanders
The Commanders have made a ton of moves this offseason, and with several first-round picks, one being in the back end of the round at pick No. 27, they could take an offensive tackle. They are rebranding everything about their team when it comes to rosters. And, at pick No. 2, they will be taking a quarterback.
Now, for that quarterback, they will need some protection. Bringing a rookie quarterback into a situation with no protection or weapons never works. Look at Bryce Young on the Carolina Panthers last season. They want their QB to be protected and have time to throw. Drafting Guyton would help that.
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