Chiefly Bacon’s Lazy Big Board: The Offensive Line

When you hear an NFL writer or coach refer to a big board, they’re referring to an exhaustive ranking of all the draftable players in the draft. Since I have two kids, a lovely wife, and a lazy streak, that sounds like an awful lot of work. I will, however, give you my own version of the big board — a “lazy” big board — if you will. The goal is simple, look at each round the Chiefs have a draft pick in. Then, consider the position group you are studying, which players in the draft would you consider a good value at that spot, who might also be available there. Some picks might have multiple options to list. Others might not have any. Here’s how the O-line LBB (Lazy Big Board) came out:

Pick 27 OG/OT Forrest Lamp 6’4” 305lbs

For my money, there’s no pick, on the O-line, that makes sense for the Chiefs in the first round, other than Forrest Lamp. The kid is a machine. Reminds me of Mitchell Schwartz, pass blocking looks easy for him. He’s got the athleticism to fit well in Chiefs ZBS and would be a day one starter at LG. I think you could feel comfortable with him as LT depth too.

Pick 59 OT/C Garett Bolles 6’5” 300lbs

Some will have Bolles pegged higher, but I think that’s a mistake. He’s pretty inexperienced and lacks the leg drive to handle the bull rush. That said, he’s supremely athletic and has plenty of room to grow, both in technique and muscle structure. He plays with the nasty you love to see from offensive lineman. With Reid’s history of drafting super athletes to play C, Bolles makes sense as a guy who could provide depth as a swing tackle or center while he improves his technique and builds strength. If he can play well enough to start at C, it could free up Morse to move to LG. That’d be the most athletic line in the NFL.

Pick 59 OG/OT Dion Dawkins 6’4” 317lbs

Dawkins calling card is power. He’s well-built with long arms and a solid base. He has some technique issues, but projects as an early starter at G or RT. While he’s not a premium athlete like Bolles, he’s still above average in his movement skills.

Pick 91 OG Isaac Asiata 6’3” 325lbs

Isaac Asiata is not an ideal fit for the Chiefs, but he can be a quality depth piece or average starter. He has a lot of Zach Fulton to his game, but plays much stronger. He can open some big time holes in the run game. Could offer depth at G or C and as an extra blocker in goal-line situations.

Pick 104 C Kyle Fuller 6’5” 306lbs

Fuller is a solid C, but Chiefs only really need to think about drafting him if they plan on moving Mitch Morse, since Fuller isn’t necessarily a guy who would be in the mix at Guard anytime soon.

Pick 131 OG Jessamen Dunker 6’4” 306lbs

Dunker’s career started off in the SEC, but his theft of a motor scooter made him decide to transfer to a small school. He wasn’t kicked out of Florida, so you have to respect the fact that he made the decision, on his own, to go somewhere where he could stay out of trouble. He’s pretty raw from a technique standpoint. Might need some time to adjust to NFL speed and strength. Great athlete with good size and length. Has experience at both G spots and at LT.

Pick 131 C Erik Magnuson 6’6” 305lbs

Great athlete with size limitations. Lack of length makes him a G or C only prospect and C is probably his best fit. Might be a bit of a reach to pick him here, but Chiefs have proven they’re not afraid to overdraft guys who are a good fit for the ZBS. Comes from a pro-style Michigan offense with a great head coach. (No Combine Workout)

Pick 171 or 179 OT Levon Myers 6’5” 307lbs

Myers is a small school tackle who played really well against lower level competition. It’s tough to say exactly how he’ll do with the jump in talent, but he’s got the size and athleticism that Chiefs look for. (No Combine Workout)

Pick 217 or 219 OT Justin Senior 6′ 5” 322lbs

Slow RT only prospect, but he’s really strong and has good length. Played in the SEC and is used to solid competition. A power only team might draft him higher, but if he falls this far, Chiefs could find solid value and a potential replacement for Jah Reid.

Pick 217 or 219 OG/C Aviante Collins 6’6” 295lbs

Collins is a Bolles level athlete, but he lacks his length. Could be a Duvernay-Tardif-type pick for the Chiefs. He’ll need a fair bit of time to develop, but his ceiling is really high and worth a late round gamble.

Pick 248 OT Cole Croston 6’5” 307lbs

A mobile player whose career has been plagued by injuries. Has the size and mobility to play tackle, but his pass protection is pretty bad right now. Chiefs could try to stash him on the practice squad for a year or two while he develops. A move to G could be in his future if he can build some strength and stay healthy. (No Combine Workout)

Pick 248 C Cameron Tom 6′3” 291lbs

Durable, mobile small school player who has the athleticism to fit Chiefs ZBS. Will likely require time to develop before he can make the roster, but should be easy to keep on the PS for a year till he’s ready. (No Combine Workout)

I‘m not very pleased with the O-line depth in the draft this year, but I think all of these picks have some potential. I’ve left some good players off the LBB because a lot of them would either be gone by the time Chiefs draft, or force them to pass up several better players at other positions. I think it’s likely that Chiefs draft at least one OL with Fulton hitting free agency next year and Ehinger coming back from injury. Jah Reid is also looking on the expensive side for a depth-only guy. That said, if Dorsey stays true to BPA, Chiefs might not pick an OL at all, because this draft has tons of depth elsewhere.

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Editor’s Note: Chiefly Bacon’s Lazy Big Board will return every other day — or thereabouts — until he’s covered all his Lazy Big Board rankings. See you on Sunday Morning.

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