Quote:I'm always wary of Iowa players... especially olineman.  Ferentz does a great job maximizing the ability of his players.  

 

Leonard Williams is the guy.  If he isnt there, I'm more and more intrigued by Shane Ray.  My only hesitation would be his size.  Drafting this high you'd want not only a really productive player, but a guy who physically looks the part.  Which Ray doesnt for a DE.  However maybe he would for a pass rusher LB.  If he blows up the combine and proves his athleticism is off the charts, I dont think we could go wrong with him or Williams.

Iowa has produced great OL over the years.

 

Robert Gallery notwithstanding, the Hawkeyes have produced quality starters at T Riley Reiff and Bryan Bulaga, G Marshall Yanda for the Ravens, G Eric Steinbach, Mike Devlin in Buffalo, Bob Kratch, and John Alt and Joel Hilgenberg. 

 

Not sure about your anti Iowa bias, esp.  against Iowa OL.

 

As a general rule, I agree that certain schools tend to produce or not produce at certain positions.  Lots of people don't like that approach.

 

I just disagree with your anti Iowa bias.

 

I would be inclined to agree with an anti Indiana bias....or were I evaluating CBs, an anti Penn State bias.

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