Quote:1.) Collins is an excellent run blocker, but Warford was a pure behemoth run blocker. Collins is more of a protypical LG and Warford RG. If Collins was limited to only the ability to play guard, I would have them rated similarly as late 2nd type prospects with Collins higher as LG and Warford as RG. Obviously, Warford has played at a 1st round level since coming into the league.


2.) It's hard to say with prospects that haven't played guard, but just off the top of my head from the top guys it would have to be Scherff, Collins, and Clemmings.

 

  Thank you for your well thought out reply.  

 

  While Larry Warford wasn't as consistent in the first half of his 2nd season as he was in his stellar rookie season,  a significant part of that was the problems on the Offensive Line surrounding him.   Then in the 2nd half of the season,  two separate knee injuries limited his playing time but he played at or near his rookie season level when he was relatively healthy.     Moving forward,   I'm very optimistic that Warford will be a Pro Bowl caliber player for many seasons.

 

  My take is La'el Collins'  best position would be LG,  which would negate the concerns about his arm length.    Because of the versatility Collins should provide,   I think there's a better than even chance he's taken in the top 20.   Currently,  I have him going to Cleveland with pick # 19 in my Mock Draft but I think he has an outside chance of going as high as the lower part of the top 10.

 

  Getting back to Ereck Flowers,  I think RT is probably his best position but his overall huge upside and versatility have put him very high up on my radar screen.  

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