NFL Power Rankings 2019: Best players by jersey number
By Randy Gurzi
76. Duane Brown, OT, Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks seem to be against adding too many good offensive linemen. They draft a ton, but they usually don’t use top picks to do so. For instance, even with Russell Wilson being sacked more times than he ever has in his career, they waited until Round 4 in the 2019 NFL Draft to add a blocker.
However, they have made one exception when it comes to landing linemen, which was when they surrendered a second and fifth-round pick for Duane Brown. The former Houston Texans left tackle is the best blocker on the ‘Hawks and is the only reason Wilson has any time in the pocket.
77. Tyron Smith, OT, Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys never used a first-round pick on the offensive line in Jerry Jones’ tenure as the owner until 2011 — when they took USC’s Tyron Smith. That opened the floodgates as they have done so three times now, but Smith remains as arguably the best on their star-studded line.
78. Alejandro Villanueva, OT, Pittsburgh Steelers
Undrafted out of Army, Alejandro Villanueva has developed into a two-time Pro Bowl selection. After not being drafted in 2010, Villanueva ended up serving as an Army Ranger. When he finished his final tour, he tried out with the Eagles before landing with the Pittsburgh Steelers. A 26-year old rookie, Villanueva sat for a season before becoming a starter in 2015. He’s been a fixture since then and made his two Pro Bowls the past two seasons.