2020 NFL Draft: Creating the perfect spread offense from prospects

Offensive Tackle: Walker Little, Stanford

I am currently not as high on Stanford’s Walker Little as most. I have some significant anchor concerns for him, currently leaving him as a slightly underdeveloped power player for me. Those concerns aside, Little may have the highest upside of any left tackle prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft class. He is a very easy mover in space, demonstrating a great athletic profile for the position.

Combine that with his incredible length at 6-7 and lateral mirror and match ability, and we have a prototype pass-blocking profile transitioning to the next level. His movement skills and pass-blocking potential are what sold me to his spread fit. This scheme presents an overall value to offensive linemen who can dominate in space.

Others considered: Prince Tega Wanogho (Auburn), Scott Frantz (Kansas State), Cole Chewins (Michigan State)

Offensive Tackle: Calvin Throckmorton, Oregon

I’m getting some serious Dalton Risner vibes early in the evaluation of Oregon’s Calvin Throckmorton. He’s a versatile player who has shown the steady footwork and mean disposition needed to translate to a multitude of positions/schemes. With his vast experience coming at right tackle in Oregon’s spread offense, this one was an easy sell.

Throckmorton is the leader of what could end up being the top offensive line in college football in 2019. He is among the five starters who will all have a chance as an NFL future. While there might be some who question his long term prospects on the island, pushing for a potential move inside, I’m not in the business of fixing something that isn’t broken.

He demonstrates more than enough lateral mobility to stick on the edge, and specifically in my zone-based running scheme, much like now-Broncos offensive lineman Risner.

Others considered: Tristan Wirfs (Iowa), Mekhi Becton (Louisville), Drew Richmond (USC)