Former Duke offensive lineman Graham Barton will hear his name called on Thursday night during the NFL draft. The two-time First-Team All-ACC nominee feels like as much of a lock as someone can get. Where exactly will he go though?
Well, if Duke fans take a closer look at Barton’s prop bets on DraftKings Sportsbook, there are two likely culprits.
Barton played offensive tackle for the past three seasons, but between his slightly undersized frame and a remarkably deep offensive tackle class, he’s expected to play as a guard or a center in the NFL. The shift from combing through teams who need an offensive lineman to teams who need help on the inside cuts down the options.
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The two teams Barton is linked to the most are the Pittsburgh Steelers, who have the 20th overall pick, and the Miami Dolphins, who have the 21st pick. Both teams lost their starting centers from a season ago after the Steelers cut Mason Cole and the Dolphins’ Connor Williams walked away in free agency.
DraftKings offers a prop for whether a player will be picked before or after a certain number on the board. Barton’s odds overwhelmingly indicate he’ll be chosen before the 22nd pick — meaning he’ll likely be off the board by the time the Dolphins are off the clock.
| Graham Barton’s Draft Position | Odds |
|---|---|
| Will Graham Barton go under 21.5? | -245 |
| Will Graham Barton go over 21.5? | +190 |
The Steelers also have -350 odds to draft an offensive lineman with their first pick in the 2024 NFL draft, and the Dolphins have -140 odds to make the same choice.
If Duke fans are circling a spot in the draft to start paying attention, it’s the 20th and 21st picks.
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