3. Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech
Size: 6-5, 322
The Good: Yeah, he’s got all the quickness, size, and NFL tools, but he also made himself into a player. He wasn’t considered an amazing recruit, but he showed up large as a mainstay for the Hokie line over the last few years.
There aren’t too many better combinations of skills in the draft. Few humans his size are able to move as fluidly, he’s solid enough to get the job done for the running game, and he’s a true NFL tackle who doesn’t have to project to guard.
Take him, and you’re getting an athletic outside blocker for any style of offense.
The Not-So-Good: He’s not going to necessarily be able to get away with the same things in the NFL. It’s not like he took plays off, but he didn’t always raise his game against the mediocre talents – he simply used his athleticism and skills to get the job done at times.
It’s nitpicking time, but sometimes he could stand to have a bit more dog in his fight. He’ll hit and pound away, but if you’re looking for that nasty tone-setter, that’s not really him.
NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: He’s an NFL left tackle, and don’t try getting caught up in any ticky-tacky concerns. He might have the best all-around combination of size and athleticism of any offensive lineman in the draft
Projected Round: First