The NFL Draft came and went almost two weeks ago now and for those make their livings off the draft, evaluations for the 2021 version have already begun. We’ll have a bit on that in the coming days no doubt I wanted to share with you the big board that CBS has put together.
Two Notre Dame players make the top 100 and it’s not a surprise to see either as offensive tackle Liam Eichenberg checks in at 38 and right guard Tommy Kraemer is rated 55.
Both are near elite in pass protection but not near the road-graders that we’ve seen in the run game compared to a few NFL stars that have played for Notre Dame in recent years.
For anyone who watched last year you saw an offensive line that struggled against the better opponents in run blocking, specifically Georgia and Michigan.
I’m again surprised that outside linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah isn’t on this list. If you’re doing a mock of the first round or two, fine, I get it. To not be included in the top 100 overall, though?
I know a players draft forecast isn’t solely based on production but in one year he was responsible for 13.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. Sure, the pass rush game won’t offer as much help to him this year but it will also provide what should be a better chance to shine, too.
Can Eichenberg and Kraemer grow where their ability in the run game nears their ability in the pass game? And can I buy draft stock in JOK right now? I really want to invest in it because this is yet another draft production that is undervaluing a star level talent.