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Scouting report on Seahawks tackle Stone Forsythe

A closer look at the pre-draft scouting report on the Seattle Seahawks’ sixth-round selection in 2021, tackle Stone Forsythe out of Florida.

The Seattle Seahawks finally have their offensive line pick this year and it came on the third day of the 2021 NFL draft.

Seattle traded with the Bears to move up in the sixth round to select tackle Stone Forsythe out of Florida.

Forsythe is absolutely mammoth, listed at six-foot-8 and 307 pounds.

Here’s his recent scouting report from NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein.

Tale of two tapes with pass protection that is often starter-caliber on the NFL level while the run tape leaves a lot to be desired. He’s a skyscraper, so getting his pad level to an optimal level will always be a challenge, but he has a tendency to lurch forward, allowing defenders to pull him off-balance as a run blocker. He’s an adequate athlete in both phases and can make block adjustments on the second level. Forsythe gets the most from his length in pass protection with a stout punch, firm outside hand and above-average core strength to take early control of pass reps. His hands are strong and he resets them effectively when the rush gets into him early. He’ll get pushed into panic mode from time to time against speed, and he’s just average catching up with inside counters. The name of the game is pass protection and Forsythe’s talent in that area should make him an NFL starter early on.

The Seahawks have no more picks in this year’s draft unless they plan to trade back in for the last round.

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2021 NFL draft: Best remaining options for Colts on Day 3

Best remaining options for the Colts on Day 3.

The Indianapolis Colts are now in the final day of the 2021 NFL draft where they are slated to have four picks even though general manager Chris Ballard could very well add more to that by the end of the day.

The Colts bolstered their defensive line through the first two rounds of the draft. Their third-round pick was given to the Philadelphia Eagles as a part of the deal for quarterback Carson Wentz.

Indy added former Michigan edge rusher Kwity Paye in the first round and doubled down by adding former Vanderbilt defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo in the second round.

Here’s a look at the best remaining options for the Colts on Day 3 of the draft:

These three Florida players could be drafted on Day 2 of the 2021 NFL Draft

Florida is sending a number of players to the professional ranks, so here’s the trio most likely to be picked in the second of third round.

The first round of the 2021 NFL draft was, as always, an absolutely wild ride. Normal draft day chaos was dialed up by a strange COVID-altered college season and several unexpected trades. With the first 32 picks in the books and the first day of action in the rearview mirror, the second wave of picks is set to be held on Friday evening.

Not as much attention is placed on Day 2 of the draft, but it’s just as unpredictable. For example, former Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney was anticipated to be drafted early on in the second round due to a deep class of pass-catchers coming out of college this year. However, he joined ex-Gator Kyle Pitts in the first round of picks, rendering the conversation of who could pick him on Friday totally moot.

Despite the headliners coming off the board on Thursday, some Florida alum will in the mix to be drafted in the second or third of the 2021 NFL draft. Let’s take a look at the three most likely to be picked.

3 biggest needs for Ravens entering 2021 NFL draft

The Baltimore Ravens have a very competitive roster already, but they have a few needs that need to be filled. Which needs are most glaring?

The Baltimore Ravens have put together a very competitive roster. They have a plethora of stars surrounded by depth all around, which makes the team not only good at the top, but good all the way to the last man. There is a nice foundation already in place for the Ravens, as young studs such as Lamar Jackson, Ronnie Stanley, and Marlon Humphrey will carry the torch for a long time in Baltimore.

Despite having such a talented roster already, the Ravens now have the opportunity to get even better by drafting immediate impact contributors at positions of need in the 2021 NFL draft. Rounding out their roster should be a top priority for the team, so what needs are their most glaring heading into the draft?

Here’s where every former Gator lands in CBS Sports’ updated seven-round mock draft

Nine former Florida players are projected to be selected in this CBS Sports seven-round mock draft. Here’s where they each end up.

The 2020 season may have been the worst of the Dan Mullen era on paper, as the Gators went 8-4 in the shortened season. But that’s a bit deceiving; the team played an entirely SEC schedule, and Florida won the SEC East for the first time since 2016.

It was six points away from a potential College Football Playoff berth in the SEC Championship against Alabama, and the team that came closest to knocking off the national champion Crimson Tide is projected to put a good number of players into the NFL at the draft later this month.

At the top of the draft, tight end Kyle Pitts and receiver Kadarius Toney are projected as first-round picks and expected to end UF’s 10-year drought of offensive skill position players taken in the first round. But beyond that, projections are much more fluid.

This mock draft from CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards is favorable toward a number of Florida players considered fringe draft prospects. Here’s where each of them end up in this projection.

Chiefs get closer look at Florida OT Stone Forsythe at pro day

The Kansas City Chiefs ran the OL drills at the University of Florida pro day.

Left tackle remains the most glaring need on the Kansas City Chiefs’ roster with the 2021 NFL draft a month away. Their interests have remained under wraps for the most part, but on Wednesday the team made an overture toward a prospect at the University of Florida pro day.

The Chiefs had a scout or coach in attendance and running the on-field drills for the offensive line. Among the participants were former Florida OG Martez Ivey, OL Brett Heggie, and International Player Pathway OL Alfredo Gutiérrez. The player that the Chiefs were there to see was the starting left tackle for the Gators, Stone Forsythe.

You’re probably wondering, who? That’s because Forsythe, the starting left tackle for Florida in each of the past two seasons, has been flying under-the-radar in the pre-draft media cycle. NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein seems to be the highest on Forsythe, ranking him as his No. 11 overall offensive linemen. He’s even listed ahead of some well-known tackle prospects like Texas’ Samuel Cosmi, Clemson’s Jackson Carman, Stanford’s Walker Little and BYU’s Brady Christensen.

NFL teams tend to align more with Zierlein because they’re intrigued by Forsythe’s size, athleticism and NFL pedigree. He is the son of former Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Ray Forsythe.

His testing numbers at the Florida pro day on Wednesday were extremely impressive given his size. During his on-field workout, Forsythe put his flexibility, footwork and movement skills on display.

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Turn on his game tape and you’ll see a fluid mover with smooth pass sets and the ability to latch onto defenders. Some of his best performances came against top-tier competition too like Georgia’s Azeez Ojulari, Kentucky’s Jamar Watson, and Alabama’s Christopher Allen in the SEC Championship Game. The NFL is a passing league and pass protection is Forsythe’s biggest asset.

Like any draft prospect, you’ll also see some very noticeable areas where he needs improvement. Forsythe doesn’t get a lot of push in the ground game off the line of scrimmage. Sometimes he misses his targets in the run game and screen game when he’s on the move. His size is an asset, but it also poses a constant problem with his pad level. There are also times when he struggles to use length as effectively as he could.

The bottom line is that there’s a good foundation here, one that Chiefs offensive line coach Andy Heck can work with. With some time and hard work, there’s no question that Forsythe can be molded into an elite tackle in the league. We’ll soon find out where an intriguing prospect like Forsythe is valued in a draft class that is considered to be loaded at the tackle position.

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Florida’s Stone Forsythe was a mountain on the offensive line in 2020

After starting 28 games in four seasons, former Gators left tackle Stone Forsythe appears to have decided to move on to his next stop.

Name: Stone Forsythe

Number: 72

Position: Offensive Tackle

Class: Redshirt Senior

Height: 6’9″

Weight: 312 pounds

Hometown: Winter Garden, Fla.

High School: West Orange

Twitter: @stone_forsythe

Overview:

Stone Forsythe joined Florida’s 2016 recruiting class as just a three-star recruit and the No. 82 offensive tackle prospect in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. But Stone’s size (officially listed by Florida as 6-foot-9-inches) made him an intriguing prospect, and former UF coach Jim McElwain locked up his commitment.

He redshirted his first year on campus in 2016, and in 2017, he didn’t appear until the final two games, starting both. His collegiate debut against UAB also marked his first career start.

Heading into his redshirt sophomore season in 2018, he served as a utility player on the offensive line. He appeared in all 13 games, starting the opener against Charleston Southern at right tackle. He saw action at both tackle and guard in 2018. The following season, he entered as Florida’s starter at left tackle. He played and started in all 13 games in 2019, contributing to an offense that ranked 16th in the nation in yards per play.

His final season in 2020, he once again started all 12 games. He provided blind-side protection for quarterback Kyle Trask, who finished as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Though he had the option to return to school for an additional year of eligibility, Forsythe is not listed on Florida’s spring roster, and it is presumable that he will be trying his hand at the draft.

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Florida’s Stone Forsythe was a mountain on the offensive line in 2020

After starting 28 games in four seasons, former Gators left tackle Stone Forsythe appears to have decided to move on to his next stop.

Name: Stone Forsythe

Number: 72

Position: Offensive Tackle

Class: Redshirt Senior

Height: 6’9″

Weight: 312 pounds

Hometown: Winter Garden, Fla.

High School: West Orange

Twitter: @stone_forsythe

Overview:

Stone Forsythe joined Florida’s 2016 recruiting class as just a three-star recruit and the No. 82 offensive tackle prospect in the country, according to the 247Sports Composite. But Stone’s size (officially listed by Florida as 6-foot-9-inches) made him an intriguing prospect, and former UF coach Jim McElwain locked up his commitment.

He redshirted his first year on campus in 2016, and in 2017, he didn’t appear until the final two games, starting both. His collegiate debut against UAB also marked his first career start.

Heading into his redshirt sophomore season in 2018, he served as a utility player on the offensive line. He appeared in all 13 games, starting the opener against Charleston Southern at right tackle. He saw action at both tackle and guard in 2018. The following season, he entered as Florida’s starter at left tackle. He played and started in all 13 games in 2019, contributing to an offense that ranked 16th in the nation in yards per play.

His final season in 2020, he once again started all 12 games. He provided blind-side protection for quarterback Kyle Trask, who finished as a finalist for the Heisman Trophy. Though he had the option to return to school for an additional year of eligibility, Forsythe is not listed on Florida’s spring roster, and it is presumable that he will be trying his hand at the draft.

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