Each and every Monday Longhorns Wire looks to round up the top mock drafts. This week the Draft Network and Sporting News released their latest mock draft. Only one Longhorn showed up in the first round mocks. No surprises here with Samuel Cosmi getting all of the preseason hype as far as how he fits at the next level.
The Draft Network projects Cosmi to Los Angeles
What Trevor says
As the 2020 draft season was winding down, there was plenty of debate over what the Chargers might do. Slotted at No. 6, the top guesses for what the team might do were either a quarterback selection or an addition to the offensive line. The team ended up selecting quarterback Justin Herbert, which could turn out to be the right move, but that puts a heavy emphasis on an offensive line upgrade over the next few years.
Sam Cosmi is the left tackle for the Texas Longhorns, and though he could stand to put a bit more weight on to help him anchor against some stronger pass-rushers, he moves very quickly and isn’t troubled much by speed rushers. That’s a good base to have for a left tackle that will face some good ones throughout a season. – Trevor Sikkema of The Draft Network
The Sporting News projects Cosmi to Las Vegas
What Vinnie says
The Raiders have had disappointing tackle play from the combination of Kolton MIller and Trent Brown, and have a dead-money free out from Brown’s contract after the 2020 season. Cosmi is a massive prospect for the position with nimble feet to match. – Vinnie Iyer of the Sporting News
What Longhorns Wire says
There seems to be only three teams that are consistently picked as landing spots for Samuel Cosmi. Los Angeles Chargers, Denver Broncos or the latest spot in Las Vegas. One thing remains the seem, the outlook projected is a top 15 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Connor Williams was the last offensive tackle drafted out of Texas in the second round to the Dallas Cowboys. Cosmi has the opportunity to be the first one to be selected since Leonard Davis in the 2001 NFL Draft.
Recently ESPN NFL Draft Analyst Todd McShay released his top 50 NFL Draft prospects. McShay ranked Sam Cosmi as the No. 10 ranked prospect.
Cosmi shows some quick feet for a 6-7 lineman and can redirect really well in pass protection. He isn’t overpowering, but his hand placement is very good and he doesn’t fall off many blocks. As a run-blocker, his angles are strong, and he frequently walks defensive linemen off the line. Cosmi has 26 career starts, playing both sides of the line.
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