Picks 174 and 175 …McClendon OT, Allen TE

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  • April 29, 2023 at 3:33 pm #143716
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    Like both of these. Warren McClendon Jr,  tackle, and Davis Allen, TE.

    Need and value picks, again. Back to back.

    April 29, 2023 at 3:41 pm #143717
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    Brugler has Allen as a 3rd-4th rounder. Should be an excellent Red Zone TE for the Rams. Highly skilled at contested catches, with a 38.5 vert.

    Less high on McClendon (6th rounder), but others liked him more. Consensus was 5th rounder. Should improve their depth at guard and right tackle, at least.

    April 29, 2023 at 4:12 pm #143724
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    April 29, 2023 at 4:13 pm #143725
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    April 29, 2023 at 4:51 pm #143738
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    Warren McClendon Jr.

    Prospect Info

    COLLEGE Georgia
    HEIGHT 6’ 4’’
    WEIGHT 306 lbs
    ARM 34 1/2’’
    HAND 10’’
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    Player Bio
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    McClendon’s uncle, Willie, set the Georgia rushing record in 1978 (1,312 yards) before Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker came along to break it. Willie also backed up Walter Payton with the Chicago Bears for four years. Warren’s cousin, Bryan, was a receiver at Georgia and interim coach between the departure of Mark Richt and hiring of Kirby Smart. McClendon played both tackle spots and center at Brunswick High School in Georgia, earning first-team all-state honors as a senior. The four-star recruit redshirted in 2019, playing in four games as a reserve, and then started nine of 10 appearances at right tackle in 2020. He started all 15 games for the national champions in 2021 and then earned first-team All-SEC accolades in 2022 as the repeat champs’ starter at right tackle in 13 of 14 appearances. McClendon was injured in the January 15 car wreck that claimed the lives of Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and Georgia recruiting analyst Chandler LeCroy. McClendon, a passenger in the fatal car crash, required stitches to the head. — by Chad Reuter
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    Analysis
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    Overview

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    A three-year starter and two-time national champion, McClendon has been a hardworking team leader at Georgia. His intangibles, however, are countered by a lack of ideal size, length and athleticism as either a tackle or a guard. McClendon needs to get stronger and will always have issues finding success too far away from home base, but he works to the whistle and has enough pass protection savvy for multi-positional consideration as a backup.
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    Strengths
    • Plays with consistent effort and toughness.
    • Might offer three-position flexibility.
    • High football IQ and knows where he needs to be.
    • Squeezes into teammate’s hip on double teams.
    • Works hard to keep pass rusher in front of him.
    • Plays with ready hands and an efficient punch.
    • Solid anchor drop to reinforce the pocket.

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    Weaknesses
    • Can’t count on quickness or power as an advantage.
    • Plays with tall pads and narrow base.
    • Defenders able to slip away from sustain tries.
    • Sluggish feet limit his overall range.
    • Change of direction in space is lacking.
    • Gets beaten to his pass punch by length.
    • Galloping heel-clicker in slides to meet speed.
    April 29, 2023 at 9:17 pm #143804
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    Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
    Here are Beast excerpts on Rams pick No. 174 OT Warren McClendon Jr.: “Sees things quickly and plays with strong, physical hands…small margin for error…average-twitch position blocker (with) a chance to be a versatile tackle-guard backup.”
    April 29, 2023 at 9:46 pm #143814
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    Jourdan Rodrigue@JourdanRodrigue
    “Beast” excerpt on Allen: “Allen isn’t overly dynamic as a receiver, but his body control and catch radius are among the best in this tight end draft class, and he shows real promise as a blocker.”
    April 29, 2023 at 10:12 pm #143820
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    Davis Allen never had more than one drop in any season of his career with a drop rate of only 3.3%. Not a dynamic receiver and needs to bulk up to be a true in-line player but is fundamentally sound in terms of technique/angling — Brugler

     

    April 29, 2023 at 11:14 pm #143836
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    April 29, 2023 at 11:15 pm #143837
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    April 30, 2023 at 2:38 am #143866
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    ….

    Analysis
    By Lance Zierlein
    Overview

    There is nothing particularly exciting about watching Allen get into and through his routes, but the magic happens once the ball goes up. Allen is a human vacuum, using instinctive body positioning, mid-air adjustments and exceptional catch focus for consistent 50/50 wins. He isn’t much of a route separator, but he secures a high number of contested throws. The blocking technique is good, but the size and strength are just OK by NFL standards for in-line tight ends. Allen’s success will be determined by his ability to improve his routes or find a scheme that can free him to do his thing as a pass-catcher.

    Strengths
    • Consistent production and play over last three seasons.
    • Sound hands and feet as base blocker.
    • Uses positioning to create clearance in space.
    • Sustains with proper base and foot chop.
    • Ball skills are rare for his position.
    • Makes athletic, mid-air grabs.
    • Feels defender and keeps him boxed out.
    • Focus through congestion is exceptional.
    Weaknesses
    • Lacks ideal mass near the point of attack.
    • Below average pop in pads as lead blocker.
    • Power plays across his seal-block attempts.
    • Can use better hand fighting inside the route.
    • Routes run at monotonous pace.
    April 30, 2023 at 2:38 am #143867
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    May 1, 2023 at 3:26 pm #143943
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    May 1, 2023 at 3:26 pm #143944
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    May 6, 2023 at 9:25 pm #144063
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    May 7, 2023 at 11:27 am #144068
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    i like allen’s vertical and broad jump numbers. he’s a little slow, but i’m hoping he can be a solid blocking and receiving tight end. he’s only 22 so he can still develop physically a bit more. maybe add some more weight and strength. maybe be a heath miller type tight end?

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