Finding a kid that contribute right away in the draft is a longshot. Best look for kids who have played all four years and at colleges that run pro style O's. Iowa, USC, Wisconsin, Notre Dame, Ohio St are some of the few who do.
This is your wheelhouse sir and I do like some coming out if they are there for the Rams. Tyrell Crosby, Alex Cappa and my under the radar prospect
Jamil Demby of the Black Bears of Maine. BTW I consider the Black Bears one of the best team names in College Football. Now IMO, the New England Patriots most likely will draft this guy, however, I'm counting on new Assistant WR Coach Liam Coen to provide the inside on Demby because Coen was the OC for the University of Maine from 2016-2017.
FWIW's Demby was better in the three cone drill than Crosby & Cappa, IMO, I would draft Demby in the 4th, hopefully, the Pats don't take him in the 3rd. The other reason I like the kid is he has it from the neck up and I don't believe would be overwhelmed if called upon. Again
@bubbaramfan is correct, if Whitworth went down, Saffold most likely would get the call, but if the Rams draft Demby, he could move into LG and be ready for 2019.
An All-South Jersey selection and summa cum laude graduate, Demby slipped through the recruiting ranks a bit to wind up at Maine. He started 10 games at left tackle as a true freshman, then did so again in 2015. He missed the 2016 season opener with a strained PCL but returned to play in 10 games, starting nine at his left tackle spot. In his final season, Demby was a preseason CAA All-Conference selection and a third-team FCS All-American before going on to play in all 10 of the team's games. Demby isn't an elite athlete, but his intelligence and ability to punch, move his feet, and anchor in pass protection make him an intriguing prospect.
Overview
Demby is a well-built, wide-framed college tackle who projects inside to guard. He's naturally strong with some pop at the point of attack, but his ability to sustain is inconsistent due to his lack of bend and inconsistent hand usage. Demby may be more solid than good as a run blocker, but his experience at tackle and his traits in pass protection could help him stand out for a pass-heavy offense looking to shore up a leaky interior. Demby has the traits and talent to become an eventual starter.
Strengths
- Started all four years
- Plus muscle density in his build with broadness from chest to hips
- Good arm length with big hands
- Adequate explosion into fits and runs feet through contact
- Will generate push when he keeps block centered
- Has vision to second level
- Enough agility to work hips into position on move blocks
- Recognizes downhill linebackers and comes off doubles to splatter him
- Stiff jab in his pass punch
- Lands with heavy hands and locks it out
- Features size and anchor to combat and absorb power rushers
- Can redirect and recover to protect the pocket
- Held up well at Senior Bowl in one-on-ones
- College tackle with foot quickness to mirror athletic rushers
Weaknesses
- Burly but not a bender
- Can be beaten in the leverage battle
- Narrow base as drive blocker
- Doesn't control or sustain with snatch strength in hands
- Pad level runs high causing inconsistencies in gaining ground to cross opponents face on move blocks
- Below average body adjustment to second level movement
- Needs lower punch point on opponent as hands can slide too high
- Can get eager in pass pro and lunge forward at times
Sources Tell Us
"He definitely put himself on the map with how he handled himself at the Senior Bowl. He's a big strong dude." -- AFC Personnel Director
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jamil-demby?id=32462018-0002-5601-18dd-252c254d83fe
