Martinas Rankin, the Mississippi St. OT, sits at No. 106 on the consensus board across 16 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 9% elite, 21% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He may be average as a tackle or guard, but he could become a good NFL starter if he gets his shot at center.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “The further Rankin kicks inside the better he will be.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…As a left tackle, Rankin will struggle with edge speed and as a right tackle he may have issues as a run blocker handling the power he will face. While he offers tackle flexibility and may get an early look at right tackle, his best position might be at center where his instincts and intelligence will stand out. The further Rankin kicks inside the better he will be. He may be average as a tackle or guard, but he coul…”
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