Jawaan Taylor, the Florida OT, sits at No. 12 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 66% elite, 17% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Throwback right tackle with adequate foot quickness for pass-protection duties and above-average size and nastiness to fit the "road grader" model.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Taylor strains to cave, kick or drive his opponent out of the way.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Throwback right tackle with adequate foot quickness for pass-protection duties and above-average size and nastiness to fit the "road grader" model. Taylor strains to cave, kick or drive his opponent out of the way. His feet are good enough to slide out on speed rushers and redirect them past the pocket, but his hustle to protect his edge will expose him to inside moves from power counters. He'll need technique work i…”
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