Tyler Linderbaum, the Iowa OL, sits at No. 14 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 59% elite, 22% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Linderbaum has Pro Bowl potential but needs to be matched with a move-based rushing attack.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He plays with leverage and body control to sustain and keep the running lane open.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Linderbaum has Pro Bowl potential but needs to be matched with a move-based rushing attack. He has the foot quickness and GPS to consistently find top positioning in the first phase of the block. He plays with leverage and body control to sustain and keep the running lane open. However, his size will make block finishing somewhat hit or miss and he will need help against some of the bigger defenders lining up across…”
“…Linderbaum is an athletic pivot with polished skills and a nasty finishing move. The Iowa product is a rare find as a scrappy player with a versatile game that enables him to switch from mauler/brawler to position blocker, based on the concept or opponent.…”
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