Nathan Thomas, the Louisiana OL, sits at No. 57 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 11% elite, 37% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Intriguing offensive line prospect with outstanding lean mass and above-average upper-body power.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He’s capable of taking on lateral-blocking duties and has room for continued improvement.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “At this point, he’s a backup-level player but his size and run-blocking talent give him a real shot to move up the depth chart.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a left-tackle.
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“…Intriguing offensive line prospect with outstanding lean mass and above-average upper-body power. Thomas is a solid run blocker who lacks desired pad level but utilizes his hands and feet to help push defenders where he wants them to go. His footwork as a run blocker is much better than it is in protection, but a move inside to guard could help mitigate that issue somewhat. He’s capable of taking on lateral-blocking…”
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