Graham Barton, the Duke OL, sits at No. 25 on the consensus board across 28 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 20% elite, 34% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Though he played at a high level at left tackle, center will likely be his NFL home.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Reviewing Barton’s tape is a pleasurable experience in offensive line evaluation, as his tenacity and know-how are on full display throughout.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Barton is an experienced utility player with 2,500-plus college snaps under his belt.”
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
“…Reviewing Barton’s tape is a pleasurable experience in offensive line evaluation, as his tenacity and know-how are on full display throughout. Though he played at a high level at left tackle, center will likely be his NFL home. Barton is an explosive drive blocker with the body control and leg drive to keep opponents centered and finish the job. His hands are sudden, accurate and strong in both phases, but a lack of…”
“…Barton is an experienced utility player with 2,500-plus college snaps under his belt. Despite spending most of his time at Duke on the edges, he projects as an elite interior presence in the NFL with the potential to register starts at center or guard early in his career.…”
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