Position Breakdown: Guard

1.  Zach Martin (SR) 6'4 308 Notre Dame
Analysis:  Tackle in college but projects best at guard.  Can fit in any scheme.  Strong with good technique and leverage.  Not a great athlete.  Needs to add weight. 
Projection:  Top 15

2.  Gabe Jackson (SR) 6'3 336 Mississippi State
Analysis:  Physical mauler who dominates in the run game.  Good athletic ability for size.  Long arms and heavy hands keep defenders off in the pass games.  Improved footwork could make him elite.
Projection: Day 2

3.  Xavier Su'a-Filo (SR) 6'4 304 UCLA
Analysis:  Good athlete whose fits best in the zone blocking scheme.  Excellent in space pulling and getting to 2nd level.  Needs to improve technique and strength.  Has position flexibility.
Projection:  1st Round

4.  David Yankey (SR) 6'6 315 Stanford
Analysis:  Physical blocker.  Good footwork and length to keep defenders at bay.  Able to pull and trap with ease.  Lack of good balance in a concern.  Lungs too often
Projection: 3rd or 4th Round

5.  Cyril Richardson (SR) 6'5 329 Baylor
Analysis:  Physical run blocker who moves defenders.  Strong punch and long arms aide in pass protection.  Average lateral agility is big downfall in pass protection.  Needs to manage weight.
Projection:  3rd or 4th Round

6. Brandon Thomas (SR) 6'3 317 Clemson
Projection: 4th or 5th Round

7. John Urshel (SR) 6'3 313 Penn State
Projection: 4th or 5th Round

8. Chris Watt (SR) 6'3 310 Notre Dame
Projection:  4th or 5th Round

9. Spencer Long (SR) 6'5 312 Nebraska
Projection: Day 3

10. Trai Turner (RS SO) 6'3 310 LSU
Projection:  Day 3

11. Dakota Dozier (SR) 6'4 313 Furman
Analysis:  Former tackle whose better suited at guard. Good athlete who can pull or trap. Lacks strength but good at the point of attack. Struggles to move laterally. Fits in zone scheme.
Projection: 4th Round

12. Ryan Groy 6'5 (SR) 315 Wisconsin
Projection: 6th or 7th Round