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Dane Brugler on Tyler Guyton:
6th rated T, 27th overall.
STRENGTHS: Very athletic build, long arms and minimal bad weight … stays light and balanced in pass protection,with the feet of a running back for easy lateral range and mirroring … tends to pop out of his stance and comfortably sinks his weight mid-slide … very alert and keeps his eyes connected to his feet … punches with patience and stabs are both direct and quick … does a nice job staying centered to blocks to avoid getting throw by shifty moves … fluid hips and body bend help strengthen his anchor for natural recoveries … plays with phenomenal foot speed and range in the open field to cover up second- and third-level defenders as a lead puller … raw strength in his hands shows when he latches in the run game … has come a long way in a short time and has considerable upside with continued reps on the offensive line.
WEAKNESSES: Just 15 career starts and lack of experience is evident … can be caught leaning, inviting defenders to pull him forward … inc onsistent leverage and technique in the run game … reaches defenders with ease but needs to use better hip roll to create displacement on down blocks … batting average can be better BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 117 breaking down and picking off defenders in space (late to judge pursuit angles at times) … fairly aggressive as a blocker but would like to see him show a more nasty demeanor as a finisher … missed three games each of the last two seasons because of injuri es … vast majority of his offensive snaps came at right tackle (92.3 percent) and struggled with oversetting while playing left tackle during Senior Bowl practices
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Guyton was the starting right tackle in former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby’s inside -zone, gap-focused scheme. A basketball-focused athlete much of his life, he moved to the offensive line while at TCU and later developed into a starter for the Sooners, protecting Dillon Gabriel’s blindside at right tackle. A nimble big man, Guyton stays square to pass rushers with balanced lateral steps to easily redire ct, and he does a great job working into open space with remarkable range (NFL scout: “The OU coaches just marvel at him. They call him different than everyone else they’ve had.”). He stays controlled with his punch to be a sticky blocker, although his accuracy and fit entry are underdeveloped, and his overall timing is not yet a strength to his game. Overall, Guyton is a work in progress in several areas and a steep learning curve should be expected for his rookie season, but he has the athletic tools and fundamental skills to develop into a high-level offensive tackle. He has the talent to play left or right tackle, although his comfort level is clearly on the right side . As long as he stays motivated and healthy, he will continue on an upward trajectory.
6th rated T, 27th overall.
STRENGTHS: Very athletic build, long arms and minimal bad weight … stays light and balanced in pass protection,with the feet of a running back for easy lateral range and mirroring … tends to pop out of his stance and comfortably sinks his weight mid-slide … very alert and keeps his eyes connected to his feet … punches with patience and stabs are both direct and quick … does a nice job staying centered to blocks to avoid getting throw by shifty moves … fluid hips and body bend help strengthen his anchor for natural recoveries … plays with phenomenal foot speed and range in the open field to cover up second- and third-level defenders as a lead puller … raw strength in his hands shows when he latches in the run game … has come a long way in a short time and has considerable upside with continued reps on the offensive line.
WEAKNESSES: Just 15 career starts and lack of experience is evident … can be caught leaning, inviting defenders to pull him forward … inc onsistent leverage and technique in the run game … reaches defenders with ease but needs to use better hip roll to create displacement on down blocks … batting average can be better BACK TO TABLE OF CONTENTS 117 breaking down and picking off defenders in space (late to judge pursuit angles at times) … fairly aggressive as a blocker but would like to see him show a more nasty demeanor as a finisher … missed three games each of the last two seasons because of injuri es … vast majority of his offensive snaps came at right tackle (92.3 percent) and struggled with oversetting while playing left tackle during Senior Bowl practices
SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Oklahoma, Guyton was the starting right tackle in former offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby’s inside -zone, gap-focused scheme. A basketball-focused athlete much of his life, he moved to the offensive line while at TCU and later developed into a starter for the Sooners, protecting Dillon Gabriel’s blindside at right tackle. A nimble big man, Guyton stays square to pass rushers with balanced lateral steps to easily redire ct, and he does a great job working into open space with remarkable range (NFL scout: “The OU coaches just marvel at him. They call him different than everyone else they’ve had.”). He stays controlled with his punch to be a sticky blocker, although his accuracy and fit entry are underdeveloped, and his overall timing is not yet a strength to his game. Overall, Guyton is a work in progress in several areas and a steep learning curve should be expected for his rookie season, but he has the athletic tools and fundamental skills to develop into a high-level offensive tackle. He has the talent to play left or right tackle, although his comfort level is clearly on the right side . As long as he stays motivated and healthy, he will continue on an upward trajectory.
