Drafted by Cowboys 5th Round - Pick 155 - OL Matt Woletzko (North Dakota)

[blueblood70]

Love the size

umm hes way too tall for 315 needs about 15-20lbs put on to be an nfl player but definitely a Tackle, no way he plays inside lol

 

[blueblood70]

posting for my buddy:
Weaknesses
Few tests on his schedule at defensive end.
Pad level is a consistent nemesis due to his height.
Needs to improve footwork to become more efficient on work-up blocks.
Over-strides on the initial step, allowing entrance to inside shots.
Pass-setting strides are too long and lethargic.
Leans and collects the rusher rather than sitting back and punching.
Needs more mass and muscle to withstand power rushers.
Lacks desired twitch to handle quick-developing twists.

total TROLL

 

[Ken]

I disagree on not being able to play. Looked like he dominated at the senior bowl to me.

I think he is the backup LT right away.

 

[Echo9]

Wah? Let's Go!

 

[Rayman70]

He is a nasty lineman. See the trend? We wanted to get bigger and more physical inside and we have. This guy has a chance.

 

[terra]

Potential with a capital P.

Technique and lower body strength are the two areas he needs to work on.

BUT if he can do both then he is at least a quality RT.

 

[Bluefin]

I disagree on not being able to play. Looked like he dominated at the senior bowl to me.

I think he is the backup LT right away.

Matt Waletzko definitely helped his stock at the Senior Bowl.

I know it was mentioned Thursday night that Josh Ball would be 'competing' with Terence Steele at right tackle, but I expect Ball to be the swing tackle.

Waletzko probably gets a red shirt year, but we'll see what happens when the pads are on.

It'll be a step in the right direction if we can keep scabs like Ty Nsekhe from getting a phone call to re-join the team.

 

[OmerV]

Drafting 2 tackles who can't play tackle.... awesome

Who is saying he can’t play tackle?

 

[gimmesix]

Jerry just said getting Waletzko means we won't be seeing a veteran swing guy. Not sure you should expect a fifth-round small-school guy to take care of that need.

 

[Ken]

Matt Waletzko definitely helped his stock at the Senior Bowl.

I know it was mentioned Thursday night that Josh Ball would be 'competing' with Terence Steele at right tackle, but I expect Ball to be the swing tackle.

Waletzko probably gets a red shirt year, but we'll see what happens when the pads are on.

It'll be a step in the right direction if we can keep scabs like Ty Nsekhe from getting a phone call to re-join the team.

Was thinking the same but Jerry just said on the PC that adding Matt, we won't be seeing a vet swing tackle brought in.

So they are thinking this guy can come right in and be a swing tackle day 1. From what I see, I can't disagree with them on this. I like what I see on him.

 

[manster4ever]

from NFL.com

The run blocking should improve with more experience and coaching but his habit of leaning in pass protection reflects core strength concerns. If his pass posture isn't fixed as a right tackle prospect, power rushers will eat him up.

Spot ON reddyuta....for now anyway. Like I said, he's gonna need a year or two to beef up. He has the frame to do it, but he's the classic example of needing some quality NFL level S&C

 

[manster4ever]

Jerry just said getting Waletzko means we won't be seeing a veteran swing guy. Not sure you should expect a fifth-round small-school guy to take care of that need.

Jerry says lots of dumb things, this is just the latest. Like myself and others have said: this kid isn't close to ready. It could have been JJ talking or JW (Johnny Walker) talking. Either way, it's just not the case IMO.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Total flyer in this guy. Stash him for a year and let him develop his body ala Josh Ball and see where you’re at again in 2023.

 

[Plankton]

Jerry just said getting Waletzko means we won't be seeing a veteran swing guy. Not sure you should expect a fifth-round small-school guy to take care of that need.

I think it would be Ball going to RT and Steele kicking out to LT if there were a need.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

Kirwin liked the pick, says he needs to get stronger in the core, and NFL coaching and will be a 12 year starter at RT.

That's encouraging!

 

[jnday]

posting for my buddy:
Weaknesses
Few tests on his schedule at defensive end.
Pad level is a consistent nemesis due to his height.
Needs to improve footwork to become more efficient on work-up blocks.
Over-strides on the initial step, allowing entrance to inside shots.
Pass-setting strides are too long and lethargic.
Leans and collects the rusher rather than sitting back and punching.
Needs more mass and muscle to withstand power rushers.
Lacks desired twitch to handle quick-developing twists.

He will be blocking for a $40 million a year QB. If the QB wants better protection, he can rework his contract and pay for better protection. Don’t spoil Dak.

 

[john van brocklin]

You can get that feeling about any player that’s drafted at this stage. Our biggest need is on the OL so he’ll be given a good opportunity. We’ve lost two starters on the OL, Tyron can’t stay healthy and we need depth.

Truth

 

[john van brocklin]

Drafting 2 tackles who can't play tackle.... awesome

Not optimal

 

[NorthwestDallas40]

Wa-lets-go!

 

[Teague31]

He and Smith are the left side of the future.