A general consensus on Zach Martin....

[Risen Star]

Nolan Nawrocki: 1st rated G, 20th player overall, 1st round projection.

Athletic, smart, competitive, dependable college LT whose length dictates a move inside, where he has plug-and-play ability in a zone blocking scheme. One of the cleanest prospects in this year's draft.

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Frank Coyle, Draft Insiders Digest: 1st rated G, 12th player overall, 1st round projection.

Blue chip lineman with the skill set and intangibles to become a pro bowler. His position will be determined by the club that drafts him with many teams projecting him to four positions. Talented highly developed prospect with definite top 20 value.

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Scouts Inc., ESPN: 4th rated T, 9th player overall, 1st round projection.

The biggest concern with Martin is whether he has the length (32 7/8-inch arms) to play tackle or will have to kick inside to guard to succeed at the next level. While length is a concern, he has the quickness, foot speed and balance to protect the edge, much like former Syracuse offensive lineman Justin Pugh (32-inch arms), whom the Giants took with the 19th overall pick last year. (Pugh won the starting right tackle job.) If Martin is moved inside, he should be a day-one starter there. As far as his run-blocking is concerned, he fires off the ball, generates good initial push and sustains once locked on.

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Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout: 1st rated G, 11th player overall, 1st round projection.

Martin has quick, controlled movements and is already at an NFL pace. He sets up quickly to extend and absorb contact and routinely appears one step ahead of rushers. Very smart and seasoned. Martin lacks elite lateral quickness and length and can find himself bending too much at the waist, which is why he does his best work in a phone booth and in short areas. He won't test off the charts physically, but he's very consistent, versatile and durable with the competitive temperament and graduate level intellect for the position. Borderline top 15 prospect who should be able to hold up at tackle, but projects as an all-pro guard and is best suited inside.

 

[DFWJC]

Yeah, he was BPA and it was a position of relative need.

 

[Gaede]

Awesome

 

[thunderpimp91]

Was hoping for Donald to drop to us, but like the pick. Fills a big need, and is one of the safest picks in the draft, if there is such a thing

 

[StarMan2112]

I like the pick. We didn't get cute or reach for need on D. We actually stuck to our board and took th BPA. What a novel concept!

 

[Dwight]

I like the pick. He can play both tackle positions if something occur.

Some people are upset about the pick but I'm not because Dallas did not reach on a defensive player and got the best available player.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Thanks Risen.

 

[visionary]

Another opinion to add to the consensus:

Mayock was on mike and mike today morning and said the most sure shot player for long term success in the entire draft is Martin

I am good with the pick

 

[Common Sense]

He was the only guy in the Senior Bowl who could neutralize Aaron Donald.

 

[Bowdown27]

Love it. Donald and Barr wasn't there. We took bpa. We actually thought this through. Now WHEN we draft a qb he has a stacked oline.

 

[Risen Star]

Another opinion to add to the consensus:

Mayock was on mike and mike today morning and said the most sure shot player for long term success in the entire draft is Martin

I am good with the pick

I think it's an outstanding pick.

Hey, we're all having a panic attack over the defensive line but there are 6 more rounds. There was no DL there with the value of Martin.

 

[Next Years Champ]

I like the pick. We didn't get cute or reach for need on D. We actually stuck to our board and took th BPA. What a novel concept!

Still plenty of time to pickup defensive help.

So far..

..our last 3 drafts under Garrett have been good.

Can't wait to see the rest of the pics.

Guess Garrett is going to actually run the ball now.

DeMarco Murray must be jumping up and down right now.

I'm assuming we are going to be running and throwing 50\50 now?

 

[visionary]

I think it's an outstanding pick.

Hey, we're all having a panic attack over the defensive line but there are 6 more rounds. There was no DL there with the value of Martin.

Agree

 

[Crown Royal]

Reminds me a lot of Frederick last year, just at a position of higher value. Strong multi year starter, productive, intelligent player. Some combine measurable that people dont love, but the film doesn't lie.

 

[Crown Royal]

Now. Garrett. If you could please take these new toys and RUN THE BALL a bit more, it joule be appreciated by all.

 

[Leadbelly]

Definitely wanted other guys, but they were all gone. On board as the draft shook out. Looks like he can be an all-Pro Guard.

We'll have to improve the D by keeping Romo upright, scoring more, controlling the clock, and wearing down the opposing D.

 

[Picksix]

Well, at least I got one of my picks right. Really like this guy.

 

[waving monkey]

I was in the Donald cult. I am happy with this pick because it's solid.
It does fill a bigger then then most other then DL.
Now let's get after the DL w/the next three slots.

 

[casmith07]

A consensus is general. No need for the redundancy.

 

[Randy White]

This was a " football " pick. Take a look at the last team that drafted 3 offensive linemen in the first round and how successful they've been. I didn't see this coming, but I'm incredibly happy. Can't wait to the season starts.