Bernhard Raimann-T Central Michigan

[Cowboyny]

I think we better start thinking he could be our pick at 24. He met with the Cowboys at the Senior Bowl, Combine and now a 30 visitor. He would be the future replacement for Tyron and may be able to play Guard in the interim. However, not my favorite prospect, he will be 25 and some believe he needs to get stronger.

Strengths

• Additional improvement likely imminent given traits.
• Former tight end with enticing movement talent.
• Took the coaching and developed at a rapid rate.
• Can fly up to challenging second-level cutoffs.
• Capable of making clean work-up blocks to linebackers.
• Keeps feet connected with his pads.
• Glides out and finds his work in the screen game.
• Has natural quickness to set out to NFL edge speed as a pro.
• Pass slides are well-balanced and consistent.
• Rides rushers around the arc with agile feet.
• Stalls inside moves with hip torque and rare recovery twitch.
• Will find his anchor after initial bull-rush.
• Sinks in hands and mirrors rusher through the whistle.

Weaknesses

• Instincts will take time to develop.
• Hands cradle rather than crush in tight quarters.
• Pass sets are mechanical and predictable.
• Needs to diversify tempo and punch approach in the league.
• Slight lean into contact when throwing his hands.
• Outside hand lacks firmness, softening his edge.
• Doesn't fit up run blocks with much authority.
• Average at finding positioning in run game.
• Narrow drive base limits push power.

 

[RS12]

25 years old. No at 24.

 

[Kolemmitt]

I like him as this year's swing tackle and eventual starting LT, but they better not pen him in as our starting LG for '22.

 

[Cowboyny]

I like him as this year's swing tackle and eventual starting LT, but they better not pen him in as our starting LG for '22.

Not my favorite prospect, based on his age and being more finesse type of player. Actually think he is similar to Nate Soldier, who also was a former TE.

 

[tm1119]

No thank you. Do not want 1 bit.

Short arms, needs to gain minimum 10 lbs of good weight, and his game needs to develop further as he only played LT for 2 years…maybe if he was about to turn 21, but 25 is just crazy.

 

[Cowboyny]

25 years old. No at 24.

Didn't we take Newman who was also 25 years old as a rookie?

 

[Cowboyny]

No thank you. Do not want 1 bit.

Short arms, needs to gain minimum 10 lbs of good weight, and his game needs to develop further as he only played LT for 2 years…maybe if he was about to turn 21, but 25 is just crazy.

Just connecting the dots, team reportedly really likes the player.

 

[JIMMYBUFFETT]

I'm not a huge fan. I seem to be the only one but I think Nicholas Petit-Frere is a much better prospect and the 5th best tackle in this class. He might be the most natural LT of the group.

 

[tm1119]

Just connecting the dots, team reportedly really likes the player.

Yeah not shooting the messenger, makes sense.

I do however think they are more likely to take a guy more immediately ready to play LG. I know they’ve said they like position flex from OT/OG…wonder if they consider either Green or Zion to be OT options at all? No doubt both probably have a better future at guard, but I could see Green being drafted with developing as OT in mind. Same with Smith from Tulsa who’s a high celing/low floor guy, but could mitigate some of the risk by having him play guard early.

 

[Kolemmitt]

I'm not a huge fan. I seem to be the only one but I think Nicholas Petit-Frere is a much better prospect and the 5th best tackle in this class. He might be the most natural LT of the group.

I like him too and someone we can get much later.

 

[baltcowboy]

I think we better start thinking he could be our pick at 24. He met with the Cowboys at the Senior Bowl, Combine and now a 30 visitor. He would be the future replacement for Tyron and may be able to play Guard in the interim. However, not my favorite prospect, he will be 25 and some believe he needs to get stronger.
Strengths

• Additional improvement likely imminent given traits.
• Former tight end with enticing movement talent.
• Took the coaching and developed at a rapid rate.
• Can fly up to challenging second-level cutoffs.
• Capable of making clean work-up blocks to linebackers.
• Keeps feet connected with his pads.
• Glides out and finds his work in the screen game.
• Has natural quickness to set out to NFL edge speed as a pro.
• Pass slides are well-balanced and consistent.
• Rides rushers around the arc with agile feet.
• Stalls inside moves with hip torque and rare recovery twitch.
• Will find his anchor after initial bull-rush.
• Sinks in hands and mirrors rusher through the whistle.

Weaknesses

• Instincts will take time to develop.
• Hands cradle rather than crush in tight quarters.
• Pass sets are mechanical and predictable.
• Needs to diversify tempo and punch approach in the league.
• Slight lean into contact when throwing his hands.
• Outside hand lacks firmness, softening his edge.
• Doesn't fit up run blocks with much authority.
• Average at finding positioning in run game.
• Narrow drive base limits push power.

Great points. I bet the Cowboys have him rated over Linderbaum.

 

[beware_d-ware]

I like his film, but he's got a lot going against him. Short arms, light in the pants, old, small schooler. Pass at 24 for me.

He's in that second wave of tackles for me. I'd take Raimann above Tyler Smith if I needed year 1 help at the position, but I couldn't justify him over an interior OL stud like say Zion Johnson or Linderbaum.

 

[Cowboyny]

Yeah not shooting the messenger, makes sense.

I do however think they are more likely to take a guy more immediately ready to play LG. I know they’ve said they like position flex from OT/OG…wonder if they consider either Green or Zion to be OT options at all? No doubt both probably have a better future at guard, but I could see Green being drafted with developing as OT in mind. Same with Smith from Tulsa who’s a high celing/low floor guy, but could mitigate some of the risk by having him play guard early.

I think the positional flex might be also at Center. Zion played the position at the Senior Bowl, Green was taking snaps at his pro day in front of Philbin. Smith is the ideal player to start inside and kick outside later, but he is more of a developmental player.

 

[cowboyec]

i like him.
love his size..love his athletic ability.
tough.
physical.
could he slide inside to og?
i'd have 0 problem with him at 24.
love olinemen from the mac.

 

[unionjack8]

Not a fan at all.

 

[cnuball21]

Small school, he’s old, short arms and somewhat of a project. I like the traits but 24 is way too rich for me.

I’d need to know he can play LG then I’d consider him in the 2nd.

 

[cowboyec]

i also like his teammate luke goedeke.
played ot but some project as a og.
if we either miss or pass raimann...goedeke could be an option in the 3rd or 4th rd area.

 

[Beaker42]

Yeah not shooting the messenger, makes sense.

I do however think they are more likely to take a guy more immediately ready to play LG. I know they’ve said they like position flex from OT/OG…wonder if they consider either Green or Zion to be OT options at all? No doubt both probably have a better future at guard, but I could see Green being drafted with developing as OT in mind. Same with Smith from Tulsa who’s a high celing/low floor guy, but could mitigate some of the risk by having him play guard early.

As much as we throw, we need a LT who can pass block really well and this guy’s the best out of the group.

 

[fivetwos]

They are going to want versatility in the player if they go OL in the first....which is why Zion is the likely pick IMO.

I have a suspicion Jerry will want a WR at 24 and the kid will opt for the safe route (no idea how I concluded that lol).

Let's see who wins....but I prefer the guy in the trenches most of the time.

Very low bust rate for interior OL in the 1st round. WR in the 20s could go either way.

Would you be happy with the production of a guy like Ayuik at 24? Because that's about what's to be expected. Can hope for Jefferson all we like but not likely.

Personally I'd rather have the immediate LG that can maybe be a Tyron replacement down the road.

It's both safe and pays immediate dividends....

I'm still dreaming of adding Dean to this defense, but....doubtful to actually happen.

 

[tm1119]

As much as we throw, we need a LT who can pass block really well and this guy’s the best out of the group.

What group would that be?