Drafted by Cowboys Round 7 Pick 233 Dallas Cowboys draft OL Nathan Thomas Louisiana

[BrAinPaiNt]

There you go.

 

[Jarv]

Yeah

 

[big dog cowboy]

Per Mel - 15. Nathan Thomas, Louisiana-Lafayette

Guard flex also.

Multiple reports of teams having a 4th round grade.

 

[Aven8]

Going to need blocking for Trey Lance

 

[nate dizzle]

Overview
Intriguing offensive line prospect with outstanding lean mass and above-average upper-body power. Thomas is a solid run blocker who lacks desired pad level but utilizes his hands and feet to help push defenders where he wants them to go. His footwork as a run blocker is much better than it is in protection, but a move inside to guard could help mitigate that issue somewhat. He’s capable of taking on lateral-blocking duties and has room for continued improvement. At this point, he’s a backup-level player but his size and run-blocking talent give him a real shot to move up the depth chart.

Strengths
Adequate initial quickness to reach and seal blocks laterally.
Works for proper positioning before engaging.
Stays on top of his run blocks with connected hands.
Responsive to slants with the ability to redirect and wash them down.
Doesn’t allow much push when challenged by bull rusher.

Weaknesses
Lacks desired slide quickness and mirror to stay at tackle.
Pass punch can become a forcible shove, sending weight too far forward.
Could struggle to stay in front of rush counters at functional rate.
Narrow base and high pad level as a down blocker.
Linear run blocking allows some leakage out of side doors.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/nathan-thomas/32005448-4f30-9072-12b6-d41fa3271f1a

Projected rd 4 FWIW

 

[KJJ]

Another huge body on the OL.

 

[JohnsKey19]

Possibly a move inside to OG

 

[NickZepp]

Love that they are drafting to be more physical. Hopefully it plays out in the next couple years.

 

[Jarv]

Make him a NT!

 

[Carson]

Amazing how many resources are spent on the OL but they refused to draft a 1T

 

[shabazz]

Supposed to be a better run blocker than pass protector and than it says he doesn't get bull rushed so it may be a matter of coaching up technique

 

[XXLMike]

Going to need blocking for Trey Lance

Winner

 

[Aven8]

Amazing how many resources are spent on the OL but they refused to draft a 1T

Have to protect our 80 million dollar QB…..

 

[DallasDW00ds0n]

Amazing how many resources are spent on the OL but they refused to draft a 1T

In their defense they did draft one last year and then made him lose weight lol

 

[MWH1967]

Who is running the ball again? Asking for friend...

 

[Smith22]

Love that they are drafting to be more physical. Hopefully it plays out in the next couple years.

Seems to be a focus of this class. About time

 

[RS12]

What does this aay about Waletzko, Ball and maybe Richards?

 

[KJJ]

Who is running the ball again? Asking for friend...

A committee.

 

[Smith22]

What does this aay about Waletzko, Ball and maybe Richards?

Waletzko has bumb shoulders.

Richards is just a question mark. Didn't see him play much.

 

[J12B]

What does this aay about Waletzko, Ball and maybe Richards?

Richard's is going to be on the roster.

He showed promise last year.