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New York Giants: Offensive Tackles To Consider In 2017 NFL Draft

By Maxwell Ogden

Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) celebrates a touchdown by Utah Utes tight end Evan Moeai (not pictured) during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) celebrates a touchdown by Utah Utes tight end Evan Moeai (not pictured) during the second half against the Washington Huskies at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Washington won 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles tackle Roderick Johnson (77) blocks against North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive end Bradley Chubb (9) during the second half at Carter Finley Stadium. Florida State won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Raleigh, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles tackle Roderick Johnson (77) blocks against North Carolina State Wolfpack defensive end Bradley Chubb (9) during the second half at Carter Finley Stadium. Florida State won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Roderick Johnson, Florida State Seminoles

The Florida State Seminoles tend to produce high-quality NFL players, but this is about the name on the back of the jersey. In this instance, Roderick Johnson is an intriguing offensive lineman who’s as accomplished as any lineman in this draft class.

A dominant run blocker who has shown flashes of excellence in pass protection, Johnson could help the New York Giants revive their run game.

Johnson’s combination of agility and power enabled him to become one of the most revered run blockers in the country at Florida State. He played a critical role in Dalvin Cook’s emergence as a college football superstar.

Johnson has room to improve in pass protection, but there’s very little question pertaining to if he has the natural talent to be a high-quality NFL player.

The knock on Johnson during his collegiate career was that he didn’t always live up to his potential. Due to the disappointing results of the Ereck Flowers experiment, it would be understandable for Reese to pass on Johnson if he felt it was another project.

Johnson is further along in his fundamental development than Flowers was at this stage, however, and he could be worth taking..

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