Greg Robinson, Jake Matthews, and Taylor Lewan have gotten all of the hype in this year's offensive tackle class, but Morgan Moses isn't too shabby himself. Because of the deep tackle class, Moses is projected to go in the beginning of the second round. Let's take a look at eDraft's official scouting report on the prospect.
College: Virginia
Ht: 6'6"
Wt: 315
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Strengths
Frame: At 6'6", 315 pounds, Moses looks the part. Many offensive line coaches like tall tackles, and Moses is just that. He could add on some weight, but he is a good body to start off with in the NFL.
Long arms: One of the most important traits for an NFL offensive linemen today is having long arms. Moses has some of the longest arms in this draft, and he is able to hold up defenders because of this.
Fluid: Moses shows the ability to have a good first step off the line of scrimmage. He is extremely athletic, and he gets to the second level with ease in the run game.
Weaknesses
Hesistant: At times, Moses looks instinctive and athletic. But there are then times where he takes himself out of the play because he looks a little slow getting around the edge. He will often over-pursue his defenders too.
Can get knocked back: At only 315 pounds, pass rushers can sometimes push Moses back through a simple bull rush. This is something that Moses needs to improve upon before week one.
Weight: This one was bascially inevitable. It would be Moses' best interest to put on weight. If he puts on a good 10-15 pounds of muscle, he will start to look like the top tackle in this draft in Greg Robinson. He also isn't the fastest tackle, so putting on weight is crucial.
NFL Comparison: Ryan Clady, Denver Broncos: Like Moses, Clady looked slow against the run when he came into this league. Since, Clady has turned into one of the best offensive tackles this league has to offer. If Moses can improve against the run, this comparison looks even better.
Draft Outlook
Offensive tackles are always at a premium in this league, and it is almost a definite that the team that drafts Moses will make him a starter right away. The best thing about Moses is that he could play right tackle if asked upon, but left tackle is where he fits best in the NFL.
Best Fits
I look at a team like the Atlanta Falcons who could draft Moses in the second round. They need a ton of help in the trenches, and they could very well take a defensive prospect like Khalil Mack or Anthony Barr in the first round. If that happens, they will be in the market for an offensive tackle in the second round.
Other possible fits include the Oakland Raiders, St. Louis Rams, and the Buffalo Bills.