Top CENTER on the Draft…???

[teegre]

86WARD asked a great question (in the Draft sub forum):

How concerned are you about Tyler Linderbaum’s short arms?

[Mojouw]

86WARD asked a great question (in the Draft sub forum):

How concerned are you about Tyler Linderbaum’s short arms?

Absolutely. He's smaller than Green. And we just saw Green get mauled and overpowered weekly in the NFL.

There is tape out there of Linderbaum getting pushed around and bullied by larger college DT's. What does everyone think is going to happen when those are NFL caliber DT's? There are multiple scouting reports out on the Google that state that he loses his blocks when asked to move laterally. Well, gosh, that has been a staple of Steelers Center play for some time now.

I am a total novice and not a knower of stuff when it comes to this type of evaluation, but Linderbaum strikes me as potentially the MOST over-rated prospect currently being talked about in the top 50 picks.

[EzraTank]

We should draft both Pickett and Linderbaum ... we can be like All-State ... "Your in small Hands/Arms"

[Born2Steel]

I had to look up Linderbaum's measurements. 31 inch arms is a red flag. Doesn't mean everything because he is an established very good Center. His technique and use of leverage is what has set him apart to this point. All-Pro Jason Kelce, who most draft sites have Linderbaum most likely replacing in Philly, has 32.5 inch arms(just looked that up too). Apparently most NFL Centers have about 32.5 inch arms. Is 31 inch arms a redflag? Yes. Does it take him off my draft board? No.

[Mojouw]

I had to look up Linderbaum's measurements. 31 inch arms is a red flag. Doesn't mean everything because he is an established very good Center. His technique and use of leverage is what has set him apart to this point. All-Pro Jason Kelce, who most draft sites have Linderbaum most likely replacing in Philly, has 32.5 inch arms(just looked that up too). Apparently most NFL Centers have about 32.5 inch arms. Is 31 inch arms a redflag? Yes. Does it take him off my draft board? No.

Didn't Kelce test as a way better athlete?

Possible that Linderbaum is an undersized non NFL caliber athlete.

That's daunting.

[Born2Steel]

Didn't Kelce test as a way better athlete?

Possible that Linderbaum is an undersized non NFL caliber athlete.

That's daunting.

https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelph...es-jason-kelce

[SteelMember]

I had to look up Linderbaum's measurements. 31 inch arms is a red flag. Doesn't mean everything because he is an established very good Center. His technique and use of leverage is what has set him apart to this point. All-Pro Jason Kelce, who most draft sites have Linderbaum most likely replacing in Philly, has 32.5 inch arms(just looked that up too). Apparently most NFL Centers have about 32.5 inch arms. Is 31 inch arms a redflag? Yes. Does it take him off my draft board? No.

I think their plan was to probably just move Landon Dickerson over from guard.

Linderbaum could still be there at 20

[Born2Steel]

I think their plan was to probably just move Landon Dickerson over from guard.

Linderbaum could still be there at 20

True. Could be the Eagles take Zion Johnson who may be the best OG in this draft class and played OC at the Senior Bowl. Dylan Parham is another similar player but probably not a 1st round prospect.

[Fire Goodell]

AQ Shipley had alligator arms but had a decent career. Sure not a great player, but considering a 7th round pick he definitely overachieved

[86WARD]

It kinda scares me a little bit.





Positive is that Nick Mangold (30.75”) and Alex Mack (31.5”) also had short arms.

[SteelMember]

Plus, the wrestling background has got to give him some bonus points to make up the difference.

[86WARD]

Plus, the wrestling background has got to give him some bonus points to make up the difference.

Did Haselrig some good!!

[Dwinsgames]

with the sting of under sized center still a very fresh wound ...

Pass