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OFF TOPIC: Lions Pick OT Giovanni Manu with No. 126 overall.

Kevin Thomas

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Lions Pick OT Giovanni Manu with No. 126 overall. 6'7 350

College: University of British Columbia

Lions moved up three spots in the 4th round.

Per NFL.com

Strengths​

  • Premium size with lean mass and thick limbs.
  • Plays with good knee bend in pass protection.
  • Snaps hands into place and churns feet through contact.
  • Explosive hips help him get downhill and control the block.
  • Possesses chippy demeanor as a block finisher.

Weaknesses​

  • Will be attempting to make major jump in level of competition.
  • Will need to work on reconfiguring his stance.
  • Hands can be too deliberate getting into run blocks.
  • Pass protection fundamentals are way behind where they need to be.
  • Might not have enough range and redirection to play tackle.
 
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