Is Cody Ford a guard or tackle in the NFL?

For the Giants he might be their future right tackle"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015 Julian Love Jersey Boys , Week 172019 NFL DraftOklahoma OL Cody Ford looks like a ‘Dave Gettleman’ pickNew,41commentsIs Cody Ford a guard or tackle in the NFL? For the Giants he might be their future right tackleEDTShareTweetShareShareOklahoma OL Cody Ford looks like a ‘Dave Gettleman’ pickKevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsSo far the New York Giants have yet to address their right tackle position. It was widely assumed that they would make finding another starting offensive tackle a priority in 2019 free agency period. But between their self-imposed need to save twice the normal amount of cap space for their “rainy day fund” and the dead money left over from their trades, the Giants weren’t able to get in on the top free agents. But all is not lost and assuming the Giants want to replace Chad Wheeler, they can still look to the 2019 NFL Draft to find a long-term answer at right tackle. This happens to be a solid year for offensive tackles, and most of the top prospects either being natural right tackles or having experience at the position. The Giants are also in the process of restructuring their offense around the running game. All of that means that Oklahoma right tackle Cody Ford could be high on their radar and in strong consideration for one of their first round selections.MeasurablesProsMassive and powerful offensive lineman. Flashes the ability to dominate at the line of scrimmage.Surprisingly fluid mover for a big lineman. Able to impose his will when he plays with leverage. Uses hands well to deal with stunts, twists, and blitzes.Plays with a nasty streak.Can play both guard and tackle. ConsMight be too short for some teams to consider at tackle.Does not have great foot quickness or speed over any kind of distance.Needs to consistently play with better pad level.Hands are occasionally low, late, or wide.Occasionally plays with waist bend instead of knee bend.Struggles to block accurately in space or on the move.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying - Lance Zierlein (NFL.com - Scouting Report) Does He Fit The Giants?While there is some debate whether Ford is better suited to playing guard or tackle at the NFL level, Ford would absolutely fit given the status of the Giants’ right tackle position.The Giants seem intent on rebuilding their offense around running the ball and a quick passing game. If so, Ford would make a solid addition to their offensive line. He might not have the physical tools to consistently pass protect for deep drops and long-developing plays, but he should be able to stand up to quick pressure.Ford should be a good run blocker early in his career with his height, 6-foot, 3 ¾ inches Infant Julian Love Jersey , giving him natural leverage to go with an impressively powerful lower body. Ford will be a natural fit in a man-gap or inside zone scheme, and should be able to execute well enough in outside zone runs. While he can get out in space and pull, or be a blocker on screen plays, he struggles getting into position and actually delivering his blocks.He does come with some of the familiar issues that massive and powerful offensive linemen tend to acquire, namely a tendency to rely on his size and strength to win a rep, rather than executing with technique. When ford plays with good knee bend and fires his hands into a defender’s chest plate, he is absolutely dominant. Once he is locked in on a defender, the rep is usually over. However, he still needs to build consistency in all of those areas and improve his technique as a blocker. Ford’s ability to play guard (and perhaps do so at a higher level than offensive tackle) is a hidden upside for the Giants. It could allow them to move on from Kevin Zeitler (who has 22 million in salary over 2020 and 2021, but no dead money) after the 2019 season if they so desire. Cody Ford might not be a shoe-in as a great right tackle at the NFL level, but his frame, game, and potential upside mean that he will almost certainly catch Dave Gettleman’s eye. Could A.J. Brown be an insurance policy for Sterling Shepard?"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections New York Giants NewsGiants Training Camp 2016Giants vs. Eagles 2015, Week 172019 NFL DraftOle Miss receiver A.J. Brown presents an interesting fit for the GiantsNew Julian Love Jersey Draft ,3commentsCould A.J. Brown be an insurance policy for Sterling Shepard?ESTShareTweetShareShareOle Miss receiver A.J. Brown presents an interesting fit for the GiantsDerick E. Hingle-USA TODAY SportsIt says something about the quality of the wide receivers in the 2019 NFL Draft that AJ Brown could have the best and most varied season of his college career only to slip down draft boards. That isn’t to say that he is, by any means, a poor receiver or that he took a step back. This is just a strong and deep class of receivers. And as it so happens, the New York Giants could use another wide receiver. The team will need to find a long-term solution for third receiver position and a potential replacement for Sterling Shepard if he departs in free agency. Ole Miss had one of the best receiving corps in the nation last year, and could see each of their top three receivers drafted before the third round of the draft is out. Could A.J. Brown, their most productive receiver, be a future Giant? MeasurablesProsPrototypical size and frame for an NFL wideout. Good height and length with plenty of strength.Highly competitive and physical receiver, both as a route runner and blocker.Frames the ball and plucks it out of the air. Solid route runner who looks to set up defenders and separate out of his breaks.Very effective working the middle of the field, especially against zone Strength, elusiveness, and field vision are assets after the catch.ConsNot an elite athlete. Ran a fairly limited route tree at Ole Miss.Struggled to separate against tight or athletic man coverage.Might be limited to the Z or Slot at the next level.Prospect VideoWhat They’re Saying - Joe Marino (The Draft Network - Scouting Report)Does He Fit The Giants?Brown would be an interesting prospect for the Giants. Just looking at him, it’s easy to assume that he is a natural “X” receiver, used to playing out wide and on the line of scrimmage. While Brown could get there eventually, he could also be the next in the NFL’s trend of “big slot” receivers. Brown has 185 receptions for 2 Julian Love NFL Jersey ,984 yards and 19 touchdowns over his three years at Ole Miss, and most of them have come from the slot. He did get some time at wide receiver in 2018 after D.K. Metcalf was lost for the season to injury, and he responded well to the time outside. However, he (predictably) appears more comfortable and plays faster in the slot. Brown didn’t deal well with the kind of athletic press coverage he could see as an “X” in the NFL, but is dangerous when given a somewhat free release or playing against zone coverage. Given some time, he could develop into a receiver who moves between the Slot and Z receiver. At those positions Brown would be able to get cleaner releases off the snap and use his strengths to keep offenses on track, as well pick up yards after the catch. As far as the Giants’ offense is concerned, that potential versatility is a plus. Likewise, Brown’s ability on in-breaking routes, such as slants or hook routes, line up well with what the Giants like to call. And when he isn’t in the progression for a particular route concept, Brown’s size and physicality would make him a good blocker for his teammates (or distraction for defensive backs). Brown is unlikely to be selected on the first day of the draft, but he should be a good value on the second day in the right situation.