It’s day three of the 2019 NFL Scouting combine. Among those groups arriving first were the offensive linemen. Day two saw them get their measurements and today they were the first group to be physically tested.
The one measurable that is discussed most when it comes to offensive linemen is probably arm length. The thinking is that for tackles, the longer arms the better. In this class, one guy’s arm length stood out above the rest. Florida’s Martez Ivey was the only offensive lineman whose arms measured over 36 inches long (36 1/4).
The 6-5 tackle was a big time recruit out of high school, but has not lived up to that billing at Florida. He is projected as a mid-late round prospect. As it happens, Ivey replaced Raiders 2017 4th round pick David Sharpe for the Gators. That pick didn’t work out so well for the Raiders.
Other OL with impressive arm length include Joshua Miles (35 5/8), Isaiah Prince (35 1/2), Oli Udoh (35 3/8), Donnelle Green (35 1/4), Greg Little (35 1/4), and Jawaan Taylor (35 1/8).
For the most part, the offensive linemen will be judged by their individual drills. But first the combine will get a look at their upper body strength. That’s where the bench press comes in. That’s where Sua Opeta impressed, putting up 39 reps on the bench. That is the most by an offensive lineman at the combine in five years.
Prior to the 2017 season, Opeta moved from the defensive line to the offensive line. He played tackle for Weber state, but figures to play guard at the next level. He is projected as a late round pick or priority free agent.
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