2015 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: OL Ty Sambrailo

The Atlanta Falcons need a true solution to their starting need at left guard within the zone-blocking scheme that Kyle Shanahan will be running in 2015. Ty Sambrailo will be a great schematic fit should the Falcons take him at either right tackle or at left guard.

Sambrailo has good length and athleticism for the position. Putting Sambrailo on a line that will already include Joe Hawley, Jon Asamoah, Ryan Schraeder and Jake Matthews could give the Falcons a young, talented line with potential for years to come.

Ty Sambrailo

Offensive Tackle

Colorado State University

Combine/Pro Day Measurements

Height: 6'5 ⅞"	Weight: 311 lbs	Arm Length: 33"
Hand Measurement: 10"	40-yard dash: 5.36 sec.	10-yard split: 1.81 sec.
20-yard shuttle: 4.58 sec.	3-cone Drill: 7.37 sec.	Bench Reps: 23 reps
Vertical Jump: 29.0"	Broad Jump: 8'1"

Stats

2014: 11 Games Started at left tackle

2013: 14 Games Started at left tackle

2012: 10 Games Started at guard and tackle, 12 Games Played at guard and tackle

2011: 7 Games Started at guard and tackle, 11 Games Played at guard and tackle

2010: Redshirted

Scouting Report

Strengths

Sambrailo has an ideal build to play guard or tackle in the NFL, as he's got a wide body and long arms that allow him to absorb pass-rushers well. He's an effective combo blocker and understands just how to hit someone on one to create a wide open lane.

He's got a nasty streak to him and shows it in the running game. His athleticism is also much better than we would expect for a man his size. He's explosive at the snap and can attack defenders straight up. He's versatile and could play four of the five offensive line spots in the NFL.

Weaknesses

In the zone scheme, Sambrailo is likely going to have to play guard because he doesn't handle pass-rushers' inside moves well and would be protected by having the center right there on most plays at guard. He does have trouble getting back to a great depth against speed rushers.

Despite having a good frame, he could stand to lose some body fat and replace it with muscle. He's not maxed out there yet and could get to around 320 pounds while still maintaining the quickness that he currently plays with. He also has some small technical quirks that need to be worked out with time.

How does he fit the Comrade Filter?

Sambrailo was about as productive as you could be as an offensive tackle. Outside of injuries, he started every game that he could at left tackle during his junior and senior seasons. He's a graduate who played in the Senior Bowl and wound up looking excellent there.

The best thing about him is his ability to keep his nose clean off the field and the leadership he showed to a young offensive line during his final two seasons at Colorado State. He was a team captain during his junior and sophomore seasons for the Rams.

Overview

At guard, teams would be ecstatic to draft Sambrailo, and his value looks like it would be good on the second day of the draft. Sambrailo has the tools needed to be an instant contributor at guard and could develop into a talented tackle over time.

Teams will fall in love with his size and strength, but they will have to understand that his technique needs some work before he's the polished prospect and starter that he can be. His potential isn't Pro Bowl or All-Pro level, but he could easily be an above-average starting offensive lineman for a decade.

How he would fit into the Falcons' plans

Sambrailo would be a great pick in the third round and could wind up starting at left guard early in his career. He'd be an instant fit athletically in the offense in between Jake Matthews and Joe Hawley up front. His nastiness and attitude will be a great addition to a line that has plenty of it already.

Sambrailo would give the Falcons a unique group of linemen that fit the zone-blocking scheme well but still had some girth to their frames. They would be the kind of linemen who can pass block but also have the nastiness to be effective in the run game.

All stats used are from Pro Football Focus' Premium Stats, ESPN.com, CFBStats or NFL.com. All combine and pro day info is courtesy of NFLDraftScout.com. All contract information is courtesy of Spotrac.

Scott Carasik is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report. He covers the Atlanta Falcons, college football, the NFL and the NFL draft. He's also a Draft Analyst for Pro Football Spot.

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