Martinas Rankin NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Houston Texans' Pick

POSITIVES

—Above-average mental processing to identify run-blocking angles at the second level.

—Sudden, violent punch that can stun defenders of all sizes.

—Secondary plans as a pass protector are solid and show an ability to counter defenders.

—Gets out of his stance in a hurry and with a purpose.

—Patient upper body in pass protection to handle inside moves and keep the edge clean.

NEGATIVES

—Doesn't have the pass-set fluidity to be a legitimate tackle against edge speed.

—Leverage is an issue that bull-rushers who can get under his pads early will expose.

—Wide puncher who opens up his chest and disrupts balance throughout pass sets.

—Hand strength is a problem in both phases as he routinely struggles to latch on and drive or dominate.

—Doesn't have the type of routine nasty blocks that other tackles in this class do.

Martinas Rankin OL NFL Draft

OVERALL

Martinas Rankins' effort in pass protection highlights a patient player who works with intent and can counter defenders throughout the rep. He'll struggle to compete against speed around the corner and may be asked to move inside to guard as a result. Rankins' violent punch and ability to stun defenders help to counteract some of the leverage issues and give him the ability to latch on to defenders for the nasty downfield finishes NFL teams love.

GRADE: 6.45 (Round 3)

PRO COMPARISON: Cedric Ogbuehi, Cincinnati Bengals