Round 2- Denver Broncos select : Dalton Risner, OL, Kansas State

[Draft Crazy]

He will be balling for 3 days in his bedroom now.

 

[Duffman]

Can he play guard or are we really considering putting him at tackle?

 

[fightinredantz]

Now the Broncos are on the clock again. I wonder what we gave up.

 

[femurov]

Can he play guard or are we really considering putting him at tackle?

He can play guard or tackle.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Can he play guard or are we really considering putting him at tackle?

Teams view him more of an OG then an OT.

 

[Mingo]

He can kick out to RT, but will settle at OG. I like him (and Munchak likes him - even better).

 

[Orange Crush77]

Love the pick

 

[femurov]

He's played a little center, too, but I think he slides in at G, then maybe can switch out if one of the starting Ts get hurt in a pinch and let us keep the best 5 players on the field.

 

[Draft Crazy]

Just hope he plays better then that last Kansas State player we took in rd 2.

Terry Pierce.

 

[SpringStein]

How can I boo this comment?!

 

[Duffman]

Overview
He possesses average length and athletic ability, but with enough tape consumption, it becomes clear he has the necessary tools to get guys blocked on the NFL level. Risner is the same player on every snap with core strength, body control, and strong hands, allowing him to succeed on a relatively consistent basis. His position flexibility (started at right tackle and center) and play traits mirror those of former KSU standout Cody Whitehair. Risner will need to prove he can handle NFL edge speed, but a move inside could be a failsafe option for him.

Strengths

• Instinctive and defaults into proper mechanics and choices
• Plays wide and keeps blocks centered
• Drive blocks with strain and looks to improve body positioning
• Operates on short and long pulls with excellent body control and radar to find his foe
• Efficient on bump-and-climb combos up to linebacker
• Patient on second level with ability to gather and adjust to moving targets
• Punches with straight, stiff outside hand
• Strong hands can snatch and secure opponents
• Smart hand resets in recovery blocks
• Has anchor to hold his ground against a power surge
• Finishes with a mean streak

Weaknesses

• Sluggish coming out of stance
• Pounding, heavy feet in his lateral movement
• Could struggle with consistency on backside blocks
• Needs to re-set hands for improved leverage as drive blocker
• Hands too wide in the run game
• Weight drifts outside in pass sets against speed
• Footwork diminished vs Mississippi State as game wore on
• Cracks the door for strong inside counters to come in
• Inside hand needs to become more consistent
• Mirror limitations once the rush finds his edge

NFL Comparison
Cody Whitehair

 

[iknowftbll]

I like this pick. I think we’re beginning to see the makings of a halfway decent line again. We’ve already had some good run blocking for two straight years (likely the only redeeming offensive achievement from the VJ era) and that was after being decimated with injuries last year.

There’s some OL talent available still and I wouldn’t hate seeing the Broncos use some of those late round picks to shore up some depth issues.

Risner where they got him is a steal. No matter what happens today this draft has been a resounding success.

 

[Draft Crazy]

As expected Elway confirmed Dalton was drafted to play OG.

 

[Mingo]

I didn't need Elway to confirm that, but thanks for playing.

 

[Draft Crazy]

I didn't need Elway to confirm that, but thanks for playing.

Not everything is about you.

 

[Mingo]

Not everything is about you.

Is too!

 

[megalodon30]

This was a really good pick.

 

[Mingo]

Look how juvenile @Draft Crazy was just a year ago.

 

[Mingo]

@Broncogreg got me thinking about Glasgow and Risner playing together. The Broncos are set up to be brutal in the run game with pulling guards. When I started thinking about those plays with pulling guards - they will on many plays blocking to either side of the OTs depending on the play direction.

This supports the Tackles - sets up mismatches along the line of scrimmage - and body punches the opponents best pass rushers. For the RBs - it means - instead of following a FB through a hole - they will be following a mobile, agile and hostile OG through the hole. If this kind of run game is established as a serious threat to the defense - pass protection improves tremendously because the defense is on its heals.

Glasgow and Risner would be great at this, but I'm not sure about the depth for OGs who perform near the level of the top two. Muti might be a huge plug in that potential hole.

 

[Broncogreg]

Anytime I can get your mind off social justice and masks, I've had a good day