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2016 NFL Draft: 10 Overrated Prospects in this year’s draft

By Jon Dove

Oct 17, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Mountaineers 62-38. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Corey Coleman (1) catches a pass and runs for a touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the second half at McLane Stadium. The Bears defeat the Mountaineers 62-38. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) rushes against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Nyles Morgan (5) as teammate LSU offensive tackle Vadal Alexander (74) attempts to block during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Anthony Jennings (10) rushes against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Nyles Morgan (5) as teammate LSU offensive tackle Vadal Alexander (74) attempts to block during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /

Vadal Alexander, OL, LSU

LSU’s Vadal Alexander is a big-bodied offensive lineman who has seen time at both tackle and guard. He’s being evaluated at both positions, but his skill set is better suited for the guard spot. Even at that position, Alexander doesn’t show elite skills or the ability to dominate the line of scrimmage.

Many will look at his size and assume that he’s a road-grader type. However, he plays too high and doesn’t explode off the line of scrimmage. This keeps him from consistently gaining inside hands and driving defenders off the ball.

Alexander is a solid athlete for his size, but he isn’t the type who excels at throwing blocks while on the move. He’s a size prospect who flashes the ability to develop into a starter at the next level. However, improving his pad level won’t be an easy task.

The best landing spot for Alexander would be in the middle rounds where he can come in as a backup and work to improve. This is a talented football player who in the right situation could become a long-term starter in the NFL.

I see him as overrated because he’s receiving some early-round hype and seen as an immediate starter.

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