48. In the media, Notre Dame’s Mike McGlinchey spoke as if there was no way he would be in this draft. So until this writer hears otherwise, Ryan Ramczyk of Wisonsin is the next man up. At 6’5″, 315 pounds, Ramczyk has the size, length, and athleticism for the position.
<p>In the run game, he’s a mauler with the power to simply knock defenders off the ball when needed. He also has the initial quickness to get out and block at the second level when asked. So he fits the zone blocking and power blocking scheme at the next level.</p>
<p>But the left tackle position is all about protecting the quarterback’s blind side, which he also does well. He uses those long arms to pop defenders while has maintains his balance with a quick kick-slide. Many are holding against him the fact that he came from a D-3 school.</p>
<p>To this writer, he’s in the Big-12 now, has played against the SEC plus he has the traits. He’s not Joe Thomas but he’ll be a solid starter in the NFL, which the Tampa Bay Buccaneers can use. He’s already better than what the Buccaneers have over there right now anyway.</p>. OT. Wisconsin. Ryan Ramczyk. 18. player