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2020 NFL Draft: Week 1 senior prospect preview

By Dan Matney

EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 01: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks warms up before the game against the Bowling Green Falcons at Autzen Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 01: Quarterback Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks warms up before the game against the Bowling Green Falcons at Autzen Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 19: Running back Alexander Mattison #22 of the Boise State Broncos is slammed to the ground by defensive end Damion Dickens #99 of the Colorado State Rams during first half action on October 19, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – OCTOBER 19: Running back Alexander Mattison #22 of the Boise State Broncos is slammed to the ground by defensive end Damion Dickens #99 of the Colorado State Rams during first half action on October 19, 2018 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

John Molchon, Offensive Guard, Boise State

Molchon is an under the radar prospect that displays potential starting-caliber traits.

A left guard, he’s a 6-foot-5, 318-pound with three years of starting experience. He has the physical profile sought after in an NFL-caliber left guard, and he has enough athleticism and movement skills to potentially contribute at the next level.

Molchon is a solid run defender that does a nice job getting underneath his opponent coming off the snap. He has good athletic bend and is able to win the leverage battle initially although he struggles to recover when he’s able to do so. He can lock on and sustain his hands at the point-of-attack, but he doesn’t consistently display the ability to get push, although there are flashes.

Molchon’s bend allows him to play with a low center of gravity and he does a nice job anchoring down and winning the leverage battle against the bull rush. He’s effective providing help, but he does have lapses where he fails to identify blitzes and allows defenders to get home without being touched.

He is a hand fighter that can settle in vs. counter moves, although he does have some trouble consistently holding up vs. quicker interior rushers.

Heading into the matchup against Florida State, Molchon gets a great chance to make a name for himself early on. He’s had issues with speed in the past and hasn’t been forced to play much against near NFL-level strength; he’ll get a chance to see both Saturday.

Make sure to watch anytime he’s head up on junior defensive tackle Marvin Wilson. Wilson is a potential 2020 Draft prospect, and his combination of quickness and strength will give Molchon a taste of what he’ll see on every snap at the next level.

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