4th Round (#99)
Spencer Drango – OG – Baylor
Strengths: Athletic lineman with great size. Plays quick off the ball and shows good footwork to position himself well against the defender. Has a wide base that generates good leverage. Strong hands to both jolt and latch onto defenders. Head on a swivel and good understanding of angles that keeps him in the best position to protect the quarterback in prolonged pass plays.
Weaknesses: Big question mark regarding his ability to transition to an NFL guard from a tackle in a wide spread offense. Technique will need to be addressed as he will no longer be the biggest and baddest. Previous back injury will serve as a red flag for many teams.
The Fit: The Chiefs OL looks to be almost set, with the only obvious hole now being at left guard. There is a chance the team believes that spot is also claimed with an in house option, but I can’t really say that I have faith in our current options.
Drango has good size and strength to play on the inside, but also possesses the athleticism a left guard needs to be a reliable option when pulling. There will likely be a bit of a learning curve, but the long-term potential on this move is solid. I like Drango enough as a prospect that I’ve carried him over from last week.
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