It’s the NFL Draft from the college perspective with a simple mindset: can the guy play at the next level or not? What are his chances to succeed, and is he worth the time and effort? What’s his value? 

The class is … okay, but there aren’t too many, if any, sure-thing killers. There are plenty of starters, but the value is later on. 
The most overrated prospect: Arie Kouandjio, Alabama
The top underrated prospect: Josue Matias, Florida State 
The deep, deep sleeper: Chad Hamilton, Coastal Carolina 
The best value prospect: Mark Glowinski, West Virginia 

1. A.J. Cann, South Carolina 6-3, 313 
– Versatile enough and just athletic enough to be used as a right tackle if needed, he’s a great all-around prospect for the interior as a blocker who blast away when needed and can move well in pass protection. He does a little of everything right inside. 
– The feet and quickness make up for everything else. He power away when needed, and can get to the second level and make things happen down the field. Steady and improving, he found a home on Steve Spurrier’s line from the start and grew into a player.
Yes or No?: Yes, and right away. He’s good enough to start for someone right away and could be a very productive pick in the second round. He might not be a sexy pick, but getting a sure-thing starter after the top 50 is always a good thing. 

2. Tre Jackson, Florida State 6-4, 330
– Really, really big, but really, really slow, he’s not going to get on the move, and he’ll never play tackle, but he’s a huge blocker who can’t get shoved around. He’s fine in pass protection and can be used as a power blocker – as long as he doesn’t have to do anything tricky, he’s fine.
– Fine last year, he didn’t dominate like he should’ve. All the talent is there to be a good, sound NFL starter, but he could use some time transforming his body a little bit. Fine as is, he could be a killer at 320.
Yes or No?: There’s a chance he blossoms into the best guard in the draft by far. While he looked clunky and slow in post-season workouts, he’s a talented enough blocker to become a mainstay. The lack of athleticism, though, might limit his ceiling. 

3. Laken Tomlinson, Duke 6-3, 323
– Some might take a step back on him after a mediocre workout in Indy, but he’s a reliable blocker who never, ever gets beaten in pass protection. While he’s hardly a top athlete for the position, he can move a little bit and is great when he needs to get tough and nasty.
– A four-year starter, he has the size, the smarts, and the experience to start right away. More of a technician than bully, he’ll get the job done and won’t make any big mistakes. 
Yes or No?: Can he rely on his strength at the next level? He’s not going to be for every offensive type, and he’ll be better as a run blocker who can line up and pop, but with the right offense he could dominate. 

4. Josue Matias, Florida State 6-5, 309
– While he was brutally slow and unathletic at the combine, he still has plenty of upside and talent. He blocks like a professional offensive lineman with good leverage and the right size. He might be built like a tackle, but he can more than handle being physical as a guard. 
– The upside is enormous. He needs NFL coaching to round out his game – he needs refinement to use his tools consistently, but he spent three years starting at a high level and knows what he’s doing. 
Yes or No?: Yes, but he’ll need a year or so before he grows into a killer. He needs to play with a little more popwer, and he’s not going to do anything down the field, but he could become a great value starter who’s around for a long, long time. 

5. Robert Myers, Tennessee State 6-5, 326 
– Built like a tackle, he’s a guard at the next level with a huge frame and the right look for any system. He has the quickness, he has the tools, and he has the frame to carry his weight well and become a massive all-around blocker. 
– He needs work. There’s the potential to be something special, but he doesn’t translate his foot quickness to handling the speedier pass rushers with a burst off the ball. He needs a lot of work and refinement. 
Yes or No?: The upside is enormous, but don’t expect big things right away. He might be a bit tall and might not quite be the ideal fit for the interior, but he’s what scouts like to look for in a prospect. Now he just needs to grow into a football player. 

6. Jarvis Harrison, Texas A&M 6-4, 330 
– There’s a lot to like with the body, frame, the experience and tools to be the best guard in the draft. So what’s the problem? He’s not known for maxing out his effort. The knock is that he might not have the fire to become a killer, but he was a three-year starter in the SEC. He did something right.
– He looks really, really good. He’s quick for his size, athletic, explosive, and strong. It’s all there to be a special type of guard – if he wants it. 
Yes or No?: Sometimes you take your chances. There’s a massive question mark about whether or not he’ll be the type of guy you fit into an O line right away, but he has everything you’d want other than the reputation. The upside is too good to ignore. 

7. John Miller, Louisville 6-2, 303 
– He might not be tall enough and he might carry his weight in a weird way, but he’s a bulldozer who can move well enough to shine in pass protection. There’s a chance he grows into an even tougher and more impressive run blocker – he can hit.
– While he can scoot, he’s not smooth in any way and he can’t move all that well. Functionally strong, he benches well and he’s great for power running games, but he’s not for everyone. 
Yes or No?: You know what you’re getting. He’s a run blocker who’ll likely work on the right side and provide some pop and toughness. 

8. Mark Glowinski, West Virginia 6-4, 307
– Tremendous in offseason workouts, he showed off strength, athleticism, and the right size to become a possible mainstay inside. He’s a weightroom guy who’ll go above and beyond to make himself into a player.
– He could just be scratching the surface. He’s not a tackle at the next level, and he needs more time and seasoning to become a factor at guard. More of a mauler than a true blocker, it’s all about the coaching.
Yes or No?: He’ll be someone’s must-have at the end of the draft. There’s a lot of work to do and he’s hardly a sure-thing to become a factor, but the tools and fight are there to become a steal – he’ll be better than several guards who’ll go ahead of him. 

9. Arie Kouandjio, Alabama 6-5, 310
– He has the name and he has the reputation serving a big role for an elite line, but does he have NFL skills? He’ll fight and he’ll pound away for the ground game when he doesn’t have to get on the move. As long as he’s in the phone booth, he’s fine.
– He can’t move – at all. He’s not an athlete and he’s going to be extremely limited in what he can do. He’ll never make plays at the second level and he’s going to be mediocre in pass protection. 
Yes or No?: As long as he’s not asked to do anything athleticially, he might be fine depending on the system. Being a part of the Alabama system will earn him some points, and he’ll get a few chances for a power running team. 

10. Adam Shead, Oklahoma 6-4, 338 
– Very big, he’s a huge blocker who can engulf his man and dominate for the ground game. He’s tough and is able to handle himself well when he has to get into a fight, but can he move? He’s not going to do anything in space.
– Banged up, there might not be a long shelf life considering how much has has gone through. When he’s right, he can be great and he can be a blocker to work behind for the running game, but how long can he last?
Yes or No?: A nice late round investment, he can’t run and he won’t do anything athletically, but if he can stay in one piece, he might be one of the best run blockers in the draft.