Here is Lance Zierlein on Martin (NFL.com) -- STRENGTHS Loves to play the game as physically as he can. Plays with a mean streak and then some. Finishes a block with authority if he gets the advantage. Showed ability to anchor and play with strengths against power across from him. Usually first into defender after snap. Despite some hip stiffness, moves fairly well when asked to get out in front of screen plays. Keeps head on a swivel at all times. Aware of both gaps when in pass protection and he's uncovered. Plays with wide base in pass pro. Often first to get hands on pass rusher and will get some extension early in the rep. Gets the most out of average length. Team captain and unchallenged leader up front. Has started at guard and center while at Notre Dame so may offer roster flexibility. WEAKNESSES Looks labored in his movement. Stiffness in hips stymies ability to sink and anchor. Leads with upper body too often and plays with weight out over his feet. Needs to bring his feet up under him. Had issues redirecting with power against pass rushers who gained early advantage. Gets jostled around and has to work overtime to stay engaged against powerful players. Will struggle to reach and secure move blocks. Can improve with recognition of blitzes. BOTTOM LINE Three-year starter who possesses the leadership, intelligence and toughness that general managers and offensive line coaches look for from their centers. A season ending knee injury in 2013 might have taken away some of his natural bend and athleticism, but Martin's play strength and toughness should make him an early starter in the league at either guard or center.
Not a basketball player, or really a sleeper, but Jerell Adams from South Carolina is still out there.
Something else on Billings <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sounds like Baylor DT Andrew Billings has a knee issue that's concerning teams as the draft wears on.</p>— Scott Bischoff (@Bischoff_Scott) <a href="https://twitter.com/Bischoff_Scott/status/726229578495184896">April 30, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
After Clowney, Nix and other recent injury issues with our draftees, hard to see us taking the risk on Billings, if this knee thing is accurate.
