2nd Round | Pick 57, Rams select: T Rob Havenstein

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Good God man we could have had Cann and This guy. Now Cann will be gone by the next pick
 
Someone talk me into getting excited about this pick. Is he going to be able to stick at tackle? 6-7 is tall for a guard but his pass blocking is meh, yes?
 
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Not a sexy pick. But it was much needed. Haven't heard much about him though
 
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/rob-havenstein?id=2552363

OT/ROB HAVENSTEIN

6' 7" 321 lbs.

OVERVIEW

Started in 42 of his 54 games played. Considered the unquestioned leader of the Wisconsin offense. Came into Wisconsin at almost 390 pounds and has steadily worked his weight down during his time there. Weighed in at 332 pounds at Senior Bowl and dropped to 321 by the combine. Named first-team All-American by AFCA and named first-team All-Big Ten in 2014, starting all 14 games at right tackle and opening gaping holes for teammate Melvin Gordon.

In 2013, named second-team All-Big Ten while starting every game at right tackle. Started every game in 2012 at right tackle as a sophomore. Played in 13 games in 2011 and redshirted in 2010. In high school in Maryland, named first-team all-state as a senior team captain and lettered in both football and basketball.

PRO DAY RESULTS

Bench press: 20 reps of 225 pounds

STRENGTHS

Massive tackle with very functional length. Looks oafish, but feet are much better than the eye expects. Takes quick steps and good angles for proper positioning to wall off defenders on gap plays. Above-average power in run game and runs legs to create movement. Drive blocker by nature. Block winner at point of attack. Uses well-timed punch and has adequate foot quickness to set out to edge speed. Aggressive, play-finishing demeanor on the field. Plus body control and balance on second-level blocks with ability to sustain. Can brace against power and has feet to counter inside moves in pass pro. Shows ability to mirror and has a wide "success zone."

WEAKNESSES

Stiffness in knees causes him to come out of stance way too tall. Is almost never under the pads of opponent. Too often has to sumo wrestle at impact to get defender centered. Initial lateral quickness not good enough to count on him with back-side cut-offs. Keeps hands too low pre-punch. Unathletic build with zero bubble. Some scouts worry about stiffness becoming an even greater problem after first few years in the league.
 
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ZigZagRam said:
Someone talk me into getting excited about this pick. Is he going to be able to stick at tackle? 6-7 is tall for a guard but his pass blocking is meh, yes?
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Sounds like he was Boudreau's man, however.
 
Yikes. Havenstein is a poor value in the 2nd. I fear he gets beat like a drum in the NFC West if he starts right away.
 
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Athos said:
Yikes. Havenstein is a poor value in the 2nd. I fear he gets beat like a drum in the NFC West if he starts right away.
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I don't think he was that poor of a value. Obviously the team preferred him over a lot of OL still out there that others were clamoring for: Clemmings, Collins, Cann, etc
 
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