Can Kyle Hergel fill the hole at OG? (1 Viewer)

[MikeyF]

4-year RS SR OL who started in 41 of 43 games in which he has played multiple positions on the offensive line with no known impactful injuries. Played two years at Texas State where he started all 12 games and made an immediate impact on the offensive line. During his career has primarily played Right Guard, but also has spent some time at Left Guard, Right Tackle, and blocking TE, which speaks to his FBI and his ability to switch positions and still be an effective blocker.

Kyle is a Lineman with a good upside. Has a Solid FBI and has played almost every position on the offensive line. He displays solid playing strength in the run game and passing game. Lacks some open-field speed and quickness to secure blocks at the 2nd and 3rd level, but is very accurate and heavy-handed with his strikes. Stays active on his blocks and can finish defenders.

2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kyle Hergel, OL, Boston College

Kyle Hergel is an intelligent athlete and gritty player who recently transferred to Boston College from Texas State. Hula Bowl

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[MikeyF]

 

[Outbackjack]

BC feels like an offensive lineman school. Like Wisconsin and Iowa.

 

[MikeyF]

I like the fact that he moved up from a lower level conference to a mid level conference to a upper level conference without any drop off in his play & production.

The NFL is just another step up for him.

 

[meily]

I would not be surprised how effective serviceable lineman may be in this zone blocking scheme. but I do not see a UDFA Rookie starting week 1.

 

[MikeyF]

I would not be surprised how effective serviceable lineman may be in this zone blocking scheme. but I do not see a UDFA Rookie starting week 1.

I don't disagree about starting in week 1 but a potential future starter at LG...

Last year our OL was hard to watch...

 

[joe87]

He may be a good fit to make the team as a backup because of his versatility. If you look at the 49ers OL, they were basically all low budget signings or acquired with mid-round picks.

 

[meily]

I don't disagree about starting in week 1 but a potential future starter at LG...

Last year our OL was hard to watch...

I'm curious to how this unit shapes out, if the current guys Saldievi (sp?) Penning and Young are factored in as viable starting candidates.

 

[MikeyF]

I would think our FO is going to make a bigger push to bring back Peat.

 

[joe87]

I'm curious to how this unit shapes out, if the current guys Saldievi (sp?) Penning and Young are factored in as viable starting candidates.

50%+ of Penning, Ruiz, and Salvideri’s snaps in college were in zone blocking, per PFF. Ruiz’s size/skill set actually seems like a better fit for zone blocking, IMO.

 

[MikeyF]

50%+ of Penning, Ruiz, and Salvideri’s snaps in college were in zone blocking, per PFF. Ruiz’s size/skill set actually seems like a better fit for zone blocking, IMO.

I hope so with Ruiz because he was one of the problems on the OL last year.

 

[meily]

I hope so with Ruiz because he was one of the problems on the OL last year.

Ruiz and McCoy were the most consistent thing about the offensive line last year.

 

[syracuse saint]

I hope so with Ruiz because he was one of the problems on the OL last year.

I think Ruiz settled in by game 3 or 4.

 

[MikeyF]

Ruiz and McCoy were the most consistent thing about the offensive line last year.

And Ruiz is ranked 35 out of all OG for 2023...
That isn't a very good ranking for a player that was drafted as high as him and for a player that is paid as well as he is paid...

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[meily]

And Ruiz is ranked 35 out of all OG for 2023...
That isn't a very good ranking for a player that was drafted as high as him and for a player that is paid as well as he is paid...

NFL G Position Grades

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and yet, he and McCoy were the most consistent players on the offensive line.