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College Football Week 1: NFL Draft big board – Quarterbacks rule

By Charles Rahrig V

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Sam Darnold No. 14 of the USC Trojans looks to pass the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 02: Quarterback Sam Darnold No. 14 of the USC Trojans looks to pass the ball against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2017 Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 2, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /
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October 15, 2016: Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) during the NCAA football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Stanford Cardinals at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
October 15, 2016: Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) during the NCAA football game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Stanford Cardinals at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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Mike McGlinchey

OT, Notre Dame

While the 2017 NFL Draft was an enigma for the offensive line position, it’s going to return to its standout glory in 2018. There are several offensive line prospects that are going to push for a spot in the first round.

The biggest, literally, is Mike McGlinchey from Notre Dame. At 6’8″, McGlinchey is a mountain of a man. He’s incredibly agile and flexible enough to handle any situation. Needless to say, his size doesn’t affect his ability to dominate.

He mauls much smaller defenders in the run game and can bend the hips to stop any pass rushing situation. Notre Dame has had some great offensive linemen over the years and he should be the next great one.

Even more than his giant stature and incredible technique is his leadership. Taking over for Ronnie Stanley wasn’t going to be easy for anyone on the Notre Dame roster. Instead, McGlinchey made the transition a smooth one for the program.

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