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NFL Draft 2019: Top 32 prospects – Post-Senior Bowl edition

By Conor Dorney

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 17: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 17: Rashan Gary #3 of the Michigan Wolverines looks on while playing the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan won the game 31-20. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 29: Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford (74) in pass protection during the second half of the CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl between Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 29, 2018, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, FL – DECEMBER 29: Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford (74) in pass protection during the second half of the CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl between Alabama Crimson Tide and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 29, 2018, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. (Photo by Roy K. Miller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

While the aforementioned Dillard is more about finesse, Oklahoma’s Cody Ford is the type of powerful, agile player who should excel at right tackle in the NFL.

Ford figures to be one of the best-testing offensive linemen from the 2019 class, as his athleticism and quickness are readily apparent on tape. That agility allows him to position himself well in pass protection against both speed and power rushes, as well as move in space in the run game.

With just one year of experience as a full-time starter under his belt, Ford still has a little ways to go from a technique and consistency standpoint. As good of an athlete as he is, he will still need to refine his footwork to succeed against the speed he will see at the NFL level.

Overall, Ford is the type of player who may not have much tape but you love what you do see. For a team that is willing to be patient with his development, he could soon become one of the best right tackles in the NFL.

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