Tyler Guyton NFL Draft Overview
Boomer Sooner!! It is what you hear all across the state of Oklahoma for their love for Sooner football. However, I’m saying it for a different reason. There is a prospect in the 2024 NFL draft named Tyler Guyton, who is rocketing up draft boards. The former 3-star recruit out of Texas wasn’t an offensive lineman until after his commitment to TCU. While At TCU, Guyton redshirted in 2020 and then appeared in his first game action in 2021.
However, Guyton transferred to OU and held a much more significant role with huge success. In his first year in Norman Guyton, he backed up future NFL tackles Anton Harrison and Wanya Morris. He showed flashes of his elite athleticism and potential in the reserve role and was ready for more. In 2023, Guyton became a full-time starter and did not disappoint. Yes, he showed the flaws of a one-year starter at Right Tackle, but he also showed dominant traits. I believe Guyton will be a franchise Tackle in the NFL by year two. Let’s dig into the film!
Position: Offensive Lineman
Height: 6’7 (Unofficial)
Weight: 328 lbs (Unofficial)
School: Oklahoma
Tyler Guyton Player Evaluation
Guyton’s Strengths
- Athletic, tall, and lean build that is height and weight proportionate.
- A dancing bear out of his stance.
- Super light on his feet helps him reach his set point, and mirror pass rushers pass the quarterback.
- Naturally has excellent balance and quick feet to redirect with pass rushers.
- He has a great combination of natural knee bend and strength in his anchor to shut down bull rush.
- He has long 34-inch arms and big hands that engulf defenders and finishes with impressive ferocity.
- He is a significant weapon in the open field as he is an excellent athlete, both as a puller and in screen games.
- He was at his best In the run game when executing combo blocks to get to the second level.
- He is also an Easy climber to the second level and swallows 2nd level defenders with his strength and quickness.
Guyton’s Weakness
- Only nine careers start at Right Tackle full-time, with 13 total starts.
- Big-time Boom or Bust pick if drafted too high off traits.
- Struggles with consistency in the run game, especially with one-on-one blocks.
- The pad level could be more robust and consistently leveraged, which would hurt in short-yardage opportunities.
- For a great athlete, Guyton is seen too many times slipping and falling off blocks in the run game.
- Easily, his blocks are shredded by defensive linemen at the college level.
- NFL defensive lineman will feast if he does not sustain blocks.
- Although he shows flashes of dominance, he also shows flashes of getting beat quickly in pass protection.
- Lack of experience shows when defenders use set-up moves, causing Guyton to lose patience and get beat.
Projection: Late First to Early Second Round Pick
NFL Comparison: Tytus Howard
Best Fits: Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys
Bottom Line
Prospects like Tyler Guyton are why the NFL Draft is so much fun. The ultra-athletic tackle is tailor-made for any system, as he has all the tools to thrive in the NFL. My pro comparison for Guyton was Houston Texan Tytus Howard. Like Howard, Guyton was a converted Offensive Tackle in college who had to sit until ready for competition. Both showed the same flaws, such as staying on blocks and consistency in pass protection due to a lack of playing team. However, under NFL coaching, Howard became a starting RT in the NFL, making good money. I see the same future with Guyton. Hashis athleticism, flashes of patience, great feet, and motor show he has Pro Bowl potential.
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