{"id":131904,"date":"2022-03-21T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T13:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=131904"},"modified":"2022-03-20T16:47:41","modified_gmt":"2022-03-20T20:47:41","slug":"2022-nfl-draft-player-profile-sean-rhyan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022\/03\/21\/2022-nfl-draft-player-profile-sean-rhyan\/","title":{"rendered":"2022 NFL Draft Player Profile: Sean Rhyan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Sean Rhyan NFL Draft Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Position<\/strong>: Offensive guard\/Tackle<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Height<\/strong>: 6\u20194\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Weight<\/strong>: 321 pounds<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>School<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/collegefootball\/category\/pac12\/\" target=\"_self\">UCLA<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Pro Day Performance Data<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>40-yard dash<\/strong>: 5.25<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Vertical jump<\/strong>: 33.5\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Broad jump<\/strong>: 9\u20192\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>225 Pound Bench Press Reps<\/strong>: Did not test<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2022-nfl-draft-profiles\/?fbclid=IwAR34jGvqU7269XdC98NrLrTaCtGNcGbcCzAz5SUo2vz1ZKIbkgYeWlpvHZI\" target=\"_self\"><strong>More 2022 NFL Draft profiles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sean Rhyan 2022 NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entering the draft amongst the second tier of offensive line talents, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/sean-rhyan-1.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sean Rhyan<\/a> is a versatile blocker with good intangibles. He certainly has power and foot speed and he possesses natural line talent. Further, his run blocking ability, though underutilized at UCLA, jumps off the page. As a tackle, Rhyan did a great job turning defensive ends into blocking sleds, which created great running lanes. Plus, when asked to take linebackers on in the second level, Rhyan excelled. Those traits might make him trend towards being a guard in the pros and they are hard to teach and key to possess. And his <a href=\"https:\/\/ras.football\/ras-information\/?PlayerID=21458\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">relative athletic score<\/a> as a tackle stands at 8.63, which is very strong. As a guard, meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/ras.football\/ras-information\/?PlayerID=21458&amp;pos=OG&amp;wu=&amp;ovl=\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the score jumps<\/a> to 9.64, revealing why many pro scouts see him kicking inside. Further, he does have a shorter wingspan than most teams like to see in their tackles. That might make him a lock at the guard position for a bunch of teams in this year\u2019s scouting cycle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On this play, Sean Rhyan shows his plus speed in the run blocking game. <\/p>\n<p>Certainly, it would make him an even more appealing guard.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless, you like the mobility and blocking strength on display in this one. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0cEGMOQzYk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/0cEGMOQzYk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/willie_lutz\/status\/1505198679518584842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">March 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rhyan is a plus-level run blocker for his draft value, but his pass protection reveals more lumps. Certainly, his agility allows him to set good edges and run with edge rushers to create good pockets. However, his biggest flaw often reveals itself in those wide pass protection sets; inaccurate hand placement. Too often, Rhyan gets his hands too far up on the defender&#8217;s shoulder pads. Against high-level edges, this creates leverage mismatches and creates easy flags for referees. Additionally, Rhyan does occasionally struggle when pass rushers move inside. Still, with those flaws noted, he does not lose a lot as a pass blocker. Once an NFL coach gets Rhyan&#8217;s hand placement refined into a more consistent trait, his ceiling could skyrocket.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Displays natural, easy power;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Footwork is sharp and speedy;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does a nice job setting edges in pass protection;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sets great, consistent bases to absorb rushers;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finds linebackers in the second-level with ease;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fast feet that stay churning;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keeps head up and pays off with good vision;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Weaknesses<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Does not work well off-script<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands get too high on the shoulder pads too often<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasionally struggles with stunts and inside rushers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anchor ability does not show well on tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Probably undersized for the tackle position<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>NFL Comparison<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/I\/IfedGe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Germain Ifedi<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Teams With Need at Position<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/vikings\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/broncos\/\" target=\"_self\">Denver Broncos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/texans\/\" target=\"_self\">Houston Texans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/buccaneers\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Bears<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Projection<\/strong>: Second Round<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Bottom Line on Sean Rhyan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sean Rhyan will enter the NFL Draft as a high-ceiling project with promising versatility. Additionally, his intangibles and high-motor jump off the page. Rhyan shows the ability to be a long-term solution at guard if he is in the right system. However, there are fair concerns about his size, as he is likely to cement a role as a guard. Still, his easy power and plus speed will keep teams excited about his potential. Rhyan is not a premium talent in this year\u2019s pool, but he is probably in the tier below that group. Further, his ability to excel within <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sports-reference.com\/cfb\/players\/chip-kelly-2.html?utm_campaign=Linker&amp;utm_source=direct&amp;utm_medium=linker-\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chip Kelly<\/a>\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/bleacherreport.com\/articles\/1415156-breaking-down-chip-kellys-offense-and-where-it-translates-in-the-nfl\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UCLA offense<\/a> should encourage a lot of NFL teams&lt;\/span<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"MaWZambZQeNJdGVFcvzBvg\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1235132929\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'MaWZambZQeNJdGVFcvzBvg',sig:'ydsX-8qeNcyrzveixkwxoX_WmGn3nHbNzdmXMpgzElo=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1235132929',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sean Rhyan enters the 2022 NFL Draft as a high-ceiling project with promising versatility and a set of tools that jump off the page. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3734,"featured_media":131978,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1647],"tags":[8755,1173,9035],"class_list":["post-131904","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-draft","tag-2022-nfl-draft","tag-nfl-draft","tag-sean-rhyan"],"modified_by":"Justin Patrick, Site Manager","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131904","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3734"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=131904"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/131904\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/131978"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=131904"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=131904"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=131904"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}