“Final Verdict
As you can tell, Slater and Skoronski are remarkably similar as prospects. Both are stellar athletes with a requisite number of starts under their belt who were both scrutinized for their lack of length. Both ideally fit into a zone-scheme that takes advantage of their movement skills and gets them on the move in the run game. Slater and Skoronski are both deserving of early first-round picks and should be stalwarts for their teams’ offensive line for the next decade.
Ultimately, both prospects are fantastic, but if I were a GM (which I am not, unfortunately) and had to choose between the two, I would narrowly lean in the direction of Slater. The additional athleticism and slight advantage in the length department is the separator for me. That said, I would still be more than comfortable turning in a draft card with Skoronski’s name on it within the top dozen picks of the draft and feel adamant that he should start at left tackle, the more premium position, before being told he is a guard.”
The crazy thing is Slater’s arms are only 3/4 of an inch longer than Skoronski’s and he’s 6042 compared to Pete’s 6’ 4”.
Skoronski had 33 starts at LT and Slater had 37 college starts with 26 at RT and 11 at LT.
I’m preparing myself for Skoronski being the pick. We know the Bears have had a strong presence on game days in Evanston and Pat Fitzgerald seems like he and Poles have a great relationship. I’m starting to think it’s a strong possibility.
