Why Larry Borom Could Be a Rookie Surprise

[The Big Grabowski]

I believe arm length was the or one of the biggest reasons given for why he was not a fit at LT.

Jenkins' arms measured at 33 ½" which was better than Sewell 33 ¼" and Slater 33". 34" is ideal length while 33" is considered necessary.

There wasn't a lot of elite arm length in this tackle class. Darrisaw is the only tackle ahead of Jenkins who measured at 34". Borom measured 33 ⅛".

 

[Milky]

Jenkins' arms measured at 33 ½" which was better than Sewell 33 ¼" and Slater 33". 34" is ideal length while 33" is considered necessary.

There wasn't a lot of elite arm length in this tackle class. Darrisaw is the only tackle ahead of Jenkins who measured at 34". Borom measured 33 ⅛".

There was an article (that was probably the plagiarized a few times) that wrongly listed TJ’s arms at 32 7/8. That is what I believe started the short arm narrative.

 

[Canth]

Larry Borom Draft and Combine Prospect Profile | NFL.com

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For what's it worth, that was Borom's draft profile on NFL.com.

 

[modo]

There is a reason he was drafted in the 5th.

I'm not saying there is no chance he can't become a productive player but the odds are not in his favor.

That being said I hope he can push for a starting spot on the roster and make people better because of it.

 

[The Big Grabowski]

There was an article (that was probably the plagiarized a few times) that wrongly listed TJ’s arms at 32 7/8. That is what I believe started the short arm narrative.

Yeah, I saw that article when I was confirming his arm length. The source was some random tweet, 2nd hand info supposedly from a scout. It's crazy how our 1st and 2nd round picks both fell possibly because of questionable information floated about them.

 

[Discus fish salesman]

Yeah, I saw that article when I was confirming his arm length. The source was some random tweet, 2nd hand info supposedly from a scout. It's crazy how our 1st and 2nd round picks both fell possibly because of questionable information floated about them.

I highly doubt Jenkins fell from that. I'm going to assume all nfl teams have accurate measurements readily available

 

[The Big Grabowski]

I highly doubt Jenkins fell from that. I'm going to assume all nfl teams have accurate measurements readily available

You would think but right tackle only with a possible move to guard was a dominant draft narrative for Jenkins even when pundits were projecting him in the first. I don't know where that slide comes from based on looking at his tape and metrics. Kollman even commented on arm length in his video.

 

[The Big Grabowski]

Here's Bob McGinn's breakdown from The Athletic:

4. Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State (6-foot-6, 317, 5.01, Round 1 or 2):Hailing from Topeka, Kan., Jenkins redshirted in 2016, started three of 12 games in ’17 and all 32 games from 2018 through ’20.

“He’s strong, has good stature,” said one scout. “I’m worried about his arm length (33½ inches) a little, but worst-case (scenario) is he can flex inside and be a good guard. He can be a starting right tackle or right guard in Year 1. Moves a little better than Robert Hunt with the Dolphins. Not as violent as Robert Hunt, but I thought (Jenkins) played smart and with good angles in the run game.”

Shared the lead among tackles on the bench press with 36 reps.

“This year, he played mean,” said a second scout. “In 2019, there were times you scratched your head and said, ‘What the hell are you doing, man? Get after it.’ He’s got kind of a soft personality, but if you watch the 2020 film, he’s not soft. Talent-wise, it’s there.”

His starts included 26 at right tackle, seven at left tackle and two at right guard.

“He can’t take hard coaching, but he’s very smart and has a mauler’s mentality,” a third scout said. “He’s a 20-to-40 (draft) guy. He’s got size. Plays nasty. He gets a little inconsistent, but not bad.”