Tyler Marz was the starting left tackle for the Wisconsin Badgers. An all Big Ten selection in 2013 and 2014, Marz was able to earn third team honors in 15’…
Tyler Marz was the starting left tackle for the Wisconsin Badgers. An all Big Ten selection in 2013 and 2014, Marz was able to earn third team honors in 2015. As a three year starter for the Badgers, Marz was able to be a part of some of the best offensive lines in the Big 10. While Marz was one of the better linemen for the Badgers, some of his skill sets are still behind some of the top linemen in this class.
Name: Tyler Marz
Position: OT
School: Wisconsin
Height: 6’7
Weight: 316
Strengths
Scouts will love the fact that Marz has been the starter on a line that’s produced the likes of Melvin Gordon, James White and Corey Clement (still in school). While none of those backs have established themselves in the NFL, two of them have been contributors in the league and owe it to Marz for some of their success at the collegiate level. He’s the kind of guy who can make his way downfield on run blocks and open holes that running backs are typically looking for. At 6′ 7 and 316 pounds, Marz has the size to be a solid contributor as an outside lineman in the NFL. Whether that translates to offense or special teams is up to his development.
Weaknesses
There’s a lot left to be desired from Tyler Marz. While he has the size and the leadership to be a starting tackle in the NFL, he fails to possess any tools or traits that would allow him to succeed long term at the position. Marz struggles to get his pads low and it can often result in pressure in the pocket for the QB. His size and length can be an advantage but in Marz’s terms it can be a fast track for why the pocket collapses. The athleticism he possesses is less than average and he’ll struggle against faster, more quick twitched athletes.
Outlook
Tyler Marz can be a starting tackle in the NFL. He struggles at certain things but those aren’t skills that can’t be refined and held to a standard. His size is something that scouts will drool over but his ability to adapt to the NFL playing style and coaching will be the foundation of his success at the next level.