Greg Pyke, OG, Georgia: 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Georgia has had great success running the ball over the past few seasons, namely Todd Gurley and Nick Chubb. Someone had to clear some space for them to run wild. Meet Greg Pyke, one of the men responsible.

In a draft that doesn’t have many top-notch offensive linemen, Pyke still sits towards the bottom of the offensive guard rankings. Experts predict that Pyke will either fall into the seventh round or not be selected at all.

However, that seems pretty foolish given the competition he has faced in the SEC over his two-plus years of starting experience. Maybe the former Bulldog can be worth more than people think.

Measurables

Height: 6’6”

Weight: 325 lbs

Strengths

He is as tough of a fighter on the gridiron as anyone. Each and every play, his effort level is second to none on either side of the ball.

He has versatility across the offensive line. He played at guard in 2014 and 2015, while starting all thirteen of Georgia’s games at tackle in 2016.

His size is not in question whatsoever. The Georgia product, standing at 6’6″ and weighing 325 pounds, is not be easy to bowl through.

Weaknesses

He blocks with his body upright and keeps his legs straight in the process. However, many analysts critique blockers who lean into blocks as well, so this isn’t as much of a concern. He could benefit from bending his knees a bit more, but this shouldn’t wreck his draft stock.

Shorter legs and arms make render him unable to hold blocks for a while. As a result, he throws his chest into blocks and his hands are often late. He can be beaten when he’s off-balance.

His hips are very tight. When he attempts to seal the edge, he cannot rotate his hips as fast as he needs to. That’s a red flag that has him on the lower end of draft boards.

Final Thoughts

For the most part, his physical gifts of height, strength and for offensive linemen, weight, he seems like an intriguing prospect. He also will throw everything he’s got on the line until he’s off the field.

However, his mechanics need obvious improvement. At the moment, he will not have an opportunity to start in the NFL. That doesn’t mean that he won’t get his chance someday after working on his mechanics. He’s got the gifts and just needs some coaching. At the moment, he’s a sixth or seventh round pick.