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2019 NFL Draft: Top 5 offensive tackle rankings

By Brooks Austin

GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Feleipe Franks #13 of the Florida Gators attempts a pass during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 03: Feleipe Franks #13 of the Florida Gators attempts a pass during the game against the Missouri Tigers at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) /
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BOISE, ID – SEPTEMBER 10: Offensive lineman Andre Dillard #60 of the Washington State Cougars battles defensive end Jabril Frazier #8 of the Boise State Broncos during second half action on September 10, 2016 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 31-28. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images)
BOISE, ID – SEPTEMBER 10: Offensive lineman Andre Dillard #60 of the Washington State Cougars battles defensive end Jabril Frazier #8 of the Boise State Broncos during second half action on September 10, 2016 at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Boise State won the game 31-28. (Photo by Loren Orr/Getty Images) /

2.) Andre Dillard, Washington St.

There are several things that come with playing at Washington State, like dealing with the almost 2,400 feet of elevation at all times.

Oh, and you play for that Mike Leach guy, which means you better know how to pass block. Well, the good news for Andre Dillard is he’s a natural-born pass blocker. This guy lives, breathes, and sleeps the wave drill (that reference is for my o-line lovers I mentioned earlier, if you don’t know the wave drill see youtube for details).

Dillard is a day one starting left tackle in the league in terms of pass protection. Here’s some proof. 

Here’s another clip of Dillard against Jaylen Ferguson, a first round defensive end talent out of Louisiana Tech at this year’s Senior Bowl practices.

The only obvious concern is the fact that there’s no way of really projecting his run blocking ability. Considering that Washington State ran the ball on just 29.1% of plays last season.

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