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The Cincinnati Bengals will hold a pre-draft visit with Arizona offensive tackle Jonah Savaiinaea, per Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network.
At 6-4, 324 pounds, Savaiinaea brings plenty of size, strength and power to the offensive line. While he played most of his college career at tackle, he may be better suited at guard. That would work just fine for the Bengals, who need all the help they can get on the interior.
Savaiinaea was one of the quicker linemen at the Combine, ranking in the 95th percentile in the 40-yard dash and the 83rd percentile in the 10-yard split.
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"Durable three-year starter who is built like a right guard but has valuable protection experience as a collegiate tackle," wrote NFL Network's Lance Zierlein. "Savaiinaea doesn’t have the athleticism to stick at right tackle in the NFL, but can play there in a pinch with some help. He’s very wide and can engulf smaller opponents as a base blocker while sealing off double teams and down blocks. His feet often deaden on contact, creating opportunities for defenders to leak through his edges in both the run and pass games. Savaiinaea’s size works to his advantage and he could become a serviceable starting guard in time."
With the Bengals heavily investing in the offense, a new guard could very well be in play during this draft and if the Bengals want a shot at Savaiinaea, the second round could be the sweet spot for him. His power and protection inside would be very welcomed by quarterback Joe Burrow.
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This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Bengals show interest in underrated NFL draft OL
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At 6-4, 324 pounds, Savaiinaea brings plenty of size, strength and power to the offensive line. While he played most of his college career at tackle, he may be better suited at guard. That would work just fine for the Bengals, who need all the help they can get on the interior.
Savaiinaea was one of the quicker linemen at the Combine, ranking in the 95th percentile in the 40-yard dash and the 83rd percentile in the 10-yard split.
RELATED: Bengals could target these surprise positions early in 2025 NFL draft
"Durable three-year starter who is built like a right guard but has valuable protection experience as a collegiate tackle," wrote NFL Network's Lance Zierlein. "Savaiinaea doesn’t have the athleticism to stick at right tackle in the NFL, but can play there in a pinch with some help. He’s very wide and can engulf smaller opponents as a base blocker while sealing off double teams and down blocks. His feet often deaden on contact, creating opportunities for defenders to leak through his edges in both the run and pass games. Savaiinaea’s size works to his advantage and he could become a serviceable starting guard in time."
With the Bengals heavily investing in the offense, a new guard could very well be in play during this draft and if the Bengals want a shot at Savaiinaea, the second round could be the sweet spot for him. His power and protection inside would be very welcomed by quarterback Joe Burrow.
RELATED: Bengals QB Joe Burrow's latest public appearance makes waves
This article originally appeared on Lions Wire: Bengals show interest in underrated NFL draft OL
Continue reading...
