Kansas City Chiefs: Four offensive linemen to consider for 2021 NFL Draft

For those that watch the tape of offensive linemen and think, well, that player certainly would be better on the right side at tackle, Stone Forsythe is your prospect. Forsythe has started games at right tackle and left and even appeared at guard. He started every game with Florida this past season and has done so thus far in 2020.

His film at right tackle is far more promising, his size helps him push in the run game, and appears to have long arms to help in the passing game. He moves well for his size and can get into the second level to block.

At this point, Forsythe is already bigger than both Chiefs starting tackles at 6’7″ and 329 pounds. He also holds a unique distinction, having been listed at the 6’7″ and 329 pounds his entire career until this season in which he apparently grew two inches and lost 20 pounds.

His big issue can be similar to Munford, which is putting his head down, especially in the run game. Whereas Ohio State does a lot of zone blocking, Florida appears at times to man block, so Forsythe will run to a spot only to find no one there. A few times, he has run to nowhere.

Refine his technique, teach him to keep his head up, and he can be a productive NFL right tackle. He’s not ready for good, speed edge rushers yet but considering how severely veterans struggle, a rookie struggling would not be out of line or unexpected. Forsythe ould be a swing tackle as a rookie.

Outside of the early rounds, perhaps no player would fit with the Chiefs as a draft and play prospect quite like Teven Jenkins. A graduate from Topeka High, Jenkins has started every game since his sophomore season at right tackle save for a few games he had to move to the left side due to injury.

With his experience on the right side, and with the hope of a more normal NFL offseason and preseason, could he be ready to start at the right side if asked?

Jenkins shows good awareness and understanding of where he is on the field, but at times appears almost mechanical in his movements, not nearly as fluid as the previously mentioned prospects. Also, his base needs strength as he to often is pushed backward at the initial point of contact.

However, if Jenkins can learn to use his arms better (he often allows defenders to get into his body) he could show marked improvement. He can be a very nasty blocker, finishes strong, and displays good footwork in pass sets. When he uses good technique, especially his arms and hands, he is a very different type of player.