Sean Rhyan Final Evaluation

With an aging Tyron Smith, and inconsistent play riddled among the rest of the unit, many are calling for the Dallas Cowboys to reinvest in what was once arguably the most dominant unit in the entire NFL.

UCLA offensive tackle Sean Rhyan has been a starter since he enrolled in 2019, so there is no questioning his experience. He helped lead the way for running back Joshua Kelley in 2019 and was a part of an offensive line that put together a streak of five consecutive 200-yard rushing games, this was the first time it happened since 1978. He is fairly decorated with accolades, including the USA Today, The Athletic, PFF and FWAA Freshman All-American teams. In 2021 he was named to the All-Pac-12 team, selected by the league’s coaches and Phil Steele. What kind of draft capital would it take to get Rhyan on the Cowboys? Let’s dive into the film and find out.

Measurables and Stats

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Listed Height: 6-foot-5

Listed Weight: 320 pounds

Jersey Number: 74

Stats (2021): 12 games started

Film Study Information:

Games Watched: Oregon (2020), USC (2020), LSU (2021), Hawaii (2021), Oregon (2021)

Best Game: Oregon (2021)

Worst Game: USC (2020)

Physical Skills Evaluation:

Balance: Stays balanced well, seldom oversets. Only reps you really see him on the ground is if he gets rolled up on or he is finishing someone in the dirt.

Hand Placement: Strikes with a good punch and quickly establishes leverage. Strikes between the shoulder pads but outside the breast plate and lifts up establishing leverage.

Power: Able to torque his body to maintain control of a defender.

Movement Skills: Controlled with his movement in space, does not overextend himself. Would like to see him open up more when he is asked to chip the first level defender and move up to the second level; can sometimes not reach his assignment when asked to do so.

Footwork/Foot Speed: Can get cross footed if sent very high up in the pass protection arch but, recovers well. Doesn’t generate enough torque in the…