Player: Luke Wypler
School: Ohio State
Measurables:
- Height: 6’3” (NFL Combine)
- Weight: 303 (NFL Combine)
- 40: 5.14 (NFL Combine)
- 10 Yard Split: 1.83 (NFL Combine)
- Bench: 29 (NFL Combine)
- Vertical Jump: 30.5” (NFL Combine)
- Broad Jump: 8’10” (NFL Combine)
- 3 Cone: 7.64 (NFL Combine)
- 20 Yard Shuttle: 4.53 (NFL Combine)
Graded Offensive Line Traits:
- First-Level Run Blocking: 7.25/10
- Second-Level Run Blocking: 6.25/10
- Pass Blocking: 7/10
- Blitz/Stunt Pickup: 6.5/10
- Pulling(if applicable): 7.75/10
- Footwork: 6/10
- Hands: 7.5/10
- Initial Contact: 6.75/10
Prospect Grade: 55/80; 68.8 %- Elite starter with potential to be a pro bowler
Projected Draft Day: Late Round 2- Round 3
Player Comparison: Shades of Garrett Bradbury
Player Summary:
Wypler is a really difficult prospect to get a gauge on. His tape is definitely inconsistent with highs and lows. Wypler is definitely a top IOL prospect this year, but I would take him as a backend Day 2 prospect due to the inconsistencies.
Wypler is a really good first level run blocker and pass protector. In pass pro, he needs to find work quicker than he does now. He’s usually sitting and waiting for super late blitzes or stunts if there’s no one head up or in his gap, but he needs to be more supportive of guards in pass pro. His head needs to be on a swivel more because he could be looking left while the right guard is getting beat. He needs to be able to see where support is needed. His second level running blocking was one of the most inconsistent aspects of his game. He doesn’t struggle getting to the second level, but he does have trouble securing blocks once he gets there. The only other notes I have on him is that he bends at the hips a decent amount causing upper body lean which will but Wypler on the ground due to a poor center of gravity. Wypler can also get over powered by bigger, stronger defensive linemen and bull rushers.
Overall, Wypler is definitely going to be a really good center; it may just take a couple seasons. He will most likely be a day one starter in the 2023 season, but whoever drafts him needs to be aware that you are probably going to get up and down play for at least the first year or two… similar to Garrett Bradbury.