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2017 NFL Draft: Big Ten’s All-Draft Team

By Erik Schlitt

Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; General view of Big Ten logo on field prior to a game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Indiana Hoosiers at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Carter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Pat Elflein (65). Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Pat Elflein (65). Mandatory Credit: Joe Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports /

Offensive Guard

1st Team Left Guard: Pat Elflein, Ohio State
1st Team Right Guard: Dan Feeney, Indiana
2nd Team Left Guard: Billy Price, Ohio State
2nd Team Right Guard: Kyle Kalis, Michigan
Honorable Mention: Ben Braden, Michigan
Honorable Mention: Jordan Roos, Purdue

Dan Feeney is the best guard in this draft class. A four-year starter, Feeney is an absolute road grader. He has an above-average initial punch and excellent functional strength, despite recent reports of scouts concerns. His concussion history will raise some red flags but if an interior lineman gets drafted in the first round, it’ll likely be Feeney.

Pat Elflein made the switch from guard to center in 2016, and while he played at a high level, I believe he has a higher ceiling as an NFL guard. The winner of this year’s Rimington award (NCAA best offensive lineman), Elflein is also in the first round mix, but I think he’ll just miss it. His versatility to play multiple spots on the interior offensive line will make him valuable, as he could be a plug-in-play player for several teams.

Elflein’s running mate at Ohio State, Billy Price, also has experience playing multiple positions along the line. A natural power blocking right guard, he should eventually find a starting role in the NFL. But, he’s still a junior, and may return for another year, as he would be one of the top guards in the 2018 draft class.

Kyle Kalis is an interesting prospect. A four-year starter at right guard, he has the aggressive nature coveted in offensive lineman. A mauler by nature, Kalis can dominate at times. His biggest issue is, despite so much experience, that he still makes too mental mistakes. If a team falls in love with his potential, he could go much higher than most expect.

Ben Braden a three-year starter, has started at left guard, left tackle and right tackle over his career. An ideal guard in the NFL, his ability to play tackle in a pinch, increases his value. A fringe draftable prospect, a good off-season could help him sneak into the later rounds.

Jordan Roos is a pass blocking specialist who isn’t on a lot of people’s radar. He likely won’t be a big name in this draft process but, he’s the type of player who can work his way into an NFL camp this summer.

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