._RyanFowler_ makes the case for Mississippi State's Charles Cross to be one of the first offensive tackles taken come the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. FrontOffice33 | NFLDraft
In what has become an overwhelmingly pass-happy league, the need for a blindside stalwart has become synonymous with the NFL’s most successful offenses. An immovable force with the strength and athleticism to displace and eliminate pass-rushers from a game, elite offensive tackles have been a necessity for teams since the dawn of the forward pass.
The need for day one impact tackles at the top of this year’s class has seen Cross’ name tossed around similarly to how he’s ragdolled SEC defenders throughout his time at Mississippi State. It’s become desensitized, tired, stale to the public draft eye. However, within league circles, and talent evaluators across football, don’t be surprised to hear Cross’ name called before we hit the halfway point of round one.
The Mississippi State product is an elite athlete whose ability to counter speed rushers and inside/outside spin moves constantly flashed on film. Put simply, Cross will allow teams to further open their playbook given his quick-twitch and explosive first step in his pass set that rarely finds him out of position. His versatility and range as an offensive tackle is just silly.
It should be of no surprise that Cross should challenge to be one of the top two tackles taken. Although some concerns have been raised about his ability to push vertically and create creases in the run game, Cross separates himself from any offensive lineman in the class in pass pro, where his balance and footwork always place him in the best position to stall edge rushers.
Everything starts with feet for offensive linemen, and if you can’t kickslide, anchor, establish your lower half moving at full speed, and re-anchor, it just won’t cut it at the highest level of the game. Cross doesn’t have to worry about any of that.
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