The Steal
Who was the steal of the 2021 OT class?
Stone Forsythe was ranked OT15 on the consensus board (#120 overall) but lasted until pick 208, where the Seattle Seahawks took him in Round 6. A 88-spot fall, the largest gap between consensus and draft day of any OT in the class. Behind him, Teven Jenkins (+18) and James Hudson (+10) also outlasted their rankings.
The Conviction Pick
Which OT did teams value above the consensus board?
The Chicago Bears took Larry Borom at pick 151, 95 spots ahead of his #246 consensus rank. That's the league's strongest disagreement with the public board at the position. Teams showed similar conviction on Josh Ball (71 spots) and Dan Moore Jr. (52 spots).
The Cliff
Where did the OT talent drop off in 2021?
After Tommy Doyle went at pick 161, the next OT didn't come off the board for 36 picks. That's the sharpest drop in the class.
The Spend
How much did teams invest in OT in the 2021 draft?
Teams spent 30 picks on OT, 10 of them in the first two rounds. That's above the position's average of 24 since 2018.
The Bet
Which team bet biggest on OT in 2021?
The Los Angeles Chargers spent more draft capital on OT than any other club: picks 13 and 159, 36% of their total draft investment.
The One Who Slipped
Who was the highest-ranked OT to go undrafted in 2021?
Alaric Jackson, ranked #225 on the consensus board, went undrafted through all 259 picks.