'21 MN OL Joe Alt (Notre Dame Signee)

[IRISHDODGER]

after being projected as a high first rounder, I wonder how far he drops in the projections by the draft “experts” who did similarly to Kyle Hamilton, JOK, Kyren & Mayer?

 

[CanadalovesND]

after being projected as a high first rounder, I wonder how far he drops in the projections by the draft “experts” who did similarly to Kyle Hamilton, JOK, Kyren & Mayer?

There has been some scouting reports that have seen Alt's length as a downside to his ability to play left tackle. That he may not have the true bend and flexibility to be a left tackle. I must admit, I haven't seen that and I think it's farfetched, but I haven't watched every single snap of Alt over the last two seasons.

There is a small sense in the scouting community that he is more McGlinchey than Stanley.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

after being projected as a high first rounder, I wonder how far he drops in the projections by the draft “experts” who did similarly to Kyle Hamilton, JOK, Kyren & Mayer?

Depends on any movement that occurs in the draft via trades, along with all the evaluation by the teams drafting in the first round between now and April. Feels like the "experts" know less and less about what these teams are actually going to do than ever before.

It really should not be taken as a slight by any of these guys and especially not to ND fans, because at the end of the day, everyone is on a roster and everyone gets paid. Certain teams are going to go with players they feel they need more than others. That's sports.

 

[dublinirish]

after being projected as a high first rounder, I wonder how far he drops in the projections by the draft “experts” who did similarly to Kyle Hamilton, JOK, Kyren & Mayer?

tbf even though its early a lot of media folks are high on Alt

 

[IRISHDODGER]

There has been some scouting reports that have seen Alt's length as a downside to his ability to play left tackle. That he may not have the true bend and flexibility to be a left tackle. I must admit, I haven't seen that and I think it's farfetched, but I haven't watched every single snap of Alt over the last two seasons.

There is a small sense in the scouting community that he is more McGlinchey than Stanley.

Of course…right on cue. I know the NFL is different than college & not everything translates but look how they downgraded guys like JOK & Kyle Hamilton who are thriving in the NFL & would be the envy of any defense. Too early to tell on Mayer & TE breaks into two categories IMO based on need.

 

[zelezo vlk]

The difference between Alt and the rest of those ND greats is that Alt plays a premium position. Safeties, RBs, and TEs are all relatively low value and this is evident in how teams draft them (usually).

 

[JamIrish]

Was #4 in 247sports 100 best players in college football in 2023

College football's top 101 players at the end of the 2023 season

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[IRISHDODGER]

The difference between Alt and the rest of those ND greats is that Alt plays a premium position. Safeties, RBs, and TEs are all relatively low value and this is evident in how teams draft them (usually).

Right. Stanley, Nelson & McGlinchey going top 10 proves that point. You left out JOK though. LB are high value & he was undervalued to say the least. I know the Browns suck, but he has been great this season.

 

[zelezo vlk]

Right. Stanley, Nelson & McGlinchey going top 10 proves that point. You left out JOK though. LB are high value & he was undervalued to say the least. I know the Browns suck, but he has been great this season.

LB is not really a high value position either, very few off-ball LBs are picked high in the 1st round and let's not forget that JOK had a medical flag (that he denied btw) from the Combine.

 

[Jiggafini19Deux]

Alt is able to mask a lot of his weaknesses with his size, and he actually improved from 2022 in many respects. A lot can change between now and the draft, and nobody really knows what the front offices are thinking, but it would seem that if you are looking for an OT in 2024 Alt and Fashanu from Penn State are the top dogs on that board.

Do not be surprised if Mims from UGA goes flying up a lot of these Mock Drafts from pundits.

 

[dublinirish]

https://archive.vn/lx13d

7. Tennessee Titans​

Joe Alt, OT, Notre Dame
The Titans would be jumping for joy in this scenario. Will Levis has shown that he could possibly be the long-term quarterback answer, but Tennessee needs multiple new starters along the offensive line to protect him. The Andre Dillard signing hasn't worked out, so left tackle is a huge question mark for whoever ends up as the Titans' new coach.
The 6-foot-8, 320-pound Alt was the most impressive prospect I saw out on the scouting trail this season. He has shown continuous improvement each year of his college career, and some scouts believe Alt -- who allowed two sacks combined over the past two seasons -- is the most well-rounded blocker in this class. Penn State's Olumuyiwa Fashanu could also be the move here, but it shouldn't come as a surprise if Alt is the first offensive tackle off the board.
Team needs: OT, CB, WR

 

[Giddyup]

That franchise is a disaster right now, I guess that’s where u have to go to get picked early.

 

[zelezo vlk]

https://archive.vn/lx13d

He'd be such an upgrade play-wise and moral-wise to Taylor Lewan (I know he retired but he was there for years).

 

[Irish#1]

I prefer Joe end up someplace besides Tenn, Jax or Houston.

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

If he ended up on my Jets I'd be ecstatic but it's an outside chance he falls to 10th overall.

 

[BoredIrish]

If he ended up on my Jets I'd be ecstatic but it's an outside chance he falls to 10th overall.

Bears at #9 had better not pass on him if he is still there.

 

[dublinirish]

Daniel Jeremiah 2024 NFL mock draft 1.0: Bears, Commanders, Patriots, Saints pick quarterbacks

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Tennessee Titans

Joe Alt
Notre Dame · OT · Junior
The Titans’ offensive line was in shambles this past season. As the rebuilding process begins, Alt could protect Will Levis’ blindside for years to come.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

I think the Bears are doing everything to make it seem like they want Williams to drive his trade price up.

Scratch that, I hope that's what they're doing.

 

[ColinKSU]

He'd be such an upgrade play-wise and moral-wise to Taylor Lewan (I know he retired but he was there for years).

Just a massive all-time bum.

 

[Green Mountains]

As a Giants fan....I hope they grab him at 6. Andrew Thomas looks like a fixture at LT. Evan Neal looks like a bust at RT. Slide Joe into RT, push Neal to guard. And that gets the line fixed.

 

[Junkhead]

The front page of this thread, he looks so young! And wasn't even ranked very high in recruiting. It's awesome that he has the chance to be a top 10 pick!

 

[rtrn2glory]

Bears trade down and get Marvin and Joe.... Grand slam draft if that happens

 

[DillonHall]

Bears trade down and get Marvin and Joe.... Grand slam draft if that happens

So you believe in Fields? I still don't really know what to think about him

 

[NDdomer2]

So you believe in Fields? I still don't really know what to think about him

I believe the bears have more issues than QB and I believe they aren't likely to get that any level more "right" than fields so id rather they improve the whole roster than continue to draft average to mediocre QBs and have a shitty roster around it.

 

[IHateMarkMay]

I believe the bears have more issues than QB and I believe they aren't likely to get that any level more "right" than fields so id rather they improve the whole roster than continue to draft average to mediocre QBs and have a shitty roster around it.

Agreed with this. Fields won't ever be the best QB in the league, but the roster holes on Chicago make him seem much worse than he actually is. I hope they make it seem like they want Williams so they drive the trade price up, grab a few studs and get another round one pick next year.

 

[Green Mountains]

Agreed with this. Fields won't ever be the best QB in the league, but the roster holes on Chicago make him seem much worse than he actually is. I hope they make it seem like they want Williams so they drive the trade price up, grab a few studs and get another round one pick next year.

And after seeing Caleb Williams play against ND, he's a punk. Talented, yes. I feel like he has bust written all over him - when a potential number 1 overall talks about getting an ownership stake....that's just an over inflated ego.

The Bears will likely draft Williams and trade Fields. Williams will be on the first year of a rookie contract, while Fields in entering year 4 and will cost a ton more money much sooner. But I think a trade down move would be wiser.

 

[arrowryan]

I don’t think he’ll make it outside the top 5

 

[yankeehater]

Ran 5.05 in the 40

 

[PutuporShutup]

Ran 5.05 in the 40

Good time for his size/height

 

[Lberry]

Ran 5.05 in the 40

Not great for a TE.