Interior offensive linemen the Seahawks should target in the 2020 NFL Draft

Logan Stenberg: Senior G, Kentucky

The Seahawks love their mauling guards. They have prioritized size, and strength over agility and athleticism in recent years. Logan Stenberg is the living embodiment of what Seattle has been targeting. He stands at 6’6” and weighs 320lbs. The only appropriate words to describe him would be nasty.

Stenberg is about as strong as they come, during senior week he was one of the only linemen to successfully shut down the ultra-athletic defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw in 1-on-1 drills. He has phenomenal hand placement and a very low center of gravity. He plays with exceptional effort on every snap and lives to drive the opposing player into the ground. He plays with good balance and enough lateral agility to keep the player engaged and in front of him.

His biggest draws come from his overall athleticism. During the year there were instances that his lateral agility was tested, and he failed to move with the quicker defensive counterparts. This can lead to blown blocks and/or penalties. Stenberg also has a tendency to play too tall. This allows the defender to get leverage and control the play. This is coachable fortunately and mainly caused by his massive size for the guard position.

Stenberg actually reminds me of Mike Iupati. Both are average at best athletically, however, they are about as strong and nasty as they come. Neither moves incredibly well, asking them to be the lead block is a risky move. Both thrive in run dominate offenses and play with incredible tenacity and grit. Mike Iupati at his best has been an All-Pro guard and Stenberg, in the right situation, has that potential as well.

Player comparison: Mike Iupati

Round projection: 3rd round