The 49ers select offensive lineman Mike Mcglinchey with the 9th pick in the 2018 NFL Draft.
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Bio: The first cousin of NFL quarterback Matt Ryan grew up living and breathing football in a family that loved the game. His hard work and passion paid off when garnering first-team all-state recognition in Pennsylvania, top 10 rankings in national offensive Tackle recruiting circles, and a scholarship offer from Notre Dame. McGlinchey played in every game as a redshirt freshman, starting the team’s Music City Bowl win over LSU at right tackle. He started all 13 games on the right side again as a sophomore before moving to left tackle for his junior season. McGlinchey started every game in 2016, displaying the quick feet, athleticism, and brute strength to be a very good NFL starter.
Overview
McGlinchey will need to add more strength and mass to his athletic frame in order to hold up against NFL power, but his technique and instincts are pro-ready. He could be a polarizing prospect based on inconsistencies from his tape, but he gets guys blocked at a much higher rate than he loses his rep. McGlinchey should become an early starter at either tackle position, but his ability to handle bull rushers and power at the point of attack will define the type of career he has.
Strengths
Natural movements and able to make cross-face and cut-off blocks
Uses tight, controlled settle steps to help promote balanced, centered contact at the point of attack
Good bender
Strikes and rolls his hips up under him
Advanced technician
Experienced and successful in gap and zone schemes and can play either tackle spot
Works hips double teams hip to hip and has well-timed climbs to linebackers
Quality down-blocker who gets movement and push with leg churn
Works to sustain
Pass sets with excellent posture
Weight is generally dispersed properly throughout his kick slides
Punch placement is adequate
Plays with adequate mirror
Instinctive and searches for trouble brewing with twists and blitzes
Named a team captain in consecutive years
Weaknesses
Needs more mass on his frame
May not have leg drive to move anchored space eaters
Inconsistent at containing opponents as base blocker
Needs to sustain and finish at a better rate
Power ends can stack and discard him
Allows pad level to rise as move blocker
Pass slide is a little restricted in terms of gaining ground
Tends to deaden feet at punch allowing speed rushers access to his edge if his punch falls flat or misses entirely
Will lean into some blocks as mechanism to boost power
Will uncork his punch a shade too early at times for fear of losing the “hands first” battle
Can be bounced back into pocket by stiff stab moves
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