2021 NFL Draft: 4 O-lineman who could be steals on Day 3

Josh Myers, C, Ohio State

Josh Myers is a prime example of the ability to learn a new skill. Myers never player center in high school, but moved there as a sophomore and excelled. He improved so well that he became a Rimington finalist as well as first-team All-Big Ten in 2020.

Myers was a solid lineman that was a key contributor to an Ohio State team that made it to the National Championship game last season. He grew into a dependable center that rarely had an issue. The former Buckeye worked a lot out of the shotgun during his time at Ohio State, and we’ve seen where snaps under center can go awry for both centers and quarterbacks that aren’t used to performing them.

At 6’5, 310 lbs with 32″ arms and 10.375″ hands, Myers has good size and takes up quite a bit of room at his size, but he’s sometimes defeated even by smaller guys. One of the big issues he faced in the National Championship game against Alabama was that he was good at one on one hand to hand battle, but once a defender got under him and started pushing up and back rather than straight, Myers was exposed and burned quite a few times. That’s something that absolutely has to improve, but it’s worth noting Myers played through turf toe during that game.

One of the things that separate Myers from the rest is his versatility. He can play anywhere along the line so if things don’t work out at center, he can move back to his originally recruited position at guard.

Myers should be a starter at center in the NFL at some point in his career. He would fit well in a scheme like the Chargers.