Louisville Football: Projections for Cardinals in the 2018 NFL Draft
By Jacob Lane
Geron Christian – OT/OG
Geron Christian has been a consistent force on the Louisville offensive line for the last three years, starting in every game during his career. But as every Louisville fan knows, the offensive line struggled mightily, for the most part, during that time frame. Christian did a good job protecting Lamar Jackson’s blindside, but still has a lot to work on in order to be a successful NFL offensive lineman. It was a bit of a surprise that Christian declared for the draft, but after a strong combine, Pro Day, and individual team workouts, it seems the junior tackle made the right decision.
Strengths:
- Athletic
- Good movement at the hips
- Excellent quickness
- Footwork
- Very agile
Needs Improvement:
- Strength
- Bouncing back after initial hit from defensive lineman
- Technique
Projections:
Walter Football: Rounds 2-3
NFL.com: Rounds 3-4
Draftanalyst.com: Rounds 5-6