Lacking the long arms and the agility that NFL tackles need, Van Lanen’s future in the pros will be at guard and he provides depth to the Packers inside.
“He generates a push in the run game, works hard at his game, really versatile, he’s got power, punch, great attitude,” ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.
He started 13 of 14 games that season while blocking for Jonathan Taylor, who amassed 2,000 rushing yards and won his second Doak Walker Award.
Watt leads the Texans in tackles for loss and made the defensive play of their season in last week’s win over Cincinnati.
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“I was always the person that people didn’t believe ,” Eric Stokes said in a conference call with Wisconsin reporters.