At 6'5, 335 pounds and wielding long, 34-inch arms, former Utah offensive lineman Jeremiah Poutasi is a near-identical physical match to fellow Samoan Mike Iupati. The Tennessee Titans, who just grabbed Poutasi with the No. 66 overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft, are hoping he also plays like Iupati.
NFL Draft picks 2015: Jeremiah Poutasi goes to Titans in 3rd round
Poutasi goes to the Titans at the top of the third round.
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Forced by circumstance to play left tackle for the Utes, Poutasi will likely make the move to guard in the NFL, since his lack of quickness and balance could cause problems against speed rushers on the outside. But given his hulking frame and above-average strength (27 bench press reps at the combine), he could excel on the interior. He could also end up landing at right tackle, where he started 10 games as a freshman.
Poutasi started 35 games at the two tackle spots during his three years in Utah. But despite that extensive experience, he’s considered by many draft experts to be a longterm project in the NFL, which could prevent him from becoming a starter anytime soon.
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