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Durant

A three-year starter at left tackle against elite competition in the SEC, Durant’s (6'6/331) wide body and 82nd-percentile arm length (34 3/4") are considered strengths until he begins lunging and relying on his upper half to do most of the work on film. He projects as a right/swing tackle at the next level given his inconsistent skills and leverage issues. His medical report will be critical after he missed one game as a senior due to a neck injury.

That’s the third-lowest time posted so far in the 40-yard dash, behind only fellow offensive lineman Trey Adams (Washington, 5.60) and Calvin Throckmorton (Oregon, 5.57). It’s not a great time, but what might be more concerning is that his 21 bench press reps and 25-inch vertical are among the lowest at his position, as well. Durant (6'6/330) is considered a potential mid-round pick by some analysts, but he likely didn’t improve his stock in Indianapolis.

“Durant is somewhat limited as a mover and isn’t going to excite many teams as a run blocker,” Zierlein writes, “but his length and anchor strength in pass protection is what will be most appealing.” The Missouri lineman measured into the NFL Scouting Combine at 6-foot-6, 331 pounds with an arm length of 34 3/4 inches. Zierlein views him as a backup depth cog for the pros, one who could work his way in as a low-end starter if he progresses to his potential.

Durant (6'7/330) has appeared in nine of the Tigers’ ten games this season, missing time in late-September due to a neck injury suffered during the September 14 win over Southeast Missouri State. The senior tackle, who began his collegiate career at Arizona Western CC, was given a fifth-round grade by Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline before the season began. In early November, WalterFootball.com draft analyst Charlie Campbell ranked Durant 11th among draft-eligible tackles.

Bryant, who was projected as a fifth-round prospect heading into the 2019 season by Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline, left the game in the second half and was ruled out for the game. The game was rather lopsided by the time of his departure, so he might have simply been held out as a precaution. His status for next Saturday’s Southeastern Conference opener against South Carolina is up in the air.

Durant is the second highest-graded player for the Tigers in Pauline’s grades, coming in just behind Albert Okwuegbunam, who gets a third-round mark. Durant allowed the fewest pressures of any returning SEC tackle, and at 6-foot-7, 330-pounds, he certainly has the size to be successful. As Pauline writes: “Durant is a large, nasty right tackle for Missouri who could move up draft boards if he polishes his game.” It wouldn’t be a shock if he was a Day 2 pick if that polishing takes place.

Durant (6'7/330) allowed just eight quarterback pressures all season especially when considering he started all 13 games for the Tigers. It was a four-way tie for the next closest players in this category who all allowed 11 quarterback pressures last year. Durant was the No. 3 junior college prospect at his position when leaving Arizona Western Community College. He’s developed into one of the Tigers’ best offensive lineman and that should remain true in 2019.