Welcome to Baltimore, Ronnie Stanley, Round 1 pick 6

[Inqui]

Should be our best OT since Ogden. Blindside protector for the rest of Joe's career, and hopefully for the first few years of the next QB we take.

Welcome to Baltimore, Ronnie Stanley.

[Moderator 2]

OVERVIEW

Stanley had a chance to leave for the National Football League after his third year in South Bend, but decided to return after watching Ohio State win the national championship in January of 2015. He wanted to be part of a national championship contender. Although that didn’t quite happen (Notre Dame lost games to conference champions Clemson and Stanford, each by two points before losing to Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl), Stanley didn't hurt his draft stock with a 2015 second-team All-American season at left tackle. NFL scouts had hoped he would come out the year before, as he looked like a future pro while starting all 13 games at left tackle as the Irish's Offensive Lineman of the Year in 2014. Stanley started every game at the right tackle as a redshirt freshman (he played two early season games as a reserve in 2012), showing great promise. A durable, intelligent player with experience at both tackle spots, Stanley will be a coveted prospect.

 

PRO DAY RESULTS

 
Short shuttle: 4.68 seconds 
3-cone: 7.96 seconds 
Bench: 24 reps of 225 pounds

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS

 Races out of the starting blocks and into pass sets as well as anyone in the country. Has long arms and knows how to use them. Plays with quick hands and a well-­timed punch. Never panics when he loses hand placement, simply re­sets them. Specializes in quick­ sets getting his hands into the pass rusher first helping him to control the flow of the snap. Well­-coached with great hand placement. Wins with activity over power. Is not often beaten around the edge by speed. Hard worker who plays through the whistle. Flexible and athletic with plus change of direction ability against counter moves. Has quickness off the snap to get to challenging backside blocks on linebackers. Able to pull into space and hit moving targets to spring the big run. Fell off of too many blocks in 2014, but did much better job of bringing his feet under him this year to help him sustain his blocks. In run game, able to gain late victories when it looks like stalemate is coming. Durable and dependable.

WEAKNESSES

 In need of more functional, core power. Has to hang on for a ride when engaging against a physical defender who plays with leverage. Will need to win with feet and technique. Doesn't have upper body strength to maul when his rep gets off track. Has athleticism to recover when he's beaten, but is just average at redirecting his man off-­course once defender gets the advantage. Is more quick that explosive. Gives ground to bull rushers when his feet aren't set at punch. Balance is average.

DRAFT PROJECTION

 Round 1

NFL COMPARISON

 Lane Johnson

BOTTOM LINE

 Three-year starter with the outstanding foot quickness and pass protection talent expected from an early round left tackle prospect. Stanley showed great maturity in acknowledging his weaknesses and returning to school to work on them and improve his game. While Stanley's core power is still a concern, he showed improved strength and run blocking prowess this year and should be ready to come in and start right away for a team looking to protect a high-­end quarterback.

RELATED LINKS

•  Brandt: Official Notre Dame pro day results

-Lance Zierlein

 

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[GrimCoconut]

Yep. I'm pretty happy with this one. I thought the difference between Stanley and Tunsil was small for a while, and after the stuff I learned today about Tunsil, it's just not worth risking taking Tunsil this high after that picture. Stanley is not as bad as people claim he is in the run game and he does get to the second level if you watch his games. His hands are great and he has a strong lower body. He needs to develop his upper body more, but I think the guy will be a great player. 

[ThatsMyJoeTerback]

Just now, GrimCoconut said:

Yep. I'm pretty happy with this one. I thought the difference between Stanley and Tunsil was small for a while, and after the stuff I learned today about Tunsil, it's just not worth risking taking Tunsil this high after that picture. Stanley is not as bad as people claim he is in the run game and he does get to the second level if you watch his games. His hands are great and he has a strong lower body. He needs to develop his upper body more, but I think the guy will be a great player. 

You're right. Stanley can move really well.

[rmw10]

@Inqui and I have been riding the Stanley train from day 1.  Glad to have him!

[arnie_uk]

I think people are disappointed we missed ramsey by one and are taking it out on him. Couldn't have took Tunsil after the bong video.

[Moderator 3]

I, too, have been on the Stanely bandwagon. Don't trust Tunsil to stay out of trouble.  I think Stanely has a higher ceiling.

[ravefan52]

Been a big fan of him since his junior year. He should be a really good LT. It's just unfortunate we couldn't land an impact defender.

[pep_meister]

man.... wish we could have swapped with dallas for ramsey because they would have gotten elliot at 6... not a super exciting pick with stanley at 6 but welcome to baltimore.. hope i eat my words. 

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Hell yeah

[LosT_in_TranSlatioN]

Great feet, good hands and leverage, great technique. Amazing pick

[Inqui]

Just now, GrimCoconut said:

Yep. I'm pretty happy with this one. I thought the difference between Stanley and Tunsil was small for a while, and after the stuff I learned today about Tunsil, it's just not worth risking taking Tunsil this high after that picture. Stanley is not as bad as people claim he is in the run game and he does get to the second level if you watch his games. His hands are great and he has a strong lower body. He needs to develop his upper body more, but I think the guy will be a great player. 

I honestly think that a year or two in an NFL weights program (and maybe a year at LG so he can get a broader look at our playbook and improve his run blocking) will make a huge difference. I know people are miserable about the pick, but I don't care. He's a great OT and his footwork is off the freaking charts. Like you say, the difference between him and Tunsil isn't all that much, and Stanley's got a cleaner injury record and didn't have that bong video pop up.

[Purple_City39]

I'm fine with the pick although I was hoping they'd trade back and get an extra second rounder.  Maybe trade a 3rd and 4th for another second?  I don't know draft value well enough 

[theblackdog]

I think Stanley will make a great upgrade to our offensive line.  Just looking at the videos, his quickness will be a godsend for us because of our past problems with opening up holes for our RBs.  I'm hoping he can pick up our playbook fast enough to be a starter from day one, but if he needs some time to adjust to the NFL he will still be worth the pick.

[hawkprey]

The offense is gonna be so good. Even though I only like drafting defense, this is a good pick.

[GrimCoconut]

6 minutes ago, Inqui said:

I honestly think that a year or two in an NFL weights program (and maybe a year at LG so he can get a broader look at our playbook and improve his run blocking) will make a huge difference. I know people are miserable about the pick, but I don't care. He's a great OT and his footwork is off the freaking charts. Like you say, the difference between him and Tunsil isn't all that much, and Stanley's got a cleaner injury record and didn't have that bong video pop up.

Yeah. It was funny when you watch Stanley pass protect because he just totally dominates the other guy it's not even funny. It's almost boring to watch an edge defender going against him. 

[OLD SCHOOL SMASH BALL]

Make me a believer in Ronnie Stanley. I dont see physical or toughness yet, just safe. Lets see whatcha got when that purple goes on. Welcome to Baltimore, sir 

[Deflated Football]

Sure it's been quoted, but Mayock said it best:

 

PICK ANALYSIS:

"I think he compares favorably to the Cowboys' Tyron Smith. That's high praise. I saw him play a lot of football at Notre Dame. He's a dancing bear. He was offered several Pac-12 basketball scholarships, so that tells you something about his feet. His pass protection skills are almost as good as Laremy Tunsil's, but right now Stanley is a better run blocker. Plus, Stanely is totally clean off the field, which is about to come into play." -- Mike Mayock

 

[Gordo52]

More disappointed in this pick than I was Perriman. Both don't scream Raven to me.

 

Hope they prove me wrong. 

[Ravensuperfan1]

this thread needs more videos

[allblackraven]

Great pick. We couldn't really pick anyone else how draft went but I am extremely happy to hear that he was ahead of Tunsil on our board.

Welcome Ronnie. Our QB already loves you.

[Gordo52]

20 minutes ago, Deflated Football said:

Sure it's been quoted, but Mayock said it best:

 

PICK ANALYSIS:

"I think he compares favorably to the Cowboys' Tyron Smith. That's high praise. I saw him play a lot of football at Notre Dame. He's a dancing bear. He was offered several Pac-12 basketball scholarships, so that tells you something about his feet. His pass protection skills are almost as good as Laremy Tunsil's, but right now Stanley is a better run blocker. Plus, Stanely is totally clean off the field, which is about to come into play." -- Mike Mayock

 

Mayock is also a notorious notre dame homer. 

Edited April 29, 2016 by Gordo52

[Inqui]

Just now, Ravensuperfan1 said:

this thread needs more videos

His highlights tape is honestly pretty boring - just what you want from a LT.

[Crusader]

Now comes the hard work on picks

[redrum52]

Not bad.  Not flashy, but a pick well reflect and and be very happy with.

[ALSKAN RAVEN FAN]

If he plays like a Raven that's all we need Welcome to the Ravens Stanley.

[Cillmatic]

I'll take Stanley over Eugene Monroe 2.0 aka Tunsil any day.

[Steve0x]

1 minute ago, Cillmatic said:

I'll take Stanley over Eugene Monroe 2.0 aka Tunsil any day.

Me too! Great Pick

 

Edited April 29, 2016 by Steve0x

[ravefan52]

 

12 minutes ago, Ravensuperfan1 said:

this thread needs more videos

https://twitter.com/BigDuke50

Check out this guy's page for some nice videos of Stanley

[Crusader]

Strange to see post talking about a human like their a farm animal. Very few of this year picks will have much impact this year. Browns are loading up picks big time.