Josh Myers is next on our list of Buckeyes heading to the 2021 NFL Draft, and we’re breaking them all down for you. Myers is a center at the next level and is one of the top centers in this year’s draft. While his game isn’t perfect, he is seen as a potential NFL starter by most analysts. Some team may try him at guard, but center is his best position.
Myers is another highly touted Ohio State football player along the front of the offense who was a Rimington Award finalist in 2020. A solid center who has all of the flashes pro teams look for, he should be drafted earlier rather than later. Let’s look at the pros and cons of Josh Myers.
The Pros to Josh Myers…
The Positives to drafting Josh Myers…
It's like the LB runs into a wall when he meets #Buckeyes C Josh Myers 👀 #ohiostatefootball pic.twitter.com/GHsiehQgRD
— A🕳ron Bloch (@PFF_Aaron) January 2, 2021
Josh Myers is an outstanding NFL prospect at center. With power and technique, Myers has the foundation every NFL team looks for an early-round pick. He stacks up his blocks well and looks to shed and get into the second level quickly. He stalemates larger defensive linemen, and can take on double teams decisively.
Myers adjusts blocking well, so he his a high football IQ and understanding of where pressure is coming from. He will excel his first year run blocking, and it may take a year to fully work on his pass blocking, but it is already NFL level. With solid guards next to him, Myers will develop a little faster.
The cons to drafting Josh Myers…
The downsides to drafting Josh Myers…
C-#71 Josh Myers really impresses.
He consistently engages with DL and pushes hius man back in run blocking.
He dominates Penn State DL #97 PJ Mustipher on this
1st& 10 play.#CFB #A22 #OhioState #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/ErfoXlMHJi— Jacob Vogel (@realjakevogel) January 22, 2021
Josh Myers does have a few downsides to his game. In space, Myers feet are fairly average and when asked to work on an island, will sometimes be a half step slow. For as great as Myers is in run blocking, there are some times in pass defense he will also be a half-step late and not get to a twist. There were times he ended the play on the ground, but not enough to be overly concerned.
Sometimes Myers doesn’t extend his arms enough to get to a pass rusher and will deflect him instead of stopping him. If a team moves him to guard, he may not reach his fullest potential. He may need to work on lower body flexibility to help with the footwork and balance.
Myers projects as a day one starter for the team that drafts him. His upsides far outweight the few downsides. He looks to have the ability to fix any issues technique-wise outside of any physical limitations. He is a sound blocker who should to in the late second to very early third round.
All Ohio State football players eligible for the 2021 NFL draft
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