2015 Atlanta Falcons Potential Draft Pick Profile: OL Ali Marpet

January 20, 2015   ·   Scott Carasik   ·   Jump to comments


The Atlanta Falcons are moving to a zone-blocking system with the addition of Kyle Shanahan as the offensive coordinator. It's been a long time coming, and for the long term, they will need to find someone to learn how to play left guard and eventually replace Justin Blalock.
One prospect who has stood out during Senior Bowl practices is Ali Marpet from the diminutive Hobart College. He played primarily left tackle for all of the drills and held up very well against his teammates who came out of the SEC.
 
 
Combine/Pro Day Measurements
Height: 6'3-3/4"
Weight: 307 pounds
Arm Length: 32-7/8"
Hand Measurement: 10-1/8"
 
Stats
2014: 13 games started at left tackle
2013: 11 games started at left tackle
2012: 13 games started at left tackle
2011: 6 games played at multiple positions along the offensive line
 
Scouting Report
Strengths
Marpet has ...

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