Texas A&M OT Germain Ifedi’s Upside Makes Him Worthy of 1st-Round Investment

April 10, 2016   ·   Ian Wharton   ·   Jump to comments

The 2016 NFL draft will once again prove there is no exact science for predicting what will happen or the how the results will play out over the next few years. With 253 total players selected, some are bound to provide an instant impact. Others may take 2016 as a developmental season or even need multiple years to hit their strides.
Players with upside such as Texas A&M Aggies offensive tackle Germain Ifedi weren’t able to fully grasp the nuance of their positions in college. The term "upside" has become a buzzword in evaluation, but it doesn’t always apply. Prospects blessed with great athleticism who have not maximized their entire physical skill sets and have played at a high level in spite of technical shortcomings should be the only ones labeled like this.
Ifedi’s a special case because of his pedigree and the Aggies’ recent history. There has been a Texas A&M offensive tackle drafted in the first round in each of the last three drafts. ...

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