Wisconsin’s Ryan Ramczyk should be 1st OL Drafted

Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Run Blocking:  The Wisconsin Badgers ranked #6 nationally in rushing attempts during the 2016 season.  Ramcyzk provides tremendous value as a run blocker.  According to Pro Football Focus, Ramcyzk ranked as the top run blocking offensive lineman in college football.

Pro Football Focus notes that Ramczyk is a good athlete and can play in a variety of schemes.

"Bottom line: Ramczyk is the likely consensus top OT prospect in this year’s draft class despite coming off hip surgery and despite having just one year of FBS football on his resume. He isn’t the stereotypical physically dominant lineman we’re used to seeing out of Wisconsin, as his game is more about his foot quickness and balance. He faced a slew of outstanding edge defenders in the Big Ten this year (also in games against LSU and Western Michigan), and gave up just one sack, three hits and eight hurries on the year, and never more than two pressures in any single game. He is scheme-versatile as he can make all of the necessary blocks in the run game while doubling as one of the best pass-protectors in the class."