Finding Broncos: Scott Frantz, OT, Kansas State | How he Fits, Where he Goes
Measurements
Height: 6-foot-5
Weight: 303
Pro Day Results
40: 5.74 seconds
Bench Press (225 lbs): 18 reps
Vertical Jump: 22.5 inches
Broad Jump: 95 inches
20-Yard Shuttle: 5.01 seconds
3-Cone: 8.24 seconds
Pros
- Has plenty of experience as a starter
- Has decent power in his punches to stall rushers
- Very violent blocker
- Will look for work when unengaged
- Heavy hands to knock around rushers
- Has a solid anchor
- Will roll through his hips
- Works to get leverage & use it
- Has good power throughout his body
- Solid mobility to get to the second level
- Has required tools to be more than effective as a run & pass blocker
- Effortless mover
Cons
- Punches have power but can be inconsistent
- Hands don’t always land on target
- Hand placement gets worse when moving
- Leverage needs to be more consistent as a run blocker
- Will need to add about 15-20 pounds for the NFL to help his anchor
- Will get himself off-balance on occasion
Overview
There is a lot to like with Scott Frantz as an offensive tackle and the traits he has also could see him move to guard at the next level. He has good versatility for position and scheme, which will boost his value.
All of Frantz's cons can be worked on with proper coaching and a proper strength and conditioning regiment. There is a future in the NFL for Frantz, and the traits are that of a potential starter after a year of development.
Frantz is openly gay, which will draw some blowback from a minority of fans, players, and even teams and that is an issue a prospective team will have to navigate and have a pre-determined plan on how to manage, even though sexual orientation shouldn’t matter.
Fit with Broncos
There isn’t a better team fit for Frantz than the Broncos and that is for multiple reasons. One of them is having his former Wildcats teammate and roommate Dalton Risner there, which would help in the locker room with any potential problems that might be encountered due to his sexuality.
Also, pairing Frantz with Mike Munchak would be a match made in football heaven. Munchak focuses on improving technique and that is what Frantz needs when it comes to his hands.
Grade: Early Round 4
Where he Goes: Round 5-to-Undrafted (due to the non-football considerations surrounding this prospect, we, unfortunately, can't project where he'll go with accuracy)
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