NFL Draft Profile: Richard Gouraige, Interior Offensive Linemen, Florida Gators
Richard Gouraige
Florida Gators
#76
Pos: OT
Ht: 6047
Wt: 306
Hand: 1000
Arm: 3400
Wing: 8218
40: 5.50
DOB: 10/15/1998
Hometown: Tampa, FL
High School: Cambridge Christian
Eligibility: 2023
One-Liner:
A fundamentally sound tackle that can play on both sides of the line with functional movement skills.
Evaluation:
Good length with solid but not sloppy physique. Has played both left and right tackle, often changing even in game depending on the run call. Team will align him to the play side strength. Good zone blocker, can move laterally on stretch and toss plays. Able to get to the second level and move functionally in space. Consistent latch and sudden hands as a pass protector. Constantly plays long through the point of attack. Struggles to redirect in his pass sets. Lots of overshooting and balance issues that place him on the ground too often. Wide-aligning edge players present issues. Get off and upfield burst threatens his pocket protection. Trouble getting into his set quickly and can lose to speed. Gouraige is a solid offensive lineman with Adequate movement skills, anchor, and technique. He doesn’t possess elite athletic traits or superior strength, but his fundamentals lend him to be a solid day-two pick.
Grade:
3rd Round
Background:
Originally from Tampa, Florida. Attended Cambridge Christian High School and was rated as a four-star prospect by 247Sports. Played at the University of Florida. Decided to redshirt his freshman year. As a redshirt freshman played in twelve games and started five at left guard. During his redshirt sophomore season, he started in all twelve games and blocked for an absolutely dominant Gators offense. As a redshirt junior, he started twelve games and contributed to a very good offensive line that only allowed 1.08 sacks per game. During the following season, he started in all twelve games and had an outstanding season, totaling one sack allowed. He declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.
