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Depth behind Fox? Hopefully, he won't be worse than Fox...
Positive: Versatile three-year starter who's lined up at tackle, center, and guard. Quickly sets up off the snap, display solid footwork, and the ability to slide out off the edge. Stays square, fights with his hands throughout the action, and keeps the defender in front of him. Strong enough to turn defenders from the action and opens holes for the running game. Keeps his feet moving on contact, blocks with a nasty attitude, and works hard. Works well with linemen and effectively recognizes stunts or blitzes thrown by the opposition.
Negative: Does not sink his butt at the line of scrimmage nor is he a true knee bender. Does a bit of overextending into blocks and too much clutching of opponents. Not an agile lineman and struggles to finish blocks.
Analysis: John was very productive the Georgia State and comes with a nice degree of upside. He must start doing the little things well but the ability to play three separate positions on the offensive line gives him an upper hand to make an NFL roster.
Negative: Does not sink his butt at the line of scrimmage nor is he a true knee bender. Does a bit of overextending into blocks and too much clutching of opponents. Not an agile lineman and struggles to finish blocks.
Analysis: John was very productive the Georgia State and comes with a nice degree of upside. He must start doing the little things well but the ability to play three separate positions on the offensive line gives him an upper hand to make an NFL roster.
John (6-5, 311 pounds) played collegiately at Georgia State, where he appeared in 36 career games (starting 25). He was a two-year starter at left tackle to finish his career, but he also saw time playing at guard and center earlier in his career at Georgia State. He is a guy with good size and has talent, though he's clearly a project player. The Colts don't really need to find a left tackle of the future, but he is an interesting guy for the Colts to work with. His rookie season ended before it really begun, however, as he suffered a broken ankle in the team's first preseason game, causing him to miss the entire season. With that said, John likely wouldn't have made the 53-man roster anyway but instead have landed on the practice squad to continue to develop and continue to work and learn the NFL game.
The Colts have depth along the offensive line in players like Joe Reitz, Lance Louis, Donald Thomas, Ben Heenan, Jonotthan Harrison (or Khaled Holmes, depending on who wins the center battle), and that will make it pretty hard for Ulrick John to make the roster out of training camp this year. Ryan Grigson does like him, however, and I would expect the Colts to continue to work with him regardless of whether it is on the active roster (unlikely) or the practice squad (more likely).
The Colts have depth along the offensive line in players like Joe Reitz, Lance Louis, Donald Thomas, Ben Heenan, Jonotthan Harrison (or Khaled Holmes, depending on who wins the center battle), and that will make it pretty hard for Ulrick John to make the roster out of training camp this year. Ryan Grigson does like him, however, and I would expect the Colts to continue to work with him regardless of whether it is on the active roster (unlikely) or the practice squad (more likely).
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