2012 NFL Draft player comparisons: Cordy Glenn and Zach Brown

by Dan Kadar on Nov 10, 2011 11:35 AM EST in 2012 NFL Draft

Part of the fun of being a fan of the NFL Draft is comparing players in the upcoming class to those already in the NFL. We're going to start doing that looking at one player on offense and one on defense every week. Just keep in mind that comparisons are often made on best-case scenarios.

Player: Cordy Glenn, OT, Georgia
Comparison: Max Starks, OT, Pittsburgh Steelers

Going into this season, Glenn was widely considered to be only a guard prospect. But watching him more this season, he has the skill set to line up at tackle. Although it may not be on the left side, he could be an ideal right tackle and a fill-in at times on the right side. He's not quite as big or long as Starks, but their power style is similar. Like Starks, fast ends can give Glenn trouble. Starks has never been a superstar tackle in the NFL, but he's been dependable for years. Teams can strive for franchise players in the first round all they want, but securing a reliable starter can be just as important.

Player: Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina
Comparison: Lance Briggs, OLB, Chicago Bears

When you see Brown move around the field, it's nearly impossible to not picture the venerable Bears weakside linebacker. Both players have unique movement skills for a linebacker and it helps them get after the run and drop into coverage. While Brown has a way to go in his coverage ability, he has the athleticism to excel. Brown also has similar negatives as Briggs. They both have trouble taking on blockers and working through the pile. But like Briggs, if Brown can be put into the right system, he should succeed.

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I think of Lawrence Timmons when I think of Zach Brown.

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by d-jackfan10 on Nov 10, 2011 11:58 AM EST reply actions

Glenn has a powerful base to drive defenders back.

Like you stated in your post; Brown would excel in a system that would allow him the freedom to fly to the ball. The Ravens with Cody and Ngata up front would work. I also think that Dom Capers would have a place for him in The Packer D.

by ValdezY on Nov 10, 2011 12:08 PM EST reply actions

I've been thinking of Glenn as a better guard then tackle...

but I dig the Brown-Briggs comarison

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by DBroncs1414 on Nov 10, 2011 1:00 PM EST reply actions

Glenn has a very good slide step

Which is why I can see him at RT. I think he is more limited at guard because he’s not fast enough to go far on pulls.

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by ct17 on Nov 10, 2011 10:50 PM EST reply actions

agreed

people need to stop just assuming fat college OTs are just gonna be good guards. You need to have speed to play G nowadays.

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by Rorschach44 on Nov 11, 2011 6:23 PM EST up reply actions

Not all teams pull there G's though I think.

by RamblinWreck7 on Nov 12, 2011 6:45 PM EST up reply actions

Every team does.

It’s just a question of how much.

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by Mavyrk on Nov 21, 2011 4:51 AM EST up reply actions

I don't know if I've ever seen the colts pull a G before.

Do zone blocking scheme’s use pulling G’s?

by RamblinWreck7 on Nov 22, 2011 7:20 PM EST up reply actions

Ha!

Cordy Glenn is 6’5" 347 lbs. and Max Starks is 6’8" 345 lbs. I didn’t think that it was possible for Starks to be bigger than Glenn but it’s close.

by RamblinWreck7 on Nov 12, 2011 6:47 PM EST reply actions

*348 lbs. for Glenn

by RamblinWreck7 on Nov 12, 2011 6:47 PM EST up reply actions

Cordy Glenn

He would make a great drive blocking right guard. Could play the RT position as well. Miami Dolphins would be a great fit for him. I would move Vernon Carey back to right tackle and move RT Marc Columbo to the bench who has problems with speed rushers.

by KashMoney on Nov 13, 2011 11:13 AM EST reply actions