Clint Boling of Georgia ~ 6.5/305
"A tall, longer guard prospect who lacks ideal girth but possesses good length and some natural bend for his size when asked to sit into his stance in the run game. Is a real scrapper inside who plays until the whistle, loves to finish blocks and exhibits a mean streak. Really seems to get under the skin of opposing linemen as the game wears on. Exhibits good initial quickness out of his stance, takes a quick zone step, understands angles and can consistently get his feet around and seal defenders away from the football. Works his legs well through contact and does a nice job initially getting his hands under defenders and gaining inside leverage.
However, doesn't keep his base down through contact, fails to generate a real snap through his hips and struggles to get much movement as an in-line guy. Showcases above-average range on the move and can get out and around on slide down/reach blocks. Looks comfortable at the second level, as well, and can drop his pad level and chop down defenders in space. Now, isn't overly balanced when asked to break down, but works hard to get a piece of his man.
Exhibits a good first step out of his stance in pass protection and does a nice job extending his long arms and dictating to blocks on contact. Has the ability to stick to defenders through the play and can be surprisingly heavy handed at times. Showcases good lateral ability and balance when asked to mirror. Is a natural athlete who can redirect cleanly and looks balanced sliding his feet in space. Really improved his overall pad level off the snap this past season. Does a much better job sitting into his stance, getting his hands on defenders initially off the edge and anchoring on contact. However, lacks the range needed to consistently reach speed off the corner as a tackle and looks limited to a guard-only role.
Impression: Has experience at both guard and tackle, but looks more like a guard to me. Works really hard inside in the run game and has the type of athleticism to mirror in pass protection. Improved his overall bend and leverage out of his stance as a senior and looks like a guy who could mature into a potential starter with some time inside."
However, doesn't keep his base down through contact, fails to generate a real snap through his hips and struggles to get much movement as an in-line guy. Showcases above-average range on the move and can get out and around on slide down/reach blocks. Looks comfortable at the second level, as well, and can drop his pad level and chop down defenders in space. Now, isn't overly balanced when asked to break down, but works hard to get a piece of his man.
Exhibits a good first step out of his stance in pass protection and does a nice job extending his long arms and dictating to blocks on contact. Has the ability to stick to defenders through the play and can be surprisingly heavy handed at times. Showcases good lateral ability and balance when asked to mirror. Is a natural athlete who can redirect cleanly and looks balanced sliding his feet in space. Really improved his overall pad level off the snap this past season. Does a much better job sitting into his stance, getting his hands on defenders initially off the edge and anchoring on contact. However, lacks the range needed to consistently reach speed off the corner as a tackle and looks limited to a guard-only role.
Impression: Has experience at both guard and tackle, but looks more like a guard to me. Works really hard inside in the run game and has the type of athleticism to mirror in pass protection. Improved his overall bend and leverage out of his stance as a senior and looks like a guy who could mature into a potential starter with some time inside."
Positives: Football smart, durable and very experienced against top competition. Quick feet and can get to the second level and hit a moving target. Technique and hand placement are good. Hands have some power. Can trap, pull and seal effectively. Decent drive blocker. Light on his feet and extends his arms well in pass protection. Excellent Intangibles.
Negatives: Not a great athlete. Marginal knee bend and plays high. Waist bends. May not be athletic enough for the NFL tackle position, and may not play with the knee bend and low center of gravity needed to succeed inside. Can be bull rushed. Struggled against elite competition, including Nick Fairley of Auburn.
Negatives: Not a great athlete. Marginal knee bend and plays high. Waist bends. May not be athletic enough for the NFL tackle position, and may not play with the knee bend and low center of gravity needed to succeed inside. Can be bull rushed. Struggled against elite competition, including Nick Fairley of Auburn.
"Bio: Four-year starter awarded all-Conference honors since his freshman season. Played both offensive tackle spots and guard with the first team at Georgia.
Positive: Versatile and durable lineman who gets the most from his ability. Intelligent, quickly picks up stunts or twists, and works well with teammates. Stays square, works to bend his knees, and is a solid position blocker who turns opponents from the action. Seals the edge and blocks with good lean. Stays after assignments and works hard to finish.
Negative: Does not get great movement run blocking. Lacks footwork sliding out to protect the edge. Struggles to adjust. Must do a better job getting his hands into defenders and correctly placing them.
Analysis: Boiling has been an important lineman for Georgia the past four seasons and is a solid prospect who can be used at a variety of positions. He's a tough blocker who uses all his assets well and can play a number of offensive line positions."
Positive: Versatile and durable lineman who gets the most from his ability. Intelligent, quickly picks up stunts or twists, and works well with teammates. Stays square, works to bend his knees, and is a solid position blocker who turns opponents from the action. Seals the edge and blocks with good lean. Stays after assignments and works hard to finish.
Negative: Does not get great movement run blocking. Lacks footwork sliding out to protect the edge. Struggles to adjust. Must do a better job getting his hands into defenders and correctly placing them.
Analysis: Boiling has been an important lineman for Georgia the past four seasons and is a solid prospect who can be used at a variety of positions. He's a tough blocker who uses all his assets well and can play a number of offensive line positions."
"Positives: Athletic... Versatile... Reasonably good strength... Very solid pass blocker... Quick pass set... Good short area quickness and footwork... Good length and reasonably long arms... Solid knee bender... Very solid lateral movement and slide... Redirects reasonably well... Solid short area flexibility and change of direction... Gets good position and seals off the action well... Good hand placement... Can control his man once locked on... Good run blocker... Can get movement in the running game... Plays with a good low center of gravity... Plays with reasonably good leverage... Solid anchoring strength... Can pull and get to the second level... Does a solid job getting in the way of defenders in space and sealing them from the ball... Steady and reliable... Good motor, stays active until the whistle... Plays with a mean streak... Good fit as a ZBS Guard as well.
Negatives: Gets too upright in pass protection and moved off the LOS... Can be beat by good outside speed... Will lean and lunge to make contact on the outside edge... Can be pushed back by a strong bull rusher... Tends to rise up too high as he move through the second level... Looks a little awkward on the move... Lacks the flexibility and body control to cleanly fit on linebackers at the second level... Will overextend and lunge into some blocks on the move... Lacks the lateral range and arm length to play Left Tackle in the NFL."
Negatives: Gets too upright in pass protection and moved off the LOS... Can be beat by good outside speed... Will lean and lunge to make contact on the outside edge... Can be pushed back by a strong bull rusher... Tends to rise up too high as he move through the second level... Looks a little awkward on the move... Lacks the flexibility and body control to cleanly fit on linebackers at the second level... Will overextend and lunge into some blocks on the move... Lacks the lateral range and arm length to play Left Tackle in the NFL."
"Overview: Boling is a durable, 4-year starter for the Georgia Bulldogs. Here's a guy who can sneak up the boards and go unnoticed. Versatile in every position along the line.
Strengths: Great size, long and lean body. Has great initial punch at the line of scrimmage, and long arms to keep defenders at bay. He's extremely durable, never missing a game out of 50 in his collegiate career. Can play either tackle or guard position.
Weaknesses: Drop step in pass blocking is a little upright. Has trouble with the edge rush at times. Will also have trouble getting to the edge on pulls and screens. Will never get invited to "Dancing with the Stars."
Projection: Currently projecting Clint to fall off the board around the 4th. Some websites and insiders have this cat going as high as the 2nd round. He definitely has potential to climb the ladder."
Strengths: Great size, long and lean body. Has great initial punch at the line of scrimmage, and long arms to keep defenders at bay. He's extremely durable, never missing a game out of 50 in his collegiate career. Can play either tackle or guard position.
Weaknesses: Drop step in pass blocking is a little upright. Has trouble with the edge rush at times. Will also have trouble getting to the edge on pulls and screens. Will never get invited to "Dancing with the Stars."
Projection: Currently projecting Clint to fall off the board around the 4th. Some websites and insiders have this cat going as high as the 2nd round. He definitely has potential to climb the ladder."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Clint Boling
When I evaluate any prospect, 1% of it derives from my own analysis of The Tape, and 99% of it is my evaluation of the evaluators: Those guys, quoted and linked, above, whose expertise DWARFS mine.
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Clint Boling is a good natural Croucher with very good Lateral Agility and decent Flanking Speed. He's not particularly Strong or Powerfull, but he's a Scrapper who finishes plays.
He's an O Tackle who would be best served converting to O Guard, putting on about 10 pounds, and getting drafted by a Zone Blocking team.
There are more talented players at O Guard, this year, but none more tenacious: Intangibles go a LONG way in this Great Game, and I believe that Clint Boling is one of those guys with a little bit of talent and a lot of heart who is going to forge an exceptional career.
Beast!!
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Clint Boling is a good natural Croucher with very good Lateral Agility and decent Flanking Speed. He's not particularly Strong or Powerfull, but he's a Scrapper who finishes plays.
He's an O Tackle who would be best served converting to O Guard, putting on about 10 pounds, and getting drafted by a Zone Blocking team.
There are more talented players at O Guard, this year, but none more tenacious: Intangibles go a LONG way in this Great Game, and I believe that Clint Boling is one of those guys with a little bit of talent and a lot of heart who is going to forge an exceptional career.
Beast!!
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As always, the preceding thoughts were regurgitated, derivative tripe, adding no value whatsoever, while in fact obliterating intelligent thought and offending the spirit of all decent men. You are now stupider for having read it, and are encouraged, in the strongest possible language, never to expose your eyes to this Site again.
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