Ben Bartch-OT-St Johns

Jan 26, 2020 at 4:36 PM

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Had himself a really good week at the Senior Bowl. Ideal fit for this offense, a true ZBS tackle all the way and has the potential to be a future starter at left tackle or even move to guard. . Another former TE with quick feet and enough strength to hold up against power rushers.

Ben Bartch, OT, St. John's (Minn.) (6-6, 308)It is impossible to understate the uptick in competition from Division III to the competition in Mobile this week. But Bartch not only looked like he belonged, but he was also arguably the highest-performing offensive tackle throughout the week. The former tight end is very light on his feet and was rarely stressed by edge speed. That athleticism was expected, but I was eager to see how he would hold up from a power perspective, and he exceeded expectations with his upper-body and hand strength.

https://theathletic.com/1560854/2020/01/25/senior-bowl-stock-report-14-prospects-who-made-money-in-mobile/

Steven Montez is running away with the ball and I can't turn the camera away from Ben Bartch putting Kinlaw down. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/63PsO4rejo
— Austin Silvey (@SilveyESP) January 23, 2020

A few random thoughts from day two of practice, in no particular order.

1- Ben Bartch is going to go way, WAY earlier than people think. He's been the best OT down here in Mobile. Very patient, good (enough) kick slide to get depth, great hands and recovery skills. Finisher.
— Brett Kollmann (@BrettKollmann) January 22, 2020

St. John's OT Ben Bartch is the best/most effortless mover among the South OL. Light on his feet and almost glides through pass pro indy #SeniorBowl
— Owen Riese (@RieseDraft) January 21, 2020

Nice job by Ben Bartch against Terrell Lewis. Hand placement and that punch just ended the fight pic.twitter.com/PSGIrIvjNL
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) January 24, 2020

Saint John's OL Ben Bartch says Ali Marpet has been a great role model for him. Also mentioned he prefers zone schemes because of the communication aspect with his fellow OL. #WNSDraft #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/tlFiqzLXWz
— Alex Katson (@alexkatson) January 21, 2020

Jan 26, 2020 at 5:37 PM

adrianlesnar
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Wish he measured in longer, but he is quite comparable to Joe Staley as a prospect.

Apr 2, 2020 at 6:12 AM

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Bumping this thread, as this guy has caught my attention. I'm assuming we'll go WR at 13, and then use 31 to trade down. Would love to make this guy a target with a late 2nd / 3rd after a trade down. Don't think he'll still be there in the 5th.

He's got lots of upside, but would benefit from a year or two apprenticing behind Staley. It seems like he'd have the versatility to move inside to guard as well.

Apr 2, 2020 at 8:36 AM

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Yes. A thread on Robert Hunt would be great as well.

It is going to be interesting to see how teams grade Bartch. The lack of film against competition makes him hard to evaluate, but when he did have the chance he showed that he fit right in. He also seems like a solid and funny guy. Good locker room guy, no issues. Will fit right in with the line crew and go to work. While I think we will have a chance at LT early in the draft, my hope is to trade back and acquire more picks. We have some other needs to address, but important to circle back and get someone later in the draft that could be a future starter. Bartch has value in that he could be a future starting LT, which is huge. Robert Hunt is an instant plug n play guard, with future RT possibilities.