The Dallas Cowboys have had questions at the center position since the retirement of Travis Fredrick. They have tried Joe Looney, Tyler Biadasz, and even tried now Miami Dolphin Connor Williams. We have previously talked about the dream option at center in Iowa’s Tyler Linderbaum, but what happens if he is off the board? Who do the Cowboys turn to then? Do they role with Tyler Biadasz for another year? Do they look to address the hole later in the draft?
Kentucky center Luke Fortner is an experienced center, playing in 55 games in his career with 26 consecutive starts. He was a team captain for the Wildcats and earned 2nd-team All-SEC (Pro Football Focus, Phil Steele) in his final year. He also offers some positional flexibility as he played some left guard. Fortner is very intelligent as has graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering and he has completed his Masters degree requirements in aerospace engineering and will graduate with that degree in May. He also started a second Masters program in business administration and is on track to graduate with that in May as well.
Will his intelligence outweigh his relative lack of athletic traits?
Measurables and Stats
Listed Height: 6-foot-4
Listed Weight: 307 pounds
Jersey Number: 79
Film Study Information:
Games Watched: Missouri (2021), Georgia (2021), Tennessee (2021)
Best Game: Tennessee (2021)
Worst Game: Missouri (2021)
Physical Skills Evaluation:
Balance: Stays balanced well, rarely see him on the ground unless he is finishing a block.
Hand Placement: His initial hands strike doesn’t always stick, however he is able to reestablish his hands effectively if they get knocked off their initial mark. When his hand strike does land, he is able to establish leverage at a high level.
Power: Plays with a mean streak, not uncommon to see him finish his block in the dirt.
Movement Skills: Had a very good…
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