3/92. Sean Rhyan, T-G, UCLA (5, 7): He started all three of his seasons at left tackle before declaring a year early. Some teams had him as a guard primarily because of his short arms (32 3/8) and also because of his height (6-4 ½, 323).
The Packers were noncommittal after making Rhyan the 19th offensive lineman to be drafted (and the ninth tackle). It probably just depends where he’s needed most. That might hinge on the health of Bakhtiari and Jenkins and if they think Yosh Nijman, who played all 590 of his snaps at left tackle a year ago, has the horsepower and the game to start on the right side.
The scouts that like Rhyan say his playing style hides his short arms. He’s light on his feet, has good balance and a knack for pass protection.
Although Rhyan is smart (29 on the Wonderlic), one scout downgraded him because of his makeup. Another scout classified him as more finesse than power.
Logan Bruss, the tackle-guard from Wisconsin, went 12 picks after Rhyan to the Rams.
“I’d have taken Bruss 100 times out of 100 times over this guy (Rhyan),” said one personnel man. “This guy can’t play tackle for them. They drafted him as a guard.”
Countered another evaluator: “All he does is walk in Day 1 and be a starter. Way over Nijman.”