Cardinals finally address OL with Lamont Gaillard
The Arizona Cardinals selected center Lamont Gaillard out of Georgia in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 179th overall.
The Cardinals waited until their eighth pick to address a weak offensive line. Gaillard will likely provide valuable depth for Arizona's interior line with his experience at guard and center, though he could push starting center Mason Cole for his job.
The undersized former Bulldogs standout was a three-year starter and a team captain.
Prospect profile
School: Georgia
Height: 6-2
Weight: 305 lbs
Strengths
- Proficient in reach blocks
- Climbs to second level effectively
- Fires very quickly out of snap
- Able to reset when first step is poor
- Excellent hand usage
- High character and football IQ
- Efficient pass-blocker
Weaknesses
- A bit undersized
- Has fair share of whiffs in run game
- Lacks play strength and power at point of attack
Bottom line
Gaillard isn't the most intimidating lineman but has overcome these limitations thus far, due mostly to his technical abilities. He takes risks as a pass-blocker and displays fluid athleticism on tape. Gaillard has some technical aspects of his game to clean up but can excel in a zone-blocking scheme down the road.