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Ed Hughes () - 1969 NFL Draft Pick #393 by ATL

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Ed Hughes - 1969 NFL Draft

Player Profile:

  • Name: Ed Hughes
  • College: University of Alabama
  • Position: Offensive Tackle

Physical Attributes:

  • Height: 6'5"
  • Weight: 270 lbs
  • Hand Size: 9.5 inches

Strengths:

  • Exceptional size and strength, allowing him to dominate at the line of scrimmage.
  • Good footwork and agility for a man of his size, enabling him to handle speed rushers effectively.
  • Solid run-blocking technique, contributing to a strong ground game during his college career.
  • Experience in a pro-style offense at Alabama, making him familiar with complex schemes.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Needs to improve pass-blocking techniques to handle more agile NFL defenders.
  • Consistency in his performance; can be dominant but has moments of lapses in focus.
  • Injury history may raise concerns about durability at the professional level.

Overall Assessment:

Ed Hughes is a talented offensive tackle with the potential to make an immediate impact in the NFL. His physical attributes and college experience give him a solid foundation, but teams will need to address his pass-blocking skills and consistency. If he can refine these areas, he has the potential to be a cornerstone player on the offensive line.

Projected Draft Position: Mid to late rounds of the 1969 NFL Draft