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Billy Price (Ohio St.) - 2018 NFL Draft Pick #21 by CIN


What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Billy Price - 2018 NFL Draft

Player Profile:
  • Name: Billy Price
  • College: Ohio State
  • Position: Center/Guard
  • Height: 6'4"
  • Weight: 300 lbs
Strengths:
  • Versatility: Price has the ability to play both center and guard, making him a valuable asset for any offensive line.
  • Experience: A four-year starter at Ohio State, he has extensive experience against top-level competition.
  • Intelligence: Known for his football IQ, Price is adept at reading defenses and making line calls.
  • Strength: Displays excellent upper body strength, allowing him to hold his ground against powerful defensive linemen.
  • Footwork: Demonstrates good footwork, enabling him to get into position quickly and effectively in both run and pass blocking.
Weaknesses:
  • Injury History: Price suffered a significant injury prior to the draft, which raised concerns about his durability.
  • Anchor Ability: While generally strong, there are moments where he struggles against bull rushes from bigger defensive tackles.
  • Consistency: Needs to improve his consistency in technique, particularly against quicker defenders.
Overall Analysis:

Billy Price was viewed as one of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2018 NFL Draft. His combination of versatility, experience, and intelligence made him a highly regarded prospect. However, teams had to weigh his injury concerns and the need for improvement in certain areas. Price was expected to be a solid contributor at the NFL level, with the potential to develop into a starting center or guard early in his career.