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NFL Draft guide: Oklahoma football edition

By Timothy Bailey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 04: Perrion Winfrey #DL23 of the Oklahoma Sooners speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAR 04: Perrion Winfrey #DL23 of the Oklahoma Sooners speaks to reporters during the NFL Draft Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on March 4, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Marquis Hayes (54) blocks for quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the fourth quarter of the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive lineman Marquis Hayes (54) blocks for quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the fourth quarter of the 2019 Peach Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the LSU Tigers and the Oklahoma Sooners at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Marquis Hayes, G

Tim’s Projection: 4th Round Pick 

6 feet, 5 inches, 324 pounds

Hayes has the possibility of being an absolute steal for an NFL team looking to find an interior lineman. He has ideal size and body type to play guard at the next level, or even tackle in a pinch. He uses his length and strength to work over defenders.

Hayes is athletic enough to pull, works well in a zone scheme and has a real nasty streak in him. Some scouts are concerned that he isn’t technically sound enough, and his footwork issues could cause him to underperform to his potential. Hayes in another world could have possibly gone in the second day, but has some work to do, from a skills standpoint. If he ends up playing for a team with an excellent OL coach, he could develop into a perennial pro bowl caliber player.

Hayes with an impressive rep at the senior bowl

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