Mel Kiper ranks Charles Cross

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12. Charles Cross, OT, Mississippi State​

HT: 6-5 | WT: 310 | Previously: 12

Cross leveled up in 2021. He allowed just one sack and five pressures, and that's with playing in a pass-heavy Mike Leach offense. He was dominant against a good LSU front and more than held his own against the mega-talented Alabama defense. He forces edge rushers into a stalemate. Cross has long arms and good feet, and his coaches rave about his work ethic and attention to detail. He showed potential last season, his first as a starter, but he's also asked to do a lot in Leach's offense, and so he had some poor pass-blocking reps. He allowed five sacks and 13 pressures on 556 pass blocks in 2020.

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OT Charles Cross 6'5"307 lbs Mississippi State
3 POS RK 10 OVR RK 92 GRADE

Charles Cross' NFL draft profile​

Check out highlights from Mississippi State standout lineman Charles Cross.

Pre-Draft Analysis​

Cross is a two-year starter who is still developing as a pass blocker, but he's a natural knee bender. His mirror-and-slide agility is outstanding, and he has the length to keep edge rushers off his frame. As a run blocker, he fits best in a zone-heavy scheme where he can use his foot speed and length to reach and seal defensive linemen. -- Steve Muench

Matt Miller's NFL comp: Terron Armstead

Post-Draft Analysis​

The most polished pass protector in this year's crop of offensive tackles, Cross is a natural. He'll need to improve his run blocking, but for a team that allowed the highest pressure percentage in the league a year ago, Cross will be a welcome addition at left tackle in Seattle. From a run game perspective, Cross is a different variation than what they have liked in the past. -- Jordan Reid

Projected Year 1 impact: Day 1 starter. The Seahawks finally invest in a young left tackle and get an excellent pass protector in Cross. His agility, length, balance, and football IQ in the passing game make him the perfect blindside protector for whomever is the quarterback in Seattle this season. -- Miller

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