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New York Giants Select O.J. Howard In NFL Mock Draft 1.0

By Kenneth Teape

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the draft picks in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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New York Giants Select O.J. Howard In NFL Mock Draft 1.0
Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Garrett Bolles goes through workout drills during the 2017 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

Garett Bolles. 15. player. 46. . Offensive Line. Utah

The Colts need to protect Andrew Luck. The offensive line has been ignored long enough and it is time to get some long-term pieces in the fold. Bolles fits that bill and could really help the Colts in rebuilding their offensive line.

There are character concerns for Bolles who had a difficult upbringing.He is also older, as he will be 25 by the time the regular season beings. But, the age could also be a positive as he is more developed physically than a 20-year-old.

On the field, Bolles has a lot of tools that teams will like. He has the size and athleticism to develop into a left tackle; finding someone to protect Luck’s blind side should be a goal for the Colts to avoid him getting battered any longer.

Bolles production was great in his lone season as the left tackle for Utah. He gave up only three sacks, one quarterback hit, and 16 quarterback hurries. He also added the second highest percentage of positive run blocks in the draft class in 2016.

If the Colts want to accomplish anything with Luck they have to win up front. Bolles is a good addition to an offensive line and roster that will be reshaped under new general manager Chris Ballard.

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