- #
- 78
- Position
- Center
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 318
- Current Team
- Arkansas
Ricky Stromberg: Center, Arkansas: NFL Draft Scouting Profile and Projected Draft Position
Ricky Stromberg Arkansas Stats
In his four years at Arkansas, Stromberg has only given up a total of 4 sacks. In the last three years that he started at center, he only gave up 3 QB hits.
Ricky Stromberg Scouting Report
Per NFL Draft Buzz, Stromberg has the following strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths
- His high football IQ and the ability to set protections at the line of scrimmage will make him popular with position coaches
- He’ll consistently finish blocks, dropping on defenders when Stromberg has them on the ground. Stromberg shows good awareness reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector, and he has the strength to anchor against bigger defensive linemen
- Mauler in the run game, playing with a nasty disposition and showing excellent snap and punch quickness
Weaknesses
- While he’s solid as an athlete, he’s more comfortable moving forward as a run blocker than setting in pass protection
- Doesn’t display the agility and speed to effectively get around as a pulling guard. Stromberg generally struggles in space, and he will have a tough time consistently landing blocks on the second level
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Ricky Stromberg in Mock Drafts
According to NFL Mock Draft Database, Stromberg is a projected fifth-round pick. His intelligence and leadership will help him get drafted in the later rounds. Below is a list of mock drafts and where they have Stromberg being drafted.
- Pro Football Network – Fourth round: Texans
- Raiders Ramble – Sixth round: Raiders
Would Ricky Stromberg Fit on the Packers?
I don’t think Stromberg is a great fit for the Packers. Center is a position the Packers could give a look at in the draft if the right prospect is there. I like Stromberg’s strengths in the run game but the Packers need someone to help in pass protection.
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Aaron Rodgers was under duress a lot last season so the Packers will probably be looking for a better pass protector. The only way I see Stromberg fitting is if the Packers take him as a project where he sits a year to improve his skills.
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