Chicago Bears draft prospects: Offensive linemen

Ronnie Stanley, Tackle (6-foot-6, 315 pounds) — Notre Dame

Notre Dame has had a pretty good run of offensive linemen. Zack Martin was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys and is doing well there, and this season they had his brother Nick and Ronnie Stanley, both of whom will be playing regularly on Sundays for the foreseeable future.

Stanley has a big body and long arms. He can maul his man and keep him on the outside. He has good quickness and can keep up with fast edge rushers. He also has heavy arms, which allow him to control rushers.

Stanley has a high motor and is competitive. He takes care of his man, then will go after someone else. He loves hitting.

Stanley has a tendency at times to shoot off the line too high. When he gets hit at that position, he can be knocked off balance. Once his anchor is off, defenders are able to drive him.

The Chicago Bears will need to decide what their top priority in the draft will be. Stanley is one of the top linemen available, and will probably not be available past the first round. He will be the second lineman taken.

Stanley could be a great option at left tackle. Jermon Bushrod is getting up in age and is getting injured more often, and Tayo Fabuluje is still a project. Stanley can help in rotation early on, then step up later.

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