For those who might not remember, here’s a quick recap. Ryan Pace quietly expressed his excitement towards the end of the NFL draft. How? By making a Jordan Morgan Jahri Evans comparison. Understand that this was no small statement. Sure it was subtle, but there was tons loaded behind it. Pace had just compared a Division II rookie offensive lineman to a four-time All-Pro guard.
Evans was a fixture on the New Orleans Saints offensive line that made Drew Brees a Super Bowl MVP in 2009. His interior blocking was vital throughout that run and it had a profound impact on Pace. So much in fact that he’s prioritized blocking at the guard and center positions over the tackles. Something people aren’t use to seeing.
Cody Whitehair was drafted in the second round and moved to center. Josh Sitton was given a hefty contract to play guard. Not only that but Hroniss Grasu was also a third round pick at center while Eric Kush recently got a nice extension. The investment in Morgan is further proof that Pace believes in a strong interior and has an eye for talent there.
Jordan Morgan Jahri Evans comparison not crazy to old position coach
Still, doesn’t the comparison to Evans seem a bit over the top and unfair? Maybe, but it didn’t seem to bother Morgan’s former Kutztown position coach Corey Woods. Not only did he refuse to dismiss the comparison, he even hinted that Morgan has a chance to be even better. Adam Jahns of the Chicago Sun-Times had his reply.
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“He has a lot of traits that Jahri has, but Jordan is still growing and learning,” said Corey Woods, who was Morgan’s position coach at Kutztown before becoming offensive coordinator at Division II Limestone College (South Carolina). “He hasn’t even come close to touching his ceiling yet.
“But just knowing Jordan, he wants to be the best Jordan Morgan. He wants to set a standard for himself. He has no limitations. He’s confidently going to push himself and hold himself to a high standard.”
This comes on tail of another former coach dropping a fascinating stat about him. One that involves never giving up a sack in five years of college play. Most people will dismiss that as being against Division II competition. Then again Evans, who dominating the NFL for solid stretch, did the same in Division II at Bloomburg. Morgan must prove himself like every draft pick in history. It just feels at this point that all he needs is an opportunity.
