Steelers High on WVU Zach Frazier

[feltdizz]

I think their interest was high, I remeber that photo of Tomlin beaming at him. They decided to choose Pickett instead.

beaming at him? What does that mean?

I really think all this was love was just Wills’ head coach telling a reporter Tomlin was in love with him.

Sure you want to play poker with Tomlin?

[Chucktownsteeler]

Wait. Tomlin had his choice of either. How high could he have been on Willis to choose the other guy?

He was higher on Pickett. Obviously.

[Jooser]

I don't know, seems like last year all the hype was Jones, and we picked Jones. I don't think Frazier is gonna be our round 1 pick. It will be interesting to see what FA lands us. I think we need a stud ILB or CB in the first, hopefully a talent like Frazier is waiting in the second.

[Chucktownsteeler]

[QUOTE=feltdizz;1001897]beaming at him? What does that mean? /QUOTE]

https://cdn.chatsports.com/cache/aa/88/aa88fce406d0c4f62bd283303798ab8c-original.jpg

There's the beaming. Yes, I'd love to play poker against these guys.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Wait. Tomlin had his choice of either. How high could he have been on Willis to choose the other guy?

Maybe the choice was not Tomlin's...If it was, then maybe he is a much better poker player than many here seem to think.

[hawaiiansteel]

2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Zach Frazier

Zach Frazier, 6-3/314
Center
West Virginia

Strengths:

Plays with superb leverage
Strong hands
Good hand placement
Bends at the knee
Strong base
Good size
Well-balanced
Can pass block one-on-one with DTs
Can hold his ground versus bull rushes
Sinks his weight to anchor
Sustains blocks well
Blocks through the whistle
Scraper and fighter attitude
Good knee bend
Fires out of his stance
Developed strength
Twists, turns, manipulates defenders
Snaps the ball well
Could play guard or center
Plug-and-play starter potential
Experienced

Weaknesses:

Limited athlete
Has problems when defenders get on his edges
Lacks length
Can get overwhelmed by mass

Prospect Summary:

Frazier spent the last four seasons as a steady and consistent starter for the Mountaineers. He broke into the starting lineup in 2020 at left guard before moving to center in 2021. He then held down the middle of the West Virginia line for the next three years.

As a pass blocker, Frazier is good fit for the NFL. He is capable of blocking defensive tackles in one-on-ones and shows an excellent ability to sustain blocks. With a strong base, Frazier can sink his weight and stall bull rushes to give his quarterback time to get the ball out. Frazier plays with good leverage and is capable of bending at the knee to move with defenders rather than having to reach after him. There are times when he can get overwhelmed by mass and has problems when speed rushers get on his edges. However in pass protection, Frazier is very reliable overall.

As a run blocker, Frazier routinely opens holes via his strength, as he is very tough and physical at the point of attack. Frazier has a wrestling background, which can be seen with his strong hands, excellent hand placement, and ability to tie up defenders. Thanks to the power in his upper body, Frazier can twist, turn, and manipulate defenders at the point of attack. Frazier is a scrapper who has a physical attitude and blocks through the whistle. In the NFL, he should be a plus run blocker at center.

Frazier is a polished blocker who could play quickly in the NFL after logging a lot of experience in college. Some team sources said they feel Frazier could be a starting guard or center. Multiple team sources stated he is worthy of being a second- or third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Prospect Comparison:

Tyler Biadasz. Frazier reminds me of Biadasz coming out of Wisconsin. In the NFL, Biadasz turned into a solid starting center for the Cowboys.

https://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2024zfrazier.php

[hawaiiansteel]

Steelers Hosting West Virginia Center for Pre-Draft Visit

The Pittsburgh Steelers are staying connected to one of the top centers in the NFL Draft.

MAR 7, 2024

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers will hold a pre-draft visit with one of the top centers available in this year's NFL Draft as they seek to fill a void in their offensive line.

The Steelers have a clear target in West Virginia's Zach Frazier, who they'll hold a top 30 visit with before draft day, according to a report from Bleacher Report's Ryan Fowler. Frazier will also meet with the Chicago Bears, who formally met with him at the NFL Combine alongside the Bengals, Lions, Cowboys, Buccaneers, Chargers and Dolphins.

Frazier was a two-time All-American and three-time All-Big XII selection for the Mountaineers during his college career. He showed his durability by making 47 straight appearances, 46 of which were starts. Frazier allowed just one sack over the past two years and four over his four-year career at West Virginia.

The Steelers cut starting center Mason Cole earlier this offseason and while free agency could be an avenue they explore for a replacement, the NFL Draft will be stocked with plenty of quality centers and Frazier is one of the best available at his position.

https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/news/pittsburgh-steelers-hosting-west-virginia-center-pre-draft-visit

[Ernie]

Frazier is a local kid that Ive met and followed for years.. this pick is a no brainer...
If hes there you take him at 20 and not have to worry about the center position for the next 10 years.
Hes the definition of what it means to be a Steeler. The folks who were upset that we let Creed Humprey slip when the Chiefs drafted him... will also be shaking their heads if we let Frazier pass with our 1st.. you can say you heard it here first.

[WindyCitySteel]

Frazier is a local kid that Ive met and followed for years.. this pick is a no brainer...
If hes there you take him at 20 and not have to worry about the center position for the next 10 years.
Hes the definition of what it means to be a Steeler. The folks who were upset that we let Creed Humprey slip when the Chiefs drafted him... will also be shaking their heads if we let Frazier pass with our 1st.. you can say you heard it here first.

You wouldn't by any chance be....biased at all, would you?

[Chucktownsteeler]

I'd take JPJ in the 1st, unless they are high on Mims.

[Ernie]

You wouldn't by any chance be....biased at all, would you?

Maybe.. but it also means i know more about him than most.
If Frazier wasnt a 1st round talent.. id tell you.. lol

[hawaiiansteel]

NFL draft profile 2024: Zach Frazier (Center, West Virgina)

Could Zach Frazier be our center of the future?

Mar 26, 2024

https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2024/3/26/24049576/zach-frazier-draft-profile-2024-wvu-center-scouting-report-steelers-team-fit-needs-prospect-grade

[Oviedo]

NFL draft profile 2024: Zach Frazier (Center, West Virgina)

Could Zach Frazier be our center of the future?

Mar 26, 2024

https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...prospect-grade

He won't last to #51

[Jooser]

If we can get Mims in the first and Frazier in the second, bam that would be awesome.

-Joos, out

[Oviedo]

If we can get Mims in the first and Frazier in the second, bam that would be awesome.

-Joos, out

I think we'd have to trade up in Round 2 to get Frazier

I still think we may see a trade for a veteran center before the draft versus poutting all our hpes on a rookie. I could see trading for a vet and getting someone like Beaux Limmer in Round 4 or 5