Over the past week, ESPN has rolled out rankings on the best players at each NFL position, voted on by NFL execs, coaches and scouts. On Sunday, the offensive tackle rankings released and Los Angeles Chargers’ Rashawn Slater landed at No. 6.
A factor in his ranking, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, was his fit in offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s scheme.
“He was better against pressure and excelled in this scheme,” an NFC executive said. “If you put the emphasis on movement rather than pure physicality, you value him more.”
Last year, Slater landed at No.