A starting offensive tackle is one of the most sought-after commodities in the NFL. A good offensive tackle can be a foundation piece for a franchise and a player around which a team can build for years.
Of course, a starting caliber tackle is also one of the hardest players to find — which is why they’re such a valuable commodity. Teams search high and low for players with the skill set and athletic profile to be a starting tackle, and will comb the rosters of football factories and small schools alike to find them.
Ohio State’s Nicholas Petit-Frere certainly has the “powerhouse” pedigree on his resume.