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Taylor Lewan shocks with decision to return to Michigan

Posted by Brad On January - 9 - 2013
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Jesse Johnson-US PRESSWIRE

File this one as a stunner. I felt it was a forgone conclusion that Michigan tackle Taylor Lewan would declare for the 2013 NFL Draft. Lewan factored into the talk of the top tackle spot, most likely behind Texas A&M’s Luke Joeckel. Lewan was a virtual lock to be taken in the first round of April’s draft and could have figured into the top ten picks with a strong pre-draft process.

Lewan played admirably against Jadeveon Clowney in Michigan’s loss to the Gamecocks in the Outback Bowl. Lewan still needed work from a technical standpoint which may come with another season in Ann Arbor. Bad news for the Big 10 but great news if you’re a Michigan fan.

The 2014 NFL Draft looks to be off to a solid start with today’s announcements from Tajh Boyd and now Taylor Lewan. Left tackle is a premium position in the NFL and Lewan could be right in the middle of the top pick talks with a solid showing in his senior season. Lewan’s presence in the 2014 NFL Draft is certain to add intrigue with the likelihood of Jadeveon Clowney and Teddy Bridgewater declaring early.

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  • Mprofetta

    “Stunner” is right. Lewan was a near-lock to be the second OT off the board this year. Cyrus Kouandijo will undoubtedly be the first OT off the board in ’14, and Jake Matthews will probably be the second if he shows well at LT (I’m pretty sure that he will). The 2014 NFL Draft should be much stronger near the top with Clowney, potential top-ten QBs like Bridgewater/Driskel/McCarron, Marqise Lee, Jeoffrey Pagan, Ray Drew, Anthony Johnson, Louis Nix, Anthony Barr, etc….Lewan could improve his stock next season, yet come off the board lower than if he would have declared for this draft. Risky move.

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