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Who?
Hjalte Froholdt
What Position?
Interior Offensive Lineman
How Big?
Pretty big
Yeah, but like actual numbers
6’-5”, 306 lbs
Strengths:
- He’s got a great set of technical abilities, garnering praise from coaches, and performing well in technique drills during combine and pro-day workouts
- Despite his size, he’s shifty, and can move well compared to most linemen
- Great athleticism
- Great awareness— seldom penalized (only two times in his collegiate career!)
- Can play center or guard, and did both in college
Weaknesses:
- Scouts have said he’ll need to beef up more in the weight room to add strength
- He has “short arms,” which always seems to hurt player, no matter how impactful that really is
- Some scouts have said he’s too “scheme-dependent”
The Skinny:
What a journey it’s been for Hjalte Froholdt— from Denmark, to IMG Academy, to Arkansas. While originally recruited as a defensive lineman, Froholdt switched sides in his junior year, when he started all 13 games at left guard. His senior year he played 3 games at center and 9 games at left guard, starting all. In his entire time on the Arkansas offensive line, he never gave up a sack. Froholdt is sort of sleeper pick, in that many think he’ll go higher in the draft than he’s projected. The consensus seems to be that a move to center will be his best shot to make it in the league. It’s worth noting that he had a standout performance against Alabama’s Quinnen Williams, who is projected to be a high first round pick.
Projected Round:
Sixth (but don’t be surprised if a team decides to snag him early)
Who Would He Be If He Was An Avenger:
Thor