It was a relatively tame NFL Free Agency, but all 32 teams now have their attention directed toward the 2023 NFL Draft in order to add talent to their rosters. The first round of the draft is kicking off on Thursday, April 27th. Of course, draft analysis, projections and rumors will be dominating the NFL news until then. Among the players expected to hear his name called early on is Steve Avila out of TCU.
The following is a complete Steve Avila NFL Draft profile, including stats, highlights and a mock projection.
When is the 2023 NFL Draft?
As always, the 2023 NFL Draft will be a three-day event. The first day will feature the first round of players, which is only 31 this season. All of these picks will be broken down here at FlurrySports. Day 2 will be Rounds 2-3 and Day 3 features Rounds 4-7.
The 2023 NFL Draft will take place from April 27-29 in Kansas City, MO. The Steve Avila draft projection expects him to hear his name called early on.
Steve Avila NFL Draft Profile, College Highlights and Projection
Steve Avila
Position: IOL
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 332
Age: 23
College: TCU Horned Frogs
Steve Avila Draft Profile
Strengths
Steve Avila is a versatile interior offensive lineman, starting at left guard last season and at center the year prior. He made some starts at right tackle as well, but he’s an interior lineman at the NFL level, and a darn good one. Avila is the perfect guard build, with stocky thickness throughout. He brings a ton of power with his 330-pound body, but he also has tremendous get-off and speed like an undersized guard. Avila is balanced in pass protection and snaps his hips to seal off running lanes on the inside.
Weaknesses
All of Avila’s weaknesses can be corrected with the right coaching. He has the tendency to get a bit too tall, his hand placement needs work, and Avila goes for the big hit instead of sticking with blocks at the second level. It feels like Avila owns all of the tools, but needs someone to show him how to put them in the toolbox.
Steve Avila Highlights
Steve Avila Draft Projection
All 2023 NFL Draft Projections are taken from the latest DraftWire NFL Mock Draft by Jeff Risdon.
Steve Avila is currently projected to be drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars at No. 56.
For more 2023 NFL Draft profiles and coverage, check out our NFL Draft page.
