Broncos add to O-line with Muti in Round 6

The Denver Broncos selected guard Netane Muti out of Fresno State in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft, 181st overall.

Prospect Profile

School: Fresno State
Height: 6-3
Weight: 315 lbs

Positives

• Elite raw strength and power at the point of attack
• Plays with aggression and nasty demeanor
• Hands are consistently strong and well placed
• Functional athleticism to cover ground after the snap and climb to the second level
• Short-area quickness leads to immediate advantage on pass sets
• Nearly impossible to shed his block when on the move
• Core strength to stop all bull rushes

Negatives

• Last two seasons were cut short by lower-body injuries
• Not very explosive off the snap
• Below-average length for position
• Not nearly as effective in space as in a phone booth

Bottom line

Muti is one of the more intriguing prospects in this year's group of offensive linemen. The powerful blocker has true highlight-reel tape that displays strong hands and solid agility for his size. However, Muti's biggest red flag is his durability. He's only played one full season of college football and was never able to illustrate his growth at Fresno State. If healthy, Muti has the ability to thrive as a run-blocker and pass-protector in the pros. That's a big if, but we'd be willing to take a chance on his upside.