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Chris Grier – April 26, 2019 (3rd Round) Download PDF version

Friday, April 26, 2019

General Manager Chris Grier (Round 3)

(Opening Statement) – “We selected Michael Deiter, offensive lineman (from) Wisconsin. This is a guy we had watched over the years. He started 54 straight games there. He has played everywhere on the line from center to tackle (and) guard. Again, he’s tough, he’s smart, he’s versatile. The program has done a great job of producing offensive linemen in the league, as well at the collegiate level. Again, he fits all of the boxes for us. We met with him at the Senior Bowl. (We) spent time with him. Some of our scouts met with him again up in Wisconsin at the Pro Day. This is a player that we liked and we’re glad we could get him where we did.”

(When you watch the film, what stands out most to you about OL Michael Deiter?) – “Just his consistency and toughness. It’s typical Wisconsin. You kind of watch it, you kind of know what you’re getting. It’s kind of the meat and potatoes – not the flash – so that’s what you appreciate. This guy (started) 54 straight games in that conference, (which) speaks for itself. He’s an easy player to evaluate and a great kid as well.”

(Do you see him as a guard?) – “Again, it’ll be up to the coaches; but it’s the versatility that he can play that allows us to fit him in anywhere that we need.”

(Did you expect a run at offensive line today?) – “Yeah, especially with it being such a defensive-heavy draft in the lines early. (We) thought there would be a run as well as (at) wide receiver and the skill positions, which there were.”

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