Giants to video interview Michigan center Cesar Ruiz (Rumor)

[TEM]

The 6-foot-3, 307-pound Ruiz was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree for the Wolverines. He appeared in 36 games with 31 career starts (26 at center and five at right guard). A native of Camden, N.J., he was hailed as the best pass-blocking center in the country by PFF College, with 447 snaps spent in pass protection and just eight pressures allowed, and none over the final five games of the season.


Ruiz was ranked the No. 1 center by multiple outlets coming out of IMG Academy, which he led to undefeated seasons in 2015 and 2016. As a senior, he anchored an offensive line that helped the offense produce 2,000 yards through the air and 1,879 yards on the ground in 11 games.


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I think most of us are in agreement we are drafting a Center this year. 


He would be a good pick at 36

[infinite420]

Apr 5, 2020 12:27:42 GMT -5 TEM said:

The 6-foot-3, 307-pound Ruiz was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree for the Wolverines. He appeared in 36 games with 31 career starts (26 at center and five at right guard). A native of Camden, N.J., he was hailed as the best pass-blocking center in the country by PFF College, with 447 snaps spent in pass protection and just eight pressures allowed, and none over the final five games of the season.


Ruiz was ranked the No. 1 center by multiple outlets coming out of IMG Academy, which he led to undefeated seasons in 2015 and 2016. As a senior, he anchored an offensive line that helped the offense produce 2,000 yards through the air and 1,879 yards on the ground in 11 games.


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I think most of us are in agreement we are drafting a Center this year. 


He would be a good pick at 36

Agreed, best value for us at 36 is C or WR

[giantlegacy]

Apr 5, 2020 12:38:10 GMT -5 infinite420 said:

Apr 5, 2020 12:27:42 GMT -5 TEM said:

The 6-foot-3, 307-pound Ruiz was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree for the Wolverines. He appeared in 36 games with 31 career starts (26 at center and five at right guard). A native of Camden, N.J., he was hailed as the best pass-blocking center in the country by PFF College, with 447 snaps spent in pass protection and just eight pressures allowed, and none over the final five games of the season.


Ruiz was ranked the No. 1 center by multiple outlets coming out of IMG Academy, which he led to undefeated seasons in 2015 and 2016. As a senior, he anchored an offensive line that helped the offense produce 2,000 yards through the air and 1,879 yards on the ground in 11 games.


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I think most of us are in agreement we are drafting a Center this year. 


He would be a good pick at 36

Agreed, best value for us at 36 is C or WR

Actually also add in one of the 2nd tier edge guys as well( Uche,Baun,Okwara,Anae)if you want to go defense

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Being PFF was used for the college stats, this is their scouts film write up. He does have issues "moving" people, and run blocking at center is a far more important trait to excel at vs pass. He is however only 20, and I'm certainly no scout...but I am sensing scouts believe his upside and ceiling as he is C1 on many boards. 

Just the idea that the Giants are talking with a center is a nice fuzzy warm feeling...Jones is probably having that feeling as well. 

 You won't find many true juniors as technically sound as Ruiz. As he continues to develop physically, Ruiz could be special.

Like many of the Michigan recruits now on the NFL Draft radar, Ruiz was a high-end prospect coming out of high school. He was listed by 247Sports as the 47th ranked player overall and the No. 1 center in the country after his stint at IMG Academy where he helped lead the team to undefeated seasons in 2015 and 2016. Ruiz first became a star in Camden, though, before making the move to Florida and IMG. He chose Michigan over Auburn, Florida and North Carolina, along with nearly 30 other schools that offered him.

Ruiz first got the starting nod back in Week 10 of his true freshman season where he closed out the season as Michigan’s right guard. He was relatively below average in that role, producing just a 55.9 overall grade with his downfall being his run-blocking. His grade in that facet was at 50.7 and his grade in pass protection was 73.2.

Ruiz was then moved to starting center in 2018, and while he improved as both a pass-protector and run-blocker, he still had room to improve. In the same role in 2019, Ruiz got to where he needed to be in pass protection as he tied for the second-highest pass-blocking grade among centers (86.5). He was still an average run-blocker, ranking 52nd among centers in run-block grade at 64.9.

POSITIVES

Terrific anchor for a player so young (not even 21 yet).
Gets out of stance and into DTs pads quickly. Stops a lot of pass-rushes before they start.
Like a cowboy the way he will ride defenders as they try to shed. Strong hands.
Maintains excellent base in both pass sets and run game. Natural athlete.
Adequate length for the position and pop behind his hands. Can play any IOL spot.
NEGATIVES

Not a high-end athlete for the position. Not the biggest deal at center, though.
Stunt recognition led to a majority of his pass-pro downgrades in 2019.
Can play out over toes in the run game. Some whiffs when he doesn’t hit mark cleanly.
Body still needs to develop. Holding some bad weight and could add strength to lower half.
ROUND PROJECTION

Second Round

NFL COMPARISON

Maurkice Pouncey

BOTTOM LINE

It’s rare to see a player as young as Ruiz have as few weaknesses as he does. While he may not ‘wow’ as much as others in this class, offensive line play is far more about not losing than it is winning big.

[giantlegacy]

Apr 5, 2020 13:26:09 GMT -5 Aris said:

Being PFF was used for the college stats, this is their scouts film write up. He does have issues "moving" people, and run blocking at center is a far more important trait to excel at vs pass. He is however only 20, and I'm certainly no scout...but I am sensing scouts believe his upside and ceiling as he is C1 on many boards. 

Just the idea that the Giants are talking with a center is a nice fuzzy warm feeling...Jones is probably having that feeling as well. 

 You won't find many true juniors as technically sound as Ruiz. As he continues to develop physically, Ruiz could be special.

Like many of the Michigan recruits now on the NFL Draft radar, Ruiz was a high-end prospect coming out of high school. He was listed by 247Sports as the 47th ranked player overall and the No. 1 center in the country after his stint at IMG Academy where he helped lead the team to undefeated seasons in 2015 and 2016. Ruiz first became a star in Camden, though, before making the move to Florida and IMG. He chose Michigan over Auburn, Florida and North Carolina, along with nearly 30 other schools that offered him.

Ruiz first got the starting nod back in Week 10 of his true freshman season where he closed out the season as Michigan’s right guard. He was relatively below average in that role, producing just a 55.9 overall grade with his downfall being his run-blocking. His grade in that facet was at 50.7 and his grade in pass protection was 73.2.

Ruiz was then moved to starting center in 2018, and while he improved as both a pass-protector and run-blocker, he still had room to improve. In the same role in 2019, Ruiz got to where he needed to be in pass protection as he tied for the second-highest pass-blocking grade among centers (86.5). He was still an average run-blocker, ranking 52nd among centers in run-block grade at 64.9.

POSITIVES

Terrific anchor for a player so young (not even 21 yet).
Gets out of stance and into DTs pads quickly. Stops a lot of pass-rushes before they start.
Like a cowboy the way he will ride defenders as they try to shed. Strong hands.
Maintains excellent base in both pass sets and run game. Natural athlete.
Adequate length for the position and pop behind his hands. Can play any IOL spot.
NEGATIVES

Not a high-end athlete for the position. Not the biggest deal at center, though.
Stunt recognition led to a majority of his pass-pro downgrades in 2019.
Can play out over toes in the run game. Some whiffs when he doesn’t hit mark cleanly.
Body still needs to develop. Holding some bad weight and could add strength to lower half.
ROUND PROJECTION

Second Round

NFL COMPARISON

Maurkice Pouncey

BOTTOM LINE

It’s rare to see a player as young as Ruiz have as few weaknesses as he does. While he may not ‘wow’ as much as others in this class, offensive line play is far more about not losing than it is winning big.

Growing young lad with some room to add muscle
Some NYC tri state area pizza and pasta and the weight room is a great combination for adding muscle at his age naturally

[fifthavephil]

Apr 5, 2020 13:56:35 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Apr 5, 2020 13:26:09 GMT -5 Aris said:

Being PFF was used for the college stats, this is their scouts film write up. He does have issues "moving" people, and run blocking at center is a far more important trait to excel at vs pass. He is however only 20, and I'm certainly no scout...but I am sensing scouts believe his upside and ceiling as he is C1 on many boards. 

Just the idea that the Giants are talking with a center is a nice fuzzy warm feeling...Jones is probably having that feeling as well. 

Growing young lad with some room to add muscle
Some NYC tri state area pizza and pasta and the weight room is a great combination for adding muscle at his age naturally

Or, a Big fat gut !!!

[giantlegacy]

Apr 5, 2020 14:23:44 GMT -5 fifthavephil said:

Apr 5, 2020 13:56:35 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Growing young lad with some room to add muscle
Some NYC tri state area pizza and pasta and the weight room is a great combination for adding muscle at his age naturally

Or, a Big fat gut !!!

At 20-24 guys tend to still be in their growth spurt,albeit the end of it.
The calories expended just by the growth spurt burn up to 3500 a day just sitting watching TV and eating McDonald's 3 times a day....
You need the extra calories when trying to put on muscle at this age...

[IrishMike]

This seems to be a great draft to target our needs just judging where the talent lies. Ruiz could be a stud. Should snag two OL early.

[giantlegacy]

Hail Cesar

[jb456]

Im all for this but why the hell can't the Giants plug these freaking leaks. Now a team can just trade ahead of the Giants and pick him up....

[giantlegacy]

Apr 5, 2020 21:21:09 GMT -5 jb456 said:

Im all for this but why the hell can't the Giants plug these freaking leaks. Now a team can just trade ahead of the Giants and pick him up....

Remember back in the day when players used to travel to teams to have private workouts?Teams used to be allowed 30 visits.

It was well known who was going where..

[GameTime]

good prospect
kind of young to start right away.....maybe. Could be a rude NFL awakening for him
Even with this pick if the get him they good depth at center.

[Fletch842]

Apr 5, 2020 21:21:09 GMT -5 jb456 said:

Im all for this but why the hell can't the Giants plug these freaking leaks. Now a team can just trade ahead of the Giants and pick him up....

um, the Giants posted it on their home page, this wasn't a leak.

[IrishMike]

Apr 5, 2020 21:21:09 GMT -5 jb456 said:

Im all for this but why the hell can't the Giants plug these freaking leaks. Now a team can just trade ahead of the Giants and pick him up....

All interviews and private workouts with players are reported. It's mandatory.

[TEM]

Apr 5, 2020 21:21:09 GMT -5 jb456 said:

Im all for this but why the hell can't the Giants plug these freaking leaks. Now a team can just trade ahead of the Giants and pick him up....

Even if it was a leak and it wasn't . It's no different than pro-day workout and what teams sent representatives.  What will get us jumped is going into the draft without a Center. 

[piddy283]

Apr 5, 2020 12:38:10 GMT -5 infinite420 said:

Apr 5, 2020 12:27:42 GMT -5 TEM said:

The 6-foot-3, 307-pound Ruiz was a two-time All-Big Ten honoree for the Wolverines. He appeared in 36 games with 31 career starts (26 at center and five at right guard). A native of Camden, N.J., he was hailed as the best pass-blocking center in the country by PFF College, with 447 snaps spent in pass protection and just eight pressures allowed, and none over the final five games of the season.


Ruiz was ranked the No. 1 center by multiple outlets coming out of IMG Academy, which he led to undefeated seasons in 2015 and 2016. As a senior, he anchored an offensive line that helped the offense produce 2,000 yards through the air and 1,879 yards on the ground in 11 games.


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I think most of us are in agreement we are drafting a Center this year. 


He would be a good pick at 36

Agreed, best value for us at 36 is C or WR

Agreed.  One of the main reasons I'd like to trade back with the Dolphins or Chargers is this reason.....we'd still get our guy at #5 or #6, then we'd likely have an additional late 1st or early 2nd to get a C and WR (Mims).  

[giantlegacy]

Apr 7, 2020 19:10:03 GMT -5 piddy283 said:

Apr 5, 2020 12:38:10 GMT -5 infinite420 said:

Agreed, best value for us at 36 is C or WR

Agreed.  One of the main reasons I'd like to trade back with the Dolphins or Chargers is this reason.....we'd still get our guy at #5 or #6, then we'd likely have an additional late 1st or early 2nd to get a C and WR (Mims).  

Mims will not make it out of the first

[piddy283]

Apr 7, 2020 19:12:14 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Apr 7, 2020 19:10:03 GMT -5 piddy283 said:

Agreed.  One of the main reasons I'd like to trade back with the Dolphins or Chargers is this reason.....we'd still get our guy at #5 or #6, then we'd likely have an additional late 1st or early 2nd to get a C and WR (Mims).  

Mims will not make it out of the first

Eh, you never know but I think you're right.  That's why I'd want the Dolphins other 1st round picks.  

It's funny, when I first mentioned Mims folks told me he'd be there on Day 3.  It's amazing how the combine/workouts can make a players stock sky rocket.  

[Fletch842]

Apr 7, 2020 19:17:07 GMT -5 piddy283 said:

Apr 7, 2020 19:12:14 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Mims will not make it out of the first

Eh, you never know but I think you're right.  That's why I'd want the Dolphins other 1st round picks.  

It's funny, when I first mentioned Mims folks told me he'd be there on Day 3.  It's amazing how the combine/workouts can make a players stock sky rocket.  

I think its 50/50 that he makes it out.  Hopefully he or Ruiz is there when we pick in the 2nd.  I'd be stoked with either of them.

[infinite420]

Apr 7, 2020 19:12:14 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Apr 7, 2020 19:10:03 GMT -5 piddy283 said:

Agreed.  One of the main reasons I'd like to trade back with the Dolphins or Chargers is this reason.....we'd still get our guy at #5 or #6, then we'd likely have an additional late 1st or early 2nd to get a C and WR (Mims).  

Mims will not make it out of the first

I wouldnt be so sure. There are ALOT of really good WRs in this class.

Lamb, Jeudy, Ruggs, Higgins are my 1st round locks.

After that you have Jefferson, Mims, Reagor, Aiyuk, Shenault. All of these guys could fall to round 2, especially with the annual push on QBs, LTs and CBs. This is the juciest value on a WR, early 2nd round.

I finally watched film on Aiyuk, he can ball!!! I like him better than Reagor.

[giantlegacy]

Apr 7, 2020 19:17:07 GMT -5 piddy283 said:

Apr 7, 2020 19:12:14 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Mims will not make it out of the first

Eh, you never know but I think you're right.  That's why I'd want the Dolphins other 1st round picks.  

It's funny, when I first mentioned Mims folks told me he'd be there on Day 3.  It's amazing how the combine/workouts can make a players stock sky rocket.  

Not me and aris

[BigBlueDog42]

Apr 5, 2020 13:04:02 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Apr 5, 2020 12:38:10 GMT -5 infinite420 said:

Agreed, best value for us at 36 is C or WR

Actually also add in one of the 2nd tier edge guys as well( Uche,Baun,Okwara,Anae)if you want to go defense

I think the Miami with their host of 1st round picks might grab him seems they are letting their guy walk if he hasn't signed already.

[BigBlueDog42]

Apr 7, 2020 19:12:14 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Apr 7, 2020 19:10:03 GMT -5 piddy283 said:

Agreed.  One of the main reasons I'd like to trade back with the Dolphins or Chargers is this reason.....we'd still get our guy at #5 or #6, then we'd likely have an additional late 1st or early 2nd to get a C and WR (Mims).  

Mims will not make it out of the first

If he doesn't there are more studs in waiting this WR class is crazy the kid from ND is it Claypool another big kid who can run would like to see them get their center if value and position line up your gonna find a few more good WRs in the 3rd and top of the 4th.

[BigBlueDog42]

Apr 8, 2020 9:07:33 GMT -5 giantlegacy said:

Apr 7, 2020 19:17:07 GMT -5 piddy283 said:

Eh, you never know but I think you're right.  That's why I'd want the Dolphins other 1st round picks.  

It's funny, when I first mentioned Mims folks told me he'd be there on Day 3.  It's amazing how the combine/workouts can make a players stock sky rocket.  

Not me and aris

Think your right Mims is gonna be gone.