Ryan Hayes is an intriguing draft prospect because of the presumed position switch he will have to make in the NFL. With the Michigan Wolverines, he was an overly reliable left tackle with excellent technique and hands who helped guide Michigan’s big uglies to consecutive Joe Moore Awards.
At the next level, Hayes projects as a guard because of his slighter frame (298 pounds), average athleticism, and shorter arms (32.5 inches). According to the NFL Mock Draft Database, the consensus expects Hayes to be selected in the fifth round.
Hayes will be selected as a depth-providing player a team can develop into a contributor.