Coming into this season, Max Tuerk was one of the best offensive line prospects in the country. Tuerk did have a good partial season, but unfortunately, the ligament damage he suffered to his knee last season will effect his draft stock tremendously. Some teams could have their minds immediately made up if the doctors tell them something they don’t like, so a good physical, especially with the individual team doctors, is crucial.
In addition, he is marginally undersized for his position. Weighing in just below 300 pounds at the combine, his size could be a liability against elite nose tackles should he be playing center.