Day two of Senior Bowl practices saw several offensive linemen cross-training to give evaluators a clearer picture of their versatility. While some linemen struggled to adjust, others rose to the occasion. For Miles Frazier, "thriving" doesn't quite capture the level of his performance.
Frazier, a 39-game starter at LSU, has long been a steady presence at guard, with experience shifting between both sides of the line throughout his career. Aside from a lone start at right tackle in the Citrus Bowl—where he filled in for Emery Jones Jr., who, like Garrett Dellinger and Will Campbell, opted out—Frazier has primarily played inside.
From watching Frazier's tape at guard, it's immediately evident that he's an athletic, technically sound player. His blend of size, mobility, and football IQ made him a standout in LSU's interior, where his ability to mirror defenders and anchor against power rushes was consistently on display. However, what stood out most during today's practice was the seamless transition he made when asked to move outside to tackle. In an instant, Frazier looked right at home, matching up against one of Mobile's better edge defenders, RJ Oben, and winning back-to-back reps. If anything, Frazier’s performance at tackle during team drills might have even outshone his usual work at guard.
It’s not uncommon for a player like Frazier—who possesses the physical traits and technical foundation of a potential tackle—to find success when shifting outside. The tackle position offers a different rhythm than guard, generally less fast-paced and more methodical, which can play to the strengths of players who are patient enough to take advantage of it. On his first rep against Oben, Frazier displayed exceptional patience in his pass set. He kept his hands high and baited Oben into an early double swipe, which Frazier easily countered before locking on and completely neutralizing the rush. On the following rep, Frazier adopted a similar approach, again using high hands, but this time Oben opted to attack Frazier’s chest. Frazier responded by establishing perfect position relative to Oben’s midline, quickly re-leveraging his hips and anchoring to completely stymie the rush once again.
Frazier’s decision to remain engaged in Citrus Bowl prep, despite the opt-outs, has clearly paid off in Mobile. Not only did it highlight his commitment and loyalty to his teammates, but it also underscored his versatility, which he's now been able to showcase more fully here in Mobile. This move has firmly placed him in the conversation surrounding versatile offensive linemen, and as a result, his draft stock is set to rise.
His ability to adapt and perform in unfamiliar circumstances is a major takeaway. As teams begin to evaluate how he might fit into an NFL offense, Frazier is shaping up to be a strong candidate not only as a swing guard but also as a reliable fill-in at right tackle when needed. This added flexibility will only bolster his appeal to NFL teams looking for offensive linemen with multi-positional capability.
