Florida Gators offensive lineman Richard Gouraige went to Indianapolis to participate in all drills at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Unfortunately, he was unable to do that after undergoing the combine’s «pain tolerance test» during medicals.
Gouraige reportedly woke up with a swollen ankle due to the pain tolerance test, according to NFL Network. For this reason, Gouraige withdrew from the Combine.
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Florida Gators offensive lineman Richard Gouraige (76) prepares to pass the block during the football game between the Florida Gators and Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on November 5, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
However, NFL Network He later retracted the «pain test» comment, as the league said Gouraige underwent a «typical physical.»
How that will affect Gouraige’s draft stock is unknown, but participating in the NFL Scouting Combine is the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for prospects to show off their skills to all 32 teams before April’s draft. Now that Gouraige can’t do that, his official visits will be even more crucial.
As of Now, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein gave Gouraige a prospect rating of 6.10, classifying as a «good backup with potential to become a starter.»
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At 6-foot-5 and 306 pounds, Gouraige is a versatile lineman, which helps in his case in terms of where he can be drafted. He made a combined 42 starts at tackle and guard, though left tackle was his spot for the Gators the past two seasons.
Offensive lineman Richard Gouraige of Florida speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
However, due to the 34-inch arm length, Zierlein believes teams are looking to move Gouraige back to guard.
Gouraige’s pass protection skills were the highlight of the Senior Bowl earlier this year, so Zierlein feels he will do well as a guard in the NFL.
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«He’s instinctive and plays with solid technique, but he could struggle when compared to size and power,» Zierlein said. «Gouraige’s pass protection experience at tackle should benefit him, but athletic limitations could ultimately limit his draft value and the ceiling of his career.»
Offensive lineman Richard Gouraige of Florida speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
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After the combine, the official visits of each team will begin, who will select certain prospects to visit their facilities for various meetings. Then the NFL Draft will begin on April 27 from Kansas City, where Gouraige will be waiting to hear his name.
