There are some lists you just really don’t want to find yourself on, such as the one Orlando Brown Jr., the left offensive tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals, just found himself on.
On May 21, Alex Kay of Bleacher Report listed Brown as the most overrated NFL player at every position, referring to Brown as the league’s most overrated offensive lineman to the extent that he’s even endorsing a position.
“Brown lacks quickness and struggles against speed rushers, even if at 6’8″ and 345 pounds he has the size to be a great left tackle,” Kay said. “He surrenders far too many pressure points for a left tackle making premium salary. As a run-blocker, he is far more skilled, and he would be
After being selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2018 draft out of Oklahoma, Brown rose to prominence as one of the NFL’s best offensive linemen. In fact, the Kansas City Chiefs executed a blockbuster trade in which they forfeited a first-round pick in order to acquire Brown in order to shield quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ blindside prior to the 2021 campaign.
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From 2019 to 2022, Brown appeared in four straight Pro Bowls. After playing under a franchise tag that earned him $16.7 million in 2022, he assisted in leading the Chiefs to a Super Bowl victory.
The 6-foot-8, 340-pound Georgia offensive tackle Amarius Mims was taken by the Bengals in the first round (No. 18 overall), sending a clear message that the team is committed to keeping franchise quarterback Joe Burrow safe.
Although Mims only made eight starts while at Georgia, he may wind up becoming the man to cover Burrow’s blind side in the future. During OTAs, Mims is listed on OurLads.com as Trent Brown’s right offensive tackle backup.
