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The Commanders made a quiet but brilliant move by drafting Matt Gulbin in the sixth round—pick 209—and he might just be their smartest offensive line pick in years. After cutting Tyler Biadasz, they needed a center with leadership and versatility, and Gulbin delivers: he started at guard, transferred to Michigan State, switched to center full-time, and was voted captain. His film shows elite anchor power, a strong run game, and the ability to reset his base—skills that make him stand out despite limited center experience. But there are hurdles: he’s slow-footed, his hand technique needs refinement, and he sometimes missed blitzes in college. Still, the Ted Karras comparison looms large—Karras was a late-round gem who became a dependable starter. Gulbin’s rookie role? Backup center and swing lineman behind Nick Allegretti, with the goal of becoming a zone-blocking starter in 2-3 years. His journey—from three-star recruit to captain to potential NFL starter—is a textbook upward trajectory.

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