Miami Dolphins Draft Notre Dame OT Liam Eichenberg

Former Notre Dame All-American left tackle Liam Eichenberg was drafted by the Miami Dolphins

Bryan Driskell | Apr 30, 2021

Former Notre Dame All-American left tackle Liam Eichenberg was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 42nd overall selection.

Eichenberg has been a rock on the left side of the Notre Dame line for the last three seasons. He has not allowed a sack since Sept. 29, 2018, which was his fifth career start. In the 33 games and 1,283 pass plays since that game, Eichenberg didn't allow a single sack and only gave up four quarterback hits (according to Pro Football Focus).

Following the 2020 season Eichenberg was named a consensus All-American and a first-team All-ACC player. Eichenberg was also named the ACC's best blocker, an honor that was determined by the league's coaches and defensive coordinators.

The Cleveland, Ohio native answered a lot of questions about his athleticism with an outstanding Pro Day performance at the end of March. Eichenberg's pro shuttle and three-cone drill times ranked fourth among all tackles taken in the first round going back to the 2016 draft.

Eichenberg has arguably the highest floor of any tackle in this draft, and his experience, skill and production should allow him to make a smooth transition into the starting lineup, even as a rookie.

Miami is moving 2020 starting right tackle Robert Hunt back to guard, his projected position coming out of college, which opens up the right tackle job for Eichenberg.

To read my full draft analysis of Eichenberg click HERE.

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Published Apr 30, 2021

BRYAN DRISKELL

Bryan Driskell is the publisher of Irish Breakdown and has been covering Notre Dame football for over a decade. A former college football player and coach, Bryan and Irish Breakdown bring a level of expertise and analysis that is unmatched. From providing in depth looks at the Fighting Irish, breaking news stories and honest recruiting analysis, Irish Breakdown has everything Notre Dame football fans want and need. Bryan was previous a football analyst for Blue & Gold Illustrated before launching Irish Breakdown. He coached college football at Duquesne University, Muhlenberg College, Christopher Newport University, Wittenberg University and Defiance College. During his coaching career he was a pass game coordinator, recruiting coordinator, quarterbacks coach, running backs coach and wide receivers coach. Bryan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Salisbury University, where he played quarterback for the Sea Gulls. You can email Bryan at bryan@irishbreakdown.com. Become a premium Irish Breakdown member, which grants you access to all of our premium content and our premium message board! Click on the link below for more. BECOME A MEMBER Be sure to stay locked into Irish Breakdown all the time! Follow Bryan on Twitter: @CoachD178Like and follow Irish Breakdown on FacebookSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown YouTube channelSubscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter