The NFL Draft’s tallest prospect met Roger Goddell with a towering embrace Friday/Saturday, as Florida tackle Stone Forsythe was selected with the 208th overall pick to by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2021 NFL Draft

Forsythe’s selection marks the first UF offensive lineman selected since Jawaan Taylor in 2019 and just its third OL player drafted since 2015.ju

Forsythe arrived at Florida in 2017 after dominating the Orlando football circuit with his 6-foot-9 frame but struggled with mobility during his first two years in Gainesville.

The Winter Garden native broke into the starting lineup in 2019 for his junior campaign and developed into a leading pass protector in Florida’s aerial attack last season.

Forsythe kept Kyle Trask’s jersey spotless through most of the year, as he allowed just two sacks and eight hurries across 15 appearances last season.

One of his most impressive performances came against Georgia in a matchup with *second-round* selection Azeez Ojulari. Forsythe contained the dynamic edge rusher and allowed Trask to throw for more than 450 yards against the Bulldogs.

The big man also displayed impressive athleticism at the UF Pro Day, which further convinced scouts of his NFL potential. Forsythe completed the three-cone drill in 7.47 seconds and the 40-yard dash in 5.14.

However, while Forsythe’s pass protection is excellent, his run-blocking will need some development. His high center of gravity caused some balance concerns and struggles with keeping rushers out of the gaps.

Still, as the NFL continues to shift toward a pass-first league, Forsythe figures to be a solid contributor at the next level.