My guess is he would have started last year and this would have been his first full season as a starter. He would have started list year and next, he would have been legit and good.
That being said, they are a run first O. He would have have the same opportunities to pass the ball and show his skills. I think he would have been drafted but would not have sniffed the #2 pick (maybe midrounds).
He dodge a huge bullet in the U. Sometimes it is good to be lucky in your decision, but work hard no matter what and good things can come. Good lesson, sometimes what you want is not always the best thing for you.