STRENGTHS
- The majority of his collegiate career was performed at the OG position…but his skill set dictates the move to OC for his best chance of success at the next level
- He possesses massive prototype size at OC transitioning to the next level
- He excels in tight areas where space is limited…even more reason for the suggested position move to OC
- He displays strong upper body strength…and once gets on top of opponents he can be a handful to deal with
- Really impressed with his competitive grit battling with opposing defenders inside the trenches
- He does not shy away from contact…displaying a mean streak…and nasty disposition in his play from time to time…ideal for mixing it up inside the hashes at OC
- His stature…temperament for the game…and style of play reminds me of former NFL/ OLman “Kevin Gogan“…who was known for mixing it up with others on a consistent basis
WEAKNESSES
- He is not the most fluid of athlete’s…along with lacking ideal agile quick feet
- He possesses a small blocking radius due to limited overall athleticism
- Improved conditioning & hand technique would take his game to another level
- At times lunge blocks due to lack of question athleticism & under developed hand technique
- Tends to lean on opponents with lethargic movement…instead of utilizing active feet and good hand technique during plays
- Does not display the best reactionary motor skill while plays are developing
- Due to overall balance & hand technique issues…has difficulty consistently sustaining blocks
- With his lack of consistent quickness off the snap…at times can be over powered on initial contact at POA
- His effectiveness drops considerably the more he is exposed in space
- When asked to pull as lead blocker…he grades out average at best
PROJECTED ROUND
1st Round (Top 10)
MY VALUE BOARD
1st Round (22 & Down)
SUMMARY
- When you look into the position move suggested…(which OC is valued lower than OG in most cases)…his limited mobility & blocking radius displayed…is the reasoning for his lowered value in my eyes.
- Despite his weaknesses expressed above…if you keep his skill set in perspective…I feel he can be an outstanding OC for a predominant physical run oriented offensive attack…and worthy of his rating by myself.
Profile by: (Ken Becks aka TheScoout)
@1stDown_Scout