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Scouting Blog – OL Notes for the 2020 NFL Draft

Scouting Blog

Offensive Linemen Notes – 2020 NFL Draft

Tackles

Top 10

Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama #1 (underrated)

-RT for Alabama

-good lateral movement for a RT

-good pass blocker

-good punch

-good run blocker

-could be a left tackle in the NFL

Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia #2

-good lateral movement

-good pass blocker

-has NFL Frame

-needs to square better as a run blocker

-his technique also needs to improve in the run blocking game

-best pass blocker in the draft

Austin Jackson, OT, USC #3

-USC’s left tackle

-average run blocker

-sustains blocks well

-good pass blocker

-moves well as a blocker

-solid first-round tackle

Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville #4

-bully in the run game

-good pass blocker

-plays with a lot of nasty

-huge frame

-blocks a bit too upright

-needs to sit better in his frame

Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa #5

-good run blocker

-needs to stay on his feet better

-needs to move better in space

-Iowa ran the ball a lot

-decent pass blocker for a right tackle

Isaiah Wilson, OT, Georgia #6

-Georgia’s right tackle

-good awareness to know where the arc is

-good run blocker

-excellent punch

-sometimes needs better lateral movement in pass blocking

-decent pass blocker

Ezra Cleveland, OT, Boise State #7

-good run blocker

-decent lateral movement

-good pass blocker

-moves well in the run game

-knows how to drive pass rushers up the arc

Prince Tega Wanogho, OT, Auburn #8

-left tackle for Auburn

-needs to stay on his feet better

-good pass blocker

-good punch in the run game

-needs to sustain blocks better in run game

Colton McKivitz, OT, West Virginia #9

-played right tackle

-good pass blocker

-good feet

-sometimes needs to read defenses better

-needs to sustain blocks better

-average run blocker

Charlie Heck, OT, North Carolina #10

-left tackle for the Tar Heels

-average run blocker

-decent technique as a pass blocker

-could have better feet, forces the edge rusher to the outside a lot

-could sustain his blocks better

-moves well in the run game

-6’7 height

Jack Driscoll, OT, Auburn (underrated)  

-played RT at Auburn

-good kick slide

-good pass blocker

-has some nasty to his game

-good technique

-solid run blocker

-short arms 33”

-NFL right tackle

-overshadowed by Prince Tega Wanogho

Lucas Niang, OT, TCU (overrated)

-has some injuries in his history

-needs better feet as a pass blocker

-decent run blocker

-played RT in 2018

-needs to block more with his base

Terence Steele, OT, Texas Tech

-needs better awareness when blocking

-needs to attack more as a run blocker

-good frame

-maybe needs to block lower in his base

Texas Tech’s right tackle

-average pass blocker but could kick slide a bit better

Jared Hilbers, OT, Washington (sleeper)

-average run blocker

-good pass blocker

-good feet as a pass blocker

-right tackle for the Huskies

-plays with some nasty

-good technique in run blocking

Josh Jones, OT, Houston

-needs to block better in space

-good run blocker

-needs to play with better leverage

-played left tackle

-can pull as a tackle

-good pass blocker with decent feet

Hakeem Adeniji, OT, Kansas

-played left tackle for Kansas

-needs to square better when blocking

-good pass blocker

-decent run blocker

-needs to be careful of his technique he is not holding

Saahdiq Charles, OT, LSU

-was LSU’s left tackle

-good technique absorbing the rush

-good pass blocker

-looks a little lost run blocking

-able to keep pass rushers outside the arc

-needs to kick slide more and lunge less when pass blocking

Alex Taylor, OT, South Carolina State

-played right tackle for SC State

-needs more leverage in the run game

-lateral movement is weak even to the inside

-big frame

-has raw power but needs better technique

-will be a project 

Branden Bowen, OT, Ohio State

-right tackle for the Buckeyes

-good pass blocker

-needs to drive the pass rusher up the arc

-good run blocker

-good hand fight a bit better

-decent technique

Yasir Durant, OT, Missouri

-left tackle for the Tigers

-good pass blocker

-big frame

-needs to sustain blocks better

-decent run blocker

-could move betters as a blocker

Trey Adams, OT, Washington

-very strong early in his career

-has had a lot of injuries

-doesn’t look the same after injuries as a senior

-doesn’t have the same leverage

-needs to move better in pass protection

-needs to get lower as a run blocker

Drew Richmond, OT, USC

-played right tackle for the Trojans

-good pass blocker

-could be a better run blocker

-feet are lacking in the run game

-decent frame

-needs a stronger base

Evin Ksiezarczyk, OT, Buffalo

-left tackle for Buffalo

-good run blocker

-moves well in run blocking

-good pass blocker

-good feet

-wasn’t tested by top competition

Darrin Paulo, OT, Utah

-left tackle for the Utes

-good run blocker

-needs better feet as a pass blocker

-good power as a run blocker

-moves average as a blocker

-good pass blocker once he gets his hands on you

Guards:

Top 5:

Matt Peart, OG, Connecticut #1

-good character

-moves really well

-played right tackle and guard for UCONN

-good run blocker

-has some nasty on the field

-needs to work on his kick slide in the passing game

-should kick inside to guard

Damien Lewis, OG, LSU #2

-late add to the Senior Bowl

-right guard for the Tigers

-good power as a run blocker

-good pass blocker

-good awareness in pass blocking

-decent physicality as a blocker

Shane Lemieux, OG, Oregon #3

-experienced senior

-nasty blocker

-excellent punch

-good run blocker

-needs to square better when blocking

-good pass blocker

John Simpson, OG, Clemson #4

-does a good job pass blocking

-played left guard for the Tigers

-decent run blocker

-gets confused by the blitz at times

-NFL frame

Robert Hunt, OG, Louisiana-Lafayette #5

-good frame

-played RT for Louisiana

-can pull as a guard

-good punch when pass blocking

-has some power in the run game

Solomon Kindley, OG, Georgia (overrated)

-left guard for the Bulldogs

-needs more power as a run blocker

-needs better feet when blocking

-plays with some physicality

-decent pass blocker from the interior

-needs better awareness in pass blocking

Logan Stenberg, OG, Kentucky

-can look bad on some plays

-needs to play with better leverage

-hot and cold run blocker

-does his job as a pass blocker

-has some aggressiveness

Ben Bredeson, OG, Michigan (underrated)

-played left guard for Michigan

-tenacious run blocker

-good pass blocker

-has pretty good technique

-pulls really well

Justin Herron, OG, Wake Forrest (Underrated)

-mauler as a run blocker

-moves well for a tackle

-average pass blocker

-needs to stay upright more in his pass blocking stance

-good punch

-good character, interviewed him at Senior Bowl

Jon Runyan, OG, Michigan (Sleeper)

-left tackle for the Wolverines but is more of a guard

-needs to get a quicker into his kick slide to the edge

-has more of a guard’s build

-good run blocker

-gets faked out by stunts

-good power as a run blocker

Jonah Jackson, OG, Ohio State (Sleeper)

-excellent run blocker

-left guard for the buckeyes

-needs better awareness pass blocking

-good pass blocker

-was a big reason for Dobbins success

-graduate transfer from Rutgers

Netane Muti, OG, Fresno State

-left guard for Fresno State

-good strength as a pass blocker

-average run blocker

-good hand fighter as a blocker

-has good technique

-held his own against good competition (USC Trojans)

Ben Bartch, OT/OG, Saint John’s

-played left tackle for Saint John’s

-good feet for a tackle

-good pass blocker

-needs to sustain blocks better in the run game

Cameron Clark, OG, Charlotte

-left tackle for Charlotte

-good run blocker

-moves average when pulling

-could pack more of a punch when run blocking

-average kick slide

-good pass blocker against Clemson

Calvin Throckmorton, OG, Oregon

-played well enough at Shrine game to get invited to Senior Bowl

-played right tackle for the Ducks

-very good run blocker

-average pass blocker for a RT, good pass blocker for a guard

-sometimes needs better feet as a pass blocker, would do better in a phone booth

Kevin Dotson, OG, Louisiana

-right guard for the Ragin Cajuns

-blocks away from his body

-needs to sustain blocks better

-needs better technique

-decent run blocker

-good pass blocker

-good awareness in pass blocking

Tremayne Anchrum, OG, Clemson

-undersized frame

-good pass blocker

-saw him play right tackle for Tigers

-good run blocker

-has some trouble against speed rushers to the edge

Centers

Top 5:

Lloyd Cushenberry III, C, LSU #1 (Underrated)

-played center for the Tigers

-good technique as a blocker

-good pass blocker

-decent strength as a blocker

-decent run blocker

-moves well as a blocker

Matt Hennessy, C/G, Temple #2

-decent run blocker

-decent pass blocker

-needs to stay on his feet better

-moves well for an interior guy

-I like his punch

Nick Harris, C, Washington (Sleeper) #3

-played center for the Huskies

-very good pass blocker

-good hand use as a blocker

-good balance with his footwork

-good run blocker

-good technique

Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin #4 (Underrated)

-very good run blocker

-played center for the Badgers

-average pass blocker

-plays with some physicality

-does a good job of moving defenders in the run game

-strength is there as a blocker

Cesar Ruiz, C, Michigan #5

-played center for the Wolverines

-average awareness in pass pro

-still can be a good pass protector when he finds his man

-very good run blocker

-could stay on his feet better

-could sustain blocks better

Keith Ismael, C, San Diego State (overrated)

-played center for San Diego State

-good run blocker

-below average pass blocker

-moves well as a blocker

-needs better feet as a pass blocker even in a phone booth

-could square better as a blocker

Luke Juriga, C, Western Michigan

-played center for the Broncos

– a little undersized

-decent pass blocker

-needs better feet as a pass blocker

-average run blocker

-had some help on blocks in the Broncos system

Darryl Williams, C, Mississippi State

-played center for Miss St.

-needs some work as a pass blocker

-too upright as a blocker

-moves well for a center

-needs better technique as a pass blocker

-needs better awareness as a run blocker

Jake Hanson, C, Oregon

-played center for the Ducks

-needs better feet as a run blocker

-once he gets his hands on you, he is a strong blocker

-moves average for a lineman

-decent pass blocker

-had some help against Derrick Brown of Auburn

Cohl Cabral, C, Arizona State

-center for the Sun Devils

-good run blocker

-needs better feet as a pass blocker

-sustains blocks well

-sometimes needs to maintain better balance

-moves average as a blocker

Trystan Colon-Castillo, C, Missouri

-center for the Missouri tigers

-decent awareness in pass blocking

-decent pass blocker

-moves well as a blocker

-needs better feet when pass blocking

-below average run blocker