NFL Draft Guide 2022
Offensive Tackles
Logan Bruss Wisconsin 6”5 316lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
33 1/8” arm length
Played both G and T (RT in 2021)
Huge hands
Run Blocking
Comfortable backside zone run blocker- consistently gets connection into second level
Smooth athlete working around the OL
Good pad level at POA
Not a people mover you might expect
Pass Protection
Displays consistent knee bend and ready hands
Doesn’t lose balance often- good anchor capability vs inside rush (played well vs David Ojabo in pass pro)
Quickly replaces hands in pads
Active 1/2 puncher
Struggles to get deep into pass sets quickly (will likely need TE help to vs speed rushers)
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Charles Cross Mississippi State 6”5 311lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Run Blocking
Pass Protection
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Jean Delance Florida 6”4 307lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Long arms (37 inches) helps for tackle upside
Run Blocking
Athletic mover w/ both feet helps translate to second level
Pass Protection
Role/Grade: Development Right Tackle (Swing backup)
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Kellen Diesch 6”7 299lbs Arizona State
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Can really bend at the knees/ not easy at height
Lightweight mover
Play strength is not there/ must add some mass
Upper body punches don’t pop
Run Blocking
2nd level (6th OL)/ moves upfield well and comes to balance
Not a mover in the run game/ best fit will be on the move
Pass Protection
Worked a lot of quick sets in offense
Short quick steps in pass sets- rides w/ defenders
Mirror upside ability
Pass protection production: allowed 7 pressures all last season (PFF)
Get-off kick step needs coaching/ very minimal depth- jumps off w/ inside foot
Weight shifts vs speed rushers/ could open door for speed to power bull rushes- ends up hugging defender
Role/Grade: Outside zone scheme- needs to add to frame
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Ikem Ekwonu NC State 6”4 320lbs LT
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Bully mentality
Terrific combine showing- easy mover (can get to sideline on WR screens)
Run Blocking
18 Big time blocks (according to PFF Sewell 13 in 2019)
Moves well outside of tackle box upfield/ used as a pulling lineman to second level
Big time finisher/ drives defenders through the whistle (first play vs Clemson) looks for pancakes
Upper body pop on defenders working upfield punch
Pass Protection
Strong grip tough to disengage if latched on
Flexible knee bend can make him a strong anchor in pass pro
Pass sets are not polished/ often oversets opening up inside pass rush moves (feet get really close)
Hands shoot late/ more of a catcher in pass pro- will be moved losing control early (works in close quarters/ not much distance)
Role/Grade: LT/G
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Proj: Rd. 1
Verderian Lowe 6”6 320lbs Illinois
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Heavy hands
Has demonstrated nimble feet that can translate to zone rushing scheme
Run Blocking
Has pulled to second level/ Uses big arms to move defenders
Moves well outside of tackle box- building up speed
Open field agility is lacking to redirect/ balance
Average power at point of attack- doesn’t win leverage or pop off the line upfield
Pass Protection
Catches defenders who turn their back to him (spin)/ finishes
Depth in pass sets/ first step is minimal- best suited for quick passing attack
Struggles to sync hands and feet together
Role/Grade: Developmental Tackle
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Proj: Rd. 6
Evan Neal Alabama 6”7 350lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Very versatile: has played LT/RT/LG (played LG w/ Leatherwood at LT)
Run Blocking
Pass Protection
Explosive first drop step back in pass sets
Tons of pure power in anchor/ tough to bull rush back
Can match-up w/ wide alignments and get depth to set pocket
Powerful and consistent hand strikes
Weight leans over his toes in pass protection/ issues occur with line games- to recover
Speed counters may be an issue
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Proj: Rd. 1
Dare Rosenthal Kentucky 6”7 327lbs (From LSU)
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Violation of team rules w/ LSU transferred
Physical through the whistle
Length/Size great
Run Blocking
Impressive pulling potential good straight line speed
First step is below average as a zone blocker (beat to spot vs Jordan Davis)
More of a waist bender than knee bender working to get under defenders
Loses balance through base sets/ gets very wide
Pass Protection
Can really pack some power in his punch w/ a good base
Fun screen and 2nd level user
Late getting set in base and hands
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Andrew Stueber Michigan 6”7 338lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Moved around a lot at Michigan (LT, RT. RG) mid-game
Run Blocking
Carries powerful punch w/ running start to second level
Shown drive in run game off the line- ability get win leverage under defensive lineman (6yd line vs Wisconsin)
Not very much agility at 2nd level
Power run blocker not zone/ best suited for gap scheme
Pass Protection
Can gain acceptable depth in pass sets on first step
Works to not get flat footed looking for work in pass protection
Strong anchor if arms get extension
Active hands in pass protection- works to keep chest clean
Leaves inside rush open
Heavy upper body/ can be tipped back w/ a clean chest punch
Shifty speed rushers- was slid pass pro help
Feet are a little slow to react/ feet start chasing
Feet can get caught together in slide/ Can be sidestepped lunging
Role/Grade: RT/Potential G Run heavy scheme (Gap/Power)
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Proj: Rd. 5
Zach Tom Wake Forest 6”5 295lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Played Center in 2019/ Left Tackle the past 2 season- showed versatility at East/West Shrine Bowl
Moves low to ground
Undersized measurables for tackle- weight, arm length, height (forces close to defenders)
Should add some strength for NFL has length to do so (looks smaller than size on film)
Run Blocking
Great feel for run angles to open lanes
Light mover- explosive kick slide step to get depth smoothly/ works to the second level nicely
Not a run grader- moves well to second level/ but not a people mover
Was walled off by Jermaine Johnson/ Length
Pass Protection
Played well vs pass rusher Jermaine Johnson (FSU)
Active hands in pass protection- fundamentaly sound pass protector- single hand strikes (has reps blocking 2 players at once)
36 starts in last 3 seasons/ Command in pass protection sets
Eyes are always moving- head on swivel for stunts/ delayed rushers/ High IQ takes inside rusher
Anchor strength will be a question at current size for Tackle
Role/Grade: Developmental tackle/ tweener build 6.7 Grade
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Proj: Rd. 2-3
Cordell Volson NDSU 6”6 320lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Run Blocking
Pass Protection
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Tyler Vrabel Boston College 6”5 310lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Run Blocking
Can get caught overextending reach blocks where his feet aren’t caught up
Doesn’t always sink off the line into knee bend- just lunges
Pass Protection
Nice first step
(3:21 vs Mizzou) depth to reach edge rusher
Gets top heavy in pass protection/ throws off balance (not bending knees and moving)
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Rasheed Walker Penn State 6”6 320lbs
Offensive Tackles
Athlete/Mean Streak
Plays w/ good knee bend- consistent through game
Nice frame/length/upper body power
Run Blocking
(Small clap to keep hands inside close to goal line)
Solid downhill drive when feet keep up/ more of a positioning lineman to wall off
Can be unable to close space between defender run blocking
Pass Protection
Adequate depth ability/ upside balance and anchor
Feet reset well after contact
Finished vs Iowa/ balance
Works to re-position hands in pass protection on initial misses
Competitive at good leverage points w/ hands (wrist/elbow) signs of vet nuance
First step upfield get-off limited/ can be forced to reach and get outside pads/ Can also leads to over-extensions
Feet stop walling off defenders w/ one arm- balance can be lost
Initial hand strikes are inconsistent (gets high)
Role/Grade: Developmental G/T (LT 3 years Penn State)
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Proj: Rd.