STRONG POINTS

Mangold is a very good athlete with the quickness and playing speed to make good blocks all over the field. He can pull from his center position and can lead block well on outside runs. He is a smart young man who can set up quickly, makes all the calls and can adjust to defensive line stunts and delayed blitzes. He is a good positional run blocker who can seal defensive tackles off on most inside runs.

WEAKNESSES

Mangold looks much thinner on film than his measured weight and he struggles to play strong. He cannot get movement on straight-ahead run blocks and gets knocked backward by bull rushers too often. He loses his focus at times, which leads to him leaning and reaching to make contact and he gets beat by quick arm-over moves. When he pulls, he does not always block a man.

POSITIONAL FACTORS

Grade Category Comments/Description 6.5 Foot Agility He has the agility to slide quickly side to side to adjust in pass protection. 6.5 Initial Quickness He consistently gets off the ball and into blocking position very fast. 4.5 Play Strength He gets stood up on straight-ahead run blocks and can be driven back by bull rushers. 5.5 Run Block In-Line He cannot get movement, but gets good position and can seal his man off. 6.0 Run Block Space He gets to his man fast, delivers solid initial blow and can stay on and maintain. 6.0 Pass Protection He usually is very good, but when he blocks up high, he can be bull rushed into the quarterback. 6.0 Quick Set-Pass Protection He consistently sets up very fast, but needs to bend his knees and block with a wide base more. 6.5 Shuffle & Slide He can slide side to side well to adjust to quick pass-rush moves. 5.5 Punch/Hand-Use He does not consistently punch, but when he gets arm extension, he is good. 5.0 Vs. Power Rush He's adequate when he uses good technique, but will struggle vs. NFL bull rushers. 6.0 Vs. Speed Rush He sets up quickly and can slide and adjust to handle quick pass-rush moves. 6.0 Errors He doesn't make glaring errors, but needs to block with leverage more consistently.

ATHLETIC ABILITY	Section Grade: 6.5
Mangold is a very good athlete for a center, the main reason he was so productive at Ohio State despite being thin. He has very quick feet, which help him get out of his stance and set to block in a flash. He can get through the line of scrimmage fast and he has the playing speed to pull and lead block on outside runs. His agility, balance and ability to bend his knees and block with a wide base enable him to adjust and maintain his blocks out in space. His athleticism enables him to set up quickly in pass protection with good leverage and a wide base, which is what helps him hold his ground vs. bull rushers despite being undersized. Overall, Mangold has the athleticism to make all the blocks, but he must bend his knees and play with leverage more consistently.
Q.A.B. Quick Feet C.O.D. Flexibility Coordination 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.0 6.5

COMPETITIVENESS	Section Grade: 6.0
Mangold is a very tough football player who has consistently played through injuries to stay in the starting lineup. He has all the toughness you can ask for in a center. Despite lacking the bulk/size to drive his man off the ball, Mangold has consistently shown the ability to step up and get his man blocked on the most important plays. It is not always pretty, but he gets it done. His overall production varies from very good to inconsistent and it is usually based on his consistent use of technique. When he keeps his knees bent and blocks with leverage, he is a good seal blocker on inside runs and can hold ground vs. bull rushers. The trouble comes when he blocks straight-legged because he tends to lean and reach to make contact and ends up getting beaten too often. One thing you can count on from Mangold is an unwillingness to quit. He consistently keeps his feet churning until the whistle has blown and he never gets beat due to a lack of effort.
Toughness Clutch Play Production Consistency Team Player Pride/Quit 6.5 6.0 6.0 5.5 6.5 6.5

MENTAL ALERTNESS	Section Grade: 6.0
Mangold is no doubt a very smart young man who learns well. He usually blocks with good technique and does a good job of communicating with the other linemen. He has very good instincts, which combine with his very quick feet to enable him to consistently react very quickly. He's very good switching off vs. stunts and adjusting to delayed blitzes. He usually maintains good concentration, but will lose focus and block upright and straight-legged at times.
Learn/Retain Instincts/Reactions Concentration 6.0 6.5 6.0

STRENGTH/EXPLOSION	Section Grade: 5.5
Mangold has the height for a center, but on film, he looks and plays much smaller than his measured size. His toughness has helped him be a durable player at Ohio State and he can be a durable NFL center. With his quickness and playing speed, Mangold can be a very explosive player, but the reality is that he does not fire off the ball aggressively and only shows explosiveness delivering a blow when he pulls and lead blocks on outside runs. Mangold's lack of playing strength is his biggest weakness. He cannot get movement on straight-ahead run blocks, struggles to get movement on down/side blocks and is very inconsistent holding ground vs. bull rushers because he pass blocks upright and without leverage.
Body Type Durability Explosion Play Strength 5.5 6.0 5.5 4.5