Draft Scouting Report:
Rating: 69.43 (Role player)
Pro Comparison: Brian Schwenke
Strengths:
Career center with the short-area quickness to excel in a scheme that will ask him to be on the move frequently. Decently effective getting to his assignments for the run game. Reach blocks are stellar. Flashes of good power because he plays low and anchors decently well for being a touch disadvantaged size/length wise. Run-blocking ahead of his work in pass pro, but he's aware of secondary rushes and will at least get part of the defender because he's quick.
Weaknesses:
Not someone you want starting immediately but has upside because of his athleticism. Major issue is he's on the ground a lot. Way more than what's considered normal. It's mostly a byproduct of him going all out on every play, but a fair amount of his second-level blocks are him diving at the feet of the defender because he's off balance or simply over-extends himself speed-wise.
Accolades:
- 2021: All-Big Ten second team (coaches)
- Four-year starter with 2,300-plus snaps at center
