Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 78.52 (Chance to start)

Pro Comparison: Eric Fisher

Strengths:

Mirrors well with good hand usage, explodes off ball in run game, and has run-game pancake-block ability. Sustains downblocks in run game and defenders struggle to disengage. Consistently gets to the second level and locks onto his target, and in pass protection, shows good ability to re-anchor vs. stronger defensive linemen. Plays with an edge -- and up to the whistle on every snap.

Weaknesses:

Can be threatened by speed rushers around the edge, and can struggle with his initial anchor against power rushers but does show good re-anchoring ability. Can fall victim to outside rip move when he's a half-step slow to cut off outside pass rush but again, his recovery ability lessens the impact of losing early in the snap.

Accolades:

  • 2021: All-MAC first team
  • 2021: Second-highest-graded season by MAC offensive player since 2016 (PFF)