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Three-year starter who spent his junior and senior campaigns at left tackle. Second team All-Conference selection last year and has won All-Academic honors the prior two seasons. Started four games at center as a redshirt freshman and split duties on the pivot the following season before being moved outside. Also projects to guard.
Versatile and athletic line prospect that must start to put it together. Quick setting in pass protection, blocks with leverage, forward lean and extends his arms. Fluid, adjusts nicely displaying the ability to shuffle and slide his feet protecting the edge. Moves well in space, effectively uses blocking angles and when focused, easily rides opponents out of the play. Looks to help out teammates and overall aware of what's happening on the field. Not strong at the point, does not attack his blocks nor does he dominate. Falls asleep on occasion and not always on the top of his game. Seems to be poorly conditioned and has a soft body. Possesses tremendous natural skills and flashed abilities in the past but never took his game to the next level. Could have been a first-day pick but a mediocre senior season coupled with poor performances at the Senior Bowl and combine will push him into the middle rounds. Late Fourth Round, maybe even fifth frame.
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