CBSsports scouting:
Pass blocking: Engulfs lesser defensive ends on the edge. Generally bends his knees and anchors well in pass pro. Strong initial punch and coils back quickly. Reaches at times, instead of moving his feet, to maintain control of secondary rush. Recognizes outside blitzers and usually meets them at the corner of the pocket. Effective cut blocker despite his size. Comes out a little flat in his kick slide at times, giving up the corner. May struggle to stay in front of top NFL defensive ends on the edge.
Run blocking: Fires off the line and dominates his man when drive blocking. Turns his man whichever way is needed and sustains the block. Only adequate moving his feet on zone left, at times allowing his man to chase the play. Overextends when trying to punch and looks a bit slow - especially against blitzing linebackers or in space.
Pulling/trapping: Not asked to pull or trap, but is mobile enough to be effective sealing off the MIKE linebacker on strong-side run plays. If moved inside to right guard, would work best in power scheme.
Initial Quickness: Good burst off the snap to run block, and latches onto his man immediately. Sets quickly after his kick slide, and should handle pass protection on the right side. Must prove he has the lateral movement to handle initial rushes on the left side.
Downfield: Reaches linebackers and safeties at the second level quickly off the snap. Gets hands into the jersey and moves his feet to drive the man back. Will miss his target or fail to find someone to hit on occasion. Looks for second target downfield when needed.
Intangibles: Unselfish player who works ******* the field and in practice. Plays through minor injuries. Returned to school despite being a probable second-round pick in order to return to the BCS championship and complete his education.
NFL Comparison: Jammal Brown, New Orleans Saints
