Film Review Notes

Able to watch the latest film. Large-bodied offensive tackle with impressive balance and body control. Plays very under control and is rarely off-balance. Controlled and calculated blocker who has a great understanding of body positioning and how to put himself between the defender and the ball. Calm footwork in pass protection. Love his ability to cover ground and play with balance. Good understanding of leverage and angles to the quarterback. Solid anchor ability, starts with his body positioning and ability to transfer his weight and sit down defenders. Good hand placement in the run game and ability to finish blocks. Plays hard, physical, and works through the whistle. Would like to see him continue to improve his overall bend and flexibility. Has some hip stiffness and would like to see him play with lower pad level. Naturally going to play a little high due to his height, just need him to work on playing lower in order to maximize his leverage and pad level as best as he can. Needs to continue to improve explosive ability and twitch. He's smoother than twitchy at this stage, but will benefit in the run and pass game from firing off the line quicker and speeding his feet up. Will need to continue getting stronger as well throughout his frame. Improving his punch power and leg drive will become more necessary, especially as his opponents start looking more like him.

Film Review Notes

Jumbo interior blocker with size, bend, and balance that shows up against high-end competition. Shows quality bend for a taller, high-hipped lineman, playing with a flat back in his stance and flashing lower-body fluidity given his size. Most comfortable as a drive blocker in the run game, staying grounded to maintain balance and leaning on defenders to create a gradual push. Solid feet to redirect laterally in pass protection, using his length and active, coordinated hands to slow rushers and counter secondary moves. Anchors well, dropping his weight at the point of attack with relative ease and playing with a strong base for his height. Physically held his own against a strong St. Frances Academy front. Movement skills have room to grow on the move as a run blocker, particularly as a puller, and there is more hand strength and finishing pop still to unlock.