2022 NFL Draft profile: Michigan offensive lineman Andrew Stueber
Michigan‘s offensive line was the best in college football in 2021 thanks to a cohesive and angry group. That set the tone for the entire roster last season. Right tackle Andrew Stueber was one of the biggest pieces to thank for that and now moves onto the next level after five seasons in Ann Arbor.
Stueber was a second-team All-American selection in 2021 and made first-team Big Ten from the coaches. He was an alternate captain and appeared in 34 career games, making 20 career starts at right tackle and two at right guard. Stueber was one of the driving forces on an offensive line that won the Joe Moore Award in 2021, given to the best group in the nation.
Here is a look at what he could bring to the NFL this offseason.
Andrew Stueber’s info
Height: 6-6
Weight: 323 pounds
School: Michigan
Position: Offensive lineman
Projected: 4th-6th round
Pro Day/Combine Results: 40-yard dash: N/A | 3-cone: 7.65 | Shuttle: 4.90 | 24.5-inch vertical jump | Broad jump: 101 inches | 18 reps of 225 pounds on the bench
Strengths
Stueber is a mauler in the trenches and moves bodies with great force in the run game. He plays with great strength in both his upper and lower body and is tailor-made to play in a power run scheme. Stueber was the type of player that set the tone for what wound up being a group of tone setters on the offensive line. He is fundamentally sound and plays with great awareness and has the mentality of a veteran. Stueber also brings versatility to the table having played guard at Michigan. He also received reps at center during Senior Bowl week. His hand technique is also strong and active. Stueber is an old-school, throwback offensive line prospect.
Weaknesses
Some believe that he is too limited athletically to play against NFL edge rushers, which might necessitate a move to guard. The downside to that would be losing out on the length he provides on the outside. The Georgia game was a good barometer for the type of talent he will see in the NFL and he struggled (as most did against the Bulldogs). His feet are not as quick as you would like to see and he is a below-average athlete at tackle. Stueber has an ACL tear on his resume from the 2019 season, which is not a huge concern but worth pointing out.
Andrew Stueber overview
Stueber feels like a right tackle prospect, but he has the attitude and competitive toughness to find a role wherever he goes. Most line coaches should be okay with some of his athletic limitations. Even Michigan helped him out here with tight ends chipping in the run game.
Stueber has taken steps this offseason to improve his standing. He cut about 15 pounds since the end of the season and has taken that seriously. He does seem like he would fit the best playing for someone that runs a power/gap scheme. Stueber is at his best when tasked with simply mauling what is in front of him.
Stueber brings good technique, a high football IQ and a mean streak to the next level. That alone warrants consideration as a developmental prospect. He has a road to being a starter down the road with the position to be determined. At the very least, he should be able to stick as a key reserve lineman with some swing potential. Stueber is rock solid and should be able to stick on a roster somewhere.
