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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 7, 2024 19:21:23 GMT -7
PFF (Big Board) 1.) Joe Alt (5) 2.) Olu Fashanu (8) 3.) Taliese Fuaga (11) 4.) JC Latham (17) 5.) Amarius Mims (23) 6.) Jordan Morgan (28) 7.) Troy Fautanu (36) 8.) Graham Barton (37) 9.) Kiran Amegadije (45) NFL Exchange:
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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 7, 2024 19:21:30 GMT -7
Joe Alt Height: 6’8″ Weight: 315 pounds Position: Offensive Tackle School: Notre Dame Current Year: Junior Profootball Network: Football is an issue of legacy for the Alt family. John Alt was a first-round pick in the 1984 NFL Draft and embarked on a 13-year NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a two-time Pro Bowler, a second-team All-Pro several times, and an inductee into the Chiefs’ Hall of Fame. Now, four decades after he was drafted, John’s son — Joe Alt — is on a similar path. The younger Alt was a tight end in high school, but it was hardly a secret among college teams that he had dominant potential as an OT convert. He was a four-star recruit out of Minneapolis who committed to the Fighting Irish. As a true freshman, Alt started the final eight games. Then, as a true sophomore in 2022, he was a 13-game starter and a first-team All-American. In 2023, he was a consensus All-American and a dominating force on the left side. In his first eligibility cycle, Alt is at the forefront of the college football landscape and the 2024 NFL Draft stage. He’s receiving buzz as not just an early first-round pick but one of the first non-QBs to be taken. Does he have the scouting report to support those claims? Strengths -Has a tall, lean frame that carries its mass extremely well and has great overall length. -Former TE with elite movement skills who can instantly close gaps with explosiveness. -Able to effortlessly mirror rushers with short-area bursts and superb lateral mobility. -Has instant lateral burst off the snap and great range blocking in space. -Channels length, burst into powerful knockback force and can use hips to generate dominating torque. -Hyper-elite flexibility amounts to rare leverage acquisition skills and bend for his size. -Shows off extraordinary balance on recovery, keeping his base while closing ground. -Flexibility and good baseline strength allow him to absorb power outputs easily. -Can use snappy redirections to stay square and maintain equilibrium through reps. -Able to use synergetic technique, a wide base, and tight hands to stymie rushers. -Can successively extend, re-exert, and replace his hands while combatting rush moves. -Can employ combative hands when battling anchors and has good spatial feel. -Composed in his kick set and effortlessly widens off the snap to stabilize his base. -Instinctive, high-IQ blocker in both phases with vision and quick reaction speed. -Possesses great baseline physicality and tenacity; will finish plays with force. Weaknesses -Proportional length, while exceptional, maybe a notch below the elite mark. -Has an exceptional power profile but sometimes struggles to drive after contact. -Sometimes lacks the strength to seal better-leveraged defenders, blocking inside on runs. -Doesn’t always show the core and grip strength to anchor defenders and assert control.- -When matching, extraneous hand motion can sap away potential energy in punches. -Frantic feet occasionally cause some instability when recollecting his base versus power. -Sometimes halts his feet when moving upfield on zone blocks, causing lurches. -Doesn’t quite have an elite physical edge or a mauling mentality. Intro:
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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 7, 2024 19:21:38 GMT -7
Olu Fashanu Height: 6’6″ Weight: 321 pounds Position: Offensive Tackle School: Penn State Current Year: Redshirt Junior Profootball Network: Jan. 1, 2022. That was the first start of Fashanu’s collegiate career. It was a bowl game substitution in relief of outgoing senior Rasheed Walker. Fashanu played his first game at left tackle against an SEC opponent — and he put up some very impressive reps. It was just one game, of course. But Fashanu would later deliver on his promise and put together an All-American campaign in 2022, his first full year as a starter. He could have declared for the 2023 NFL Draft. However, Fashanu — an academic All-Big Ten honoree majoring in Supply Chain and Information Systems — chose to return to school and get his degree. Despite being a fourth-year player, Fashanu is still just 21 years old and will be 21 for most of his rookie season. He’s still incredibly young, yet he already has the polish of a blue-chip NFL prospect. Strengths -Tall, strong, and sturdy frame with excellent length and overall proportions. -Amped-up mover for his size with excellent foot speed and short-area athleticism. -Has stifling play strength at contact, quickly stalling rushers confined within his frame. -Possesses the elite power capacity to displace defenders and drive them upfield easily. -Easily reloads and re-exerts to maximize power on punches and has superb torque. -Has the torso flexibility to recoil and quickly absorb initial shockwaves at contact. -Has extremely natural leverage acquisition and knee bend, sustaining leverage on reps. -Extremely well-balanced and well-leveraged in pass protection, with tremendous feel. -Has a very stable blocking axis and effortlessly maintains the center of gravity on recovery. -Can sequentially extend to lock out and gather opponents when matching to the apex. -Has excellent timing and patience with extensions and maintains upper-lower synergy. -Can bait rushers into going vertical with angular sets, then adjust and match vertically. -Employs quick and controlled feet and can adjust his tempo to match rushers. -Alert and unbothered blocker with lightning-quick reaction speed on stunts. -Routinely capitalizes on imbalanced defenders and can finish opponents on the turf. Weaknesses -Doesn’t quite have elite range or change-of-direction in space as a moving blocker. -Grip strength doesn’t always prevent defenders from working across the face. -Sometimes, two-hand extensions are high, allowing rushers to shrink under the frame. -Occasionally struggles to unhinge in recovery fully and can be late with recalibration. -Sometimes fails to reset his feet while reacting and responding to stunts. -Occasionally leans back past his center of gravity when tracking in pass pro. -Exposes himself to power when he retracts his base by managing stunt positioning. -Sometimes drifts too tall as a moving blocker and fails to sustain pulling blocks. -Can still attain more consistency driving power from his base on run blocks.
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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 7, 2024 19:21:54 GMT -7
Taliese Fuaga Height: 6’6″ Weight: 334 pounds Position: Offensive Tackle School: Oregon State Current Year: Redshirt Junior Profootball Network: The 2024 NFL Draft OT class didn’t need a prospect like Fuaga to break out, but that’s what it got. Fuaga was an underrated prospect already off of his 2022 tape, but in 2023, he emerged as a dominant force on the Beavers’ line. After initially joining Oregon State’s roster as a three-star recruit in 2020, Fuaga preserved his redshirt with just four games of action as a true freshman and played in 10 games as a reserve lineman in 2021. 2022 marked Fuaga’s first year as a full-time starter at RT, and just one year after that, he ascended to first-team All-Pac-12 territory, joining an all-conference squad that included future NFL blockers like Troy Fautanu, Jordan Morgan, and Jackson Powers-Johnson. At this point, we know Fuaga is good. But just how good is he? That’s what Fuaga’s scouting report aims to answer. Strengths -Mountainous tackle with high-end mass, density, and length who carries that mass well. -Launches into space with elite explosiveness and has rare second-level range. -Erupts off the snap with unhinged tenacity, constantly seeking to bury defenders. -Can channel his length and frame density into menacing knock-back force at contact. -At his size, plays with exceptional knee bend and pad level, easily keeping leverage. -Flashes great hip flexibility on recovery and can redirect momentum and re-align. -Able to swiftly hinge around and seal off gaps with his fluid corrective athleticism. -Can sequentially gather rushers with independent hands and suffocate with anchor. -Patient, disciplined pass protector who excels at staying square with his lateral mobility. -Incredibly balanced when redirecting laterally and moves with a stable center of gravity. -Synergetic pass blocker who can maintain leverage while combating extensions. -Has the hand strength and punch precision to jolt opponents out of rushing paths. -Sequences footwork incredibly well, naturally loading his base into two-hand punches. -Assignment-sound, high-IQ run blocker who can seal linemen before climbing the field. -Can escort defenders out of frame on wide-zone with his range, leg drive, and tenacity. Weaknesses -Length, while exceptional, might be a notch below the elite mark. -Isn’t always fast enough on vertical hip transitions to fully seal out edge rushers. -Sometimes lacks the flexibility to fully hinge outside and make up lost ground. -Sometimes aligns too far upright off the snap on pass downs, exposing himself to power. -On occasion, bends at the waist and lurches on initial run blocks, failing to bring his feet. -Occasionally drifts away from help assignments too early when surveying blitz threats. -At times, will get caught flat-footed and lurching by rushers who feign vertical angles. -Sometimes whiffs on initial punches and can resort to bear-hugs on recovery. -Aggressiveness naturally leads him to overshoot angles in space on occasion. -Multi-year starter at right tackle who doesn’t have as much left tackle experience. Profile:
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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 7, 2024 19:22:00 GMT -7
JC Latham Height: 6’6″ Weight: 360 pounds Position: Offensive Tackle School: Alabama Current Year: Junior Profootball Network: Some prospects have winding and unpredictable paths to the NFL Draft circuit. Latham is not one of those prospects. Latham was a five-star recruit and the top tackle in the 2021 class. He was a full-time starter at right tackle by his true sophomore season. And after the 2023 campaign, he earned first-team All-SEC honors. Right on schedule, Latham is eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft. And as many expected, he’s in line to be not just a first-round pick but an early first-round pick. At just 21 years old, Latham has the pedigree and the production against SEC competition. As his report details, his profile is just as impactful at the professional level. Strengths -Massive specimen with a rare mix of overarching frame density, length, and width. -Explodes off the snap with violent energy, surging into contact with powerful lower half. -Boasts elite explosive capacity, as well as swift lateral mobility and high-energy motion. -Possesses elite power capacity, plowing defenders out of the frame as a run blocker. -Can use his length and mass to supplement power through applied torque and rotation. -Has a dominating anchor once he latches onto rushers, stalling out power with his base. -Has very natural knee bend and leverage acquisition in pass protection for his size. -Patient, disciplined, and synergetic pass protector with an excellent sense of timing.- -Plays with a steady center of gravity and consistently aligns his base effectively. -Has enough hip flexibility to swivel around in recovery and envelop with his frame. -Pass sets are incredibly clean and consistent, quick and controlled with footwork tempo. -Knows how to modulate his footwork and angle his base to seal off rushing paths. -Re-loads and re-exerts with lashing quickness, carrying damaging knockback in hands. -Alert blocker with great angle IQ, stunt awareness, and reaction speed to counters. -With aggressive, adversarial mentality, exudes hostility toward defenders through reps. Weaknesses -Can be a bit lumbering at times when opening his strides moving in space. -Can’t always fully rotate and flip his hips to seal out second-level defenders in space. -Occasionally over-extends and lurches beyond his center of gravity attacking upfield. -Doesn’t always bring his feet with him on run blocks, which can also cause him to lurch. -Can be baited into setting too far vertically and opening his torso to opposing power. -Sometimes drifts too far vertically with his set angle, allowing lanes for inside counters. -Can be worked off-balance by rushers who tug at his anchor and stress laterally. -Sometimes bearhugs opponents when forced to recover, creating penalty risk. -Motor occasionally fades out in space at the second level. Profile:
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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 7, 2024 19:22:10 GMT -7
Amarius Mims Height: 6’7″ Weight: 340 pounds Position: Offensive Tackle School: Georgia Current Year: Junior Profootball Network: Mims’ path to the 2024 NFL Draft has been similar to Broderick Jones’, who came before Mims in the 2023 NFL Draft cycle. Jones was a five-star recruit who played sparingly until his final season but then put together a campaign that vaulted him into the first round. Mims, like Jones, boasted five-star billing in the 2021 class and was a reserve lineman in 2021. He started just two games in 2022 but showed promise in the College Football Playoff. 2023 was supposed to be Mims’ chance to complete the cycle and slingshot himself effusively into Round 1 territory. But an ankle injury that required tightrope surgery took him off the field for a stretch, and Georgia, falling short of the CFB Playoff, missed an opportunity to extend the season. Mims only has eight career starts now, and he wasn’t even completely healthy for half of them. And yet, even with these asterisks, his profile still demands attention as a potential Round 1 inclusion. That’s a testament to just how talented Mims is. Strengths -Massive offensive tackle with elite mass, length, and no bad weight. -An explosive, high-energy athlete who resembles a move TE in an open space. -Rotational freedom, length, and frame density afford him hyper-elite power capacity. -Can effectively load his base and torque through extensions, slabbing DL off the snap. -Flashes incredible lateral freedom when redirecting to match stunting pass rushers. -Shows off impressive hinge flexibility for his size, which he uses to adjust his alignment. -He can dominate in pass protection with his athleticism, strength, and wingspan. -Leverages well in pass protection, using controlled lean and knee bend to widen reach. -Can get great depth on his kick and maintain balance while matching rushers in-phase. -Already proficient at aligning his base to funnel rushers outside and block interior lanes. -Flashes near-elite processing speed and reactive athleticism when responding to stunts. -Has a good sense of timing on two-hand extensions and can torque to lock out rushers. -Angle-aware run blocker who can rotate his hips to seal defenders inside the scrum. -Absolute road-grader on the ground with his athleticism, power, and finisher mentality. -He has starting experience at both left and right tackle and can play both spots. Weaknesses -At his height, Mims naturally plays too tall into contact at times and negates his base. -Sometimes stalls out his leg drive after initial contact, failing to sustain displacement. -Occasionally veers past optimal angles in space and lacks elite recovery flexibility. -Sometimes rolls his front foot onto his heel, which can impact his balance versus power. -Is still relatively over-reliant on two-hand extensions and can hone his hand-fighting. -Hand usage is still relatively bland and hands can be slow and imprecise on recovery. -Can be more efficient loading and channeling knock-back power on extensions. -Balance deteriorates the longer reps draw on, especially after initial anchor battles. -Has a very small sample size of college tape, with just eight career starts. -Missed time with an ankle injury in 2023 and missed snaps within games several times.
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Post by cardinalsins on Jan 7, 2024 19:22:22 GMT -7
Jordan Morgan: Height: 6’5″ Weight: 325 pounds Position: Offensive Tackle School: Arizona Current Year: Redshirt Senior Profootball Network: From the moment he stepped foot on campus, Jordan Morgan separated himself as an offensive lineman who might be different. But that alone wasn’t the bar for Morgan, as his five-year career would soon reveal. Morgan did start two games at left tackle as a true freshman, and he did earn first-team All-PAC-12 honors in 2022. But the toughest test of Morgan’s career was returning from an ACL tear suffered in November of his 2022 campaign. Morgan set out to return better than he’d been when he left the field, and that’s exactly what happened in 2023. Morgan started every single game for the Wildcats and again brought in first-team All-PAC-12 honors before earning a Senior Bowl invitation. Many evaluators wondered if Morgan would be able to return to 100 percent in 2023. Now, with 2023 in the rearview mirror, we can confidently say he did just that. And in the process, he put himself in the Round 1 discussion. Strengths -Explosive, high-energy athlete at the snap who moves and recalibrates with little strain. -Flashes rare change of direction and corrective foot speed when recovering leverage. -High-mass, well-proportioned blocker with excellent frame density and solid length. -Has the swift lateral burst to effortlessly match stunting rushers while staying in phase. -Has exceptional knee bend for his size and moves with a very stable center of gravity. -Very naturally acquires leverage and proper pad level and is rotationally flexible. -Knee bend, natural leverage acquisition, and flexibility yield dominating torque capacity. -Can pummel edge setters with ruthless torque on extensions, then quickly fix alignment. -Strong lower body allows him to sustain overwhelming leg churn as a moving blocker. -Unnaturally balanced while modulating his footwork and adjusting his positioning. -Able to drop his base, re-anchor, and snuff out power rushes with his core strength. -Patient pass blocker who can suddenly latch and torque rushers outside the pocket. -Alert blocker who can shift focus quickly, chipping interior DL before diverting outside. -Able to process stunters and looping rushers across face and recover positioning. -Has great baseline physicality and will finish defenders in space when given the chance. Weaknesses -Doesn’t have elite arm length, which can shrink his margin for error and detract power. -Sometimes drifts upright midway through zone run blocks, stalling his power output. -Doesn’t always bring his base into front-side zone blocks, which can impact balance. -Can be uncontrolled at times when maintaining angles and flipping his hips on gap runs. -Sometimes has wasted motion with his feet off the snap and is prone to false steps. -At times, aligns his base too far outside while latching, allowing counter lanes. -Has a habit of drifting too far back with his feet against power, giving up ample space. -At times, keeps his hands too high and too wide in stance, exposing himself to power. -Can more consistently keep his hands loaded to maximize force output on punches. -Still has room to improve his hand placement and precision against counters. -Is over-reliant on extensions and two-hand punches, not independent hand usage. -Occasionally fades out late in run blocking reps. -Missed time in 2020 with an injury and tore his ACL late in 2022. Intro:
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Post by cardinalsins on Feb 21, 2024 17:15:30 GMT -7
Love how a former pro gets excited about how mean Fuaga is.
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