Position Outlook Offensive Tackle Position Rank among other positions: Top-End Talent – 4th (of 11) Depth – 9th 1st Round Caliber Players – 5 (2nd) Overall – 5th Interior O-Line Position Rank among other positions: Top-End Talent – 7th (of 11) Depth – 7th 1st Round Caliber Players – 3 (8th) Overall – 9th O-Line […]
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Ht – 6’2” Wt – 311lb Class – SR Age – 22 Attribute Breakdown Power – Dylan Parham maximizes his functional strength as best he can, but it’s still not ideal. He manages to play with a great anchor and even to blow pass-rushers back when necessary, but he wasn’t dominant in any way, and […]
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Ht – 6’6” Wt – 315lb Class – SR Age – 23 Attribute Breakdown Balance – Great balance and movement ability. There are many linemen whose bulk and size get in the way of their ability to stand upright. Not Abraham Lucas. He is a smooth mover and a balanced wall if there ever was […]
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Ht – 6’3” Wt – 321lb Class – SR Age – 22 Attribute Breakdown Balance – Poor balance. Salyer often got thrown by average hand strength, and he played often too far over his feet, resulting in a forward topple. Power – Salyer didn’t generate a ton of functional power, but he had a sufficient […]
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Ht – 6’4” Wt – 307lb Class – SR Age – 23 Attribute Breakdown Power – Cole Strange doesn’t possess the raw dominating force to overpower defenders, but he has a nasty mean streak. He finishes many plays by shoving defenders to the ground. That might be a character concern, but he tenacity and ferocity […]
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Ht – 6’5” Wt – 322lb Class – SR Age – 22 Attribute Breakdown Balance – Shoddy balance on most reps. He had many reps of playing too high, and in turn, lost all leverage. The rest of the time he would play too far over his feet, losing balance and being pulled or thrown […]
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Ht – 6’3” Wt – 323lb Class – SR Age – 23 Attribute Breakdown Agility – Chris Paul is a big and bulky blocker, and while he is pretty nimble for his size, he’s still clunky. He doesn’t have great athleticism or agility, and it shows. Power – On the other hand, he uses his […]
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Ht – 6’4” Wt – 324lb Class – JR Age – 21 Attribute Breakdown Balance – Tyler Smith has phenomenal balance, and he is an exceptionally smooth mover. He has a great frame for a Left Tackle, and he maximizes his athletic potential on every play. Power – Generally, he has a great anchor. When […]
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Last season, the offensive line got off to an uncharacteristically slow start. This was a big reason for the Badgers’ early-season struggles offensively. However, it got better as the season went on and ended the year giving up only 17 sacks. The Badgers were second in the Big Ten in rushing averaging 210.9 yards per […]
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Ht – 6’8” Wt – 384lb Class – SR Age – 22 Attribute Breakdown Balance – For a player of his size, he has outstanding balance. He hardly lost his footing or overextended, and he plays with a great low center of gravity. Power – As a certified monster, Faalele has no shortage of functional […]
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Ht – 6’2” Wt – 312 lb Class – SR Age – 22 Attribute Breakdown Power – Outstanding functional strength and leg drive. Zion Johnson consistently drove defenders multiple yards back, in pass sets and run blocking. His anchor is truly a thing of beauty as well, as he hardly ever got pushed back. Blocking […]
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Ht – 6’3” Wt – 323lb Class – JR Age – 21 Attribute Breakdown Power – A ton of raw functional power packed in his frame. Finishing a play on top of a defender was a common occurrence. He is a mauler and a people-mover, and his anchor is outstanding. Blocking in Space – Truly […]
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Ht – 6’6” Wt – 303lb Class – SR Age – 24 Attribute Breakdown Balance – Raimann has superb balance and never gets thrown. He occasionally struggles with active-handed pass rushers, as they throw his arms down which lowers his shoulders and makes him vulnerable. Power – Lacks top-end functional strength and “nastiness”. While he […]
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Ht – 6’7” Wt – 325lb Class – SR Age – 22 Attribute Breakdown Balance – Penning plays with great balance, and he moves remarkably well for his size. His weight distribution is fantastic, and he never falls over or overextends. Power – Arms like bowling balls. Upper body strength is outstanding, and he consistently […]
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