Brandon Scherff OL Iowa #68
Wt: 320
Size/Athleticism: Adequate size and strength but not dominant. Athleticism limits his as an left tackle and will almost certainly need to shift to right tackle or guard in the pros. All-State baseball player high school.
Pass Protection: Struggles with defensive ends who can combine power and speed. Overcompensates against speed rushers by trying to beat them outside, but then is susceptible to them cutting back on the inside. Does not consistently finish off his assignment.
Run Blocking: Physical but doesn’t always get low enough. Loses leverage and gets stood up too often. Can get to the second level with ease but gets lost. Does not show great awareness when moving to the second level and struggles to identify his target and lock on immediately. Whiffs too often.
Intangibles: Team captain.
Durability: Suffered season-ending broken leg and dislocated ankle in 2012.
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Overview: Scherff played left tackle in college but doesn’t have the athleticism to stay there in the pros. As a tackle, his lack of quickness is an obvious weakness, but his footwork and ability to get to the second level would be above-average for a guard. He’s the type of lineman that does everything well, but doesn’t dominate in any one area and isn’t really a finisher. He clearly has the tools to be a starter, and is probably a safe first-round pick for that reason, but his value is somewhat limited.