Tag: Offensive Line

Ali Marpet Scouting Report

Ali Marpet OG Hobart #55
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 307

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Size/Athleticism: Average size for the interior line but combines it with elite athleticism. Moves exceptionally well for interior lineman. Combine tests were among top interior linemen across the board.

Pass Protection: Shows consistent fundamentals. Surprisingly consistent technique in terms of hand placement and footwork—lower level prospect often show moments of sloppiness due because they can get away with it. Held his own against competition at Senior Bowl.

Run Blocking: Dominant physically, but tough to judge due to his level of competition. Tends to play high, but got away with it in college. Will need to stay low in order to continue to generate a push at the next level.

Intangibles: Team captain as junior and senior.

Durability: No known issues.

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Ali Marpet Chart

Overview: It’s tough to project a player’s ability to jump from the lower collegiate levels to the pros at a position where you primarily win with pure strength, but Marpet has some unique tools. His athleticism stands out and his strong performance at the Senior Bowl makes him an interested sleeper. His skills are ideal for a zone blocking scheme and someone will take a chance on him somewhere between the 2nd and 4th rounds.

Tre Jackson Scouting Report

Tre Jackson OG Florida State #54
Ht: 6’4″
Wt: 330

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Size/Athleticism: Big, physical presence on interior line. Does not carry his weight well and his weight should be monitored. However, he does move reasonably well for his size.

Pass Protection: Surprisingly inconsistent against the bull rush. Gets stood up too often and walked into the pocket. Does not have the length, balance or footwork to recover. Does not show the ability to redirect pass-rushers. Simply tries to lock on and hold his ground.

Run Blocking: Extremely aggressive. Explodes off the snap and delivers a nasty initial punch. Shows excellent awareness and is capable of finishing off a block and exploding to the second level to pick up another.

Intangibles: Has a daughter with long-time girlfriend.

Durability: Missed entire junior year of HS with torn ACL. Missed one game in 2013 with ankle injury. Missed five games in 2011 with groin injury.

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Tre Jackson Chart

Overview: Jackson excels in the run game and has the potential to be an asset to a power running team. However, he’s limited by his lack of athleticism and struggles in pass-protection at times. If he lost some weight and became quicker on his feet there might be some upside to his game, but he enters the league with the potential of a league-average starter whose options will be limited by scheme.

Laken Tomlinson Scouting Report

Laken Tomlinson OG Duke #77
Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 323

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Size/Athleticism: Ideal size for a guard in an offensive focusing on the power run game. Not much of an athlete. Keeping weight in check may be an issue and will be something teams have to monitor. The type of interior lineman that can handle his business in a phone booth but gets exposed on the move.

Pass Protection: Handles the bull rush. Drops back and stays low in his stance to handle the powerful interior rushers. Gets lost when not engaged immediately. Tends to wander and whiffs on attempted blocks in space. Reaches a lot and throws himself off balance.

Run Blocking: Excels with a man lined up over him and can deliver a strong initial punch and to clear space. Struggles on the move. Simply lacks the explosive agility to target a man at the second level and get a solid hit on him.

Intangibles: Lived in Jamaica until he was 10. Driven academically. Chose Duke for academics and turned down offers to Ohio State and other more successful football programs. Wants to go to medical school after his football career is over. Team captain and four-year starter. Inevitably, he will need to answer questions about his long-term commitment to football during the interview process.

Durability: No issues. Four-year starter.

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Laken Tomlinson Chart

Overview: Tomlinson is a road grader, but that’s about it. If you’re looking for a guard who can come in and immediately help in the power run game, Tomlinson could be your guy. But expect some issues in pass protection and when asked to block on the move. He has one specific skill that he excels at but there are weaknesses in other areas that you’ll simply have to live with because there isn’t obvious upside in those areas based on limited athleticism. He can start at the next level, but his skill set isn’t a fit for every scheme.

A.J. Cann Scouting Report

A.J. Cann OG South Carolina #50
Ht: 6’3″
Wt: 313

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Size/Athleticism: Moderate size and strength. Meets minimum requirements but doesn’t stand out in terms of measurables. 32 5/8″ arms.

Pass Protection: Tends to drop back and let the pass-rushers come to him but has strong lower body which allows him to absorb the bull rush. Lacks the dominant size and length to completely stonewall interior pass-rushers. Usually does a great job staying low and is rarely driven back into the pocket without a solid fight, giving his quarterback enough time to get off the pass or maneuver away from pressure. Shows excellent awareness and can make the necessary adjustments on stunts and delayed blitzes. Shows the awareness and mobility to play in a zone blocking scheme.

Run Blocking: Moves well for his size. Can get to the second level and is perfectly capable of being used as a pulling guard. Gets the job done but isn’t dominant. Does blow defensive linemen off the spot with an initial punch, but generally locks on to his man and can drive him back with a fight.

Intangibles: Two-time team captain. Four-year starter. Played center in high school. Excelled academically. Went on a mission trip to Israel prior to 2014 season. A locker room favorite of both coaches and teammates.

Durability: No known issues. 51 career starts.

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AJ Cann Chart

Overview: Cann meets the minimum benchmarks for an NFL offensive guard but doesn’t really stand out in any one area. He was a productive college lineman who could transition to a role as a starting left guard in the pros, but has a limited ceiling. He tends to play not to get beat, rather than to be the aggressor in pass-protection, which is the area that really holds him back. He could start as a rookie, but shouldn’t be viewed as a guaranteed long-term answer.

Ty Sambrailo Scouting Report

Ty Sambrailo OT Colorado State #51
Ht: 6’6″
Wt: 311

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Size/Athleticism: Surprisingly short arms for his height (33″), but acceptable overall measurables. Athleticism is average at best, and not ideal for a left tackle. May be viewed as a guard by some teams.

Pass Protection: Lacks explosive athleticism to play left tackle. Change of direction ability to limited and is susceptible to inside moves once he slides out into space to mirror an edge rusher. Easily jarred by punch from stronger defensive linemen and struggles with balance—shows a lack of core strength, which would not bode well for a potential shift to guard. Shows excellent awareness and rarely caught out of position.

Run Blocking: Strength could be an issue for him as a run blocker. Does not consistently drive his man off his spot. Struggles to gain leverage to set the edge at times.

Intangibles: Stabbed in the back during a fight in 2012. Has experience at guard and tackle.

Durability: Missed two games in 2014 with a sprained knee.

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Ty Sambrailo Chart

Overview: Sambrailo is a poor man’s Jeff Backus. He generally gets the job done but doesn’t necessarily look good doing it. While he was productive in college, he’s on the fringe of having the tools to translate to a starting role at the next level. He shows strong overall fundamentals but his athleticism is moderate and his functional strength is lacking. He may be a future starter, but does not appear ready as a rookie.