
Official Bio
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Strengths:
• Thick with excellent height, bulk and large hands
• Stout at the point of attack to lock on and anchor
• Able to generate plenty of movement in run game
• Technically sound with good footwork and hand use
• Good understanding of positioning, angles, leverage
• Strong, powerful w/ killer instinct and plays to whistle
• Intelligent w/ good awareness and a high football IQ
• Tough, durable, hard working and plays through pain
• A lot of experience against high-quality competition
Weaknesses:
• Lacks top-notch athleticism, quickness and agility
• Doesn't have ideal arm length (32¾) you prefer
• Heavy feet and struggles to recover when beat
• Trouble when unable to get hands on defenders
• Limited range and doesn't perform well in space
• Isn't going to offer a lot of positional versatility
Injury History:
• Dealt with ankle issues in 2008, 2010 and 2011
Notes:
Last name pronounced "ZITE-ler" --- Was a three-year starter for the Badgers --- Named 1st Team All-Big Ten in 2011 --- Earned Academic All-Big Ten honors --- Helped pave the way for a prolific rushing attack in Madison --- The next in a long line of blue-collar offensive linemen produced by the Wisconsin program --- Compensates for average physical tools with outstanding intangibles --- Certainly not flashy but profiles as a solid, dependable starting right guard at the next level.
NFL Player Comparison: Harvey Dahl
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