
Official Bio
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Strengths:
• Great athleticism, quickness, agility, balance
• Knee bender w/ nimble feet to slide and mirror
• Is able to secure the edge in pass protection
• Stout at the point of attack and can anchor
• Smart with excellent instincts and awareness
• A good understanding of positioning / angles
• Mobile enough to pull and get to second level
• Offers some positional versatility ( OT / OG )
• Durable with a ton of high-quality experience
Weaknesses:
• Merely average height, weight and arm length
• Lacks power; won't get big push in run game
• Pads tend to rise at times and loses leverage
• Mediocre initial punch; can improve hand use
• Soft body and conditioning could be an issue
• Won't always finish and lacks a killer instinct
Injury History:
• None of Consequence
Notes:
Was a four-year starter for the Fighting Illini, which included a string of 47 consecutive --- 2nd Team All-Big Ten in 2010 and 2011 --- Named Most Outstanding Lineman for Illinois in 2010 and 2011 --- Uncle, Shon Williams, played football at Miami (FL) --- Saw action at both left and right tackle in college --- Could project to either tackle or guard at the next level --- Battle-tested veteran of the college wars with adequate physical tools and top intangibles --- Finesse type who is a better pass protector than run blocker and optimal fit at the next level will probably come in a zone blocking scheme but should compete for a starting job.
NFL Player Comparison: Rodger Saffold
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