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Offensive Tackle | Iowa | JR 
   Riley Reiff
Height: 6-5¾ | Weight: 313 | 40-Time: 5.23
Riley Reiff | Iowa Hawkeyes
Official Bio

Stars
Strengths:
   • Terrific height and bulk with a large frame
   • Athletic with nice balance and body control
   • Nimble footwork to slide and mirror laterally
   • Able to secure the edge in pass protection
   • Gets above average push in the run game
   • Good understanding of positioning / angles
   • Stout at point of attack and able to anchor
   • Very polished and utilizes sound technique
   • Smart w/ excellent instincts and awareness
   • Tough and displays aggressive temperament
   • Versatile and able to play multiple positions
   • Durable with a lot of high-quality experience

Weaknesses:
   • Doesn't have the ideal arm length you look for
   • Average strength and won't physically dominate
   • Will get too tall at times and give up leverage
   • A tendency to reach and will get overextended
   • May be close to maxed out with limited upside
   • Minor character concerns must be investigated

Injury History:
   • None of Consequence

Notes:
Last name is pronounced "REEF" --- Was a three-year starter for the Hawkeyes after redshirting in 2008 --- Named 2nd Team All-Big Ten in 2010 and 1st Team in 2011 --- Saw action at left tackle, right tackle and left guard in college and could play all three positions at the next level --- Was also a three-time state wrestling champion in high school with a career record of 121-1 --- Arrested for public intoxication and also interference with official acts after leading police on a foot chase in 2008 --- Impeccable pedigree after being coached by respected offensive line guru Kirk Ferentz and following in the footsteps of guys like Robert Gallery and Bryan Bulaga --- Superb all-around blocker with adequate physical tools and good football intangibles who excels in both pass and run games --- May not be a "Franchise Left Tackle" but profiles as a solid, albeit unspectacular, ten-year starter in the NFL.

NFL Player Comparison: Bryan Bulaga


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