
Official Bio
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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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