From now until the 2019 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to showcase as many prospects as possible and examine both their strengths and weaknesses. Most of these profiles will feature individuals that the Pittsburgh Steelers are likely to have an interest in, while a few others will be top-ranked players. If there is a player you would like us to analyze, let us know in the comments below.
#78 Garrett Brumfield/OG LSU – 6’2/5 289
The Good
– Good frame with thick lower half, looks bigger than he’s listed and plus arm length (33 inches) for his height
– Shows strength and power on his drive blocks with ability to control the line of scrimmage
– Creates movement at the first level on his down blocks
– Plays with old school demeanor and desire to finish his blocks, like his toughness and mentality
– Knee bender in pass protection who doesn’t lean or double-over into his blocks
– Effective cut blocker at the 2nd level
– Experience using skip and square pulls and playing in space, even if it isn’t his calling card
– Will learn from mistakes and not get fooled by blitzes/stunts once he’s seen them
The Bad
– Average athlete who struggles to change direction
– Too often falls off blocks when asked to redirect and change directions
– Opens up chest in pass protection, vulnerable to bull rushes
– Has to consistently square his shoulders in pass protection, will get his outside shoulder turned giving rusher easy lane
– Base can get too wide in pass pro, making it tougher for him to change directions and play with correct technique
– Needs to look for work in pass protection when he’s the uncovered linemen, mentality he plays in the run game must carry over into pass pro (pass pro isn’t passive!