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#68/Shane Lemieux/iOL/Oregon/6’4”, 316 Lbs
The Good
-Physical, tenacious play in the run game at initial point of attack
-Works to second level efficiently and packs power in initial punch
-Processes stunts and twists very well and is rarely fooled; excellent communicator
-Constantly looks for work in pass protection
-Able to sink hips and anchor against bulls rushes
-Won’t find him on the ground often; very good balance and strength for position
-Didn’t see him a commit a penalty in 5 games watched
The Bad
-Struggles to consistently finish blocks
-Needs to develop more leg drive as a blocker to be able to move guys at next level, especially in run game
-Can get caught overextending in pass protection, leading to lost reps
-Seems a bit stiff overall on tape and isn’t a great mover in space
Bio
-Rated top 3 guard in the nation in back-to-back years by Pro Football Focus
-Four-year starter, including program record 52 straight games at guard
-Team captain in 2018 and 2019
-Named AP Second-Team All-American in 2018 and 2019
Tape Breakdown
I’ll be honest: going into Shane Lemieux’s film review, I was a bit concerned that I was looking at an interior offensive lineman from a historic spread system like Oregon’s.