From now until the 2024 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Penn State OT Olu Fashanu.
#74 OLUMUYIWA FASHANU/OT PENN STATE – 6’6, 317 LBS. (R-JUNIOR)
2024 NFL Scouting Combine
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Olumuyiwa Fashanu | 6-6/317 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
– Ideal size for an NFL tackle
– Natural bend in his knees, strong base
– Good punch timing and placement, keeps hands inside
– Great latch stretch
– Solid anchor when he is able to latch on to defenders
– Solid get off on the snap, initial kick step covers a lot of ground
– Solid athletic ability with good short-area quickness
– Flexible athlete in his hips and core, helps absorb blows
– Good mental processing, recognizes stunts and reacts quickly
THE BAD
– Just adequate change of direction, susceptible to quick inside counters
– Center of gravity gets too far out ahead of him when moving forward which leaves him vulnerable to push-pull and other moves
– Doesn’t always fit into his blocks well in space or at the second level
– Feet get narrow when moving forward
– Not a finisher, doesn’t play through the whistle or have innate nastiness as a blocker
– Anchor falls apart when he doesn’t land his punches and gives up his chest
– Run blocking is a good deal behind his skills as a pass blocker
BIO
– Originally a four-star prospect out of Gonzaga College HS in Waldorf, Maryland
– 21 years old, will be 22 in December
– Started 21 games and appeared in 29 in four seasons at Penn State
– Missed the final five games of his 2022 season with an undisclosed injury suffered against Ohio State
– Received All-American recognition in 2022 and 2023, including an first-team AP selection in 2023
– Named Rimington-Pace Big Ten OL of the Year in 2023
– Academic All-Big Ten honoree in his final three seasons
– Allowed zero sacks in college
– Opted out of 2023 bowl game to prepare for the draft
– Team captain in 2023
TAPE BREAKDOWN
The strongest part of Fashanu’s game is as a pass blocker.