Strengths

• Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
• Has the feet to adjust when he anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush. Can clear a path at the second level if he hits the target.
• Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
• Has a strong upper body with physical, powerful hands and works hard to gain body positioning in the run game.
• Has broad shoulders and flashes the playing strength and power to overwhelm at the point of attack.

Weaknesses

• Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area.
• Susceptible to speed rushers. Has only average quickness off the snap and doesn't possess the acceleration or arm length to corral defenders once they cross his face.
• Stops his feet after initial contact, relying on length but allowing defender to get the corner or spin inside.
• Heavy footed and lacks elite lateral ability- will struggle with speed rushers and footwork is a work in progress. Bends too much at the waist and overextends himself- often caught lunging and leaning.
• Isn't an elite quick-twitch blocker and his height causes him to be out-quicked. Leaks inside pressure when his technique gets sloppy.