Strengths

• Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.
• Has average height with a narrow base out of his stance. Needs to get stronger in his lower half to anchor at the point of attack.
• 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.
• Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.
• Anchors well and plays with the low center of gravity and natural bend to seal the inside lanes. Has violent hands with hustle to close off bubble screens and lead to flatten linebackers. Nasty demeanor and highly coachable.

Weaknesses

• Lacks foot speed to be a major threat as a lead blocker outside. Inconsistent latching on and gets lazy, bending at the waist.
• Adequate initial burst should be far better and isn't good enough to consistently hold out elite pass rushers.
• Finesse blocker with average arm length who doesn't use his hands well to win at the point of attack.
• Will punch at smaller defenders instead of latching on and is more of a mauler than mover in the running game. Can improve maintaining outside leverage when doubling the nose. Ducks his head and gets too upright, causing him to fall off second-level blocks.
• Stops his feet after initial contact, relying on length but allowing defender to get the corner or spin inside.

Ryan Nelson percentiles vs other Offensive Tackle's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)