NFL Combine: Offensive Linemen's Red Flags

0:00On March 2nd, the NFL Combine has wrapped up and Sunday belonged to the offensive lineman. Team scoured the field for trench warriors, but athletic testing revealed plenty of red flags. Prospects like Garrett de Giorgio and Cagui Casey from UCLA and Boise State fell short on 10-yard splits, which are crucial for tackles needing that. Quick burst off the line. Meanwhile, guys like Armage Reed Adams from Texas A&M and DJ Campbell from Texas posted solid 40-yard dash times, but their jumps lag behind the pack. Evan Bernson from Nebraska stood at with strong overall numbers, though even his broad jump drew some eyebrows in this deep class. Scouse noted the impact on Draftstock as these metrics translate directly to run blocking and pulling in the pros. Players too tall for guard or lacking pad level faced tough roads, while interior guys hovered near thresholds but rarely cleared them all. On field drills amplify the concerns, exposing disjointed footwork for tall tackles like Demetrius Crownover from Texas A&M and Carver Willis from Washington.

1:08Washington in 9 was the panda. Puller struggled to sink hips or mirror edges, raising questions for schemes relying on movement, though a few like both Stevens from Iowa flashed. Mirror skills. With pro days ahead teams will revisit tape for context on these medical and technique gaps, setting the stage for how this talented but flawed group. Shake out in the draft.