2018 NFL Draft: Prospect Spotlight

Orlando Brown Jr.

LT/Jr(RS)/Oklahoma

6-8, 345

Games Evaluated: Ohio St, Iowa St, Texas and UTEP

STRENGTHS:

·      NFL size and frame

·      Coveted upper body strength

·      Powerful punch  (one handed or both)

·      Good movement despite large size

·      Long limbs with strong/violent hands

·      Solid balance moving north and south

·      Plays with an “edge”

·      Knowledgeable “hand fighter” in trenches

·      Powerful run blocker

WEAKNESSES:

·      Inability to bend at hips and knees

·      Plays with a high pad level

·      Inconsistent effort

·      Poor hand placement

·      Struggles with lateral movement

·      Not as experienced with deep kick slides

·      Lacks awareness

·      Stops feet while blocking

·      Tendency to hold if beat

Orlando Brown Jr. will be a highly debated prospect.  He looks the part and plays with that “edge” teams love.  However, he has some serious issues that a team will have to hope can be corrected.  Deficiencies in flexibility and lateral movement alone would be enough to question the ability of a prospect to play in the NFL.  Now combine that with questions of effort and awareness and you have a major project on your hands.  I see him as a 3^rd or 4^th round talent that will probably be taken way earlier than that due to teams falling in love with his size and strength. 

NFL Comparison: Bobbie Massie (Chi)

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