Plug & Play for the next dozen years.
Strengths
Starting experience at tackle and guard with athleticism and mental makeup for center
Comes from football family with trench play in their blood
Elite athletic ability and initial quickness
Will thrive as move blocker and in space
Has lateral speed to make reach blocks and second-level cut-offs
Loose and limber throughout lower half
Agility to bird-dog and connect on slippery second-level targets
Scrappy to ride the bull against power looking to toss him
Bends and stays in front of athletic sub-package rushers inside
Well-timed compact punch
Connects, slides and rides opponent to prevent pocket leak
Responsive to twists and blitzes
Pass sets with engaged core and good balance
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