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Good signs for Blythe, Kiser and Joseph-Day who are all in positions where added bulk and strength would serve them well.

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PFF scouting report: Austin Blythe, C, Iowa

IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 28: Offensive linemman Austin Blythe #63 of the Iowa Hawkeyes checks the line of scrimmage in the third quarter against the Nebraska Cornhuskers , on November 28, 2014 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
Below is the PFF draft profile for Iowa’s Austin Blythe, which incorporates PFF’s college grades and scouting intel from our team of analysts. To see all of PFF’s 2016 scouting reports,click here.

Position fit: Center. Zone fit

Stat to know: Highest run blocking center in the Power-5. 97.1 pass blocking efficiency was 63rd among centers in the FBS

What he does best:

• A ball of muscle. Has some serious ability to drive in his lower half and if he locks in you’re toast. Took Wisconsin’s nose tackle four yards off the ball snap after snap in the highest-graded run-blocking performance from any lineman last season
• Accomplished in a pro-style running system. Easily the highest-graded player in the entire class on inside zone runs
• Extremely quick to explode out of his stance after the snap. Can get the angle quickly working off shades

Biggest concern:

• T-Rex arms that are a nightmare in pass protection. Graded around average in that area last year. Nose tackles routinely get into his shoulder pads and bounce him around. Likely be an issue his whole NFL career
• Recognition of stunts was noticeably bad. Almost always late
• Inconsistent controlling blocks on the move. Has trouble locking in on reach blocks

Bottom line:

He’s no pass protector, but you can get away just fine without being one at the center position. He offers considerable upside in a zone running scheme.

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ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Four-year starter featuring durability and leadership qualities. Has played center and both guard spots which gives him a mental head­start. Controlled glider up to inside linebackers and plays with plus body control. Patient, confident run blocker who consistently lands his blocks in the center of his targets. Keeps his feet grinding after contact to generate movement and prolonged engagement as a blocker. Sticks to opponents like a shadow and is always bodied up near his man. Excellent outside zone blocker. Uses feet and upper body strength to run gap­-shooters up the field past the quarterback. The Hawkeyes love pulling him and using as lead blocker in space. Technician able to snap and step quickly on reach blocks. Sinks hips and can anchor up against bull rushers. Good functional strength for his size. Played in over 96 percent of team’s offensive snaps over last three years.

WEAKNESSES Undersized by every standard that NFL teams use for centers. Lack of length and mass is a legitimate concern moving forward. Has played both guard spots and center, but size likely limits him to center only in the league. Teams may view him as fit for zone specific teams which could limit his draft stock. Catches pass rushers rather than punching. Will have to adjust to defensive tackles using length to disrupt his task. Tape shows potential mental mistakes in protection against blitzes.

BOTTOM LINE Played with consistency throughout his stint as a four-year starter at Iowa and his 2015 tape is solid from start to finish. While his lack of physical traits could hurt where he is taken in the draft, his functional strength, technical savvy, athleticism and body control should not be ignored as he has all the makings of an eventual NFL starter.