With the 54th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft the Buffalo Bills select...
Robert Hunt IOL
Louisiana-Lafayette
Name: Robert Hunt
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Position: OG/OT
School: Louisiana-Lafayette
Year: R-Senior
Robert Hunt was a four year starter at Louisiana-Lafayette after his redshirt freshman season. He played LG and LT for the majority of his collegiate career, but moved to RT his senior season. A groin injury cut his season short, but Hunt was still named first-team All-SBC. Strengths NFL teams frequently draft players into different roles and positions than the players played in college. This example comes quite often along the offensive line. Robert Hunt is a solid OT prospect coming out of college, but he looks like an early starter at either guard spot, with Pro Bowl potential.
Hunt is a very good mover, who consistently lands his second-level blocks. The punch/jolt from strong bull rushes knock him back, but he anchors down after the initial contact. Every NFL team will love his effort and blue-collar mentality; he reminds me of Ryan Jensen with his gritty, aggressive mauling style of play.
Hunt looks for extra blocks on most plays and he pancakes players even when it is a bit dirty (has a few block-in-the-back plays on tape). The expected move to guard will be great for Hunt because of the plus-athleticism he already shows on pulling blocks, climbing (second level) blocks, and his quick footwork. He has good length for the position, and uses his long arms well in pass sets by keeping the defender away from his frame.
Hunt pushes the pile consistently, and is excellent at using pivot blocks (inside and outside) to create gaps in the running game. This scheme-versatile player will succeed early in his career.
Best Trait: Second Level blocking/Aggressive mauling
Weaknesses Hunt does not have many warts on tape. He did not play the stiffest competition, but he shows ability that will translate to the professional field. Hunt’s cut-block attempts were not ideal (though some were solid) and his issues with stunt recognition and blocking communication were alarming (see App State @ Louisiana-Laf, 3rd Quarter-2019). Hunt lands his blocks really well and at a very high rate.
There is a lot to like about Robert Hunt, and a transition to OG should elevate his game.
Worst Trait: High sets P. Block/Stunt Recognition