With the 68th pick in the ROD draft, the New York Jets select: Prince Tega Wanogho, OT Auburn
Pass Sets - Really like his framing on short sets and 45 degree sets, he keeps a wide base and shows the foot quickness to set up and stay anchored. He can overextend or show some impatience if unchallenged initially and length can challenge his ability to establish his hands.
Length/Extension - He's got an excellent reach, like some of the hand strikes he's put on film to extend and offset up field push. His reach offers wiggle room when he's tested up the field on the edge to run past the quarterback. Grip strength and manipulation of defenders at full extension is strong.
Balance - Guilty of playing out over top of his toes in stretches of play, exposing himself to getting snatched or push/pulled off of his set. Really strong when he's tethered and difficult to collapse with power rushes. He's comfortable in space to mirror and shadow rushers 1 on 1.
Hand Technique - Hand placement is still hit or miss, he'll get busted with a wide punch or stray hand fail to set the hook. His hand activity is good and he knows where punches are supposed to land but lots of room to grow in ability to turn out bodies and manipulate POA with hand torque.
Power at POA - Dynamic, booming power that will consistently reset the LOS and collapse defenders looking to hold gaps one on one. A lot of chip blocks have produced a lot of movement and created gaps for rushers to fall in line behind his frame.
Football IQ - Still raw, looks more fluid in 2019 and appears to be more natural with a lot of his block framing and positioning. Late start to the game has impacted his polish and consistency in stretches but appears to generally speaking be a natural. Good exchanges on stunts and twists.
Functional Athleticism - Shouldn't be able to move like he does — graceful big bodied blocker who does well to move with quickness and redirect in lateral situations. Like his redirection ability in pass protection to pin inside. Works well on the second level and ability to gear down quickly and frame LBs.
Anchor Ability - Super strong lower half and core, he'll eat up a lot of rushers even if he isn't cleanly landing a neutralizing punch. He shows good bend to sink and absorb contact through the ground. Not quite as sufficient to drop anchor in vertical sets, where he's still bit more labored.
Flexibility - There is a bit of stiffness when he's facing vertical rushes to flip himself and carry rushers past the apex of the rush lane, but he's got enough functional athleticism to run most past the target. Very good linear coil and explosive power.
Competitive Toughness - Imposing mauler who tends to eat up defenders who try to bump bellies with him — if he's able to get fit on the chest plate, it's over. He'll play through the whistle, too. Have seen him falling behind the pile and churning for additional yardage.
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Best Trait - Power at POA
Worst Trait - Hand Technique
Best Film - Oregon (2019)
Worst Film - Alabama (2019)
Red Flags - None
Summary - Prince Tega Wanogho projects as a viable starting LT in the NFL. With plenty of room to grow, Tega Wanogho has Pro Bowl potential given his physical tools — he's got terrific short area movement skills, functional power, length and foot quickness who projects best into a gap/power system and a West Coast passing offense. Tega Wanogho came to the United States in pursuit of basketball initially and is still green to the game, so he'll continue to blossom with more coaching.
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