Ramrocket
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As per @Raptorman instructions, the Minnesota Vikings select Damian Lewis G LSU
Overview
The run-blocking tape shows a forklift dressed as a right guard with the power and leverage to move some of the best interior defenders in the conference. The pass-blocking tape shows a heavy-footed guard who lacks length and lateral quickness to hold up if asked to block on an island. Lewis needs to play for a team heavy into gap and inside-zone concepts. He can hold his own against bull rushers but will struggle to move and recover against moving pieces in pass protection. He's a one-position prospect who lacks height/length but he's a plus run blocker who should outperform his draft slotting.
Strengths
Overview
The run-blocking tape shows a forklift dressed as a right guard with the power and leverage to move some of the best interior defenders in the conference. The pass-blocking tape shows a heavy-footed guard who lacks length and lateral quickness to hold up if asked to block on an island. Lewis needs to play for a team heavy into gap and inside-zone concepts. He can hold his own against bull rushers but will struggle to move and recover against moving pieces in pass protection. He's a one-position prospect who lacks height/length but he's a plus run blocker who should outperform his draft slotting.
Strengths
- Girthy without carrying around a bunch of bad weight
- Play is always measured and controlled
- Wide base with expansive power zone
- Uses strong hands to gather, center and secure opponents
- Leverages hips into block and rolls into four-wheel drive
- Bulldozing down blocker
- Held his own against Raekwon Davis and Derrick Brown
- Isn't going to be bull-rushed
- Looks for work when uncovered as rusher
- Sawed-off frame missing length teams look for
- Lacks athletic ability for outside zone or long pulls
- Plays with outside hands that open him to NFL length
- Limited quickness for climb-up blocks
- Could have issues adjusting to moving second-level targets
- Slow to reset feet when rushers get to his edge
- Below-average slide quickness leads to mirror deficiencies
- Needs earlier awareness of games/blitzers