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https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2019/06/04/rams-rob-havenstein-pff-run-blocking-grade/
Rob Havenstein was NFL's best run-blocking tackle in 2018
By: Cameron DaSilva
Somewhat surprisingly, the Los Angeles Rams gave Rob Havenstein a four-year, $32.5 million extension last August just before the start of the season. He was entering the final year of his rookie deal, but he didn’t look like the third-best right tackle in the NFL, which is exactly what his new contract paid him to be.
After seeing him dominate in 2018, the $32.5 million deal now looks like a bargain. He was outstanding at right tackle last season, particularly in the running game where he was frequently a lead blocker for Todd Gurley.
In fact, there wasn’t a better run-blocking tackle in the league last year than Havenstein. According to Pro Football Focus, Havenstein had a run-blocking success rate of 12.7 percent in 2018, which was the best of any offensive tackle – left or right.
PFF’s highest-graded offensive tackles in run-blocking grade both played for the Rams last season. Havenstein finished first with his position-high 12.73% run-block success percentage, but veteran Andrew Whitworth finished the year as a close second with his 78.4 run-blocking grade and a very low percentage of negatively graded run blocks at 7.68%.
Los Angeles was smart to lock up Havenstein with a four-year, $32.5 million contract extension prior to his 2018 campaign. His $8.125 million average annual salary now ranks outside the top-20 highest-paid offensive tackles in the NFL – an absolute steal given his success in the run game.
Havenstein and Andrew Whitworth were two big reasons the Rams were such a good team on outside zone runs. They cleared out edge defenders and created big holes outside for Gurley, C.J. Anderson and Malcolm Brown, while also doing a good job blocking on frequent jet sweeps.
Whitworth, for his part, ranked fifth in PFF’s run-blocking grade last season. It's no secret Andrew Whitworth is an elite pass blocker, but the veteran is no slouch in the running game either! pic.twitter.com/hU4LgsWQUB
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) June 4, 2019
Havenstein is locked up through 2023 on a reasonable contract, especially after seeing Trent Brown get $16.5 million per year from the Raiders and Ja’Wuan James earn $12.75 million annually in Denver. His salary of $8.125 million now ranks fifth among all right tackles and considering the increasing value of that position, it’s fair to compare their contracts to those of left tackles, too. Among all tackles, Havenstein ranks 20th in annual salary, which shows just how big of a bargain his contract is.
Rob Havenstein was NFL's best run-blocking tackle in 2018
By: Cameron DaSilva
Somewhat surprisingly, the Los Angeles Rams gave Rob Havenstein a four-year, $32.5 million extension last August just before the start of the season. He was entering the final year of his rookie deal, but he didn’t look like the third-best right tackle in the NFL, which is exactly what his new contract paid him to be.
After seeing him dominate in 2018, the $32.5 million deal now looks like a bargain. He was outstanding at right tackle last season, particularly in the running game where he was frequently a lead blocker for Todd Gurley.
In fact, there wasn’t a better run-blocking tackle in the league last year than Havenstein. According to Pro Football Focus, Havenstein had a run-blocking success rate of 12.7 percent in 2018, which was the best of any offensive tackle – left or right.
PFF’s highest-graded offensive tackles in run-blocking grade both played for the Rams last season. Havenstein finished first with his position-high 12.73% run-block success percentage, but veteran Andrew Whitworth finished the year as a close second with his 78.4 run-blocking grade and a very low percentage of negatively graded run blocks at 7.68%.
Los Angeles was smart to lock up Havenstein with a four-year, $32.5 million contract extension prior to his 2018 campaign. His $8.125 million average annual salary now ranks outside the top-20 highest-paid offensive tackles in the NFL – an absolute steal given his success in the run game.
Havenstein and Andrew Whitworth were two big reasons the Rams were such a good team on outside zone runs. They cleared out edge defenders and created big holes outside for Gurley, C.J. Anderson and Malcolm Brown, while also doing a good job blocking on frequent jet sweeps.
Whitworth, for his part, ranked fifth in PFF’s run-blocking grade last season. It's no secret Andrew Whitworth is an elite pass blocker, but the veteran is no slouch in the running game either! pic.twitter.com/hU4LgsWQUB
— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) June 4, 2019
Havenstein is locked up through 2023 on a reasonable contract, especially after seeing Trent Brown get $16.5 million per year from the Raiders and Ja’Wuan James earn $12.75 million annually in Denver. His salary of $8.125 million now ranks fifth among all right tackles and considering the increasing value of that position, it’s fair to compare their contracts to those of left tackles, too. Among all tackles, Havenstein ranks 20th in annual salary, which shows just how big of a bargain his contract is.
