Strengths

• Anchors well and plays with the low center of gravity and natural bend to seal the inside lanes. Has violent hands with hustle to close off bubble screens and lead to flatten linebackers. Nasty demeanor and highly coachable.
• Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space.
• Awareness is above-average for his limited experience. Sells trap block and can turn to seal. Fluid getting to and adjust at the second level.
• Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
• Lone concern is handling the superquick NFL edge rusher. Foot speed and quickness are very good, but not elite.

Weaknesses

• Finesse blocker with average arm length who doesn't use his hands well to win at the point of attack.
• Not physically imposing and has average overall strength. Upper body gets over his feet too often and he easily loses his balance.
• Needs to prove his worth in a straight-ahead running game.
• Attacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance overextending.
• Isn't an elite quick-twitch blocker and his height causes him to be out-quicked. Leaks inside pressure when his technique gets sloppy.

Hayden Howerton percentiles vs other Center's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)