Ryan Van Demark OL Connecticut Scouting Report

Strengths

• 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.
• 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.
• Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
• Fundamentally sound and understands blocking angles, using body positioning to his advantage. Disciplined awareness and good intelligence.
• Lone concern is handling the superquick NFL edge rusher. Foot speed and quickness are very good, but not elite.

Weaknesses

• Attacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance overextending.
• A short-area blocker with limited range and doesn't consistently get to the second level. Will play undisciplined at times, especially in space. Lacks a finishing attitude.
• Susceptible to speed rushers. Has only average quickness off the snap and doesn't possess the acceleration or arm length to corral defenders once they cross his face.
• Needs to prove his worth in a straight-ahead running game.
• Isn't an elite quick-twitch blocker and his height causes him to be out-quicked. Leaks inside pressure when his technique gets sloppy.

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