Scouting Report: Strengths

• He’ll consistently finish blocks, dropping on defenders when Ratledge has them on the ground. Ratledge shows good awareness reacting to twists and stunts as a pass protector, and he has the strength to anchor against bigger defensive linemen.
• Uses his hands well, with good hand placement to maximize his powerful punch. He shows impressive coordination between his upper and lower body when moving in pass protection.
• Ratledge thrives on physicality, often out-grappling bigger defensive linemen and winning in the phone booth with tenacity and upper-body strength.
• Fires out of his stance with a good pad level, consistently winning at the point of attack.
• 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.
• At his best mauling in the run game, playing with a nasty demeanor and consistently keeping it going through the whistle.