Zen Michalski OT Ohio State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Zen Michalski OT Ohio State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (81%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 04/24/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.10 seconds (81%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 43.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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53% |
| Run Blocking: |
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63% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#435
Position rank:
#73
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| College Games: 12 College Snaps: 102 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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247 RATING: 92/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Scott Lashley - Mississippi State |
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88% |
| Joey Claybrook - Tulane |
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83% |
| Josh Ball - Marshall |
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71% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Zen Michalski from Floyd Central High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Michalski opted to join Ohio State.In 2021 as a freshman Michalski saw action in just one game and played a total of 2 snaps for the Buckeyes. He allowed no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing sparingly.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 7 games and a total of 79 snaps. He conceded no QB hurries, one QB hit, and no sacks while playing at left tackle.
In 2023 as a junior Michalski saw action in 4 games and totaled 21 snaps. He gave up no QB hurries, no QB hits, and no sacks while playing at left tackle.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Excellent quick-twitch movement off the snap in pass protection and as a run blocker.
- Has the feet to adjust when Michalski anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush. Can clear a path at the second level if he hits the target.
- Solid positional run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet.
- Michalski does a nice job working with teammates to build the pocket, anchoring against bull rushers and displaying good awareness against stunts and twists.
- Plays with natural leverage and has the strength to anchor against the bull rush. He also packs a violent initial punch that can stand up pass rushers.
- In the run game, he plays with a mean streak and does a nice job generating a push at the initial point of attack. Michalski can get outside and does a decent job landing blocks in space.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Michalski often sets too tall, which will be problematic against NFL speed-to-power rushers. He’s a bit underpowered in the run game, often coming off the ball too high and failing to play with proper leverage.
- Can be beat off the edge coming out of his stance lunging to reach speedy wide rushers.
- Could be a liability against speed-to-power pass rushers early in his career.
How other scouting services rate Zen Michalski (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
435.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
79.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.