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Scouting the top Interior Offensive Line Prospects on the Football Scout 365 NFL Draft board.
Late 1st Round Draft Grade
1. O'Cyrus Torrence IOL Florida: At 6-5 347lbs, Torrence has a large frame with long arms and good upper body strength, which allows him to control defenders at the line of scrimmage. He s a solid athlete for his size, showing good quickness and agility in his movements. He has decent lateral mobility and can reach the second level to make blocks in the run game. However, he can sometimes struggle with change of direction and may have some limitations in pass protection against quick, agile defenders. He has experience playing multiple positions, which adds to his versatility and value. With coaching and development, Torrence has the potential to become an elite interior offensive lineman at the NFL level.
Mid to Late 2nd Round Grade
2. Andrew Vorhees IOL/OG USC: At 6-6 325lbs, Vorhees has a sturdy build with long arms and good upper body strength, which allows him to control defenders at the line of scrimmage. Vorhees is a technically sound lineman who can play multiple positions along the offensive line. He has good footwork and hand usage and plays with good balance. He shows good initial punch and hand placement and can sustain blocks for long periods. He may need to improve his strength and power to anchor better against bull rushers at the next level.
3. John Michael Schmitz IOL/C Minnesota: At 6-4 320lbs, Schmitz has a thick, muscular build and good upper-body strength, which allows him to control defenders at the line of scrimmage. He shows good initial punch and hand placement and can sustain blocks for long periods. Schmitz is a decent athlete for his size, showing good agility and quickness in his movements. He has decent lateral mobility and can reach the second level to make blocks in the run game. However, he may have some limitations in pass protection against quicker defenders. He has good awareness and football IQ, allowing him to recognize defensive schemes and adjust accordingly. He is a versatile lineman with experience playing both the guard and center positions.
Late 2nd Round to Mid 3rd Round Grade
4. Olusegun Oluwatimi IOL/C Michigan: Oluwatimi has solid size for an interior offensive lineman, standing at 6'3" and weighing around 315 pounds. He has a thick build with a strong lower body, which helps him anchor against bull rushers and generate power in the run game. Oluwatimi is a good athlete for his size, showing good foot quickness and agility. He has good lateral mobility and can reach the second level to make blocks in the run game. He is a technically sound offensive lineman. He has good hand usage and plays with a wide base and good balance. He has a strong initial punch and hand placement and can sustain blocks for long periods. He shows good awareness and football IQ. He provides positional versatility on the interior.
Late 3rd Round to Early 4th Round Grade
5. Jarrett Patterson IOL Notre Dame: Patterson has solid size for an interior offensive lineman, standing at 6'5" and weighing around 305 pounds. He has a well-proportioned frame with good length and a strong lower body, which helps him anchor against bull rushers and generate power in the run game. Patterson is a very good athlete for his size. He shows impressive quickness and agility, with the ability to change direction and mirror defenders in pass protection. He also has good lateral mobility and can reach the second level to make blocks in the run game. He has the potential to be a dominant zone blocker due to his combination of athleticism and quickness. Patterson is a technically sound offensive lineman who plays with good leverage and pad level. He has quick and active hands, with a strong initial punch and can reset his hands to maintain control of his blocks. He provides positional versatility, having played both the guard and center positions.