Marcus Gilbert Scouting Report

Marcus Gilbert

Height: 6’6
Weight: 330
College: Florida
40 Time: 5.41
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 3rd-4th Round

Overview:

Marcus Gilbert is another mid-round tackle prospect that might be a better fit inside at guard. He’s strong and has a good anchor but he needs a lot of work on his technique. He has to use his hands better to be more effective and he plays with poor leverage at times. He will not be able to play left tackle in the NFL simply because he doesn’t have the footwork to do so.  His kick-slide is slow and lumbering and speed rushers would have a field day against him.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Large frame
– Powerful tackle
– Strong anchor
– Gets off the line quickly
– Sets up quickly in pass pro
– Is a good drive blocker
– Shows flashes of a strong punch
– Has solid lateral agility
– Good cut blocker
– Has a good mean streak
– Can play guard or tackle
– High character player

Negatives

– Will struggle against speed rushers
– Has very slow feet and will get beaten around the edge
– A bit stiff and will have trouble with counter moves
– Uses his hands poorly and limits his effectiveness
– Plays with bad leverage and can get walked back into the QB
– Consistently misses at the second level
– Lunges into blocks too often
– Punch has to be more consistent
– Strictly a right tackle or guard

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 4.0
Pass Blocking: 2.0
Run Blocking: 2.5
Footwork: 2.0
Technique: 2.0
Mobility: 2.5
Mean Streak: 3.5
Pro Potential: 2.5

James Carpenter Scouting Report

James Carpenter

Height: 6’4
Weight: 321
College: Alabama
40 Time: 5.22
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 2nd-3rd Round

Overview:

James Carpenter is another player whose stock went up after a solid showing at the Senior Bowl practices. He does somethings really well but he also needs a lot of work in some areas. He’s a good athlete and it shows in pass protection but at the same time he’s not great in that area and he’ll struggle with speed rushers. He shows flashes of being a good run blocker but he doesn’t show this consistently. Despite his athleticism he struggles when in space and generally whiffs on blocks. He does have nice upside as a right tackle or perhaps inside at guard, but he has some things to correct before he can be a starter.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Has solid size to play at tackle or guard
– Good athlete
– Has a nice knee bend
– Good footwork and can definitely remain at tackle
– Has long arms and he does a good job of keeping defenders in front of him
– Does a good job of locking onto defenders
– Sustains his blocks well
– Capable of pushing defenders back when he plays with good leverage
– Does a good job of sealing the edge and down blocking
– Has a strong initial punch
– Great anchor
– Tough
– Hard worker

Negatives

– Lacks ideal foot speed to play left tackle
– Is slow off the line
– Allows defenders to get where they want and then fights an uphill battle
– Can overextend at times and bend at the waist
– Prone to counter and inside moves because he can’t react fast enough
– Struggles to hit defenders at the second level
– Too often gets off his initial block and whiffs in space
– Not exactly a mauler in the running game
– Limited to just a right tackle or guard

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 2.5
Pass Blocking: 2.5
Run Blocking: 3.0
Footwork: 3.0
Technique: 2.5
Mobility: 3.0
Mean Streak: 3.0
Pro Potential: 2.5

Jason Pinkston Scouting Report

Jason Pinkston

Height: 6’3
Weight: 317
College: Pittsburgh
40 Time: 5.28
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 4th-5th Round

Overview:

Jason Pinkston is a bit of a project but flashes the potential to be a very good tackle or guard at the next level. He is very strong and possesses long arms. Once he locks onto you it’s pretty much over. However, he doesn’t always do this. He needs to place his hands better and keep his feet moving. Too many times he either whiffs on blocks or bends at the waist which allows defenders to easily escape out of his grasp. He shows flashes but he has to get coached up to be more consistent in the pros.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Solid frame with good bulk
– 3 year starter
– Very strong
– Has a great punch
– Able to move defenders back once he locks on
– Has long arms
– Has a solid knee bend
– Comfortable in pass protection
– Has reasonably good feet to deal with most rushers
– Shows flashes of dominance as a run blocker
– Looks good moving in space
– Can get to the 2nd level
– Capable cut blocker
– Can play right tackle and guard

Negatives

– Shorter than average
– Technique is sloppy
– Struggles to sustain his blocks
– Leans into his blocks too much and defenders can easily slip off
– Will struggle with speed rushers
– Stops his feet too many times
– Misses far too many assignments
– Some question his ability to play tackle in the NFL
– Doesn’t seem to go 100% on some plays

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 4.0
Pass Blocking: 3.0
Run Blocking: 3.5
Footwork: 2.5
Technique: 2.0
Mobility: 3.0
Mean Streak: 3.0
Pro Potential: 3.0

Anthony Castonzo Scouting Report

Anthony Castonzo

Height: 6’7
Weight: 311
College: Boston College
40 Time: 5.21
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 1st-2nd Round

Overview:

Anthony Castonzo is a solid player but doesn’t really excel in any area. He’s a good athlete with a nice knee bend but he has to get much stronger. Right now he won’t generate much of a push in the run game and he has to work on his technique. He opens up out of his stance too early and can get beat by inside moves. Sometimes he gets too high and defenders can bull-rush him and knock him off-balance. He can be a good tackle at the next level but he has some things to work on.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Great size with long arms
– Very experienced, started 53 games
– Good athlete
– Quick into his stance
– Has a nice natural knee bend
– Has good footwork to mirror rushers
– Smart player who does a good job of taking good angles
– Has a good initial punch
– Gets a decent push in the run game
– Mobile and does a good job of getting to the 2nd level
– Has a nice cut block
– Has a bit of a mean streak
– Comes from a school known for producing good OL
– High character player

Negatives

– Doesn’t have a strong anchor
– Has to continue to gain strength
– Plays with poor leverage at times
– Susceptible to getting bull rushed and knocked off-balance
– Opens up too early and can be beat by counter/inside moves
– Not a mauler in the run game
– Struggles to sustain blocks, especially at the 2nd level
– Has trouble with good speed around the edge

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 2.5
Pass Blocking: 3.5
Run Blocking: 3.0
Footwork: 4.0
Technique: 3.0
Mobility: 3.5
Mean Streak: 3.0
Pro Potential: 3.5

Derek Sherrod Scouting Report

Derek Sherrod

Height: 6’5
Weight: 321
College: Mississippi State
40 Time: 5.18
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 1st-2nd Round

Overview:

Derek Sherrod is a pretty good prospect who can be a solid LT at the next level. He has a good natural bend and he’s athletic enough to play LT. He’s not a powerful guy but he gets the job done in the running game as well. He just has to be more consistent throughout a game. Sometimes he lunges, other times he gets to high out of his stance and doesn’t move his feet as well. If he overcomes these issues he’ll be a good player.

Scouting Report:

Positives

– Great size with long arms
– Has a lot of starting experience
– Athletic with good mobility
– Possesses a good natural knee-bend
– Has a quick first step
– Gets a good push when he stays low
– Smart player
– Understands and takes proper angles to seal off his man from the play
– Does a good job of picking up the blitz
– Looks good at the second level showing good mobility
– Does a good job of cutting LB’s
– Would fit well in a ZBS
– Has the potential to be a solid LT
– Team leader
– High character player

Negatives

– Has a tendency to lunge into blocks
– Gets off-balance and then is forced to recover
– Not a powerful run blocker and won’t be a road grader
– Whiffs on blocks in the open field because he lunges
– Gets lazy with his feet at times which makes him susceptible to counter moves
– Sometimes comes out of his stance to high and he can get knocked back
– Doesn’t have a great mean streak
– Has to be more consistent snap-to-snap
– Overall technique needs some work

Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite

Strength: 3.0
Pass Blocking: 3.5
Run Blocking: 3.5
Footwork: 3.5
Technique: 3.0
Mobility: 4.0
Mean Streak: 2.5
Pro Potential: 3.5