I like Skipper a lot as a sleeper in this draft. 6 ft 10 in 320 pounds. Left tackle.
Awards:
- 2016 1st team all-SEC (coaches)
- 2016 1st team all-SEC (AP)
- 3 time SEC OL of the week in career
- SEC Special teams player of the week
- One of 2 players to win SEC OL of the week twice in 2016
Achievements:
- 7 career blocked FG's. Two shy of the all-time NCAA record.
- Blocked FG with under :10 left in the game in a 2OT win vs TCU
- Graded out at career best 97% vs Miss St
- All 4 rush TD vs Miss St on his side of the line
- 2 4th quarter FG blocks in 2016
- 47 consecutive starts across RT, LT, and LG
- Graded out at 90% in upset win over TCU
- 2015 graded out over 80% in 11 games
- 2015 SEC OL of the week in upset win over LSU with an 86% grade and 5 pancakes
- 2015 8 pancakes and 86% grade vs Texas Tech
- 2015 Graded over 80% with 10 pancakes in first win vs Tennessee since 1992
- 3.9 GPA majoring in biology
Attributes:
- Elite arm length to hold off blockers
- Elite length also allows him to have great recovery due to longer legs
- Agile mover for his size
- Fluid in pulling
- Adept at reaching second level blocks
- Holds his blocks well
- Tenacious competitor
- Great mirror and match ability
Weaknesses:
- Height gives him a high COG.
- Needs to gain strength to move the pile
- Needs to refine technique. Doesn't always use his length to his advantage with a punch and arm extension. Also needs to work on his knee bend
More to come
