Scouting the Senior Bowl

[*ochocincos*]

(01-27-2017, 05:38 PM)Jpoore Wrote: That's a factor of bodine not having anchors for legs and bodine is more of a let the guy come to you where as elflien attacks the defender he doesn't wait he's an aggressive run blocker really aggressive.short arms are why tackles move to guard. 

Yea I know shorter arms are why tackles move to guard, but that typically means they have good arm length for interior OL. From what I've always gathered (and backed up in the link below), good length for remaining at OT is 35"+. Anything at 32.5" and less is considered short for an OL. Average arm length for OL prospects at the combine the past 5-6 years has been about 33.75".
http://www.milehighreport.com/2015/4/9/8353255/broncos-2015-draft-arm-length-and-the-offensive-line

The above link also highlights recent OL players that measured in at 32.5" and shorter arm length along with the success they've had in the NFL.
I didn't realize players like the Pounceys and DeCastro all have 32.5" arms or less. Yet, they still seem to win with leverage, a mean streak, and/or strong anchoring.

Perhaps Bodine does suffer more from his approach/mentality and lack of anchoring, but I also think having longer arms would still be beneficial over shorter arms. You're right that Elflein definitely demonstrates aggressive run blocking. Something it seems Bodine lacks. I still consider Pocic over Elflein, but both can be successful. Again, wouldn't be mad about Elflein as a Bengal, I just think Pocic will be better.