03-13-2018, 04:53 PM
(03-13-2018, 03:25 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: Here is Westerman's 2016 Scouting report:
"OVERVIEW
Westerman was a top national recruit who attended Auburn for his first two years, losing most of his redshirt freshman season due to injury before deciding to return to his home state of Arizona to finish his career. He excelled last fall in his first season as a starter for the Sun Devils, earning honorable mention All-Pac-12 notice for his stout play and mobility at left guard. Westerman's play his senior campaign did not disappoint, as his attitude, stoutness, mobility, and solid technique made him a second-team all-conference performer.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Outstanding athleticism and movement skills. Is quick off the snap and able to beat defenders to the spot. Can get to difficult cross-face blocks using timing, technique and footwork. At his best when on the move. When pulling or climbing to second level, has a terrific connect rate against moving targets in space. True technician. Plays with desired balance and base and his feet rarely stop chopping and working after contact. Approaches target with bend and rolls hips up under him after contact. Has massive bear paws for hands and is a weight room freak daddy. Has hand placement and upper body strength to lockout pass rushers if he gets extension first. Father was a three-year starter at guard for Arizona State. Should test off the charts at the combine.
WEAKNESSES
While he moves stacks of weights with ease, his play strength doesn't always match that when matched up against interior power players. Short yardage push will not be an NFL strength. May need more mass on his frame to handle NFL defensive tackles. When asked to base block, becomes more of a stalemate blocker than block-winner. Could use a more authoritative punch in pass protection. I question whether he can effectively redirect interior pass rushers once they get into the edge on him.
DRAFT PROJECTION
Rounds 2 or 3
NFL COMPARISON
Alex Mack
BOTTOM LINE
Quick-twitch, athletic guard who comes from a football family and has been working on his strength and athleticism from a young age. Offensive line coaches will appreciate Westerman's technical savvy and zone scheme teams will covet his fluidity and blocking ability on the move. A move to center is not out of the question thanks to his body type and quickness and his draft stock may be helped by a potential ability to offer roster depth at several offensive line positions."
BTW, Bengals drafted him in the fifth round. He was compared to Alex Mack. SO I would assume he could play Center.
Nice Psych. Always thought Westerman was a steal in the 5th round. Excited to see what Pollack can do with him.
If he can make the move to Center it would be great. He is a very good pass protector unlike Bodine.
