03-23-2021, 04:28 PM
(03-23-2021, 02:35 PM)3wt Wrote: Interesting. And generally the Steelers know how to draft OL.Might have to take him in round 2 if we really want him. Which I have no objection to.
Here's Drew Boylhart's assessment as well:
Spencer Brown OL/OT Northern Iowaby Drew Boylhart • February 14, 2021
STRENGTHS
Spencer is a monster Right Tackle who has the athletic talent of a tight End playing Right Tackle. The truth is he is a specimen of a football player and at 314 lbs, 6’ 8”, there is no fat on this kid. He moves with the fluidness not found in most football players much less offensive lineman. Spencer handles pass blocking with the foot quickness needed lateral agility to mirror his opponent and shows the strength and quickness out of his stance to dominate when run blocking. Spencer is tall and most tall offensive lineman struggle with the lower acrobatics needed to keep those speed rushes from turning the corner, dipping their shoulder, and making sacks. Spencer does not have those problems because of his athleticism. He reminds me a lot of #Chiefs Eric Fisher and like Eric, if Spencer had a chance to work out at the combine he would shoot up the draft boards like a comet shoots across the sky because Spencer, is a potential 10-year, pro bowl offensive tackle.
CONCERNS
Spencer is tight in the hips so he will struggle to change direction but he has the lateral agility to minimize this issue. That means turning his hips is a struggle but as long as he keeps his opponent square to his shoulders he will be fine and he has the lateral agility to do that.
BOTTOM LINE 1.94
When Eric Fisher came out he struggled with his techniques because of his athletic talent. Spencer might be more athletic but what I saw in the Senior Bowl tapes was a significant increase and improvement in Spencer’s play from day one to game day in practices. In fact, his improvement in using leverage and getting his pad level down both in pass blocking and run blocking was excellent. He will struggle with the speed rushes until he learns better techniques but because he showed the improvement that he did in such a short span of time I believe this will not be an issue for very long. With the need for offensive lineman especially Right Tackles who can play without help from a Tight End or Running Back, Spencer could sneak into the back half of the first round. If there was a combine I know in my gut, that would happen but this year who knows? The size, athletic talent, and overall agility, and mental toughness to be the best he can be are too much for me to overlook and think otherwise. Truthfully, there is nothing to suggest that he can’t play on the Left side as well as the Right Side. But that’s just me, you never know what other’s opinions will be.
