Couple Of G Prospects To Keep An Eye On

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NETANE MUTI

IOL, Fresno State
ONF Mountain West - West

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• JERSEY #52 
• CLASS RS Junior 
• HT 6'3" 
• DOB -- 
• WT 307 lbs
  

ANALYST'S REPORTS

Solak

• PROS: Special movement abilities. Springy steps through all angles of offensive line play: was able to gain depth as a tackle in his kick slide and is one of the best pullers/climbers in all of college football. Has strong lateral steps to keep his balance and generate great angles to second-level defenders and looks to finish when he lands hands on linebackers and safeties. Can generate good angles on reach and scoop blocks with a nimble first step and great flexibility to sit his hips underneath his opponent and generate displacement power with full-body explosiveness. Aggressive pass-blocker who is wiling to activate his hands early and quickly disrupt interior rushes with early punches and jump sets. Anchor is surprisingly strong and he's not lack for mass -- has great flexibility to coil/uncoil his hips and re-settle his anchor when dealing with power up the middle; has torsion strength necessary to uproot rushers out of gaps and away from the quarterback's set point. High ceiling given combination of athleticism and strength.
  CONS: Over-aggressive and in need of technical refinement in his hands. Does not have plus grip strength and looks to play too far outside of his cylinder in the first and second level despite lack of grip strength and modest length. Gets too far in front of his toes and can be susceptible to quick rushers who he should be able to mirror and screen given his fleet-footedness; balance as a trait is good, but in practice he loses it because of his play style. Must be more willing to play with his frame and sustain blocks, especially in the second-level.
  Updated: 10/04/19
  

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IOL, LSU

• CONF SEC - West 
• JERSEY #79 
• CLASS RS Junior 
• HT 6'4" 
• DOB 11/22/1997 
• WT 315 lbs

ANALYST'S REPORTS

HarrisReid

• PROS: Cushenberry is an outstanding athlete that seeks contact at every possible opportunity. There’s rarely ever plays or instances where he’s caught play watching or observing the action happening around him. Defines the phrase of playing through the whistle and is often seen multiple yards down the field still trying to deliver blocks. Keeps his head on a swivel while in his pass sets to scan for any delayed in oncoming threats. When gaps are uncovered and left empty with no rushers, he seeks contact with his surroundings to help maintain a tidy pocket with minimal pressure. Enjoys the process of looking to help at any possible moment until he knows that the ball has been thrown, which he then runs downfield to look for even more work. 
  Scrappy and competitive in the box, but his overall game shines when asked to get out on the perimeter or in space to make blocks. Even though the offense that he operated in was reluctant with getting blockers/targets in space, when situations did occur, Cushenberry looked extremely comfortable and alert in open spaces. Screens and zone concepts are his bread and butter and areas that he embraces the most.
  CONS: Because of his athleticism and enthusiasm when asked to operate in space or having access to climb to the second level, he frequently overruns second level threats. Overestimating the contact points allows for underneath cutting lanes fort hem to shoot gaps and negatively affect plays. Often left with lunging or reaching backward to salvage his failed attempts.
  Inconsistent with drive blocking or moving interior defenders off of their spots. Uses his wide upper body as a shield when attacking defenders and tries to use it to lean on them in hopes of generating movement. Feet often get stuck in mud and go dead. While his upper parts remain active, his lower halves remain stationary. 
  Updated: 8/31/19
  

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IOL, Michigan

• CONF Big Ten - East 
• JERSEY #74 
• CLASS Senior 
• HT 6'5" 
• DOB 02/20/1998 
• WT 325 lbs

ANALYST'S REPORTS

CrabbsHarris

• Functional Athleticism - He's got enough juice to step down in uncovered reps and cut off LBs on the second level. Like his ability to move laterally and to pull out in space, showing good hinge and natural feel for gearing down to set his blocks in space.  
  Football IQ - Long-tenured starter who has seen most everything at this point. Really like his discipline not to drift up the field on PA passing or when hunting for bodies. Assignment swaps and passing off stunts is consistent and shows good communication to keep gap tight. 
  Anchor Ability - His raw power is pretty notable, he'll bully a lot of players even when he catches hands with his chest and gets jolted. If he were more consistent with his block framing he's be even more stout and would rarely see defenders take real estate against him man on man. 
  Hand Technique - His hands are patient and appreciate his activity to reset hands and look for optimal fit. That said, many of his punches land but he doesn't set the hook and looks to get outreached at times at the POA while trying to establish himself to finish the block. 
  Balance - Will overextend himself looking to press the issue when playing forward at the snap. Think he's got really nice lateral mobility and ability to drive back against momentum to pin down a DL trying to cross his face. Patient in space to stay over his hips to frame a block. 
  Pass Sets - Can be a bit liberal with his footwork and prone to narrow base, which will put him in late anchor situations vs. explosive defenders. If he can be more consistent with his foot cadence, he's got the base tools and skill set to be very, very good here. Appreciate his patience in space. 
  Flexibility - Plenty of looseness to his hips, little issue getting out of his stance and springing into action cleanly. Doesn't waste a lot of movement on those reps and as a result stays on schedule hitting landmarks. Shows enough ability to bend knees, drop the hips and anchor. 
  Power at POA - His power when stepping down to chip and climb or rolling hips through contact is impressive, he's a player you can run behind when you know you need a yard. Leg drive is good and urgency to fire off the ball wins him initial positioning. 
  Length/Extension - His actual length is just fine, especially for playing on the interior where wingspan and reach is mitigated. He doesn't play with the best power or control when tasked with playing at extension, he's much better against less rangy DL that he can yank around in close quarters. 
  Competitive Toughness - Mauler. He's taken some dudes for a ride and will play all the way through the end of the whistle. Impressive physical toughness to scrap with heavy handed IDL in the trenches. His physical toughness and strength is one of his greatest assets. 
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  Best Trait - Power at POA
  Worst Trait - Hand Technique
  Best Film - Iowa (2019)
  Worst Film - Florida (2019)
  Red Flags - None
  Summary - Ben Bredeson projects as a starting guard at the NFL level. There appears to be enough versatility to project Bredeson into a number of concepts and systems, although his functional power and ability to reset the LOS should have him coveted highest on boards that implement primarily gap/power rushing concepts. Bredeson, if able to work on getting his initial hand strikes to stick on defenders with more consistency, would be a quality starter and asset up front.
  Updated: 12/30/2019