Mike Adams
6’8, 308 pounds | Offensive tackle | Ohio State
First word: NFL teams are always on the lookout for the next great offensive tackle. This age of speed rushers and exotic blitzing schemes makes the athleticism of tackles very important. They need to have quick feet and good balance to reach the edge and protect against counters. Mike Adams possesses the type of skills that will be attractive to NFL evaluators.
Adams is a tall but linear tackle that possess good athletic ability. His athletic ability and quick feet allow him to protect the edge and adjust to counter moves. He plays with good leverage and uses his hands to get inside the defender and lock him out. Adams has a good all around game and is able to hold up in pass coverage and create running space.
However, he needs to add some more bulk and strength in order to hold up against the bigger NFL players. His lack of bulk could hinder his ability to anchor and push…
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