Zero2Cool
9 years ago
Jason Spriggs | Offensive Tackle | Indiana 6'6" - 301 lbs.



ARMS 34" 1/8


OVERVIEW
Spriggs excelled in his senior season, catching second-team All-Big Ten accolades along with the eyes of scouts. The four-year starter also was named first team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and third-team honors by the Associated Press. Spriggs had a scary moment on the field in 2014 against Michigan State, as he was taken to the hospital after suffering a helmet-to-helmet blow. But since them he has shown the build (6-foot-7, 307 pounds), anchor in pass protection and willingness to block through the whistle to be the type of prospect NFL offensive line coaches will covet at left tackle.

PRO DAY RESULTS
Vertical: 35 inches
3-cone: 7.57 seconds


STRENGTHS Athletic frame with long arms. Comes out of his stance with tremendous quickness and has elite lateral movement. Can get to extremely difficult backside cutoff blocks. Knee bender. As a move blocker, lands squarely in the strike zone and rolls hips and feet under him to to wash down defender or secure a down-block. Shows good patience in space with ability to become solid combination blocker in zone scheme. Looks to finish. Able to adjust his assignments on the fly. Is active with his hands in pass pro. Will throw jabs with both hands rather than offering them up for defensive ends to swat. Has tools to substantially slow pass rushers when timing his punch. Durable, four-year starter.

WEAKNESSES Play strength needs improvement. Unable to match power as a base blocker and too easy moved off his spot. Struggles to cleanly absorb and eat contact without being jostled. Has crippling issue with over-setting in pass protection. Doesn't maintain much weight on inner half of his frame and has consistent issues redirecting his weight back inside with suddenness against inside moves. Doesn't use his length to his advantage often enough. Slows his slide when punching, allowing rushers opportunity to gain advantage around the corner. Needs stronger hands to snatch and control rather than just push. Ability to recover with power or athletic traits are a concern.

DRAFT PROJECTION Round 2

NFL COMPARISON Ryan Harris

BOTTOM LINE Spriggs has outstanding athleticism, but his play strength and overall recovery ability are major concerns for a position as important as tackle. Spriggs followed up a strong week at the Senior Bowl with a very good showing at the combine and has solidified his standing as an early round tackle amongst evaluators. If he can improve his inside post and prevent counter moves from eating him up, he has a chance to be a solid NFL starter on the left side.


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Laser Gunns
9 years ago
Would have preferred defense, but pushing Bak off the field isn't a bad thing.

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9 years ago
millertime
9 years ago
They must be high on him to move up. Looks to be a great athlete. Good insurance policy for Bulaga (injury) and Bahktiari (contract). Will also allow Tretter to focus on interior line positions. This seems like a great pick.

We also definitely took the player the Bears were going after. Win-Win.
wpr
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9 years ago
It is a concern that he is a little soft defending the inside move.
I don't mind burning a 7th round pick.
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Zero2Cool
9 years ago
lol

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DarkaneRules
9 years ago
I think he'll learn to defend the spin better. He'll hopefully have time to develop and won't have to be thrust into a starting job too soon right guys?
Circular Arguments: They are a heck of an annoyance
wpr
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9 years ago
Bye-bye Bakhtiari or Bulaga?  

Jason Spriggs was a legitimate option for the Green Bay Packers in Thursday first round before they drafted UCLA defensive tackle Kenny Clark at No. 27. With Spriggs still on the board midway through the second round Friday, the Packers traded up nine spots to take the Indiana offensive tackle at No. 48 overall.



They definitely need some help at OT. He's an upgrade over the backups they have had for the last few years and he can step into the starting lineup next year.
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TheKanataThrilla
9 years ago

Bye-bye Bakhtiari or Bulaga?  



They definitely need some help at OT. He's an upgrade over the backups they have had for the last few years and he can step into the starting lineup next year.

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Love that Ted took care of our needs early. This pick was very fortunate in my opinion.

Looking for a Guard and competition at ILB day 3.

Cheesey
9 years ago
I'm still in shock that Uncle Ted traded UP!😲
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