Jake Hanson | Center | Oregon | 6'4" - 303 lbs.

 

Overview
Four-year starter who has the ability to assimilate into a variety of schemes but is unlikely to stand out in any particular one. His strong, accurate hands and determined effort are his calling cards and he's been able to hang in against a series of big, talented interior linemen over the years. He lacks power and mass, which could hurt his chances with teams who play against odd-front defenses, but he's a steady performer who could offer late-round value as a backup.

Strengths
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Durable four-year starter

Hard worker with a non-stop engine
Plays with poise and confidence against bigger men
Quick, upward strike hits the bullseye with initial punch
Strong hand grip promotes added stickiness against late shed attempts
Works well with guards in double teams
Adequate movement talent to fit into zone scheme
Has footwork and balance to sustain move blocks
Uses hip/ankle flexion to sink and slow pocket push[/list]

Weaknesses
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Lacks desired density and natural girth in lower body

Despite his technique, will struggle to stalemate forceful two-gappers
Needs help to create movement at point of attacks
Snap to step quickness just average
Could struggle to keep upfield rushers out of the A-gap off the snap
Snap consistency has plagued him
Too many ground-ball snaps in 2018 and pop flies in 2019[/list]

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