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a year ago


Overview
Three-year starter who displayed his resilience and work ethic by coming back and playing good football after suffering a torn ACL late in the 2022 season. Morgan is both fluid and flexible in space, with the ability to help spring running plays with second-level blocks and play-side lead blocking. He fails to secure back-side cutoffs too frequently, but improving his pad level and landmarks might fix that issue. His punch approach diminishes his pass protection length and causes him to lose connection at the top of the rush. He will need to get his hands and feet synced up in order to improve his balance and consistency against athletic rushers. He’s a capable run blocker and pass protector, and he features projectable upside with more work. Morgan has the traits and talent to become a solid starting left tackle.

Strengths
  • Athletic in his lower half, with ability to redirect his weight in space.
  • Runs his hips under his hands on drive blocks and kick-outs.
  • Grip strength allows him to stay connected to run blocks longer.
  • Well-timed combo blocks feature patience and pop.
  • Effective jump-set helps eliminate rush plan and stall take-off.
  • Very good feel for the depth of the pocket.
  • Slide quickness to catch inside counters.
  • Can flip loose hips to aid in recovery when beaten.


Weaknesses
  • Long-armed defensive ends stab and separate from him against the run.
  • Below-average landmarks see him beaten across his face on cut-off blocks.
  • Needs to fire his hands with greater assertiveness and reset when necessary.
  • Inconsistent balance and body control through contact.
  • Tendency to stall feet during punch contact when opening side door.
  • Allows weight to creep too far outside in pass slides.


Sources Tell Us
“He was a little more consistent (in 2023), but I thought the second half of the USC game last year was the best football he’s played over the last two seasons.” - NFC area scout
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a year ago
Per McGinn

JORDAN MORGAN, Arizona (6-5, 311, 5.07, 2): Played five seasons for the Wildcats. “He’s a foot athlete,” one scout said. “He moves his feet well, moves around well. He isn’t real physical. Excellent pass blocker, adequate run blocker. Natural left tackle. Not as strong or nasty as the other top guys. Alex Gibbs would love him. He gets to the second level and downfield. What he is, he’s a technician with nice feet. Remember that guy from Pittsburgh (Brian O’Neill) who was drafted by the Vikings? He had no strength all. That’s who this guy is. He has the feet.” Started 37 games at LT. “He’ll be a steady starter,” a second scout said. “Good athlete.” Has the shortest arms (32 7/8) of the top 15 tackles. “People will start him off at tackle but maybe ship him inside ultimately,” a third scout said. “In today’s football, he probably is (a guard).” From Marana, Ariz. Blew out an ACL in November 2022. “I was hoping to see a jump in his play this year but didn’t see that as much,” said a fourth scout. “He’ll be a starter possibly. I see him early as a swing tackle. He’s athletic. He’s just got to put it all together. You’d like him to be more physical.”


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a year ago
Jordan Morgan, OT, Arizona
Size:
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 311 pounds
Arm Length: 32 7/8’’
Hand Size: 10 7/8’’
Accomplishments:
First-Team All-Pac-12 (2023, 2022)
“Jordan Morgan is a big, strong offensive tackle prospect with the foot quickness to live on an island at the next level.”

Strengths:
Well-experienced (more than 2,400 snaps)
Combination of power and athleticism
Light and nimble-footed
Lateral agility and quickness

Concerns:
Low and wide hand carriage
Inconsistent waist bending
Inconsistent leveraging

Film Analysis:
Jordan Morgan is a physically gifted LT prospect. He has a nice combination of a well-filled frame, functional power/strength, arm length, and athleticism.

Morgan uses his arm length well with well-timed punches to sustain separation versus edge rushers on passing plays. He has a strong pair of mitts. Morgan can shut an edge rusher down with his hand strength once they’re fitted into his defender. With his strength and foot quickness, Morgan can take the wind/air out of a pass rush. He is not the easiest OT to bullrush or attempt to overpower. He possesses the athleticism to explode out of his stance and meet the defender at the apex of their rush, limiting their progress. Morgan is a consistent hand fighter. He will set and re-set his hands during blocking exchanges for better leverage.

As a run blocker, Morgan brings value to both gap and zone schemes. He can explode off the ball and quickly up to the second level of the defense to pick off linebackers if left uncovered. With his hand/grip and functional strength, Morgan can wash defenders down the LOS. In addition, he is capable of latching and torquing defenders to create a running lane. He is quick enough to cut off backside defenders and their pursuit of the football. Morgan is an effective lead puller—he looks to punish second and third-level defenders in space.

Morgan can be a bit too aggressive in the run game, leading to bending at the waist which opens him up for the push/pull technique or a defender using his momentum against him. Morgan plays with a low and wide hand carriage. When it is time to engage, he either forklifts by bringing his hands from low to high or claps them together to make contact. Either way, it is a risky process because it leaves him susceptible to quick counters. He also leaves his chest exposed to a powerful-handed rusher to easily access.

Morgan projects as a high-end starting left tackle. He is run scheme versatile with his experience but is ideally a zone scheme fit. He brings the power, arm length, and athleticism to become a long-term starter in the NFL.

Prospect Projection: Day 1 — Pro Bowl Caliber

Written By: Damian Parson
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a year ago
Was really excited that Arnold was falling until I saw Dallas trade their pick to Detroit. That was heart-breaking. Probably would’ve been even more heart breaking if Gute passed on Arnold, which he likely would’ve done anyway lol.

Not sure how I feel about this pick to be honest. Still had Barton available who I think was a better prospect. I’ll give Gute the benefit of the doubt, though.

Hopefully we can grab DeJean or McKinstry on day 2. That would be awesome. Would also be happy with Edgerin Cooper
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Mucky Tundra
a year ago
Based on what I've read so far, my initial reaction is that Morgan is Bulaga 2.0 with better arm length.

Edit: Just learned that Bulaga is announcing picks for GB tomorrow. The irony.
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beast
a year ago
I'm wondering where the Packers start him, because of his super duper short arms (for an NFL OT) most thought he'd be moved to OG.

But his skill set suggests pass blocking specialist, which you would think means LT.

But looking at what he was labeled as, "OL", I think of the Packers knew he was going to stay at OT, they would of labeled him that way. I don't think the Packers yet know exactly where they'll be putting him.

LT or RG... I'm sorta leaning RG just to get the best 5 on the field.
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beast
a year ago

Based on what I've read so far, my initial reaction is that Morgan is Bulaga 2.0 with better arm length.

Edit: Just learned that Bulaga is announcing picks for GB tomorrow. The irony.

Originally Posted by: Mucky Tundra 


Bulaga had 33¼ inch arms

Morgan has 32⅞ inch arms.

So Bulaga wins by ¾ of an inch.

Tom's arms are the same as Bulaga's. Also I think Bulaga was more physical, though sounds like Morgan gets to the second level well
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Mucky Tundra
a year ago

I'm wondering where the Packers start him, because of his super duper short arms (for an NFL OT) most thought he'd be moved to OG.

But his skill set suggests pass blocking specialist, which you would think means LT.

But looking at what he was labeled as, "OL", I think of the Packers knew he was going to stay at OT, they would of labeled him that way. I don't think the Packers yet know exactly where they'll be putting him.

LT or RG... I'm sorta leaning RG just to get the best 5 on the field.

Originally Posted by: beast 



Labeling him as OL to not tip their hand for the remainder of the draft?
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Mucky Tundra
a year ago

Bulaga had 33¼ inch arms

Morgan has 32⅞ inch arms.

So Bulaga wins by ¾ of an inch.

Tom's arms are the same as Bulaga's. Also I think Bulaga was more physical, though sounds like Morgan gets to the second level well

Originally Posted by: beast 




Whoops! Misread some information then.
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beast
a year ago

Labeling him as OL to not tip their hand for the remainder of the draft?

Originally Posted by: Mucky Tundra 


I don't think so, I don't believe teams are scouting other teams rosters and picks that closely because that also would depends on how a team sees their own needs and you'd have to scout the history of the 31 other teams, I don't think they go down that rabbit hole.


I assume they honestly just don't know where he's going to play yet. LT or OG, they just know he's an elite pass blocker and they'll let the coaches figure it out.

I think the best way to not tip your hand would of been to label him what he played in college, which was always LT. The fact that they're opening it to OL is more telling than keeping it the same.
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