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Grade
6.05 ?
  • 5.60 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 20 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 29.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 95.0 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.74 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 4.65 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'6" Height
  • 34" Arm Length
  • 317LBS. Weight
  • 9 5/8" Hands

Overview

Ziemba, fresh off a BCS National Championship with Auburn, has a chance to become a solid starting right tackle at the next level. Has a ton of starts on his resume including many against top competition. He possesses excellent size and good mobility for a big man. Despite all his starting experience, he could still benefit from tightening up his technique as both a pass and run blocker. Flashes the foot speed and quickness the teams covet but still needs to do a better job protecting the quarterback and blocking out in space. Ziemba's a talented, battled-tested prospect who should be selected in the third round-range.

Analysis

Strengths

Ziemba is one of the most experienced players, regardless of position, in the 2011 draft, having made over 50 starts. Extremely durable during college career. Possesses great size. Flashes good foot quickness in pass protection and outstanding strength in the running game. Has solid recognition skills.

Weaknesses

Technique in pass protection and run blocking still needs work. Can be beaten by the bull rush when he doesn't sink his hips and has trouble at times dealing with speed rushers. Needs to take better angles when getting to the second level and do a more consistent job of blocking in space.
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Grade Title Draft (Round) Description
96-100 Future Hall of Famer Top Pick A once-in-a-generation type prospect who could change how his position is played
85-95 Immediate Starter 1st An impact player with the ability/intangibles to become a Pro Bowl player. Expect to start immediately except in a unique situation (i.e. behind a veteran starter).
70-84 Eventual Starter 2nd-3rd A quality player who will contribute to the team early on and is expected to develop into a starter. A reliable player who brings value to the position.
50-69 Draftable Player 4th-7th A prospect with the ability to make team as a backup/role player. Needs to be a special teams contributor at applicable positions. Players in the high range of this category might have long-term potential.
20-49 Free Agent UDFA A player with solid measurables, intangibles, college achievements, or a developing skill that warrants an opportunity in an NFL camp. In the right situation, he could earn a place on a 53-man roster, but most likely will be a practice squad player or a camp body.
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