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Grade
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  • 35 REPS
    Top Performer
  • 29.5 INCH
    Top Performer
  • 7.50 SEC
    Top Performer
  • 6'4" Height
  • 32 1/2" Arm Length
  • 306LBS. Weight
  • 9 1/4" Hands

Overview

Olsen is a good college center with excellent size, strength and technique. He works his blocks hard and will fight from snap to whistle to get the job done. He does a good job of getting a fit with his hands to control and steer opponents but does not always bring his feet with him when reacting to movement. He is not real nimble or quick getting to the second level when on the back side and is not real effective when blocking in space. He is not a natural knee-bender and struggles to keep his pad level down to leverage his blocks. He has a chance on size, competitiveness and intelligence but lacks the physical tools to be a front-line player.

Analysis

Strengths

Tall interior lineman with great bulk. Gets his hands inside defenders' pads and has the strength to generate a good push. Has a bit of a mean streak and fights to the end of the whistle every snap. Heady player who knows his blocking assignments and takes good angles.

Weaknesses

Keeps his pads too high and loses leverage, because he is not a natural knee-bender. Lacks initial quickness to shock defenders and does not have the agility to be effective in space. Has inconsistent balance and forgets to move his feet underneath him at times.
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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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