Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Blessed with rare foot quickness and flexibility, Fisher can slide out to the corner in time to block explosive edge rusher while maintaining good base/leverage. When he gets a good fit in pass pro, his ability to block with base, stay over feet and compete until the whistle enables himt o tie man up and eliminates him from play. He makes it look easy handing off defensive end to guard so that he can slide back outside to pickup outside stunting defensive tackle. His flexibility and competitiveness helps him to re-set and anchor well after being jolted backwards by power rusher. His quickness to make contact on side/angle run blocks and ability to stay over feet allows him to consistently tie up and seal man inside on outside runs. Possessing uncommon foot quickness and speed, Fisher can get through to the 2nd level or into far side hole to block defender easily. Unlike most 6'7 offensive tackles, Fisher does an excellent job of staying over feet and under control to stay on and maintain blocks out in space. I love the aggressive and nasty playing style that Fisher consistently shows. He does an excellent job of getting outside to cut block wide defender on quick hitting passes.

WEAKNESSES - It is hard for a 300+ pounder to look thin, but Fisher definitely does and will need to add bulk and improve playing strength to deal with NFL defensive ends. He never punches in pass pro, but rather keeps his hands low and tries to bring them up between the pass rushers shoulders to get a good fit. This leaves his chest wide open and leads to aggressive pass rushers being able to jolt and drive him backwards too easily. While he shined athletically and competitively at the Senior Bowl, his lack of good playing strength was clear as Datone Jones was able to push him around too easily. While he is effective on side/angle run blocks, he lacks the playing strength to get movement on straight ahead run blocks and can be stood up and pushed backwards by man at times.

SUMMARY - As passing has become vital to offensive success in the NFL, the value of athletic left tackles has gone up dramatically. He impressed us with his ability to bend knees and pass block with base. This enabled him to slide out to the corner to easily block explosive, speed rushers and to re-direct and slide in other direction to handle quick change of direction pass rush moves. As opposed to many aggressive offensive tackles, Fisher displayed outstanding patience in pass protection and did not lunge/reach to get hands on pass rusher. Obviously, playing strength is going to be an issue until he gains weight and uses hands better to slow pass rusher's charge. He will likely get pushed around by strong NFL defensive ends until he do so. Overall, Fisher is an excellent prospect with the tools to be a good starter from day one and the potential to be a high end starter long term. However, it is vital to realize that while Fisher and Joeckel are both elite offensive tackle prospects, neither is in the class of Orlando Pace, Jon Ogden or Walter Jones.

Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Despite only playing the position for two seasons, Johnson's athleticism enables him to protect the QB's blindside surprisingly well. With rare foot quickness he is able to slide out to the corner easily to stop speed rusher's initial burst. His ability to block with base helps him to slide easily side to side to adjust to quick pass rush moves at the contact point. Although he does not punch aggressively in pass pro, he flashes the ability to get his hands on pass rusher quickly, can "get a good fit" and is able to lock-out and tie up pass rusher. When he keeps his feet moving after contact he is outstanding at maintaining pass blocks. His flexibility enables him to sink his hips so that he can re-set and anchor with surprising ease. While he does not get movement on straight ahead run blocks, he does a good job of making contact with DL, gets good hand positioning and can tie up and seal man to the side of the play. He is consistently productive on side/angle in-line run blocks. Blessed with excellent playing speed, he can pull and get out in front to lead block on outside runs with ease and has the body control and agility to adjust and block a moving target with ease. Quick through the LOS, Johnson is a consistently productive blocker on the second level.

WEAKNESSES - Johnson lacks the ideal bulk and playing strength to consistently hold ground vs power rushers. Despite long arms and good technique, Johnson does not aggressively punch in pass pro and too often allows pass rusher access to his chest. He has a bad habit of stopping his feet after making contact when pass blocking edge rushers and ends up crossing-over and chasing man around the corner too often.While he is a competitive run blocker and makes contact with DL fast, he needs to run block with better leverage in order to play stronger at the POA on run blocks.

SUMMARY - Johnson is one of the more unique offensive linemen to enter the NFL as a high draft pick. Having played quarterback in high school and during his first season at junior college, Johnson was tried as a tight end and defensive end before being moved to offensive tackle in the spring of 2011. To say that he blossomed quickly would be an understatement as he has better footwork and use of hands (Excluding his lack of an aggressive punch) than many tackles who have played the position their entire careers. Overall, Johnson is not as good of a blocker right now as Luke Joeckel or Eric Fisher, but based on what I saw at the Senior Bowl, I expect that in time he will be right there with both of them challenging to be a Pro Bowl tackle. Although his on field production at Oklahoma may warrant more of a second round grade, when combined with his length, athleticism and amazing development in such a short time playing the position, I would be surprised if he makes it past the 15th pick of the first round.

Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Surprisingly smooth and fluid for an OT, Pugh can bend knees and sink hips to pass block with great base/leverage. His quick feet combined with his ability to block with base makes it easy for him to slide out to pass block speed rushers and to re-direct to adjust to quick COD pass rush moves. When he stays in his shuffle he can ride pass rusher completely around pocket. Possessing good playing strength, once he locks up on pass rusher he can keep man tied up and eliminates man from the play. Quick off the ball and highly competitive, Pugh does a good job of pinning inside shaded DL inside on down/side run blocks. Consistently fast getting through the LOS to the second level, Pugh can be an outstanding blocker out in space when he stays over feet and keeps knees bent. Pugh showed his athleticism off when he was able to drive DL down the LOS and then could peel off block and adjust to block backside LB to open up inside hole for RB. He has the size, playing strength and athleticism to start at any offensive line position.

WEAKNESSES - Not a huge OT at 6'4 1/2, some in NFL have real concerns about his ability to play tackle at the next level due to his shorter than ideal arms (Arms measured 31 1/2 at the Senior Bowl and 32 at the Combine). For a player who does not aggressively punch in pass pro and tends to try and "get a good fit," having shorter arms is an even bigger concern because it allows aggressive pass rusher to get to his chest first. When he blocks out in space he has a bad habit of getting high and struggles to adjust to block a moving target when he does. He is viewed as somewhat of a "tweener" as his measureables are best suited to playing guard, but he is not an aggressive, powerful blocker and could have trouble against NFL DT's.

SUMMARY - Pugh is a fourth year junior who came out early for the Draft after graduating from Syracuse. Although he does not fit the prototypical mold of an offensive tackle, when I evaluated his play on film it was clear to me that he looked big and athletic enough to be an effective left tackle in the NFL. With quick feet and the ability to pass block with good base, Pugh has consistently displayed the ability to slide out quickly to cut-off the speed/edge rusher. Although he was not dominant, his play during practice at the Senior Bowl proved to me that he can handle playing left tackle at the next level. Overall, I do not think Pugh will be drafted as highly as I have him rated, but am confident that within a season or two will develop into a quality starting left tackle in the NFL. He is a good risk to take because even if he does not pan out at tackle due to arm length, he has what it takes to be a good starting guard or center.

Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Armstead is a fantastic athlete who has the foot quickness to get out of his stance quickly to get set up for his blocking assignment. He shows very good lower body flexibility and agility to get to the edge of the line. He does a good job of pass blocking with base and leverage and can slide out to set the edge versus quick pass rushers. He is a very good blocker out in space and does a good job when asked to get to the second level and take on linebackers. Armstead gets to a spot quickly and consistently beats speed rushers to the turn-point and is a reliable player when the ball comes out quickly. He has the foot quickness to keep himself engaged in deep drops and generally keeps his man in front of him. Armstead is explosive out of his stance because of his first step and he easily is the first player on the Arkansas-Pine Bluff OL to react to the snap. Once he locks up on a defensive lineman, he does a good job of working around man to get good position and can seal his man out of the play. Armstead is extremely mobile, displaying the skills to trap and pull, paving the way for his teammates. He has good size and the kind of frame to add bulk, which will be necessary going forward.

WEAKNESSES - Armstead has the quickness and size to play outside, but I don't think he has the functional strength to play inside in the NFL. While he is a good blocker out in space, he isn't a strong in-line blocker because of his lack of lower body power and strength. He was susceptible to the bull rush in college and this will be an area of concern in the NFL as he will face even bigger, stronger players. He is not the type of blocker who will fire off the snap and smother the defender across from him. He likes to use his body to seal, and aggressive defensive linemen are able to jolt him upright and push him backwards to disrupt running plays. He does not punch aggressively in pass protection and can be jolted and defeated by quick pass rush moves after contact. He also needs to hasten the use of his hands as they are sometimes an afterthought while he keeps his man on front of him. While he looked great during the All-Star circuit and the combine, he suffers from a lack of power and it will be a limiting factor in the NFL. He will need to add strength to compete at the next level.

SUMMARY - Armstead came out of nowhere to take teams by surprise at the East West Shrine Game, and he followed that up with a very strong performance at the Senior Bowl. If that wasn't good enough, Armstead blew up the combine in Indianapolis where he surprised scouts with his incredible athleticism, clocking an amazing 4.71 second 40-yard dash. There are no questions about his athleticism, but there are plenty surrounding his playing strength and ability to hold up against the bigger players in the NFL. As a player with great size and amazing athletic ability, he does a great job of getting to the edge of the line against speed rushers and in space where he can use his great footwork to create holes for his teammates. There are concerns over his strength, but the reality is that there are very few people with his size and movement skills, and for that reason he will most likely get drafted higher than this grade shows. There will certainly be a few teams that fall in love with him and view him as a much better prospect than he currently is. He is an intriguing player with great foot quickness, flexibility and smarts and the combination gives him the tools to at worst be a good swing tackle that can play at either right or left tackle. However, he needs to get stronger at the point of attack to improve his chances to be a full-time starter in the NFL and if he can he could be a player who outperforms the spot where he is picked. Because of the strengths and weaknesses described above, he warrants third-round consideration by a team looking to develop a player with rare athletic tools.

Scouting Report:
STRENGTHS - Williams has great size plays with a nice physical temperament. He has strong hands and when he locks on to defenders he can really drive them off the ball and dominate at the point of attack. In pass pro he shows a violent hand punch to help knock defenders off there route to the QB and gives him a chance to reset. He shows good short area quickness that allows him to get into position and the lateral movement to get outside and block in space. He has very good lower body strength.

WEAKNESSES - Brennan lacks great consistency with his footwork and will get wide in his base which locks his hips and cause him to struggle when readjusting. He also struggles to get into his pass sets quickly enough and will make him reach and bend at the waist to try and make his block. He spends to much time on the ground and was limited as a senior with shoulder problems. Upper body strength is a concern especially when he plays with poor leverage.

SUMMARY - Brennan Williams was a highly touted prep coming out of high school. He played some as a true freshman and sophomore seasons, but came into his own as a starter when he was a junior. He manned the right side the last two seasons and help lead the Tar Heel offense to two 1000 yard rushing seasons. He did windup missing four games this season due to a shoulder injury which only raises greater concerns to his average upper body strength. He is an outstanding run blocker and shows the short area quickness to get to his man and drive them off the line due to quality leverage and lower body strength. Pass protection though is a bit of a concern because he doesn't play with the same consistency. He has just average foot speed and if he does make contact with his initial punch, he tends to get in trouble. He is a limited athlete but does have a great frame where he could stand to even add a few pounds if needed, depending on the offensive scheme. Overall Brennan Williams would make a great 4th round selection and add quality depth initial for any squad. He is best suited to play right tackle due to his athletic limitations and should develop into a starter at the position in a season or two.