Keith Ismael is a C out of San Diego St.. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 4% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's also scrappy enough to hang in against power across from him, but he can't do it alone.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Reliable interior blocker with guard/center flexibility who is better-suited for zone blocking than trying to push people around heads-up.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Ismael is a rhythmic move blocker with footwork and feel to find his landmarks.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Reliable interior blocker with guard/center flexibility who is better-suited for zone blocking than trying to push people around heads-up. Ismael is a rhythmic move blocker with footwork and feel to find his landmarks. He's also scrappy enough to hang in against power across from him, but he can't do it alone. While he hasn't consistently faced off against NFL-caliber competition, he appears to have enough anchor to…”
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