Blake Brandel is an OT out of Oregon St.. The tier model reads him as a role player — 7% elite, 27% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He understands angles and techniques but is an average athlete with below-average core power and play strength.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Likely tackle-to-guard position switch due to his lack of length and consistency in pass protection.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Brandel is a durable blocker who lacks guard mass, but he works on the nuances of his position, which helps his cause.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Likely tackle-to-guard position switch due to his lack of length and consistency in pass protection. Brandel is a durable blocker who lacks guard mass, but he works on the nuances of his position, which helps his cause. He understands angles and techniques but is an average athlete with below-average core power and play strength. He gives too much ground to bull-rushers, which is a concern no matter which position he…”
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