Will Fries is an OL out of Penn St.. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 27% elite, 40% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's well-schooled and plays with good technique and quality hand usage, even though he needs to get into opponents a little more quickly.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While he's played tackle in the past, Fries is almost certainly locked into the guard role as a pro.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He's not a bulldozer, but does a good job of working to sustain and finish once he gets locked in.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…While he's played tackle in the past, Fries is almost certainly locked into the guard role as a pro. He's well-schooled and plays with good technique and quality hand usage, even though he needs to get into opponents a little more quickly. He's not a bulldozer, but does a good job of working to sustain and finish once he gets locked in. Fries is limited athletically, which primarily shows itself with his lack of reac…”
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