Josh Ball, the Marshall OL, sits at No. 146 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 1% elite, 4% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Ball has just about all of the physical and athletic traits teams could want out of a left tackle, and he brings a finisher's demeanor.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While the character will need to be vetted thoroughly, the football potential is clear to see on tape.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He plays with consistent bend and strong hands, but needs to consistently center up on the block to prevent defenders from sliding away.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Former four-star recruit who initially signed and played with Florida State before a 2018 suspension for dating violence started the process of his departure from the school. While the character will need to be vetted thoroughly, the football potential is clear to see on tape. Ball has just about all of the physical and athletic traits teams could want out of a left tackle, and he brings a finisher's demeanor. He pla…”
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