Jon Gaines, the UCLA OL, sits at No. 171 on the consensus board across 2 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 4% elite, 6% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Gaines is highly intelligent with a clear understanding of his duties on every snap.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Move-blocking guard whose athleticism doesn’t guarantee consistent body control or balance in his play.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His hand placement can be a little sloppy, which diminishes his block sustain in the run game.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Move-blocking guard whose athleticism doesn’t guarantee consistent body control or balance in his play. Gaines is highly intelligent with a clear understanding of his duties on every snap. His hand placement can be a little sloppy, which diminishes his block sustain in the run game. While Gaines moves well as a run blocker, he struggles to stay under control and in front of opponents while mirroring. Gaines has the m…”
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