Jordan McFadden, the Clemson OL, sits at No. 168 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 4% elite, 18% starter.
Character
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Three-year starter and team captain with experience at both tackle spots.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “McFadden lacks the height/length to stay at tackle in the NFL, but he has the broad frame and run-blocking acumen to fit as a guard.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He’s firm and accurate into blocks using good footwork to drive and turn opponents.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Three-year starter and team captain with experience at both tackle spots. McFadden lacks the height/length to stay at tackle in the NFL, but he has the broad frame and run-blocking acumen to fit as a guard. He’s firm and accurate into blocks using good footwork to drive and turn opponents. He lacks ideal mass and will get dumped by twitchy run defenders at times. His protection experience at tackle is a big plus in h…”
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