Asim Richards, the North Carolina OL, sits at No. 189 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 2% elite, 6% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He clears space when he’s centered into opponents, but he lacks the body control and hand consistency to do so on a regular basis.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Richards is thick-hipped with good lower-body power fueling above average drive-blocking potential.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Richards’ drive blocking and potential position versatility give him a shot at a backup role with upside.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Richards is thick-hipped with good lower-body power fueling above average drive-blocking potential. He clears space when he’s centered into opponents, but he lacks the body control and hand consistency to do so on a regular basis. Pass protection concerns will be diminished with a move inside, but there will still be work needed when it comes to getting his feet in position to slow interior rushers. Richards’ drive b…”
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