Elijah Klein is a G out of Texas-El Paso. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 3% elite, 3% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Well-built guard prospect with NFL length, power and a whopping 55 collegiate starts.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He plays with a higher pad level at times, but his size and strength help mitigate those issues.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Klein is an average athlete but is diligent with landmarks as a move blocker.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…Well-built guard prospect with NFL length, power and a whopping 55 collegiate starts. Klein is an average athlete but is diligent with landmarks as a move blocker. He plays with a higher pad level at times, but his size and strength help mitigate those issues. He works fluidly from his first block to his second one. He has enough reactive athleticism to open his hips and make tough redirects when needed. The pass pro…”
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