DJ Young of Michigan State ~ 6.5/300
"A former defensive tackle who transferred from Bowling Green after the 2007 season and has started at both right and left tackle over the past two seasons at Michigan State. Possesses good bend in his lower half and is coordinated out of his stance and off the edge, as he does a nice job staying calm with his hands and mirroring through contact. Isn't the most physical of in-line run blockers and has a tendency to fall off blocks too quickly when trying to get a push as he gets overextended into contact trying to make up for a lack of ideal power. But, he possesses the kind of lower half that can get stronger and he does a nice job staying low and blocking with leverage.
Also will get a bit overextended with his footwork at times when asked to quickset on his kick-slide. However, he looks like a pretty intriguing pass blocker who has the frame and flexibility to keep defenders from getting into chest, slides his feet well toward the corner and has above-average range off the edge. Showcases above average body control and balance through contact and uses his length well to mirror in tighter areas. But, needs to develop significantly as a puncher, too often gets caught transferring his weight to his toes into contact, losing balanced his balance and can be easily slipped/side stepped toward the edge. Gets too straight-legged into contact, which negates his athletic ability.
Overall: A guy who has come on in 2010. Isn't a real physical run blocker at this stage, but is coordinated and flexible initially pass protection and has the ability to make a roster as a rookie and develop."
Also will get a bit overextended with his footwork at times when asked to quickset on his kick-slide. However, he looks like a pretty intriguing pass blocker who has the frame and flexibility to keep defenders from getting into chest, slides his feet well toward the corner and has above-average range off the edge. Showcases above average body control and balance through contact and uses his length well to mirror in tighter areas. But, needs to develop significantly as a puncher, too often gets caught transferring his weight to his toes into contact, losing balanced his balance and can be easily slipped/side stepped toward the edge. Gets too straight-legged into contact, which negates his athletic ability.
Overall: A guy who has come on in 2010. Isn't a real physical run blocker at this stage, but is coordinated and flexible initially pass protection and has the ability to make a roster as a rookie and develop."
"Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors as a senior. Began his college career at Bowling Green.
Positive: Relatively athletic blocker who flashes skill. Plays with good knee bend, pad level and moves well on his feet. Quickly sets up in pass protection, keeps his feet moving throughout the action, and shows some explosiveness.
Negative: Must do a better job placing his hands into defenders. Must improve his overall balance and strength at the point of attack. Lacks a dominant base.
Analysis: Young has displayed the underlying skills the past two years to be solid offensive linemen, but he still lacks a complete game. He needs to get stronger and work on the details of his position, although he should get consideration for a practice squad."
Positive: Relatively athletic blocker who flashes skill. Plays with good knee bend, pad level and moves well on his feet. Quickly sets up in pass protection, keeps his feet moving throughout the action, and shows some explosiveness.
Negative: Must do a better job placing his hands into defenders. Must improve his overall balance and strength at the point of attack. Lacks a dominant base.
Analysis: Young has displayed the underlying skills the past two years to be solid offensive linemen, but he still lacks a complete game. He needs to get stronger and work on the details of his position, although he should get consideration for a practice squad."
"Positives: Solid pass blocker... Long arms... Solid arm extension... Can get his hands into the chest of defenders but doesn't always maintain control... Reasonably quick... Very solid lateral movement and slide... Very solid knee bend... Reasonably good lower body strength... Patient blocker, can sit back into his stance and wait on defender... Very solid anchor, does a nice job holding his ground versus bull rushers... Solid run blocker... Generally stays low and plays with leverage... Can get some movement in the running game but isn't a pile mover... Can seal off linebackers... Solid flexibility and body controlling.
Negatives: Not especially strong in the upper body... Kick slide gets wide... Overextends, leans and lunges a little to reach the corner... Marginal balance... Doesn't redirect especially well... Doesn't stay on his blocks long enough, releases too soon... Doesn't look very comfortable in space... Doesn't breakdown well, looks awkward trying to hit moving target."
Negatives: Not especially strong in the upper body... Kick slide gets wide... Overextends, leans and lunges a little to reach the corner... Marginal balance... Doesn't redirect especially well... Doesn't stay on his blocks long enough, releases too soon... Doesn't look very comfortable in space... Doesn't breakdown well, looks awkward trying to hit moving target."
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DJ Young is one of the more intriguing Offensive Tackle Prospects. He's still learning the job after recently converting, but he's got a natural dexterity that can not be taught, and could become a very good Tackle, as he develops. Projected as a Late Rounder, he's one of the best potential Values of this Draft Class.
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