Gabe Carimi of Wisconsin ~ 6.7/328
"A long, well put together offensive tackle prospect who has some real nasty to his game and possesses good overall strength for the postion. However, isn’t the most flexible of linemen when asked to sit into his stance and doesn’t consistently take the most positive of first steps off the line. Struggles to consistently keep his base down and footwork compact on his kick-slide and can be bullied at the point at times because of overextended footwork.
Now, is a very patient puncher and does a nice job delivering a compact, strong jolt into contact. But too often explosive defensive ends are able to reach the corner on his kick-slide, forcing him to quickly open up his hips and lunge into his target, hoping to push them past the play. Displays the ability to anchor with consistency against the bull rush and exhibits good power in his upper body once he get his hands on you.
Exhibits a good first step off the snap in the run game and is able to keep his pad level down much more consistently, creating initial movement as an in-line guy and looked comfortable when asked to seal defenders away from the play. Also, was pretty impressive in the open field for a guy his size, getting out to the second level with ease, reaching a target and sealing them from the play.
Impression: Isn’t a guy who I would trust on the left side at this stage in the NFL, but he can win for you in the run game and looks more like a solid right tackle prospect to me."
Now, is a very patient puncher and does a nice job delivering a compact, strong jolt into contact. But too often explosive defensive ends are able to reach the corner on his kick-slide, forcing him to quickly open up his hips and lunge into his target, hoping to push them past the play. Displays the ability to anchor with consistency against the bull rush and exhibits good power in his upper body once he get his hands on you.
Exhibits a good first step off the snap in the run game and is able to keep his pad level down much more consistently, creating initial movement as an in-line guy and looked comfortable when asked to seal defenders away from the play. Also, was pretty impressive in the open field for a guy his size, getting out to the second level with ease, reaching a target and sealing them from the play.
Impression: Isn’t a guy who I would trust on the left side at this stage in the NFL, but he can win for you in the run game and looks more like a solid right tackle prospect to me."
"Skinny: A four-year starter, Carimi is as experienced as they come, having started 36 games entering his senior year. At 6’7, he uses his long arms and brute strength to bully opponents at the collegiate level. However, some scouts question whether Carimi has the athleticism to anchor a line at the next level and view him as a right tackle.
SCOUT'S TAKE
The Badgers are well known for supplying big uglies to the NFL and Carimi is the next in line, a potential first round pick. He possesses prototypical size at 6’7” and 325 pounds, with the ability to be dominant blocker in both the passing and rushing attacks. In the rushing game, the soon to be senior is capable of setting the edge with seal blocks to get his back around the corner or leading the way with powerful drive blocks. When he gets his 325 pounds going Carimi can really push defenders back and overpower them—when he gets some momentum, it’s over. The All-Big Ten performer also possesses the athleticism to pull and make blocks down the field. He really has impressive speed for a man of his size when he is searching for defenders to block. The one aspect of his game he needs to work on is ability to maintain leverage, but he has this season to do so. The Wisconsin boy is also an outstanding pass blocker, with the lateral agility and footwork to handle speed rushers off the edge. While he appears to have the physical ability it must be noted that Wisconsin’s power offense was rarely in obvious passing situations, so the jury is still sort of out as far as Carimi’s pass blocking consistency goes."
SCOUT'S TAKE
The Badgers are well known for supplying big uglies to the NFL and Carimi is the next in line, a potential first round pick. He possesses prototypical size at 6’7” and 325 pounds, with the ability to be dominant blocker in both the passing and rushing attacks. In the rushing game, the soon to be senior is capable of setting the edge with seal blocks to get his back around the corner or leading the way with powerful drive blocks. When he gets his 325 pounds going Carimi can really push defenders back and overpower them—when he gets some momentum, it’s over. The All-Big Ten performer also possesses the athleticism to pull and make blocks down the field. He really has impressive speed for a man of his size when he is searching for defenders to block. The one aspect of his game he needs to work on is ability to maintain leverage, but he has this season to do so. The Wisconsin boy is also an outstanding pass blocker, with the lateral agility and footwork to handle speed rushers off the edge. While he appears to have the physical ability it must be noted that Wisconsin’s power offense was rarely in obvious passing situations, so the jury is still sort of out as far as Carimi’s pass blocking consistency goes."
"Agility: This is what makes Carimi more of a right tackle prospect. He's fine on the left in Wisconsin's power run offense, but has heavy feet and doesn't move in space especially well. Can't be relied on to get out and block on the move.
Movement: Tends to lose his balance too often. Must maintain a better base and get a more sound knee bend. When on the move, Carimi can lunge and miss a defender. Shows stiffness on his power step. Compensates for a lack of movement with power. Shouldn't be used as a cut blocker.
Pass blocking: Needs to be more stout as a pass blocker. Typically strong against bull rushes, but was knocked around at times by Iowa's Adrian Clayborn. The problem isn't in power base, but he doesn't always properly use it. Tends to let speed rushers get under his pads. Shows great instincts, due to his experience, to pick up counter moves.
Quickness: Is quick enough in the short area, but not long to the outside with his feet. Because of this, he can lose Has quick hands to win hand placement. Doesn't get his punch out quick to knock linemen around. Doesn't recover especially quick.
Run blocking: Carimi's strength is first contact with defenders in the run game. He gets off the ball pretty well and pops his opponents. Could do a better job finishing. He sustains fine but doesn't always close out with power and aggression. Is more of a latch-on run blocker. However, Carimi doesn't let go once he engages.
Strength: Carimi has NFL strength and should be able to be plugged into an offense immediately. Powerful throughout his frame. Has the strength to seal the edge.
Technique: Needs to maintain his base a little better. If Carimi can do that, he'll do a better job against speed rushers. Gets good hand position.
Final word: Being the guy who had to follow Joe Thomas at Wisconsin was a daunting task. Carimi, while nowhere near as good as Thomas, has done well. He's a power tackle best suited for the right side of the line. Carimi struggles some against speed rushers, but has good strength to anchor and seal."
Movement: Tends to lose his balance too often. Must maintain a better base and get a more sound knee bend. When on the move, Carimi can lunge and miss a defender. Shows stiffness on his power step. Compensates for a lack of movement with power. Shouldn't be used as a cut blocker.
Pass blocking: Needs to be more stout as a pass blocker. Typically strong against bull rushes, but was knocked around at times by Iowa's Adrian Clayborn. The problem isn't in power base, but he doesn't always properly use it. Tends to let speed rushers get under his pads. Shows great instincts, due to his experience, to pick up counter moves.
Quickness: Is quick enough in the short area, but not long to the outside with his feet. Because of this, he can lose Has quick hands to win hand placement. Doesn't get his punch out quick to knock linemen around. Doesn't recover especially quick.
Run blocking: Carimi's strength is first contact with defenders in the run game. He gets off the ball pretty well and pops his opponents. Could do a better job finishing. He sustains fine but doesn't always close out with power and aggression. Is more of a latch-on run blocker. However, Carimi doesn't let go once he engages.
Strength: Carimi has NFL strength and should be able to be plugged into an offense immediately. Powerful throughout his frame. Has the strength to seal the edge.
Technique: Needs to maintain his base a little better. If Carimi can do that, he'll do a better job against speed rushers. Gets good hand position.
Final word: Being the guy who had to follow Joe Thomas at Wisconsin was a daunting task. Carimi, while nowhere near as good as Thomas, has done well. He's a power tackle best suited for the right side of the line. Carimi struggles some against speed rushers, but has good strength to anchor and seal."
"Mention the name Gabe Carimi and you’ll get a wide variety of opinions. In our minds the senior is one of the better left tackle prospects in the nation and deserves recognition as such. Carimi displays terrific footwork in pass protection, shows the ability to adjust and knocks pass rushers from their angle of attack with good hand punch. He makes good use of angles, body positioning and blocks with leverage. Carimi really does not finish blocks nor possesses dominant strength at the point. He’s not Joe Thomas yet is a terrific blind side protector."
"Positives: Good athlete... Very solid pass protector... Ideal size and reasonably long arms... Very good strength... Good anchoring strength, holds up to bull rushers well... Reasonably good lateral movement and slide... Good position blocker... Stays on his blocks, adjusts reasonably well... Uses his hands well... Can control and manhandle defender once locked on... Good upper body strength... Good power... Good run blocker... Very solid drive blocker... Gets off the line reasonably quick... Can open holes in the running game... Can get to the second level, can seal linebackers from the action... Breaks down reasonably well in space... Does a nice job hitting moving targets... Tough, possesses a mean streak... Confident.
Negatives: Inconsistent footwork in pass protection... Can be beat by speed... Bends at the waist, leans, reaches and lunges versus outside speed... Needs to work on maintaining his balance better... Doesn't always re-direct smoothly, especially on inside counter moves... Lateral footwork can get too long... Inconsistent kick step, either gets too wide or goes with heavy short steps... Has trouble on inside counter-moves... Gets too upright in pass protection, allows defenders under his pads, loses some battles for leverage... Struggles to stay low when firing off the ball when run blocking, allows his body to get ahead of his feet... Doesn't always get great movement in the running game... Doesn't possess the consistent footwork to play Left Tackle in the NFL."
Negatives: Inconsistent footwork in pass protection... Can be beat by speed... Bends at the waist, leans, reaches and lunges versus outside speed... Needs to work on maintaining his balance better... Doesn't always re-direct smoothly, especially on inside counter moves... Lateral footwork can get too long... Inconsistent kick step, either gets too wide or goes with heavy short steps... Has trouble on inside counter-moves... Gets too upright in pass protection, allows defenders under his pads, loses some battles for leverage... Struggles to stay low when firing off the ball when run blocking, allows his body to get ahead of his feet... Doesn't always get great movement in the running game... Doesn't possess the consistent footwork to play Left Tackle in the NFL."
"Carimi is flying up draft boards as the class of offensive tackles has lacked a clear No. 1 prospect, but his talents may not live up to the hype he may receive during this 2010 season. For a program known for churning out quality offensive linemen, Carimi is next on Wisconsin's long list of prospects. Carimi has the size to play RT, but one knock on him is he is not a LT at the pro level.
A pure run-blocker with power and once he sticks a defender, he latches on and finishes plays with his strength. Although, he lacks ideal athleticism and footwork most NFL coaches are looking for in left tackles. Carimi tends to lean into defenders rather than using his hands and body position to his full advantage. He is considered a raw prospect who will likely need a year to develop; he is not a franchise offensive tackle. Things he will need to work on before heading to the next level: plays poorly in space and must learn the finer details of blocking technique to succeed in the NFL. Carimi is getting attention in a sparse year at his position for the draft.
The bottom line with Carimi is that he comes from a school known for producing tackles, but may not live up to those expectations. He is an NFL right tackle, but some teams may feel they can develop him and reach for him a bit in a year lacking elite tackle prospects. He will likely make a lot of first and second All-America teams due to his seniority and program, but his skills set doesn't match his talent."
A pure run-blocker with power and once he sticks a defender, he latches on and finishes plays with his strength. Although, he lacks ideal athleticism and footwork most NFL coaches are looking for in left tackles. Carimi tends to lean into defenders rather than using his hands and body position to his full advantage. He is considered a raw prospect who will likely need a year to develop; he is not a franchise offensive tackle. Things he will need to work on before heading to the next level: plays poorly in space and must learn the finer details of blocking technique to succeed in the NFL. Carimi is getting attention in a sparse year at his position for the draft.
The bottom line with Carimi is that he comes from a school known for producing tackles, but may not live up to those expectations. He is an NFL right tackle, but some teams may feel they can develop him and reach for him a bit in a year lacking elite tackle prospects. He will likely make a lot of first and second All-America teams due to his seniority and program, but his skills set doesn't match his talent."
"Given the immense need for left tackles, NFL executives would not be shocked if Carimi winds up climbing into the back end of the first round, especially after he turned up the intensity dial against Iowa's Adrian Clayborn and Ohio State's Cameron Heyward.
Carimi can be tossed and torqued and tends to lean too much. Having too much stiffness in his body, he often overextends and does not finish blocks. He grades out like a third-rounder and would most ideally fit as a swing tackle, but he is functional enough to start in the NFL, as he did four years for Wisconsin, and likely will be overdrafted somewhere in the second round, potentially even at the back of the first if there is a run on big men."
Carimi can be tossed and torqued and tends to lean too much. Having too much stiffness in his body, he often overextends and does not finish blocks. He grades out like a third-rounder and would most ideally fit as a swing tackle, but he is functional enough to start in the NFL, as he did four years for Wisconsin, and likely will be overdrafted somewhere in the second round, potentially even at the back of the first if there is a run on big men."
"Carimi is a top three offensive tackle on most draft boards, but he’s falling a bit on mine. The more I watch him, the more I see that his future may be at right tackle in the NFL. He’s a mauling tackle who paves the way for running backs, and does a great job capping the end, allowing the runner to cut off of his back.
He’s not the most athletic tackle and he struggles against speed rushers. He doesn’t do a good job of punching the defender off the snap, and tends to get to close, forcing himself to get his arms behind the defender potentially causing a holding call."
He’s not the most athletic tackle and he struggles against speed rushers. He doesn’t do a good job of punching the defender off the snap, and tends to get to close, forcing himself to get his arms behind the defender potentially causing a holding call."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Gabe Carimi
Gabe Carimi is an absolute TERROR as a Run Blocking Right Tackle in a Smash Mouth format. As long as the right team drafts him, he is absolutely worth a 1st Rounder, and just might get it.
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