Ricky Henry of Nebraska ~ 6.3/305
"Looks natural when asked to sit into his stance. Exhibits some natural flexibility and quickly is able to reach targets off his frame and seal inside. Is comfortable chipping on a defender at the line and possesses the range to get into the second level and reach a backer. However, demonstrates only average body control when asked to chop them down in space. Needs to do a better job getting his hands up out of his stance, as he too often allows defenders to get into his frame and control him off the snap. Works hard and loves to fight and scrap until the whistle, but his inability to consistently gain proper hand placement really hurts his chances of winning in the run game.
Fires off the football a bit high in pass protection and doesn't generate much of a pop on contact. More of a catcher who tries to work his hands and gain leverage once engaged. Lacks ideal lateral range and agility through contact, allowing defenders to consistently gain a step and begin to penetrate up the field. However, fights hard through the play and is really scrappy, doing anything needed to give his QB the necessary time. He just lacks the athleticism to cleanly win a battle outright.
Impression: Does some things well in the run game and is a tough kid, but doesn't strike me as a guy who has the ability to consistently win as either a run or pass blocker at the next level."
Fires off the football a bit high in pass protection and doesn't generate much of a pop on contact. More of a catcher who tries to work his hands and gain leverage once engaged. Lacks ideal lateral range and agility through contact, allowing defenders to consistently gain a step and begin to penetrate up the field. However, fights hard through the play and is really scrappy, doing anything needed to give his QB the necessary time. He just lacks the athleticism to cleanly win a battle outright.
Impression: Does some things well in the run game and is a tough kid, but doesn't strike me as a guy who has the ability to consistently win as either a run or pass blocker at the next level."
"Bio: Two-year starter at right guard awarded all-Conference honors last season. Began his college career at North Dakota State.
Positive: Strong, nasty lineman with adequate size. Quickly gets into blocks, stays square, and fights hard until the whistle blows. Solid position blocker and seals defenders from the action with his wide frame. Moves relatively well on his feet and has some ability blocking on the second level. Works to bend his knees. Good initial jolt at the point of attack and has solid hand punch.
Negative: Struggles to adjust. Not effective far off the line of scrimmage. Not a dominant drive blocker.
Analysis: Since transferring to Nebraska and moving into the starting lineup two seasons ago, Henry has shown improvement in his game. He offers some skill as a zone blocking guard, though he's likely to be a career backup at the next level."
Positive: Strong, nasty lineman with adequate size. Quickly gets into blocks, stays square, and fights hard until the whistle blows. Solid position blocker and seals defenders from the action with his wide frame. Moves relatively well on his feet and has some ability blocking on the second level. Works to bend his knees. Good initial jolt at the point of attack and has solid hand punch.
Negative: Struggles to adjust. Not effective far off the line of scrimmage. Not a dominant drive blocker.
Analysis: Since transferring to Nebraska and moving into the starting lineup two seasons ago, Henry has shown improvement in his game. He offers some skill as a zone blocking guard, though he's likely to be a career backup at the next level."
"Positives: Good hand punch... Very solid run blocker... Very solid drive blocker... Does a nice job maintaining pad level and getting leverage in the running game... Can open some holes... Does a nice job on short pulls... Can get to the second level... Solid flexibility and body control... Can seal linebackers from the ball... Solid but not great short area mobility... Does a nice job sealing inside... Re-sets his feet well, works hard to regain footing once initial block is defeated... Aggressive, mean streak... Good motor, relentless, plays to the whistle... Doesn't always look pretty but is always in there fighting... Better run blocker than pass protector.
Negatives: Not a natural bender... Stands up out of his stance in pass protection... Leans into his blocks and can lose balance... Hands gets too wide... Allows defenders to get into his body and can be turned at LOS... Can be knocked off his anchor and walked back... Marginal lateral range... Can be slow getting in front of stunts and delayed blitzes... Doesn't generate a lot of power at POA... Doesn't appear to be very patient, loses focus at times."
Negatives: Not a natural bender... Stands up out of his stance in pass protection... Leans into his blocks and can lose balance... Hands gets too wide... Allows defenders to get into his body and can be turned at LOS... Can be knocked off his anchor and walked back... Marginal lateral range... Can be slow getting in front of stunts and delayed blitzes... Doesn't generate a lot of power at POA... Doesn't appear to be very patient, loses focus at times."
"Overview: Former JUCO transfer started every game for the second straight season.
2009 -- Started 14 games at RG. Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (AP).
Strengths: Big, strong and exceptionally physical. Brutal mauler as a run blocker; master of the pancake block. Quick off the ball with natural leverage, and has a great hand punch. Can rock DTs off the ball, and fights to finish. Matches up with the biggest & strongest linemen. Can execute short pulls and obliterates LBs/DBs who try to take him on in space. Can anchor versus the most powerful bullrushers in pass protection. Nasty and plays with attitude.
Weaknesses: Raw, stiff and a bit mechanical. Has a hitch in his footwork and is slow to redirect upfield when pulling. Overaggressive and over-commits at times, which leads him to fall off his blocks, and leaves him vulnerable to spin moves. Raw in pass protection and is slow to react to stunts. Not fluid in space and doesn't always engage on the second level. Sometimes gets flagged for being overly physical or playing past the whistle.
Projection: A project who needs major work in pass protection, but the kind of player any offensive line coach would love to work with. Late round pick that someone may take as high as the fourth. Linemen this tough and nasty ultimately end up as starters down the road."
2009 -- Started 14 games at RG. Honorable Mention All-Big 12 (AP).
Strengths: Big, strong and exceptionally physical. Brutal mauler as a run blocker; master of the pancake block. Quick off the ball with natural leverage, and has a great hand punch. Can rock DTs off the ball, and fights to finish. Matches up with the biggest & strongest linemen. Can execute short pulls and obliterates LBs/DBs who try to take him on in space. Can anchor versus the most powerful bullrushers in pass protection. Nasty and plays with attitude.
Weaknesses: Raw, stiff and a bit mechanical. Has a hitch in his footwork and is slow to redirect upfield when pulling. Overaggressive and over-commits at times, which leads him to fall off his blocks, and leaves him vulnerable to spin moves. Raw in pass protection and is slow to react to stunts. Not fluid in space and doesn't always engage on the second level. Sometimes gets flagged for being overly physical or playing past the whistle.
Projection: A project who needs major work in pass protection, but the kind of player any offensive line coach would love to work with. Late round pick that someone may take as high as the fourth. Linemen this tough and nasty ultimately end up as starters down the road."
"It took Ricky Henry some time to finally get on the field for Nebraska, but the big offensive guard made a bigger impact once he finally got to Lincoln. Henry signed with the Cornhuskers out of high school, but ended up spending a couple of years at North Dakota State College of Science. Henry moved permanently to the offensive side of the line while at the junior college ranks after making a bigger splash on the defensive end during his prep career.
Henry made it to Lincoln in 2008, but redshirted that season. He finally suited up on game days for Nebraska in 2009 and immediately stepped into the starting right guard spot that he become accustomed to while in junior college. The result was a surprisingly solid offense that did a superb job of protecting new quarterback Zac Lee and paved the way for running back Roy Helu to eclipse the 1,000 yard mark. As a result of his play, Henry earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades. As a senior in 2010, Henry worked his way up to First-Team honors.
The Nebraska offense -- led by quarterback Taylor Martinez and running back Roy Helu -- have garnered a lot of national attention this year and Henry and the rest of the offensive line deserve a ton of credit. Henry's strong showing has boosted his draft stock considerably and just a couple months ago he was totally off the radar. Now he is a solid late round selection and could work his way up the draft boards between now and April."
Henry made it to Lincoln in 2008, but redshirted that season. He finally suited up on game days for Nebraska in 2009 and immediately stepped into the starting right guard spot that he become accustomed to while in junior college. The result was a surprisingly solid offense that did a superb job of protecting new quarterback Zac Lee and paved the way for running back Roy Helu to eclipse the 1,000 yard mark. As a result of his play, Henry earned Honorable Mention All-Big 12 accolades. As a senior in 2010, Henry worked his way up to First-Team honors.
The Nebraska offense -- led by quarterback Taylor Martinez and running back Roy Helu -- have garnered a lot of national attention this year and Henry and the rest of the offensive line deserve a ton of credit. Henry's strong showing has boosted his draft stock considerably and just a couple months ago he was totally off the radar. Now he is a solid late round selection and could work his way up the draft boards between now and April."
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