Stephen Schilling of Michigan ~ 6.5/310
"A talented run blocker who coils up well into his stance and can really fire off the football. Generates a good pop at the point of attack, keeping his base down, getting his hands up and creating an initial surge off the football. Does a nice job maintaining his balance through the play and sticking to blocks as he pumps his legs through contact.
Is also very coordinated when asked to scoop block inside, gets his feet around his target and can seal defenders away from the play. Is natural on the move, possess above-average range and can consistently reach/seal or simply cut down a moving target at the second level. Exhibits impressive body control into contact.
Now, is comfortable in pass protection when asked to slide his feet laterally. Covers good ground when asked to quickly redirect and pick up blitzing backers and stunting linemen inside, but needs to continue to improve his overall anchor. Consistently can be overwhelmed on contact. Doesn’t do a good job of extending his arms and creating a pop at the point, and too often allows defensive linemen to get into his frame.
Will get doubled over at the waist out of his stance, as well, causing him to struggle to generate much power on contact. However, works well in tandem with his center inside and the athletic ability is there for him to mirror one-on-one. He just needs to continue to improve his ability to sit into his stance and use his length to keep defenders from easily getting into his frame.
Nevertheless, he did make the move inside to guard last year from tackle for the first time and looked to still be adjusting to the position. But he should take a bit step forward in 2010.
Impression: An impressive run blocker who is still learning the finer points of pass blocking as a guard. However, the skill set is there for him to mature into one of the draft’s better guard prospects with continued development, which I expect he will.
Is also very coordinated when asked to scoop block inside, gets his feet around his target and can seal defenders away from the play. Is natural on the move, possess above-average range and can consistently reach/seal or simply cut down a moving target at the second level. Exhibits impressive body control into contact.
Now, is comfortable in pass protection when asked to slide his feet laterally. Covers good ground when asked to quickly redirect and pick up blitzing backers and stunting linemen inside, but needs to continue to improve his overall anchor. Consistently can be overwhelmed on contact. Doesn’t do a good job of extending his arms and creating a pop at the point, and too often allows defensive linemen to get into his frame.
Will get doubled over at the waist out of his stance, as well, causing him to struggle to generate much power on contact. However, works well in tandem with his center inside and the athletic ability is there for him to mirror one-on-one. He just needs to continue to improve his ability to sit into his stance and use his length to keep defenders from easily getting into his frame.
Nevertheless, he did make the move inside to guard last year from tackle for the first time and looked to still be adjusting to the position. But he should take a bit step forward in 2010.
Impression: An impressive run blocker who is still learning the finer points of pass blocking as a guard. However, the skill set is there for him to mature into one of the draft’s better guard prospects with continued development, which I expect he will.
"Offensive lineman Steve Schilling is another who’s not really progressed on the field. Looking like a future star as a freshman at tackle, his play has been rather ordinary since moving into guard. Schilling keeps his head on a swivel, is very aware of what’s happening on the field and helps out teammates. Really better in a smaller area, he shows limited skill in space."
"In the Big Ten there are quite a few interior linemen prospects, but University of Michigan, Stephen Schilling is among the best. He's a four year starter after redshirting his first year. Schilling has experience at right tackle and now plays left guard for the Wolverines. He was a freshman All-American in 2007 and has started all but one game in his four years.
Schilling is better in pass protection rather than being a prototypical big, bruising guard who excels at run blocking. This may actually work in his favor as there are many teams who pass more than they run the ball in the NFL these days. Schilling possesses above-average footwork and an ability to engage his man with his hands.
There is still plenty of room on his frame to bulk up for the NFL. He has ideal height and with an added year of development (which would allow him to strengthen his upper body), Schilling can be a versatile lineman who can play multiple positions on the line depending upon the team.
He needs to continue to bulk up, add weight and develop his run-blocking techniques. Schilling often plays with poor leverage when run-blocking since he often plays a bit too upright.
Stephen Schilling projects as a late third to fourth round prospect in the 2011 NFL Draft."
Schilling is better in pass protection rather than being a prototypical big, bruising guard who excels at run blocking. This may actually work in his favor as there are many teams who pass more than they run the ball in the NFL these days. Schilling possesses above-average footwork and an ability to engage his man with his hands.
There is still plenty of room on his frame to bulk up for the NFL. He has ideal height and with an added year of development (which would allow him to strengthen his upper body), Schilling can be a versatile lineman who can play multiple positions on the line depending upon the team.
He needs to continue to bulk up, add weight and develop his run-blocking techniques. Schilling often plays with poor leverage when run-blocking since he often plays a bit too upright.
Stephen Schilling projects as a late third to fourth round prospect in the 2011 NFL Draft."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Stephen Schilling
Stephen Schilling is an absolutely outstanding Offensive Guard prospect. He's just learning the position, but he already exhibits excellent Launch, Agility, Lateral Velocity, and Range. As he develops, I would expect him to take full advantage of his frame, which is just about optimum for the job, and improve on his Gravitational Integrity.
He is already ready to rock and roll on a Zone Blocking team, and with very little time could become an exceptional Smash Mouth Guard, as well. However, as a Zone Blocker, he should forge an outstanding career, and in any case would be a flat out STEAL, if he goes in the 3rd Round, which is his current projection.
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He is already ready to rock and roll on a Zone Blocking team, and with very little time could become an exceptional Smash Mouth Guard, as well. However, as a Zone Blocker, he should forge an outstanding career, and in any case would be a flat out STEAL, if he goes in the 3rd Round, which is his current projection.
As always, the preceding thoughts were regurgitated, derivative tripe, adding no value whatsoever, while in fact obliterating intelligent thought and offending the spirit of all decent men. You are now stupider for having read it, and are encouraged, in the strongest possible language, never to expose your eyes to this Site again.
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