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Overview

Freeling offers coveted length and athleticism at right tackle. With only one season as a full-time starter, filling out his frame and improving his technique should be early priorities. His quickness brings first-phase positioning advantages, but he needs more play strength to carry that over to block sustain and finish. Lunging and deadening feet post-punch must be coached out of his muscle memory in pass protection so his athleticism and length can do their jobs. Independent hand usage and a reliable “snatch and trap” could instantly bolster his success rate. There is some buyer beware on tape, but if smoothed out, he has the ceiling of a quality NFL starter.

Strengths

• Long-limbed with a frame that can add mass.
• Possesses plus athletic ability for the position.
• Has the initial quickness to make all the move blocks asked of him.
• Continues pressing forward to stay connected longer to blocks.
• Protection improved noticeably as the season progressed.
• Good fluidity when switching off and mirroring twisters.
• Redirects feet quickly to meet inside moves at the B-gap.
• Runs like a tight end as a lead blocker and to spring slip screens.

Weaknesses

• Inconsistent feel and execution for run-blocking landmarks.
• Unable to prevent ends from working across him against his will.
• Inconsistent hand placement/resets cause him to slide off blocks.
• Leans and lunges at the corner instead of continuing to slide feet.
• Stiff outside leg limits quickness to hit set points.
• Protection is missing independent hands and a more diverse approach.

Round 2, Pick #43: Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio St

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Overview

Igbinosun is an iron man with 53 career starts, fitting the mold of a press corner with good size and long arms. He uses heavy hands and strength to reroute receivers, staying tight on most vertical routes. However, hip tightness, disjointed footwork and average route recognition make pattern-matching a chore in larger spaces or in off-man coverage. Improving his technique and getting him to trust it will be critical in reducing penalties. He is tough, strong and a willing run defender. Traits raise the ceiling to CB2 in a zone-heavy scheme, but his floor as an average backup might be a more likely outcome.

Strengths

• Carries imposing frame with long arms.
• Can delay press release with heavy hands.
• Chokes off landing space on go balls down the sideline.
• When he’s in position, few catches will be finished.
• Better technique could unlock a higher ceiling.
• Ready to fill or set edges depending on what is needed.
• Proactively looks for chances to support the run.

Weaknesses

• Finished career with a jaw-dropping 30 penalties, per PFF.
• Reaches and grabs when route adversity strikes.
• Lacks fluidity in hips and feet to stay sticky in man.
• Struggles to recover cleanly when leverage is beaten.
• Still waiting for him to turn and find the football in flight.
• More shoulder strikes than wrap-ups in run support.