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Three other offensive linemen also showed some concerning traits:
Ohio State C Mike Brewster
In addition to the subpar first-step quickness he showed in pass sets, Brewster struggled to sink his hips and change directions quickly. His below-average arm length (31½) raises even more concern about his ability to hold up in pass protection at the next level. Making matters worse, he slipped coming out of his stance when asked to pull.
Miami OT Brandon Washington
Washington showed on Saturday why he's a better fit at guard. He doesn't have great length (33-inch arms) or first-step quickness, and he tried to mask these weaknesses during the kick-step drill. Instead of kicking out wide and trying to cut the rusher off, he dropped almost straight back in an effort to beat the rusher to the cone.
That works in the drill, but scouts understand his footwork would get exposed by power and/or inside moves in a game situation. Washington also struggled to bend and sink his hips when forced to slide with defenders.
Boise State OT Nate Potter
Potter has the arm length (34½) teams look for in their edge protectors and he showed good body control for the most part, but his foot speed looked just average when forced to change directions quickly. His athleticism and explosiveness did not stand out, either, and Potter also stumbled when asked to pull around a guard.
Three other offensive linemen also showed some concerning traits:
Ohio State C Mike Brewster
In addition to the subpar first-step quickness he showed in pass sets, Brewster struggled to sink his hips and change directions quickly. His below-average arm length (31½) raises even more concern about his ability to hold up in pass protection at the next level. Making matters worse, he slipped coming out of his stance when asked to pull.
Miami OT Brandon Washington
Washington showed on Saturday why he's a better fit at guard. He doesn't have great length (33-inch arms) or first-step quickness, and he tried to mask these weaknesses during the kick-step drill. Instead of kicking out wide and trying to cut the rusher off, he dropped almost straight back in an effort to beat the rusher to the cone.
That works in the drill, but scouts understand his footwork would get exposed by power and/or inside moves in a game situation. Washington also struggled to bend and sink his hips when forced to slide with defenders.
Boise State OT Nate Potter
Potter has the arm length (34½) teams look for in their edge protectors and he showed good body control for the most part, but his foot speed looked just average when forced to change directions quickly. His athleticism and explosiveness did not stand out, either, and Potter also stumbled when asked to pull around a guard.