STRENGTHS
Jaxson has the size, long arms, and athletic talent to play more than one position for the team that selects him on their offensive line. He shows leadership skills through his play on the field and communicates well with his linemates. Jaxson does a good job controlling his body when he pulls, not overrunning his blocking assignment to make smart powerful blocks. He has the foot quickness to be used on sweeps and screens and does a good job going to the second level to make his block. He can fill in at tackle but truthfully his pro bowl potential will be as a left guard or right guard because he can run block and pass block and has the high football IQ to lead from there. Jaxson is a zone-blocking dream come true, offensive lineman. Because of his mental toughness, quickness out of his stance, and overall solid athleticism, Jaxson’s ability to be an effective pass blocker makes him a complete offensive guard who can play the day after he is selected.
CONCERNS
Jaxson had ankle surgery last year and although he did a very good job this year as a guard he just might be able to play tackle in the future once he is with some NFL trainers. He has played Left Tackle in the past.
BOTTOM LINE: 2.22
The truth is, Jaxson improved dramatically after his ankle surgery. He is more confident and much stronger and powerful and his leadership skills appeared, making him more “team orientated” in his play on the field. He also is not thinking as much and firing off the ball quicker. Now if he can take all of that improvement and bring it over to the tackle position then Jaxson can become an excellent starting left or right tackle for the team that selects him. I personally believe that the ankle injury and surgery was the best thing that could have happened to Jaxson because, he came back from it bigger, stronger, quicker, smarter, and with a more mature play on the field.
