STRENGTHS
Joe is a master at keeping his angles when pass blocking very much like former Bengals 2nd round pick Left Tackle Andrew Whitworth. He has excellent size and strength to play his position and a high football IQ to adjust to stunts working well alongside his teammates in tandem. Joe is a solid offensive lineman. His overall techniques are excellent and he shows just enough lateral agility and foot speed to go out to the second level to be used in any style of offensive line blocking system. Joe shows leadership qualities because of his consistency when both run blocking and pass blocking. He will be the stabilizing force on the offensive line for years to come for the team that selects him.
CONCERNS
Joe lacks the lateral agility to be an outstanding Offensive tackle against speed rushers. He will need help in those situations. He also lacks the balance needed to recover when he is beaten on the outside. Joe lacks the foot quickness out of his stance, needed to be a top-flight tackle but he does show the foot speed once he gets going.
BOTTOM LINE: 1.64
Joe’s ability to keep his angles allows him to play at a higher level than his overall athletic agility suggest that he should be able to play. In the right system and with help when needed, Joe will be an excellent offensive tackle for the team that selects him. Offensive Tackles are one of the skill positions on the offense and if you need a tackle then you better pick one early in a draft. Joe should be a solid offensive tackle for the team that selects him. The type of player who will grow with his teammates and become a leader and stabilizing type of player. He has some limitations, but nothing to make you think that Joe won’t be a starting ten-year offensive lineman for the team that selects him.
