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139.OT Joe Haeg North Dakota St. 6-6 304
Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:304
Arm:33 3/4
Hand:9 5/8
40(1st):5.14
10yd(1st):1.75
40(2nd):5.17
10yd(2nd):1.77
Bench:24
Vertical:27"6"
Broad:9'3"
3-Cone:7.47
Short Shuttle:4.47
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/joe-haeg?id=2555371Strengths Athletic build with potential to add more bulk to his frame. Four-year starter who comes from winning program. Has played both tackle spots. Plays with good posture in his pass sets and uses his length effectively. Can get to the perimeter quickly and seal the edge when asked to short pull around the corner. Agile with lateral quickness. Drives his feet up and along line of scrimmage to maintain leverage in zone engagement. Doesn't panic against spin moves in pass rush.
Weaknesses Gets caught on the balls of his feet in pass pro rather than sitting down to throw his punch. Needs more knee bend in pass sets. Core strength looks like a major concern. Wasn't challenged by premier athletes on the edge. Timing on combo blocks needs work. Shows better athletic ability laterally than when asked to find targets in space. Zone scheme only lineman. Leans and pushes rather than driving with his lower body. Struggles to sustain and control his blocks even when he wins early in rep.
NFL Comparison James Hurst
Bottom Line While the pedigree and the body type look the part, continued tape study begins to uncover core strength issues that permeate several facets of his game. As a run blocker, his inability to drive and sustain blocks is a concern while his pass protection shows a good, initial pass set that turns into leaning to make up for his lack of anchor. While Haeg has the athletic traits of a zone blocking tackle, it won't matter without better functional power.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1907504/joe-haegSTRENGTHS: An athletic mover with a smooth lateral shuffle off the snap and the range to easily reach the perimeter, blocking outside the numbers and at the second level. He squares well to his target and carries his weight well, displaying terrific reaction quickness to handle secondary moves. Also shows excellent vision to recognize multiple pressures and communicate with his teammates to have every rusher accounted for on the left side of the line.
He showed impressive balance, agility and strength in pass protection against an uptick in competition in Senior Bowl practices.
WEAKNESSES: While he's done a nice job adding weight since high school, Haeg has a lean lower body, which hinders his ability to sink and anchor vs. bull rushers. He often keeps his hands in the holster too long, causing him to be low and late with his punch. Has the quickness to handle edge speed, but needs to continue and develop his core strength to better match up against power.
Important during the pre-draft process that Haeg proves himself against FBS competition.
IN OUR VIEW: With improved hand technique and anchor strength, he has starting potential at the next level.
Combine Results:
Height:6'6''
Weight:304
Arm:33 3/4
Hand:9 5/8
40(1st):5.14
10yd(1st):1.75
40(2nd):5.17
10yd(2nd):1.77
Bench:24
Vertical:27"6"
Broad:9'3"
3-Cone:7.47
Short Shuttle:4.47
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