DKphin
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OT Zachary Crabtree, Oklahoma St. 6-6 310
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/zach-crabtree?id=2560010Strengths
Good lower body thickness with big-boned frame. Has natural mass and strength to hold up at the point of attack if defender doesn't look to challenge his edge. Adequate timing with his combo blocks. Has enough feel for optimal time to come off his first block and stick his second. Radar is decent in space. Takes a controlled approach to his target and is careful not to lunge or commit too early to his block. Runs his feet through contact on angle blocks. Length can be disruptive to rushers who are there to be punched.
Weaknesses
Looks narrow through chest and shoulders. Upright and sluggish when asked to pull. Plays with leverage issues and below average lateral movement due to lack of bend. Unimpressive when asked to drive block. First step is very quick, but steps two and three can't match that pace. As move blocker, unable to capture and secure play-side half of defender. Foot quickness is very average. Finishing rate is disappointing. Base narrows and feet get too close causing issues with balance. Punch is too slow and passive. Edges can be battered by both speed rushers and powerful inside counters.
Draft Projection
Round 5
NFL Comparison
John Theus
Bottom Line
Right tackle prospect with good size, length and natural anchor. However, Crabtree's inconsistent base and heavy feet cause him trouble with balance which is highly exploitable by NFL defenders. Crabtree is OK in the run game but simply doesn't control the rep as often as you would like. His biggest concern will come against NFL pass rushers as he has too many instances where he struggles to protect his edges with footwork and redirect strength. Crabtree has backup potential but could struggle badly if forced into a game too early.
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