DefensiveEnd76
Football Guru
Played previously with the Vikings and Saints. Collegiately at Syracuse.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/sean-hickey?id=2552364Analysis
Strengths
Can get good movement when he locks in. At his best in jump sets, with a good punch and good leverage inside. Walls off defenders effectively in run game. Can drop his anchor and take a stand against power rushers when needed.
Weaknesses
Looks lost when he gets to the second level. Poor footwork on every wide defender. Plays with low, wide hands on pass pro, which leads to a lack of punch. Turns his shoulders and opens up too quickly in pass pro. Does not look for work downfield. Lacks thickness through his chest.
Draft Projection
Round 7 or priority free agent
NFL Comparison
Andrew Gardner
Bottom Line
High-cut college tackle who could struggle badly in pass protection if left at that position in the pros. If he were a little more athletic, he could be an interesting center prospect in the Chris Myers mold. As an NFL prospect, he won't check off many of the boxes teams are looking for in terms of his natural talent.