Colin Howard – OG/DT

Scouting Report

Colin is an athletic technician with dominant playing strength. Possesses the size we like to see for the OG/DT positions at the major level of competition. Shows good flexibility in his stance; displays very good initial quickness and first step while snapping the ball. Is explosive, can play with a flat back when combo or single blocking; gets good initial movement with the ability to knock defenders off the line of scrimmage. Demonstrates the foot quickness to reach front side and gain leverage on shaded down linemen. We see the overall athleticism to block quick 1st and 2nd level defenders. This is a smart player with the tools to make all the necessary run blocks at the next level. Displays nimble feet in pass protection; can snap accurately and quick set. Has a good center of gravity, can bend, slide and play flat footed. Shows the ability to pop out and play out of the box. We like his upper body strength; has a powerful initial punch with good arm length and quick hands. He works to relocate quickly. He works and sits well as he wants to deliver a knockout punch. This is an aggressive player who shows a dominant attitude when working to finish blocks; is very persistent once contact is made and not satisfied until his opponent is out of the play and on the ground. Colin could definitely see early playing time at the next level.