2015 NFL Draft Prospects: The Top-10 Most Pro Ready

Nov 28, 2014; Iowa City, IA, USA;Iowa Hawkeyes running back Jordan Canzeri (33) follows the blocking of teammate offensive lineman Brandon Scherff (68) against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Kinnick Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports

No. 8: Brandon Scherff

Brandon Scherff is the best offensive lineman prospect that coming out in this year’s draft. He’s going to go in and become one of the best and most dominant players in the NFL at his position. The only thing here is whoever gets him needs to makes sure that left tackle isn’t the position he plays for them.

Impact and Production

Scherff is the 2014 Outland Trophy winner, a unanimous Consensus All-American and the Rimington-Pace Offensive Lineman of the Year in the Big-10 Conference. His unit was nothing special but he did his thing out on the island of the offensive line. He did well to protect the quarterbacks blindside as well as open up holes for his running backs.

Ability

He has elite ability for and offensive lineman but it translates more to guard than it does left tackle. Scherf is 6’5″, 320 pounds with 33 3/8-inch long arms, a little short for a left tackle and 10-inch hands. And while he doesn’t have the good feet required of a tackle, he’s fast for his size, running a 5.05 40-yard dash and he’s a road grader in the run-game.

Understanding

Iowa has turned out many NFL offensive lineman over the years as they are taught the correct technique. Scherff is no exception as his hand placement and knee bend, make him a force in the running game. He also has great hand punch to jolt pass-rushers to keep defensive lineman from getting in his chest.

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