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Orlando Brown Jr., Oklahoma: 2018 NFL Draft Scouting Report

By Jon Dove

Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive tackle Orlando Brown (78) reacts after a touchdown by Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; New Orleans , LA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners offensive tackle Orlando Brown (78) reacts after a touchdown by Sooners running back Joe Mixon (25) against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oklahoma’s Orlando Brown Jr. is a massive offensive tackle prospect who has the makings of a franchise left tackle.

Orlando Brown Jr. features elite size, arm length and bulk for the offensive tackle position. His size makes it difficult for defenders to work around his frame. Despite his massive frame, Brown features solid athleticism.

Oklahoma’s offensive attack and the play of quarterback Baker Mayfield make it a little difficult to evaluate Brown. This is an offense that features a lot of quick passes and allows Mayfield to create with his legs.

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Brown doesn’t have much experience protecting a quarterback who will take a seven-step drop, sit in the pocket and survey the field. This is something he will need to adjust to when he moves to the NFL. However, he has the technique and raw talent to make a quick adjustment.

His pass protection success linked to his arm length, size and balance. Brown works to make first contact which allows him to gain inside hands and latch to the defender. His heavy hands make it difficult for the pass rusher to disengage.

Brown maintains a wide base which gives him the balance to anchor after contact. It also helps him adjust to inside counter moves. He doesn’t possess the quickest feet, but is able to overcome thanks to his size and use of angels. Brown knows how to create a long path for the pass rusher to get to the quarterback.

Oklahoma’s running attack is a zone-scheme which doesn’t ask Brown to move defenders off the line of scrimmage. He mainly looks to latch in order to control the overall action.

It may take some time for him to become a more of a power player. The key will be for Brown to keep his legs moving once he’s engaged to the defender. His ability to maintain leverage will also be an important factor.

Brown’s height will always make gaining leverage a problem. However, a few adjustments to his technique and better focus should help.

His overall draft stock depends on how each evaluator feels he can hold up in space. Brown’s foot speed will be a concern, but his use of angles and size should make that a non issue for some teams. He’s a solid prospect but a notch below some of the elite left tackles we’ve seen in the past.

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