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2019 NFL Draft: Wisconsin’s Michael Deiter Scouting Report

By Jon Dove

MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 19: Offensive lineman Michael Deiter #63 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the college football game against the Troy Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers defeated the Trojans 28-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI - SEPTEMBER 19: Offensive lineman Michael Deiter #63 of the Wisconsin Badgers during the college football game against the Troy Trojans at Camp Randall Stadium on September 19, 2015 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers defeated the Trojans 28-3. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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Wisconsin’s Michael Deiter is one of several high profile 2019 NFL Draft prospect within this unit.

The Wisconsin Badgers have a long history of producing talented offensive linemen and this year’s group appears to right on par. Michael Deiter is a big-bodied offensive tackle who will draw plenty of attention in the 2019 NFL Draft process.

Deiter features a thick frame with solid overall size. He uses this frame to routinely seal defenders from the play and extend the pass rushers path to the quarterback.

This is a solid athlete who can quickly get off the line of scrimmage. He also shows the ability to work at the second level. However, his athleticism seems to be mainly focused on straight-line quickness rather than fluidity.

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Deiter struggles changing direction which hurts his ability to deliver balanced blocks. In the run game, this shows up at the second level. He will often miss on attempted blocks on linebackers and safeties.

As a pass protector, Deiter doesn’t maintain a wide base and struggles adjusting to counter moves. His lack of balance makes it easier for pass rushers to work around his blocks. It also hurts his ability to hold the edge.

NFL pass rushers excel at bending around the corner and closing on the quarterback. Deiter hasn’t shown enough foot speed or fluidity to hold up in space. This could mean a move inside at the next level.

Deiter has the size, raw strength and effort to work along the interior. Moving inside to guard would help protect him from getting exposed while working on the edge.

It’ll be interesting to see how other evaluators see Deiter as we work through the process. He absolutely has NFL starter potential, but it looks more likely to be at guard.

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