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Michigan Wolverines Football center Cesar Ruiz is IOL1 of 2020 NFL Draft

By Cory Kinnan

ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Malik Harrison #39 of the Ohio State Buckeyes recovers the fumble by Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter of the game at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 30: Malik Harrison #39 of the Ohio State Buckeyes recovers the fumble by Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines during the second quarter of the game at Michigan Stadium on November 30, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – SEPTEMBER 3: View of a Michigan Wolverines football helmet before their game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on September 3, 2015 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty Images) /

Digging deep to find limited weaknesses

Since we took a look at the strong points, it is time to dig deep and look at the areas where Cesar Ruiz can improve at the next level. There are not many of them to choose from, so we will have to look closely at his game. Already mentioned was the bad weight that Ruiz could still shed as he looks to continue to transform his body.

Secondly, Ruiz struggles to pick up speed coming from blitzes on the interior of the line, most identifiable on a well-timed blitz from a middle linebacker. Schemes will get more complex at the next level, but given Ruiz’ high football IQ and awareness, he should be able to pick up on new schemes he will learn in the NFL.

Another area for Ruiz to improve is his latching at the second level in the run game. He gets to the second level with ease, and has a great initial punch, but his latch and drive against linebackers can become more consistent.

This is the extent of the weaknesses that show on a consistent basis on Ruiz’ film with the Wolverines. We will now wrap up Ruiz’ scouting report and close the his book next.

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