Position:	Offensive Tackle
	School:	University of Oklahoma
	Class:	Senior
	Height:	6-6
	Weight:	302
	Draft Stock:	First Round. Tier 2 OT

Pros

• Ideal frame for a Offensive Tackle; should be able to add weight without losing any mobility
• Has played both left and right tackle in college
• Long Arms (35") that allow him to keep defenders off his body
• Outstanding athletic ability; great lateral movements, re-directs very well
• Does a great job of mirroring defenders; sharp footwork
• Blocks well in open space; does a good job hitting linebackers at the 2nd level
• Natural Knee bender
• Shows excellent awareness, picks up blitzes and twists very well
• Quickly gets into his stance off the snap
  

Cons

• Needs to get stronger and add about 10 lbs of muscle
• Not a powerful run blocker; grabber not a puncher
• Rather inexperienced; Inexperienced. Former QB, TE, and DE; started two years at OT
• Lacks a strong anchor; can be gotten by a strong bull rush
• Would like to see him lock on to defenders and bury them

Overall

It's been an unorthodox road to the NFL for Lane Johnson, and many people didn't know much about him until the Senior Bowl. Lane Johnson is a former high school quarterback and played tight end at his Junior College, then started at defensive end at Oklahoma before being moved to tackle where he really settled in. Johnson's background as a skill position player really shows at offensive tackle where he shows outstanding feet and overall quickness. Lane Johnson is at his best in pass protection where he can use his athletic ability to mirror defenders and keep them out of the backfield. He can struggle in run blocking because he isn't overly strong as of yet, but does a good job with his technique and shielding off defenders. It was the Senior Bowl where Johnson really made people notice, as he consistently locked down the top rushers, and was only out-shined by fellow tackle Eric Fisher. Johnson seems very likely to go 6th or 7th in the draft. San Diego and Miami are both strong candidates to trade up with the Browns, and it's hard to see the Cardinals passing on him.