Rodger Saffold Scouting Report

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Position:	Offensive Tackle/Guard
School:	University of Indiana
Class:	Senior
Height:	6-4
Weight:	316
DOB:	June 6 1988 (Bedford, Ohio)

 

Pros

• Very athletic, agile, good quick movements, and comfortable in space
• Good footwork, moves laterally pretty well
• Could play any position on the offensive line except center, versatile build
• Smart player who understands angles, and does a good job picking up blitzes and stunts
• 4 Year starting experience in the Big 10
• Plays with great pad level, good knee bend, and creates proper leverage
• Quick, active hands
• Hard worker, leader on and off the field

Cons

• Height and arm length is not ideal, probably not a fit at left tackle
• Not very strong, more of a finesse blocker
• Isn't strong at the line of scrimmage, and doesn't anchor well against bull rush
• Isn't very aggressive, gives defenders too much space

Overall

Rodger Saffold is under the radar, but offers great value as a very versatile offensive lineman. Saffold played left tackle in college, but could play pretty much any position on the offensive line with the exception of center. He is a very good athlete, quick feet, and does a good job mirroring his defender, is quick off the ball and takes good angles to cut off lanes to the backfield. Saffold is more of a finesse blocker as he doesn't posses great strength, isn't overly aggressive, and will not get a great push at the line. He could be a great fit in a zone blocking system, but really every team that needs offensive line help at all will give Saffold a long look. He has pretty much solidified himself a spot in the second round.