2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Russell Okung

Strengths:

Very good height with long arms

Thick, strong lower body

Extremely high level of athleticism

Patient pass protector; does not overextend

Great lateral agility

Quick kick step

Consistent footwork

Nice ankle/knee flexion

Surprisingly physical run blocker

Light on his feet

Highly experienced since true freshman year

Very durable – 34 straight starts

Understands angles

Recognizes stunts and blitz assignments

Gets to second level

Leader

Tremendous upside

Week 1 starting left tackle

Franchise player

Potential No. 1 overall pick

Weaknesses:

Occasionally gets too high in his stance

Needs to gain a little more upper body strength

Sometimes loses focus (bored with competition?)

Can be inconsistent with leverage

Room to improve hand punch

Must redirect at a higher level in NFL

Summary: I noticed Okung last summer when watching tape on Brandon Pettigrew and I pegged him as a potential star in 2008. He has all the makings of a Pro Bowl-caliber left tackle and has the upside to potentially warrant a No. 1 overall pick. If he can hone his technique slightly over the summer, I would be shocked to see him fall out of the first five picks next year barring injury. Okung has practically everything you look for in an offensive tackle. Last name pronounced OH-KOONG.

Player Comparison: Joe Thomas. Thomas and Okung have very similar frames with very good intangibles and the upside to dominate at the next level. Both had polished pass protection skills in college.

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