2010 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Bryan Bulaga

Strengths:

Solid size and playing strength

Very physical demeanor; killer instinct

Outstanding technician

Natural knee bender; generates great leverage

Locks on – battle over

Quick, smooth feet

Great run blocker

Good hand use

Plays with terrific balance – never on ground

Shows ability to slide and mirror vs. speed

Very good work ethic

Good (not great) athleticism

Well coached

Smart

Adequate range to play left tackle

Very polished and Week 1 Starter

Weaknesses:

Scouts question arm length

Lacks elite lateral movement

Struggles a bit in space

Not highly instinctive

Doesn’t have much upside

Sometimes plays too top heavy

Durability concerns

Summary: Bulaga has very good intangibles and I don’t see much bust in him though the Robert Gallery comparisons are inevitable. There is a lot to like about Bulaga, but he doesn’t have the amazing size of a Jake Long or elite athletic ability of a D’Brickashaw Ferugson to go in the top four picks. Bulaga will play very early on in his career and I expect him to come off the board between Picks 5 and 14. If Bulaga doesn’t pan out at left tackle, he will be an All-Pro right tackle.

Player Comparison: Jake Long. Bulaga doesn’t have Long’s arm length or height, but they are comparable athletically and play with great technique. I love the physicality they bring to the table.

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