Justin Britt - Draft Analysis:
"I had more of a fifth-round grade on him. Britt's a technician." -- Mike Mayock
Overview
High school left tackle who also captured a state wrestling title, going 45-0 as a senior. Redshirted in 2009 and saw limited action as a reserve in 2010 (13 games). Started all 13 games at LT in 2011. Suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot in July 2012 but healed in time to start the first nine games of the season -- six at right tackle, three at LT -- before suffering a season-ending torn right ACL injury. Started all 14 games at LT in 2013.
Analysis
Strengths Solid build with a stout base and long torso. Quick enough to cut off the outside rush and give help where it is needed. Recognizes the blitz and displays good enough agility to adjust to movement. Good work ethic. Very good weight-room strength -- cleans nearly 400 pounds.
Weaknesses Operates out of a 2-point stance in a spread-option offense. Falls off blocks and does not finish. Very average sustain. Limited body control and recovery speed. Late to reach the block point on the second level. Does not create movement in the run game. Gives too much ground in pass protection.
Draft Projection Rounds 6-7
Bottom Line College left tackle with enough length and foot quickness to handle the blind side in a pinch, but is more ideally suited for the right side and could be best suited for a swing backup role. Has played nearly every position on the line and could add depth as a positional, wall-off blocker.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/justin-britt?id=2543824
"I had more of a fifth-round grade on him. Britt's a technician." -- Mike Mayock
Overview
High school left tackle who also captured a state wrestling title, going 45-0 as a senior. Redshirted in 2009 and saw limited action as a reserve in 2010 (13 games). Started all 13 games at LT in 2011. Suffered a Jones fracture in his left foot in July 2012 but healed in time to start the first nine games of the season -- six at right tackle, three at LT -- before suffering a season-ending torn right ACL injury. Started all 14 games at LT in 2013.
Analysis
Strengths Solid build with a stout base and long torso. Quick enough to cut off the outside rush and give help where it is needed. Recognizes the blitz and displays good enough agility to adjust to movement. Good work ethic. Very good weight-room strength -- cleans nearly 400 pounds.
Weaknesses Operates out of a 2-point stance in a spread-option offense. Falls off blocks and does not finish. Very average sustain. Limited body control and recovery speed. Late to reach the block point on the second level. Does not create movement in the run game. Gives too much ground in pass protection.
Draft Projection Rounds 6-7
Bottom Line College left tackle with enough length and foot quickness to handle the blind side in a pinch, but is more ideally suited for the right side and could be best suited for a swing backup role. Has played nearly every position on the line and could add depth as a positional, wall-off blocker.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/justin-britt?id=2543824
