Player Description
Name: Jackson Powers-Johnson
School: Oregon
Position: Center
Class: Junior
Height: 6'3
Weight: 320 lbs
Draft Projection: Late 1st round to Early 3rd round
Strengths:
Plug-and-play lineman
Quick-twitched athlete
Compact and powerful build
High football IQ
Physical at the point of attack
Natural brute strength
High-motor player
Plays with a mauler's mentality
Elite versatility - run and pass blocking
Excellent recognition skills
Incredible open field mobility
Masterful at reaching the second level
Active hand in pass protection
Plays with a strong base with quick feet
Good understanding of angles
Recoils quickly when out of position
Weaknesses:
Despite being effective in pass protection, he possesses minimal length, which could be an issue when dealing with longer interior linemen at the next level. When it comes to pas level, Powers-Johnson has a habit of playing a little high, which compromises his leverage in one-on-one battles. When moving in open space, Powers-Johnson needs to be a little more aware of his surroundings, as he has the tendency to fall off balance on outside zone runs.
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