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Dallas Cowboys: 10 Offensive Tackles and their Fit

By Adithya Prabakaran

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 30: Max Scharping #73 of the Northern Illinois Huskies celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bulls 30-29 to win the MAC Championship at Ford Field on November 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 30: Max Scharping #73 of the Northern Illinois Huskies celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bulls 30-29 to win the MAC Championship at Ford Field on November 30, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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TUCSON, AZ – OCTOBER 15: Tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe #88 celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle offensive tackle Chuma Edoga #70 of the USC Trojans (right) during the second quarter of the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona. USC won 48-14. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
TUCSON, AZ – OCTOBER 15: Tight end Daniel Imatorbhebhe #88 celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle offensive tackle Chuma Edoga #70 of the USC Trojans (right) during the second quarter of the college football game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on October 15, 2016 in Tucson, Arizona. USC won 48-14. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /

Chuma Edoga, USC

What’s Good: Athleticism, Hips, Strength, Technique

What Ain’t Good: Character, Reaction Time, Size

Edoga has raised his draft stock quite significantly since the Senior Bowl in January. He impressed with his blocking ability and outright dominance on other defensive ends. He is built well and unlike some other tackles in this draft, he is actually a consistent blocker.

Something attached to Edoga’s name has been his character. Swinging hands at a Utah State player back in 2016 led to an ejection and soon the idea that he’s a bit of a character. Upon self-reflection, he believes he’s become more mature. Teams definitely would’ve inquired about his character at the combine.

As a prospect, he plays the pass and run well. He’s really light on his fit and doesn’t compromise strength for quicker lateral movement. He’s simply a lighter prospect. (He’s only 6’3″ and 308 pounds) The expectation would be he puts on weight, but in doing so, he doesn’t lose the athleticism he has now.

Edoga also demonstrates pretty consistent technique. His hand placement is generally good and he has the ability to throw people away from him. However, the biggest noticeable concern in his film is his inconsistent reaction time. He doesn’t always get off the line correctly causing him to be one step behind the defensive end. However, he made it up in the past with his athleticism.

If he slips up at the next level, would his athleticism save him then?

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