We finally go offensive line. Brandon Shell, OT, South Carolina Height: 6-5. Weight: 324. Arm: 34.75. 40 Time: 5.322. Projected Round (2016): 4-6. 4/26/16: Shell was a right tackle before moving to the left side in 2015 as the replacement for Corey Robinson. Shell was decent over the season and showed some movement in the ground game. However, he doesn't look like he has the feet for left tackle in the NFL. Shell should be a right tackle or guard, and probably is more of a third-day pick. He had a quality week at the East-West Shrine and worked out pretty well at the combine. Shell's a sleeper pick who could start out as a quality backup. 8/15/15: Shell had a mixed junior year. His run blocking for Mike Davis was solid, but Shell has to improve his pass blocking for the NFL. He struggles in space and with speed rushers. It will be interesting to see if Shell improves as a senior and if the Gamecocks move him to left tackle to replace Corey Robinson. Read more at http://walterfootball.com/draft2016OT.php#JdwihHtQdyP3W8Y4.99
Not that these clowns matter but Pro Football Focus@PFF Brandon Shell's pass-blocking efficiency against Power-5 opposition was the third-best mark among OTs in the 2016 draft class. #JetsDraft
Rotoworld: STRENGTHS Tall with exceptional length. Uses long arms to help him snare sudden inside pass rush moves and redirect edge speed past the pocket. Doesnt have great footwork for directional change, but finds way to get it done. Patient and relatively accurate on his climbs up to linebackers off of combination blocks. Uses wide frame to his advantage against linebackers. Tape shows natural power and core strength. Functional base blocker in run game but will stalemate more than he wins. Has been a starting SEC tackle for almost entire time at South Carolina. WEAKNESSES Starts with a sound kickslide, but immediately resorts to a hurried shuffle to try and catch up with edge rusher. Penalties come for rocking pre-snap for fear of being beaten. Plays with disconnect between hands and feet. Outside foot deadens as he begins to work shoot initial punch in pass pro. More chaser than controlled protector. Too sluggish out of stance to consistently handle stunts inside. Needs better hand placement. Hand strength unimpressive. Doesnt possess body control of NFL starter. DRAFT PROJECTION Round 6 BOTTOM LINE Shell doesnt have the feet to play left tackle and doesnt bend well enough to generate consistent leverage and push as a guard inside. With that said, he has size and length and a four-year starting history in a challenging conference. Add everything up, and Shell looks to be a third day selection as a right tackle only. He may be an eventual starter, but is better suited as a backup.
Don't like trading away future picks, especially for a project such as this guy. If he replaces Giacomini next year, it's worth it, but otherwise seems like a waste for a mediocre T prospect.
we're getting comp pick(s) next year anyway for Snacks and Ivory so it's not a big deal if they like this player alot (which I guess they do)
At least one scout liked him more than Jason Spriggs. http://www.jsonline.com/sports/pack...-offensive-linemen-b99704554z1-376728371.html
