Mike Adams Scouting Report
Position: | OT |
Conference: | Big10 |
School: | Ohio State Buckeyes |
Year/Status: | Drafted |
Jersey Number: | #75 |
Height & Weight: | 6'8 - 320 lbs. |
Draft Prediction: | Second Round |
2012 NFL Draft Prospect Scouting Report:
Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
Given his elite height and size, Adams certainly passes the eyeball test as a pro prospect. He is the prototypical left tackle prospect who really excels with his footwork and has the talent to improve his technique. Adams will need to grow as a run blocker. He lacks that killer instinct offensive line coaches fall in love with. He will need to correct his techniques as a zone blocker as he sometimes loses his assignment and gets lost out in open space.
The most promising facets to Adams' skill-set are his frame and good feet. He may need an extra year to develop or grow into the position as a rookie, but most every team in the NFL is willing to be patient with a guy his size.
Adams has mixed scouting reviews. Some feel he may never amount to anything more than a solid backup and others list him as a first round pick. Keep an eye on his draft stock as it may become volatile.
Could see him going in the late 1st, but I think that would be a mistake. Adams is an overrated player who plays well when he wants/has to. Has trouble with speed rushers off the edge. Better values will be found in the mid-to-late rounds.
Pouncey53Fan 03/10/12 01:52 PM