Matt Kalil Scouting Report

Matt Kalil

Position: Offensive Tackle

Height: 6'7

Weight: 295

College: University of Southern California

Strengths

-Ideal Size (6'7)

-Long arms you need to play Left Tackle in the NFL.

-Quick, agile feet that allow him mirror pass rushers

-Experience in a Zone Blocking Scheme (ZBS)

-Able to get to the 2nd level in run blocking

-Delivers a good, hard punch in pass protection

-Elite pass protector. Once he gets his hands on a defender they are shut down.

-Good athlete. Who can bend his needs and move laterally very well.

-Very consistent. Rarely commits penalties or allows sacks.

-Excellent Technic

-A wealth of experience. 2 year starter at LT.

-Plays with a mean streak.

-Great strength. Uses upper body strength to reroute pass rushers.

-NFL Pedigree. Brother is a Pro Bowl C with Carolina and Dad also played.

Weaknesses

-Run blocking. Isn't going to over power guys. Is more of a finesse blocker. Normally seals guys off using his size.

-Can he play in a Power Man Blocking Scheme?

-Weight. Can he add weight and maintain his athleticism?

Summary

Matt Kalil has everything an NFL team would want out of a LT prospect. He has the ideal size and long arms needed to succeed at the NFL level. Kalil is also a very good athlete which will help him against the speed rushers in the NFL. He can use his quick agile feet to cut off rushers and then use his superior upper body strength and long arms to stop them dead in their tracks. There hasn't been an offensive lineman the caliber of Matt Kalil to come out since Jake Long in 2008. Tyron Smith was the first OT taken in last year's draft and he had to play RT in college because Matt Kalil was on the same team. The only thing that worries me about Kalil is that he is a little on the light side and isn't a stout run blocker. He isn't going to overpower many defenders when run blocking. However the NFL is a passing league now and LT's aren't necessary asked to lead the way for RBs. Their main focus is protecting the QBs blindside and Kalil will be very good at that.

Projection

In any other year Kalil could easily be the #1 overall pick. However with Andrew Luck available Kalil will more than likely be the #2 pick, but shouldn't last past #3. He projects to be a make multiple Pro Bowls.