Jonathan Martin Scouting Report

Jonathan Martin

Position: Offensive Tackle

School: Stanford

Class: Junior

Height: 6'6

Weight: 304

Draft Stock: Top 15 / #3 Offensive Tackle

Strengths

-Very strong run blocker. Able physically move defenders around in the run game.

-Great pad level. Stays low and that allows him to be a good run blocker

-Uses good footwork that enables him to be in a good blocking position

-Natural knee bender

-Good size. 6'6 204lbs and long arms

-Experienced. Has protected Andrew Luck's blind side for the past three years

-Good balance

-Strong anchor that won't get him beat by a bull rush

-Once he gets locked on a defender their done.

-Has a big nasty streak that allows him to bury his defenders in the run game.

-Very high IQ (should he went to Stanford) Always puts himself into the proper position

-Very consistent. Rarely makes a mistake.

-Good athlete that allows him to move to the next level in the run game and mirror defenders in pass protection.

Weaknesses

-Can be beaten by speed rushers because he doesn't get deep enough on his drops.

-Not an elite pass blocker.

-Not a great punch in pass protection. Doesn't really jolt back defenders to keep their hands off him.

Summary

Jonathan Martin is one of the top offensive lineman in the 2012 NFL Draft. Martin has been the starting LT for Stanford the past three years and done a great job of protecting Andrew Luck's blind side. He is at his best in the run game where he can use his athletic ability and strength to physically move defenders where he wants. In the passing game he is good, but not elite. He has the good footwork to get back into his stance and sheild off defenders. Martin also uses his upper body strength to lock in on defenders once he gets his hands on him. However he does struggle with his depth which can allow speed rushers to go right by him. He can also struggle to give a strong punch and keep the defenders hands off of him. But the thing to remember is that despite having Andrew Luck the Cardinal are a running team, so Martin hasn't had a ton of experience dropping back. So when he gets to the NFL and with a good line coach he could develop into a much better pass protector. As far as a prospect, Martin is the 3rd best tackle in the class but is right there with #2 Riley Reiff. Reiff is more of a pass protector where as Martin is more of a run blocker. So it won't be a surprise if he does go ahead of Reiff depending on the team. Martin should excel in a power man blocking scheme but should also be able to have success in a zone blocking scheme also. Jonathan Martin should go in the top 15 of the draft. He could go as high as #6 but shouldn't last past the Cardinals at #13.