Player Profile: Morgan Moses

Height:  6'6
Weight:  325
School:  Virginia
Position:  Offensive Tackle
Rank:  #5 Offensive Tackle
Projection:  2nd Round

Strengths
-Ideal size (6'6) and length (34" arms) for the left tackle position
-Experienced.  Over 40 starts in his career
-Versatile.  Played both tackle positions and started at right guard for a game.
-Proven, shut down Vic Beasley and Jeremiah Attaochu this season
-Understands how to use his body to shield defenders in both run and pass blocking
-Has the quick feet to get set up in pass protection and shut down initial rush
-Shows athleticism getting to the second level in run blocking
-Utilizes strength in the run game to move defenders off the ball
-No character or off the field baggage
-Durability isn't an issue.  No injuries that prevented him from playing in games.

Weaknesses
-Doesn't have great lateral agility which can hurt him in blocking double moves
-Bends at the waist too much which affects his balance
-Inexperience at left tackle.  Only played on year at the blindside
-Can struggle to get deep on drops which will be exploited by speed rushers
-Needs to get stronger at the point.  A good bull rusher will get him pushed back
-Not an explosive player off the ball.  Quick defensive ends can get a jump on him
-Has to monitor weight.  Has been over 350.  Needs to redistribute current weight

Summary
Morgan Moses took advantage of the Senior Bowl impressing scouts and coming away with being named the top pass blocking tackle there.  That was huge for Moses who spent most of his career at the right side, but flourished this past season playing left tackle.  Despite his large size, Moses has good quick feet that aide him in pass protection.  He is able to get set up quickly and use his long arms to shut down a pass rushers initial move.  But his lack of good lateral agility and balance issues hurt him with good double moves.  In the run game Moses is very affective overwhelming defenders and moving them off their spot.  But he would really benefit from adding strength that would make him even more effective.  Moses has the tools to be very successful, but he needs to improve his technique and manage his weight better, or he could be nothing more than a swing tackle.  Look for him to go somewhere in the second round to a team that needs tackle help, but don't be surprised if Cincinnati takes a long look at him at the end of round 1 so they can move Whitworth inside to guard..