Position Breakdown: Offensive Tackle

1.  Jake Matthews (SR) 6'5 308 Texas A&M
Analysis:  Battle Test vs SEC pass rushers. Ideal size and length. Good athlete who moves well.  Excels in pass blocking. True Professional. Will struggle with speed rushers. Needs to get stronger
Projection:  Top 10

2.  Greg Robinson (RS SO) 6'5 332 Auburn
Analysis:  Best run blocker to come out in years. Drives defenders off the ball. Elite athlete for size. Unfinished Product. Lacks experience in Pass Pro. May have to start career at RT. 
Projection:  Top 10

3.  Taylor Lewan (SR) 6'7 309 Michigan
Analysis:  Best pass blocker in this class. Moves well for his size.  Uses size and length to keep pocket clean. Run blocking is average at best. Needs to improve strength
Projection:  Top 15

4.  Morgan Moses (SR) 6'6 314 Virginia
Analysis: Large man with length who uses his size to shield defenders. Strong run blocker. Good quick feet. Waist bender. Lateral agility may cause him to be a RT only.
Projection:  Top 50

5.  Joel Bitonio (SR) 6'4 302 Nevada
Analysis:  Good athlete who moves well.  Stout at the point of attack.  Physical blocker.  Highly productive vs top competition.  Size will scare some teams off. Struggles vs speed rushers
Projection:  2nd Round

6.  Cyrus Kouandjio (JR) 6'6 322 Alabama
Analysis: Large man with experience vs top completion. Uses technique and footwork to make up for below average athletic ability. Position run blocker. Bombed the combine on and off field.
Projection: 1st Round

7. Ja'Wuan James (SR) 6'6 311 Tennessee
Analysis: Uses ideal size and length to keep himself clean. Good pass blocker.Waist bender. Below average run blocker. Wall of run blocker. Played only RT in college.
Projection:  Top 50

8.  James Hurst (SR) 6'5 296  North Carolina
Projection: 4th or 5th Round

9.  Jack Mewhort (SR) 6'6 309 Ohio State
Projection: Day 3

10. Cameron Fleming (SR) 6'5 323 Stanford
Projection:  Day 3

11.  Billy Turner (SR) 6'5 315 North Dakota State
Analysis: Size, strength, and athletic ability to play tackle in the NFL. Heavy, strong hands. Powerful blocker who move defenders. Raw technique. Balance issues. Likely a RT or G.
Projection: 3rd or 4th Round

12. Brett Van Slote (SR) 6'7 300 Iowa
Projection: 6th or 7th Round

13. Charles Leno (SR) 6'4 303 Boise State
Projection:  6th or 7th Round

14. Antonio Richardson (JR) 6'6 335 Tennessee
Analysis: Ideal Size and Length. Shows good athletic ability for size. Bad lateral agility. Gets beat by quick or double moves. Lacks power and strength. Whiffs on too many blocks. Project player at best.
Projection:  4th or 5th Round

15. Sentreal Henderson (SR) 6'7 331 Miami
Projection:  Undrafted

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..