Finding Broncos: Ben Bartch, OT, St. Johns | How he Fits, Where he Goes

Measurements

Height: 6-foot-6

Weight: 309

Arms: 32-7/8 inches

Hands: 9 inches

Combine Results

*Did not participate.

Pros

Clear athletic ability on tape
Has multi-sport experience including track & shot put
Explosive
Great reactive athleticism
Has a strong punch
Brings pop into contact
Has good blocking speed
Climbs quickly to the second level
Has burst to get ahead of the ball-carrier when pulling
Flexible
Has a solid anchor
Can drop into his anchor quickly
Natural blocking skills
Excellent mirror ability
High football IQ
Showed up at Senior Bowl against tougher competition

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Cons

Still learning to play on the line after converting from TE
Will rush through his rep
Played well at Senior Bowl, but is he ready for the NFL?
Blocking angles need work
Easy to pull off balance
Needs time in the weight room
Needs to widen his stance
Hands need developed
Strength is lacking
Body positioning can lag behind

Overview

The St. Johns tackle is going to be moving to guard in the NFL and even then, Ben Bartch is going to need time to improve his strength and power. His technical side of things is outstanding, but there are a few areas that need to be cleaned up or refined.

The biggest concerns with Bartch comes from the lack of strength and power as well as the jump in competition. There have been multiple small-school offensive linemen to make the jump and perform well in the NFL and teams will hope Bartch follows the path of Ali Marpet.

Fit with Broncos

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Grade: No. 65 overall prospect

Where he Goes: Round 2

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